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April 2009

Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga A World of Influence: Kenyan prime minister will deliver Commencement address; two to receive honorary degrees
The choice of keynote speaker for UB Law School's 120th annual Commencement ceremonies showcases the school's increasingly global reach. [Read More]



Law School Report
Students of Color Dinner Celebrates Achievement and Promise
A 20-year tradition of solidarity and support was cause for celebration April 2 at UB Law School's Students of Color Dinner, held at the Buffalo Niagara Marriott.
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Law Firm and Church Join to Create Memorial Award
An unusual partnership between a law firm and a Buffalo church has resulted in a student award that honors the memory of a young University at Buffalo Law School graduate. [Read More]

Attorney General Andrew Cuomo Visits Law School to Present his Plan to Reform State Government
New York State's chief law enforcement officer introduced his plan to simplify and reform government. [Read More]

Bridge-Term Learning Experience in Bosnia, Serbia and Kosovo Proves Life-Changing
Six UB Law students underwent a three-week intensive learning experience that left all involved both sobered and inspired. [Read More]
View Videos: Bosnia, Serbia, Kosovo

Students Hone Legal Skills in Nation-Wide Moot Courts
It was another year of think-on-your-feet experiences for UB Law students who took advantage of the school's array of opportunities to hone their legal skills in moot court competitions nationwide. [Read More]

Virginia Leary, Lawyer, Professor, Human Rights Activist, Passes Away
Professor Emerita Virginia Leary, a pioneer in teaching and scholarship in human rights law, passed away April 8, 2009 in Geneva, Switzerland. [Read More]

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Rochester Minority Clerkship Program Places UB Law Interns
A Thruway alliance of sorts, now entering its fifth year, has proved its worth in a big way by making one legal community more diverse – and offering a crucial first step for UB Law students. [Read More]

Appellate Court Heard Oral Arguments at UB Law School
Law students, alumni and the general public had an opportunity to watch one of the state's most influential courts in action. [Read More]


Alumni
Distinguished Alumni Award Dinner set for May 5
Five graduates of the University at Buffalo Law School and one non-alumna will be recognized for their valuable contributions to the legal profession and the community at the 47th annual UB Law Alumni Association meeting and dinner, to be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 5th, at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo. [Read More]
Register to Attend: www.law.buffalo.edu/AlumniEvent.asp

Law Alumni Association Forms Regional Chapters
Now more than ever, you should be a member of the UB Law Alumni Association. Active alumni chapters have begun in Rochester, Albany, Washington, D.C. and Ohio. Our network is growing rapidly resulting in new programs, additional events and more fun than ever. [Read More]

Be a Alumni Chapter Volunteer! Contact Lisa Mueller at lmueller@buffalo.edu.

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Celebrate the Past - Reconnect for the Future
Dates and Locations for Class Reunions being held in Buffalo, NY. [Read More]


Law Faculty
Faculty Impresses Judiciary with Scholarly Research
As both a justice of the state Court of Appeals and a UB Law alumnus, Eugene F. Pigott Jr. '73 has a foot in two worlds. He wanted those worlds to meet – and the result went beyond all expectations. [Read More]

Dean Mutua Stirs Crowds at Two Black History Month Events
Makau W. Mutua, the first person of African descent to serve as dean of UB Law School, found himself in demand during Black History Month. Organizers called on Mutua to give context and inspiration to two major events – one at UB, the other in downtown Buffalo.
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Professor Charles Patrick Ewing Gives First-Person Tour of Forensic Psychology
Fans of everything from "CSI" to "The Verdict" take note. Ewing's newest book satisfies America's passion for courtroom drama, whether its audience is in the classroom or on the beach. [Read More]

Former U.N. Official and Amnesty Deputy Secretary General Teaches International Criminal Law
The growing field of international law gained a further UB Law School presence in January when well-traveled adjunct professor Vincent Del Buono taught a bridge-term course in international criminal law. [Read More]


Calendar
A list of events taking place. [Read More]


Hotlinks
A list of names and web resources available to make communicating with UB Law School's Alumni office more efficient. [Read More]

Class Action
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