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Caryl Yzenbaard (1946-2026)

I have profound regret that Caryl Yzenbaard has died. Caryl and I were friends and colleagues at the University of Alabama. She taught property, trusts, and estates. An obituary for…

Alfred Brophy September 9, 20261

Call For Applications: Clifford Scholar-in-Residence (Spring 2027)

Call for Applications: Clifford Scholar-in-Residence (Spring 2027) In Spring 2027, DePaul College of Law will host a rising star in civil justice as the Seventh Annual Clifford Scholar-in-Residence. This program complements…

Tim Zinnecker August 4, 2026No Comments

High Point Law Gains Provisional Accreditation

The American Bar Association's Council on Legal Education and Admission to the Bar has granted High Point University's new law school provisional accreditation. The law school opened its doors in…

Dan Filler March 7, 20261

Arkansas Withdraws Dean Offer After Political Pressure

Earlier this week we reported that the University of Arkansas School of Law had hired South Carolina Law faculty member Emily Suski as its new dean. Now the law school…

Dan Filler January 16, 20262

Elon to Open Full Time Law Program in Charlotte

Elon University and Queens University of Charlotte have signed a formal merger agreement. Now, Elon Law is moving forward with a plan to offer a full-time JD program in Charlotte…

Dan Filler January 16, 2026No Comments

In Memoriam: William E. Nelson

Although I don't do many memorial notices at the Lounge, I would be remiss if I didn't note the passing of NYU Law Professor William E. Nelson. Bill was a…

Dan Filler December 15, 20253

Tax Prof Blog 2.0

The Tax Prof blog founded by Paul Caron is back, as Tax Prof blog 2.0 of sorts, here. The blog will now be maintained by AALS and a team of…

Bridget J. Crawford October 24, 2025No Comments

Lance Gable in as Acting Dean of Wayne State Law

Wayne State University has appointed Lance Gable as the acting dean of its law school. He steps in as Rick Bierschbach moves up to be the university's interim president. Note:…

Dan Filler October 21, 2025No Comments

Patricia Williams and Peggy Cooper Davis Receive AALS Section on Women in Legal Education Lifetime Achievement Award

The AALS Section on Women in Legal Education Section is thrilled to announce that the Executive Committee has selected Professor Patricia Williams and Professor Peggy Cooper Davis as co-recipients of ...

Bridget J. Crawford October 19, 2025No Comments

Richard Bierschbach is Wayne State Interim President

Wayne State University has appointed its law school dean, Rick Bierschbach, as interim president. He replaces former President Kimberly Espy, who stepped down.

Dan Filler October 19, 2025No Comments