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Faculty spotlight: @MarthaLAFineman In 2004, she became the first woman to hold a Woodruff Chair at #EmoryLaw. A globally recognized scholar, she’s shaped feminist jurisprudence and critical legal theory, and founded both the Feminism & Legal Theory Project and @VHCInitiative.

Laurie R. Blank, Clinical Professor of Law at Emory Law, joined CNN to discuss how the U.S. case against Nicolás Maduro may take shape and the international law questions surrounding the prosecution. Watch the segment: bit.ly/3MIzA7z

Emory Day of Giving is coming! Celebrate with the entire Emory community March 25–26. Learn more or make an early gift at dayofgiving.emory.edu. #EmoryDayOfGiving

Laurie R. Blank, Clinical Professor of Law at Emory Law, joined WABE’s “Closer Look” to discuss the international law questions surrounding the Trump administration’s actions in Venezuela and the charges against Nicolás Maduro. Read more: bit.ly/4sgOBwm

Excited to share my new article, “Sovereign Immunity in a Warming World,” is forthcoming @ColumLRev and is ready to download @SSRN papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cf… Thanks to my @EmoryLaw and @TheAALS #environmental colleagues for feedback! cc: @columbiaclimate @MichaelGerrard

Mark Nevitt, associate professor of law at Emory Law, tells PBS NewsHour there is no legal basis to enter Venezuela without an extradition treaty. Read more: pbs.org/newshour/polit… #EmoryLaw

Laurie Blank, clinical professor of law and director of the International Humanitarian Law Clinic at Emory Law, says Trump’s Venezuelan attacks may violate the United Nations Charter. Watch here: bit.ly/4aKhECv #EmoryLaw

Mark Nevitt, associate professor of law at Emory Law, says the US lacks legal authority to board Russian-flagged vessels in a Washington Post article. Read more: washingtonpost.com/national-secur… #EmoryLaw

Mark Nevitt, associate professor of law at Emory Law, discusses the legal basis for blockades and seizures with CBC Radio Canada. Read more: cbc.ca/news/world/tru… #EmoryLaw

Laurie Blank, Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Law at Emory Law, says Trump’s Latin American policies may violate international law. Read more: wsbradio.com/news/politics/… #EmoryLaw

Randee J. Waldman ’94, director of the Juvenile Defender Clinic at #EmoryLaw, has received the Haverford Award for her lifelong commitment to advancing justice for young people and those often overlooked. haverford.edu/alumni/alumni-… #TeamEmoryLaw

Mark Nevitt, Associate Professor of Law at Emory Law, speaks with the Associated Press about immigration assignments drawing JAGs from the military justice system. Read more: apnews.com/article/immigr… #EmoryLaw

March 2026 VHC Digest Explore new research, a podcast on the legal imagination of property law with Thomas Coggin, a new book by Martha Albertson Fineman, and a PhD course in Norway using vulnerability theory. Read the digest: conta.cc/4rAmEzA @VHCInitiative

Mark Nevitt, Associate Professor of Law at Emory Law, comments in FactCheck.org on the likelihood of a court challenge if the Insurrection Act is used. Read more: factcheck.org/2026/01/the-th… #EmoryLaw

Kay Levine, Richard H. Clark Professor of Law at Emory Law, discusses whether the judge in the Baker murder trial should be recused. Watch here: insight.tveyes.com/public/share/6… #EmoryLaw

Deepa Das Acevedo, associate professor of law at Emory Law, shares author insights on academic tenure. Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=wtEPaF… #EmoryLaw

Whittney Barth, associate teaching professor at Emory Law and executive director of the Center for the Study of Law and Religion, has been named an expert with AI and Faith. Read more: aiandfaith.org/news/january-2… #EmoryLaw

We are proud of you, and we are cheering you on every step of the way. Good luck on the February 2026 Bar Exam.

AI and Faith have announced Whittney Barth, Associate Teaching Professor of Law at #EmoryLaw and Executive Director of the Center for the Study of Law and Religion, as a new advisor. Learn more: aiandfaith.org/news/january-2… #TeamEmoryLaw

In a recent Inside Higher Ed article on Oklahoma’s decision to eliminate tenure, Deepa Das Acevedo, an Associate Professor at #EmoryLaw, offers expert analysis that challenges the assumption that job insecurity improves faculty productivity. Read: bit.ly/46rFobY