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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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Medal for Excellence Awarded to Jeh Charles Johnson '82 and Richard Paul Richman '72 J.D., '73 M.B.A

Honorees selected for exemplary qualities of character, intellect, and social and professional responsibility.
Is Google an Illegal Monopoly?

Anti-trust experts discuss the FTC’s investigation into alleged anti-competitive practices in the search engine market.

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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Immigration Advocates Discuss New York Dream Act at Law School Forum
Law School's Frederick Douglass Moot Court Team Shines at Regionals
Tax Policy Center Authors Analyze and Hail Professor Michael Graetz' Tax-Reform Proposal

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February 10

Symposium Honoring the 40th Anniversary of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Joining the Columbia Law Faculty This all-day symposium will recognize the 40th anniversary of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg joining the Columbia law faculty as the first female tenure-track professor. This gathering will mark not only this important milestone, but also the foundation

March 01

Forum on the Future of the Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant Program will feature speakers with contrasting views on the fate of the facility and on the underlying policy issues.

PILF Auction

March 26

Harlan Fiske Stone Moot Court

32nd Annual Myra Bradwell Award Dinner Honorable Miriam Goldman Cedarbaum '53 will receive the Distinguished Alumna Award for her many achievements as a trailblazing woman in the law.