Alumni Newsletter | Liberty University School of Law

Liberty Law students put skills into action by helping businesses obtain trademarks, protect their brand

11 months ago

Since 2018, the Liberty University School of Law Intellectual Property Clinic has assisted around 100 clients and provided third-year students hands-on opportunities before licensure. Through the clinic, students assist start-up businesses, veteran-owned businesses, Christian ministries, and local, regional, and national businesses with trademark, copyright, and trade secret issues as well...

Liberty Law welcomes back alumni to serve as judges at annual moot court tournament

11 months ago

Liberty University School of Law held its George and Helen Hermestroff 1L Moot Court Tournament March 17-22, a tradition for its first-year law students. This was the 21st year for the competition, which has been held annually since the school was founded 20 years ago. Making this year’s tournament even...

F. Philip Manns Jr. named Professor Emeritus at Liberty Law

11 months ago

After over 15 years of teaching at Liberty University School of Law, F. Philip Manns Jr. has received the distinguished honor of being named the school’s first professor emeritus. The title was awarded during the law school’s degree presentation ceremony on May 10. Read the full story here.

Liberty Law graduate receives All-American Advocate Award

12 months ago

Liberty University School of Law graduate Stephen Nast (’25) was awarded an All-American Advocate Award for appellate advocacy from the National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators, an organization that provides training, resources, and support for law school advocacy skills education. Read the full story here.

School of Law dean interviewed on ‘Fox News Sunday Night’

12 months ago

Liberty University School of Law Dean Dr. Timothy Todd was a special guest on “Fox News Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy” on May 4, where he provided insights on concerns about a “constitutional crisis,” due process, and the weakening of the legislative branch. Read the full article and...

Liberty Law graduate discovered her calling to the legal field after terrifying car accident

12 months ago

Hannah Noeske (’22, ’25) had a passion for politics in high school, leading to a regional field director position at the age of 19 in President Donald Trump’s first campaign run, but it was a serious accident that guided the Liberty University School of Law graduate to her true calling:...

Liberty Law dean earns research awards from Financial Planning Association

1 year ago

Liberty University School of Law Dean Dr. Timothy Todd received the 2024 Best Research Award from the Financial Planning Association for his contributions to advancing financial planning practitioners and the profession. Read the full story here.

Liberty Law duo crowned champions in international negotiations competition

1 year ago

Earlier this month, the negotiation team of 3L Charlie Wilkie and 2L Will Blankschaen from Liberty University School of Law won the Transatlantic Negotiation Competition, which featured 29 other teams from around the globe. Read the full article here.

Liberty Law Review symposium addresses impacts of AI on legal field

1 year ago

The Liberty University Law Review hosted its annual Law Review Symposium, titled “Artificial Intelligence, Authentic Conversations,” at the School of Law Supreme Courtroom on Saturday. Read the full article here.

Liberty Law team negotiates its way to quarterfinals of ABA national competition

1 year ago

Liberty University School of Law advanced to the quarterfinals at the American Bar Association (ABA) National Negotiation Competition held at the ABA headquarters in Chicago from Jan. 31-Feb. 1. Liberty’s team of 3L Charlie Wilkie and 2L Arielle Knight finished in the top eight at the national tournament. Read the...