School of Law Welcomes Back Alumni; Hosts Inaugural Alumni Dinner as part of 2009 Homecoming activities
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 Liberty University School of Law welcomed back alumni from the first three graduating classes on Friday, October 16, as part of the 2009 Homecoming activities sponsored by Liberty University. In addition to the Inaugural Alumni dinner sponsored by the School of Law, the university also held events including a bonfire and […]
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School of Law expands.
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 Liberty University School of Law officially unveiled the newest section of the law school building. “The Commons,” formerly known as Phase III, was presented to law school alumni, faculty, and staff on Friday, October 16, during the Inaugural Alumni Dinner. In all, the new section consists of the Career and Student […]
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Professor Thomas shares her thoughts on the importance of Pro Bono work.
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 Professor Sharon Breckenridge Thomas is licensed in the state of Texas and tries to meet or exceed that state’s recommendation that all practicing attorneys give fifty hours of pro bono service each year. The majority of Professor Thomas’ pro bono service involves the giving of advice and counsel in helping clients […]
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Nathaniel Hibben shares his efforts in Pro Bono work.
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 Nathaniel (“Nate”) Hibben served as the site coordinator for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program at Liberty University School of Law during January and February 2009. The VITA clinic specifically serves low-income and elderly individuals who are unable to prepare their own tax returns. As site coordinator, he organized all […]
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Ashli Arbo shares her efforts in Pro Bono work.
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 Inaugural class member, Ashli Sutton Arbo, clerked for an immigration firm in Nashville, Tennessee, in the summer of 2006. That summer, her entire attention was focused on providing free legal service to a Rwandan woman who had immigrated to the United States. The Rwandan survivor had experienced persecution after testifying against […]
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Professor Manns shares Pro Bono efforts.
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 Professor Philip Manns designed, implemented, and conducted the Liberty Counsel/Liberty University School of Law Document Drafting Program for Missionaries of the International Mission Board. Faculty and students of the law school and attorneys affiliated with Liberty Counsel (all of whom are recent graduates of the law school) provide on a pro […]
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Professor Thompson shares Pro Bono efforts.
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 While at Hunton & Williams, Professor Scott Thompson twice received the E. Randolph Williams Award for Outstanding Pro Bono Service, given annually to attorneys who log a minimum of 100 hours of pro bono work during a given year. During the 2002-2003 and 2003-2004 fiscal years, he performed pro bono work […]
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Ryan Martin shares Pro Bono efforts.
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 Ryan Martin began volunteer work with the Street Law program in 2006, shortly after he entered law school. Street Law is a volunteer program that assists juvenile offenders in coping with social issues and teaches them various practical laws that will affect them. “The program was very close to my heart,” […]
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Crystal Lawrence shares Pro Bono efforts.
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 In June of 2007, while she was a law student at Liberty University School of Law, Crystal Lawrence began volunteering as a disposition team member and a defendant evaluator for the Lynchburg Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Community Court Program. Ms. Lawrence helped with both the adult and juvenile Community Court hearings each month. […]
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Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument on World War I Memorial
Mon, 12 Oct 2009 U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Case of World War I Memorial in Mojave Desert Washington, DC – On October 7, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case involving a 75-year-old National World War I Memorial with an 8-foot cross, located in the Mojave Desert of California. In Salazar […]
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