Moritz College of Law Latest News

OutLaws Honored with University Award

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:31:51 -0400

The student-led group OutLaws was named a recipient of the 2012 Distinguished Diversity Enhancement Award, a University-wide award that recognizes units or individuals that have demonstrated a significant commitment to enhancing diversity at The Ohio State University.

The organization, comprised of students, faculty, and staff of College of Law, promotes understanding of legal issues that affect the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered communities.

Prof. Alexander on the Colbert Report

Wed, 09 May 2012 15:16:28 -0400

Professor Michelle Alexander sat down with Stephen Colbert on the Colbert Report to talk about her new book The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarnation in the Age of Colorblindness. Watch the clip below to watch Professor Alexander take on Mr. Colbert on issues of race, marijuana use, jail time, and discrimination. Watch video.

Tokaji Testifies Before Senate Judiciary on New Voting Law

Mon, 07 May 2012 11:00:33 -0400

Professor Daniel P. Tokaji, the Robert M. Duncan/Jones Day Designated Professor and Senior Fellow at the nonpartisan Election Law @ Moritz project, is testifying on May 7 before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights. Tokaji's testimony will focus on new state voting laws.

Herman Moot Court Best Overall, Best Brief Named

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:25:13 -0400

Second-year student Christina Karam '13 won both the Best Overall and Best Brief awards in this year’s annual Herman Competition at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. Karam is from Dublin, Ohio and attended the University of Notre Dame as an undergraduate.

Journal of Legal Education gives positive review of Professor Chamallas' book

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:06:18 -0400

In the latest Journal of Legal Education [61 J. of Legal Ed. 495 (2012)], Anne Bloom and Julie Davies give a positive book review of The Measure of Injury: Race, Gender, and Tort Law, co-written by Martha Chamallas, the Robert J. Lynn Chair in Law at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, and Jennifer B. Wriggins, the Sumner T. Bernstein Professor of Law at the University of Maine School of Law.

2Ls edge out victory in Michael F. Colley Trial Competition

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:15:22 -0400

The Michael F. Colley Trial Competition, an annual interscholastic trial advocacy competition, ended with 2Ls Jason Grenell and Cory Helffrich narrowly defeating a 3L team in the final round Sunday.

Corporate Law team places second in moot court competition

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:10:04 -0400

The Corporate Law team, comprised of 3Ls Joseph C. Barsalona II and Thaddeus M. Boggs and 2L Emily A. Farinacci, took second place at the Ruby R. Vale Interschool Corporate Moot Court Competition.

Moritz to host biennial Elizabeth D. Gee Distinguished Lecture in Ethics

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:06:09 -0400

A leading scholar and author in the fields of legal ethics and gender, law, and public policy will be the featured speaker for the 2012 Elizabeth D. Gee Distinguished Lecture in Ethics, held May 3 at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law.

New journal editors named

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:34:53 -0400

The passing of the pen has taken place in the offices of The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law’s five student journals. Meet new editors and 2Ls Rees Alexander, Barbara Jordan, Dania Korkor, Michael Kroner, and Mallika Reddy, and learn what they have in store for the coming year.

Moritz boasts �best oral advocate,� finalists in Sutherland Cup

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:44:58 -0400

A 3L at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law was named “best oral advocate” at the Sutherland Cup Competition, held March 23-24 in Washington, D.C., and the College’s team won best brief prize and advanced to the final round.