Classes of 2025 and 2026 participate in pinning ceremony, receive SuitShop jackets to kick off legal education | |
Dipti Pidikiti-Smith '06 and Todd Zinicola '04 appointed as judges in Fairfax County General District Court | |
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Earlier this summer, the Virginia General Assembly appointed Dipti Pidikiti-Smith ’06 and Todd Zinicola ’04 to serve as judges on the Fairfax County General District Court.
Judge Zinicola’s investiture is set for Sept. 30, and Judge Pidikiti-Smith’s will be Dec. 9. Both are taking place at the Fairfax County Courthouse.
Read what the judges had to say about their new roles.
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Nominations still open for UDC Law Hall of Fame | |
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To celebrate 50 Years of UDC Law, we are establishing a Hall of Fame to honor alumni (living or deceased) whose exemplary careers, extraordinary service or outstanding contributions to UDC Law have significantly impacted our community and beyond.
The inaugural Hall of Fame class will consist of up to 50 individuals who will be recognized at the UDC Law Gala on November 17, 2022. More information on the event will be available in the coming weeks (sign up to receive information about the gala).
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A virtual Hall of Fame will be established to include photos and bios of the Hall of Fame honorees and live permanently on the UDC Law website.
Nominations for the Hall of Fame are being accepted from now until September 1, 2022. Please use the form below to nominate an individual. You may nominate yourself.
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Alumni POV: Perspectives on Today's Hottest Issues | |
This month, we would like to hear from you about two high profile issues: Brittney Griner in Russia and the Mar-A-Lago affidavit. We welcome all perspectives on any angle. You can be as formal or informal in your comments as you'd like, and you may submit anonymously. We will include any responses in the next issue of The Advocate. | |
| Should the U.S. continue trying to bring Brittney Griner home from Russia? | | | |  |
| How much of the Mar-A-Lago search affidavit should have been released? | | | |
Got more to say? Add additional comments about both issues. | |
| Are you interested in learning more about the student loan forgiveness program impacts you? | | | |
Check out what your fellow Firebirds have been doing lately in our monthly Class Notes. | |
Want to keep up with your fellow alumni? Join the official UDC Law Alumni Facebook Group | |
Alumni, current students, faculty or staff: Have news to share with us? Use the form below. | |
UDC Law welcomes three new faculty members | |
Professor Ieshaah Murphy is an Assistant Professor of Law and Director of the Criminal Law Clinic. Professor Murphy’s teaching and scholarly interests focus on criminal law and procedure, racial disparities in the criminal legal system and indigent defense reform. | "I am thrilled to join the faculty at the David A. Clarke School of Law, an institution committed to public service, practical training and diversity in the legal profession. I look forward to preparing our students to provide excellent legal representation to those in need and joining my impressive colleagues in advocating for justice through scholarship." | |
Professor Yvette Pappoe is an Assistant Professor of Law. She teaches Torts, Advanced Torts and Professional Responsibility. Professor Pappoe’s scholarship examines the ways in which historically disadvantaged minority groups are impacted by existing social and legal structures. | |
“I am thrilled to join Firebird Nation’s vibrant and intellectually stimulating environment. I feel very fortunate to start my academic career at a law school with such a firm commitment to training lawyers committed to social justice.“
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Professor Sakinah Tillman is an Assistant Professor of Law. She directs the Tax Clinic, and her scholarly research focuses on tax administration, tax policy and poverty law. She has worked in several tax law firms where she has represented numerous clients in matters before the IRS. | "I look forward to teaching my students about tax and the importance of advocating for low-income taxpayers." |
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Four UDC Law students chosen for Justice John Paul Stevens Public Interest Fellowship Program | |
Associate Dean of Clinical and Experiential Programs Lindsay M. Harris featured in pair of articles | |
National Association of Women Lawyers seeking host committee members | | |
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Help plan the National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL) 18th General Counsel Institute by joining the GCI18 Host Committee. GCI18 will take place Thursday, November 10 through Friday, November 11, 2022, in New York City. It's the first in-person GCI conference since 2019.
Host committee members plan the conference and use their networks to ensure the event is a hit. Host committees are a great way to meet other NAWL members and help shape NAWL events.
Interested in joining the GCI18 Host Committee?
Participation is limited to in-house attorneys.
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UDC Law turns 50; celebrate our golden anniversary all through 2022 | |
2022 marks 50 years of UDC Law. We’re celebrating all year with special events, programming and other opportunities to celebrate the pioneering legacy of UDC Law. Through these efforts, we’re rededicating ourselves to our mission of diversifying the legal profession and serving the residents of the District of Columbia.
Join us throughout the year as we commemorate key moments from our 50-year history and invite our extended community to share in our efforts to achieve our mission. We will highlight our integral role in the early days of clinical legal education and how our clinical program remains an innovative and powerful tool for serving D.C. residents who could not otherwise afford legal services. We’ll hear from some of the transformative voices that have shaped our history and those that will shape our future. We’ll honor figures with whom our story could not have been told, and we’ll tell the stories that will shape our next 50 years.
We invite you to celebrate alongside us by sharing your UDC Law memories on social media using #UDCLaw50.
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Save the Date!
Nov. 17, 2022
5th Annual UDC Law Gala
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GET YOUR UDC LAW MERCHANDISE BY DISTRICT OF CLOTHING | |
If you, your organization or your company are hiring, we are happy to share with our alumni network. Please email lawalumni@udc.edu.
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Capital Collateral Regional Counsel-North (Tallahassee, FL) is seeking a second chair attorney for postconviction death penalty litigation. Duties include developing a rapport with death sentenced clients, re-investigation for guilt and penalty phase issues, public records litigation, motions for postconviction relief in the trial court and petitions for writ of habeas corpus in federal court, conducting evidentiary hearings, and filing appeals in the FSC, 11th Cir. and USSC. Second chair attorneys will work with a lead attorney, an investigator, and experts to develop mitigation themes and challenge forensic evidence. Must be a Florida Bar member or willing to become one and must have excellent research and writing skills. Email resume and writing sample to Robert.Friedman@ccrc-north.org. | | | |
4340 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008
Phone: 202-274-7400
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