Faculty in the News - Archive
Sunday, November 5, 2006
Professor Sherrilyn IfillThe Baltimore Sun – In her Op-Ed "The Test of Black Power in Maryland," Sherrilyn Ifill, JD, associate professor at the School of Law, analyzes "the impact the black vote will have on the outcome of key national and statewide races." She notes "[t]he significance of the black vote to the outcome of races in Maryland this week will also reflect the effectiveness of black political power in a state where nearly one-third of the voters are black."
Friday, November 3, 2006
Professor Steve SchwinnThe Daily Record – In his Op-Ed, "Repairing Our Electoral Process" Steven Schwinn, JD, associate professor at the School of Law argues that "the voting process in Maryland has gone horribly wrong" and offers solutions to fix the problems at the polls.
Friday, November 3, 2006
Professor Larry GibsonWMAR-TV – Larry Gibson, LLB, professor at the School of Law, discussed issues surrounding the upcoming election for Maryland’s Senate and Governor. "We’re at this juncture where Democrats are advancing all over the country, and the possibility exists that Maryland could be the state that is responsible for the Republicans staying in control of the Senate," said Gibson. He also predicted a long night for poll watchers.
Thursday, November 2, 2006
School of Law Trial TeamThe Daily Record, The Baltimore Examiner – The National Trial Team at the School of Law won the National Institute for Trial Advocacy’s 17th annual Tournament of Champions. "This is the crowning-glory achievement of our advocacy program," said Jerome Diese, JD, professor at the School of Law and the team’s coach. "We all hugged each other and danced and jumped," said Jason Downs, third-year student, of their win. "The thing about trial team is you’re picking up real-life, practical, hands-on skills that you don’t get by being in a classroom," said Jessica Butkera, third-year student. "It’s a pretty big deal," said Rachel Simmons, third-year student who won Top Advocate honors. "Not many Tier I law schools also have the top trial advocacy team." Sig Libowitz, third-year student, said the win "took teamwork, talent, oral skills and a gut-check."
Thursday, November 2, 2006
Professor Michael GreenbergerThe Associated Press (published in 54 newspapers) - U.S. military trials for 14 high-level terror suspects and other detainees could bog down over questions about the CIA’s interrogation tactics. Michael Greenberger, JD, professor at the School of Law and director of the Center for Health and Homeland Security, said he believes public sentiment may prove to be the deciding factor as judges sort out the legal gray areas.
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