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Striking Success: Professor Brad Bernthal on Clinics, Community, and Career Shifts

Aug. 15, 2024

Clinical Professor Brad Bernthal , former director of the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic and now Director of Silicon Flatirons at Colorado Law, reflects on his 18 years leading the clinic and discusses his new role. Known for his annual bowling tournament with students, Brad sat down with us to share his...

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Indian Child Welfare Act

Aug. 7, 2024

In December 2023, students in the Juvenile and Family Law Clinic and the American Indian Law Clinic completed an Indian Child Welfare Act adoption case for a family in Adams County. The case started in September 2022 and involved a complex mix of federal and state law, as well as...

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Reflecting on Professor Matsumoto & Professor Krishnamurthy's First Year at CU 鶹ӰԺ Law Clinics

Aug. 7, 2024

Professor Matsumoto (SM) and Professor Krishnamurthy (VK), new faculty members in the Clinical Education Program, share insights from their inaugural year, highlighting the impact of hands-on legal education at Colorado Law. What were some of the most memorable experiences during your first year? SM: "The energy of NREE Clinic student...

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How the Clinical Experience Shaped My Career in American Indian Law

Aug. 5, 2024

Benjamin Bonner ’23, reflects on how his American Indian Law Clinic experience prepared him for his role in Alaska as a Native Law Staff Attorney.

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Welcoming Lauren Valastro: Our New Visiting Clinical Associate Professor

July 30, 2024

It is our pleasure to welcome Lauren Valastro to CU 鶹ӰԺ Law School as a Visiting Clinical Associate Professor and the Director of the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic. Lauren brings a wealth of expertise and experience to our community. Her scholarly work explores the intersection of procedural law, U.S. retirement policy,...

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Meet Madison Gallegos '25

July 25, 2024

Madison Gallegos, a rising 3L from Aurora, CO, reflects on how her clinical experience in the Criminal Defense Clinic has prepared her for her summer job at the public defender's office in Adams County. Her insights highlight the transformative impact of the hands-on legal training provided by the Clinical Program...

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Celebrating Excellence in Community Service: Professor Christina Stanton Honored at Colorado Law School

July 22, 2024

We are delighted to announce that Professor Christina Stanton, a distinguished member of our clinical faculty, has been honored with the Excellence in Community Service Award at Colorado Law School. This award recognizes her exceptional contributions to the community through her dedicated outreach and legal advocacy work, particularly in collaboration...

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Community Collaboration Law Lab works to Establish Law School Food Pantry

June 27, 2024

Student attorneys in the CCLL have been working on a project to establish a no-cost food pantry in the law school. Spearheaded by students JJ Carl ‘25, Aidan Stearns ‘25, and Charlotte Goodenow ‘24, the project was inspired by no-cost community grocery stores operated by a local nonprofit, 鶹ӰԺ Food Rescue, and by efforts across the way from the Law School at CU’s School of Education.

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Prof. Colene Robinson Receives “Excellence in Teaching” Award

April 19, 2024

Congratulations to Prof. Colene Robinson, who recently received a 2024 鶹ӰԺ Faculty Excellence Award for “Excellence in Teaching.” This award recognizes the vital importance of teaching and mentoring students as significant components of faculty duties that are central to the university’s mission.

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Empowering Native Voices: The Natives Vote Initiative

Dec. 6, 2023

The Natives Vote team, a collaborative effort including the American Indian Law Clinic at Colorado Law, First Peoples Worldwide, IllumiNative and Native Organizers Alliance, was launched to address the unique challenges faced by Native communities in exercising their right to vote.

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