September 2020

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September 2020

the law school remembers Justice Ginsburg

Remembering Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

"We will forever remember her visit to Buffalo on our first day of classes last fall. Her presence had a profound impact on our entire law school community – a true reflection of her impact on our nation. While we mourn her passing, her voice remains with us as we continue the fight for justice inspired by her perseverance and passion."
- Dean Aviva Abramovsky

Pulitzer Prize-winning author teaches law students

Author Gilbert King speaks on Devil in the Grove: Thurgood Marshall, the Groveland Boys, and the Dawn of a New America.

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Inside this issue: Law School News | Alumni & Giving | Volunteers Needed | Career Services Corner | Events

Law School News

The Baldy Center introduces a podcast series, blog, and online magazine	Mitigating the damage of COVID-19 with new legal response clinic
Professor Christine Bartholomew’s new title, new book, new research	Historian Michael Boucai describes his path to becoming a law professor

Alumni & Giving

Are you a UB Law Alumni Association member?

Please show your support by joining or renewing your membership today. Your membership dues are used towards our many events and programs. In addition, a portion of your dues support tuition scholarships to help recruit the best and the brightest students to the School of Law, and to secure your law school's future as a premier educational institution.

Be a part of our community. Join online today!

Volunteer Judges Needed

The Advocacy Institute seeks volunteer judges for the following competitions:

October 23-25 - Buffalo Niagara Trial Competition
November 12-14 - Desmond Competition
November 21 - Mediation Competition

Non-transitional NYS CLE credit available for eligible attorneys.

Register online to be a judge.

Career Services Corner

2020 Public Defenders Career Fair

Friday, October 30
1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Via Zoom.

Join us at the third annual New York State Public Defenders Job Fair, giving law students and recent graduates a forum to learn about public defenders offices from across New York state. Interviews for internships and employment opportunities will be conducted via Zoom. The event is presented by UB School of Law, the Chief Defenders Association of New York, and the NYS Defenders Association.

Event Highlights

Oct. 8 - CLE: Cybersecurity Trends and Emerging Issues

Oct. 14 - UB Alumni Webinar: Seed Capital – How Startups Can Plan to Raise Funds

Nov. 11 - UB Alumni Webinar: Seeking Equity – Women & Minority Startup Challenges

Be sure to frequently check our Law Alumni Events calendar where additional events and related information are posted as they become available.

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