Stories and News

Susanna Booth ’21 will represent immigrants detained in New Jersey who are facing deportation.

A teacher, scholar, and lawyer, Canick returns to Columbia’s Arthur W. Diamond Law Library, where he began his career as a reference librarian two decades ago.

The Association of American Law Schools honors Kimberlé W. Crenshaw and Richard Briffault for excellence in legal education. Kimberly Mutcherson ’97 and Jack Weinstein ’48 are also among the 2021 honorees.

A message from Gillian Lester, Dean and the Lucy G. Moses Professor of Law.

Professor Matthew Waxman brought together national security experts, including Sen. Angus S. King Jr., for a conversation on threats to supply chains from foreign actors and potential legal and legislative fixes. 

A collaboration between the Law School’s Center for Japanese Legal Studies and National Security Law Program, Strengthening the U.S.-Japan Alliance includes nine essays that examine the 1960 U.S.-Japan Security Treaty on its 60th anniversary.

An expert in intellectual property and legal theory, Balganesh addresses debates in creativity and innovation from the “monkey selfie” to protecting privacy through copyright.

Hillary Maduka ’21 LL.M., an accomplished advocate for disadvantaged populations, was awarded $50,000 by the global law firm.

The $100,000 gift will provide funding for areas including need-based financial aid and loan repayment assistance for those pursuing careers in public interest and government.

As the Fall 2020 semester wraps up, Dean Lester calls the community's attention to a number of important items relating to the start of Spring 2020.