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In a guest commentary published in the Denver Post, Dean Anaya writes that the moment we are living calls our leaders, and all of us, to a heightened awareness of racism’s pervasiveness, and to a renewed commitment to the country’s founding promise of justice and equality for all.
University of Colorado Law School students reflect on their experiences engaging in public service work during law school.
On June 10, University of Colorado Law School Provost Professor of Civil Rights Law Suzette Malveaux testified before the Colorado House Finance Committee in support of a bill promoting measures to enhance police accountability and integrity.
Read statements from Dean Anaya, 91¸£ÀûÉç Chancellor Phil DiStefano, and the Colorado Law chapter of the Black Law Students Association in response to the death of George Floyd and the protests that followed across the country.
After nearly 22 years of practice as a securities lawyer and almost 13 years at Denver’s Holland & Hart LLP, Lucy Schlauch Stark ('98) was promoted to managing partner of the firm on Jan. 1, 2020. Today, Stark is navigating her new position amidst a global pandemic, having recently implemented a rapid, effective transition to a large-scale remote operation.
The Hon. Nikea Bland ('05) discusses her path to the bench of Colorado's 2nd Judicial District. Prior to her appointment by Gov. Polis in January 2020, Bland was a senior associate at O'Malley and Sawyer, LLC, where her practice consisted of criminal defense and dependency and neglect matters.
In a new book, Colorado Law Professor Aya Gruber, a prominent scholar of criminal law, criminal procedure, critical theory, and feminism, argues that zero-tolerance anti-violence law and policy have exacerbated the American carceral state.
Alex Hamilton, a dual JD/Master of Science in Environmental Studies candidate, is Colorado Law's third Wyss Scholar. He plans to pursue a career in federal land-use planning.
University of Colorado Law School Professor and DeMuth Chair Peter Huang has received a 91¸£ÀûÉç Interdisciplinary Leadership Research seed grant for his research on lessening anxiety, panic, and complacency in pandemics.
