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Joseph Raz: Thinker, Teacher, Scholar

Professor Joseph Raz shines in the rarefied world of legal philosophy—and is deeply devoted to passing on critical thinking skills to his students.

Outstanding Service

Professors are making an impact at the highest levels of federal, state, and local government, while students and colleagues reap the benefits of this real-world experience.

Should Swaps Be Taxed?

Professor Alex Raskolnikov testifies at joint congressional hearing on proposed derivatives tax, calling for broad, immediate reform.

Prof. Nathaniel Persily on Supreme Court Trends

The Supreme Court’s decision to hear Arizona and Texas cases shows its openness to big political disputes, says Prof. Persily in The New York Times’ Quote of the Day and front-page article.

Holding Court

Judge Xue Hanqin ’83 LL.M., ’95 J.S.D., recently re-elected to the International Court of Justice, shares her views on Columbia Law School's "rich tradition" in international and foreign law.

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Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw Honored by National Museum of Tolerance

Recognition reflects Crenshaw’s scholarship and contribution to the cause of civil rights in America.
Called to Public Service

Professor C. Scott Hemphill will serve as Chief of the Antitrust Bureau in the New York State Attorney General’s Office.

Drawing the Lines

Professor Nathaniel Persily's new course on redistricting endeavors to train students in the complicated, nuanced, and exceedingly complex practice of drawing nonpartisan congressional district lines.

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Professors Fox, Gilson, and Gordon Discuss Financial Crisis at Joint Oxford-Columbia Law School Conference on Corporate Governance
Andrea Johnson '12 Receives Pro Bono Award for Public Service Work on Tribal Reservations
Hans Smit '58, Towering Figure in International Arbitration, Dies at 84
Jeh Charles Johnson '82, General Counsel, U.S. Department of Defense, and Richard Paul Richman '72 J.D., '73 M.B.A., The Richman Group, to Receive Medal for Excellence.
Professor Tim Wu Comments on Web Protest Over Internet Piracy Legislation
Columbia Law School Professors Submit Two Amicus Briefs Related to Blockbuster Health Care Litigation Pending Before U.S. Supreme Court

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February 01

Perspectives on the DREAM Act: A Panel Discussion Hear personal, academic, and legal perspectives on the issues surrounding the DREAM Act here in New York as well as on the federal level.

DEADLINE: David W. Leebron Human Rights Fellowship Applications Due Today

February 03

18th Annual Private Equity and Venture Capital Conference Panels include: The Leveraged Buyout, Strategic Venturing, Emerging Markets Investing,Private Equity in the Middle Market, Trends in Venture Capital Investing,and The Changing Regulatory Environment.

February 03

2012 Winter Luncheon - The Medal for Excellence Honoring Hon. Jeh Charles Johnson ’82 General Counsel, U.S. Department of Defense and Richard Paul Richman ’72 J.D., ’73 M.B.A.Chairman and Founder,The Richman Group, Inc.