The Faculty Lounge

Olympia Duhart Named Dean of Nova Southeastern Law

Nova Southeastern Law interim dean, Olympia Duhart, has now been named to the position permanently. She has been serving in the interim role since last April. Dean Duhart holds a…

Dan Filler January 22, 2026No Comments

Donation, Compensation, and the Moral Grammar of Biological Materials

Debates over paid plasma donation tend to cycle through familiar frames: altruistic gift, moral corruption, or exploitation of the vulnerable. This post steps back and asks a different question: what…

Kim Krawiec January 21, 2026No Comments

CFP: Comparative Law Work-in-Progress Workshop

This just in: Interested comparative law scholars are invited to submit a paper for the next annual Comparative Law Work-in-Progress Workshop, which will be hosted by Princeton University held in-person…

Dan Filler January 20, 2026No Comments

Aviva Abramovsky Steps Down as Idaho Law Dean to Lead National Judicial College

University of Idaho law dean, Aviva Abramovsky, has stepped down effective January 5. She has accepted a new position as the president and CEO of the National Judicial College in…

Dan Filler January 19, 2026No Comments

Updated Guide to Online Law Review Companions

I've just posted an updated version of the guide to submitting to online law review companions, here. It hadn't been updated in a few years, and now includes details on…

Bridget J. Crawford January 18, 2026No Comments

ALI Elects New Members

In December, 2025, the American Law Institute announced (here) the election of new members. Among them are these law professors: Samantha Barbas, University of Iowa College of Law Daniel…

Bridget J. Crawford January 16, 2026No Comments

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

Washington & Lee Call For Submissions

W&L’S BLUE MOUNTAIN WRITING RETREAT CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Washington and Lee University School of Law (“W&L Law”) invites up to ten tenure-track or tenured legal scholars to join its faculty…

Kim Krawiec January 15, 2026No Comments

Northern Illinois Law Seeks Contracts/Business Faculty

This just in: NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW invites applications for one entry-level tenure-track faculty position with interest in teaching contracts, business law and related areas, beginning August 2026.…

Dan Filler January 15, 2026No Comments