On April 10, 2024, President Maurice D. Edington, Ph.D., shared the following update with the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) community. “The University of the District of Columbia expresses both gratitude and well-wishes as UDC Law Dean Twinette L. Johnson, J.D., Ph.D., departs to assume the role of […]
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Dedicated to Service: John Wayne Lui’s Path to becoming an Administrative Law Judge
John Wayne Lui, a class of 2016 graduate of the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law, was recently appointed to serve as Administrative Law Judge for the District of Columbia Office of Administrative Hearings. He met with third-year law student and SBA President Imani […]
Read MoreClass Notes March 2024
Class of 2006 LaRuby May’06 was recently featured in an article in The Washington Informer spotlighting the role of Black women in environmental justice. Known for her advocacy for consumer rights, May has taken on lawsuits addressing health risks associated with products such as hair relaxers, baby formula, and talcum […]
Read MoreAdvice on Post-Accident Procedures: Insights from John C. Brittain
John C. Brittain, Olie W. Rauh Professor of Law, shared guidance on post-car accident procedures in an article on WalletHub. When asked about reporting accidents to insurance companies, Brittain emphasized the contractual obligation for drivers to inform their insurers, irrespective of the accident’s magnitude. He stressed the importance of quickly […]
Read MoreClass Notes February 2024
Class of 2023 Jose Jean-Baptiste ’23 has joined the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) as a 2024 Charles F.C. Ruff Fellow. His assignment will be in the Legal Counsel Division. Class of 1993 Gerald S. Schatz ’93 is a senior fellow of the GE2P2 Global Foundation, addressing problems […]
Read MoreRemembering Professor David C. Niblack
On January 31, Najeri Evans, Kara Hart, and Donny Williams, students at the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law (UDC Law), were selected as the 2024 David C. Niblack Scholars. These scholars now join an esteemed group of defenders who have been recognized for […]
Read MoreAssociate Dean of Academic Affairs Matthew Fraidin Advocates for Family-Centric Solutions in Foster Care
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Matthew Fraidin was quoted in a TexasMonthly article addressing a lawsuit against the state of Texas concerning its foster care system. Fraidin, having observed similar challenges in Washington, D.C.’s foster care system, stated that real improvements occurred in the district when the focus shifted toward […]
Read MoreCommending Legacy: Highlights from UNCF’s 41st MLK Jr. Celebration with Olie W. Rauh Professor of Law John C. Brittain’s Keynote Address
On Monday, January 15, at the United Negro College Fund’s (UNCF) 41st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration, Olie W. Rauh Professor of Law John C. Brittain delivered a rousing keynote address in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Despite the advancing snowstorm, a crowd of 300 guests […]
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Breaking Barriers in International Legal Research: Yasmin Morais Authors Comprehensive Resource for the English-Speaking Caribbean
For fifteen years, Yasmin Morais, author of the upcoming research tome entitled “Legal Research Methods for the English-Speaking Caribbean,” served as the Head of Collection Services at the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law (UDC Law). Before emigrating to the United States from Jamaica, […]
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