New program at Nebraska will advocate for tenants’ rights
31 Aug 2022
The University of Nebraska College of Law is launching a Housing Justice Program.
The program is a collaborative legal effort intended to expand on and supplement the work of the successful Tenant Assistance Project. By partnering with other legal service providers and nonprofit organizations, the program aims to prevent homelessness while providing access to resources and services. The program includes the eviction prevention work of the Tenant Assistance Project, a Housing Justice Clinic, a Housing Justice Fellowship Program, and resource navigation and continuing non-legal support for struggling families.
“The Tenant Assistance Project has already made a difference for many families in Nebraska,” said Richard Moberly, dean of the College of Law. “I applaud the leadership efforts of Professor Ryan Sullivan in the creation of the Housing Justice Program. I am confident the program will continue to advance justice for renters across our state.”
Tenant Assistance Project
Since it began in 2020, the Tenant Assistance Project has helped more than 2,000 Nebraska families avoid immediate eviction while connecting them to more than $20 million in federal rental assistance.
A primary function of the Housing Justice Program is to support the Tenant Assistance Project at the Lancaster County Courthouse. Clinic students will provide direct representation of tenants at their eviction hearing, and volunteer law students will create eviction defense packets and support outreach efforts, including ensuring that families facing eviction are aware of their hearing date and the resources available to them. Families in need will also be connected to the program’s resource navigator, who will be available at the courthouse each day eviction hearings are held.
Housing Justice Clinic
The Housing Justice Clinic will be the sixth legal clinic at Nebraska Law to offer hands-on training to students. Alongside volunteer attorneys, senior-certified law students will represent tenants during eviction hearings. Students will make court appearances on a regular basis and will focus their work on eviction defense, tenants’ rights, and improving housing conditions for Nebraska renters.
“Our students have shown a tremendous interest in providing access to representation for tenants,” said Sullivan, who will direct the Housing Justice Program and Clinic. “The Housing Justice Clinic allows students to spend time during their third year supporting tenants’ rights, and also gives them the opportunity to practice their oral argument and litigation skills.”
Housing Justice Fellowship Program
Housing Justice Fellows will maintain a consistent presence at the Lancaster County courthouse every day eviction hearings are held, support volunteer and student attorneys, and provide representation to clients. Fellows will also train, mentor and supervise law students in their provision of legal services to families facing eviction or who are struggling with other housing-related legal matters. Alan Dugger and Rachel Tomlinson Dick are Nebraska’s inaugural Housing Justice Fellows.
The Housing Justice Program is anticipated to have 30 to 40 student participants each semester, whether through pro bono opportunities or enrollment in the Housing Justice Clinic.
Borchardt, ’22, Selected as Runner-Up in LGBTQ+ Bar Association Writing Competition
25 Aug 2022
Chelsey Borchardt, ’22, was named the runner-up in the LGBTQ+ Bar Association’s Michael Greenberg Student Writing Competition for her submission, “Gibson Prison Blues: Categorical Bans on Gender Confirmation Surgery for Inmates as Per Se Unconstitutional.”
Borchardt, a first-generation law student, served as the Membership Chair of the Nebraska Moot Court Executive Board, the Articles Editor for the Nebraska Law Review, and a student representative for Nebraska OUTLaw.
Cannon, Lutz, Recognized as Outstanding Law Student Advocates by Nebraska State Bar Association
25 Aug 2022
Miranda Cannon, ’23, and Ivy Lutz, ’23, were recognized with the Nebraska State Bar Association (NSBA) Tenant Assistance Project Outstanding Law Student Advocate Award. This award recognizes law students each semester who have made a significant contribution to the Tenant Assistance Project (TAP) and exceed expectations in their effort to support the program and contribute to its success.
Cannon started volunteering with TAP in the spring of her 1L year, and in the summer was hired by the Volunteer Lawyers Project as a clerk to assist with TAP. She assisted TAP in this role through the spring of 2022. In this role she created eviction defense packets for Douglas and Lancaster Counties and assisted with facilitation at the courthouse in both counties as well. For Douglas County, Cannon took point in creating the docket sheets and making EDP assignments and observed court hearings and notified volunteers when a case was being called. In the summer of 2022, Cannon became senior certified and dove into the direct representation of tenants as part of her clinical work. Throughout this summer, Cannon has been a zealous advocate for her clients, fighting to earn dismissals and when that was not possible, negotiating for a reasonable time for the tenant to find replacement housing. Her growth this summer has been incredible as she took on a more advanced role in representing clients and in mentoring new volunteers.
Lutz began her work with TAP in the spring of 2021, attending hearings at the courthouse and providing support in catching tenants as they came off the elevator. She also handled court observations and reported hearing outcomes. Later she began assisting with packets and rental assistance applications. In May, Lutz took on two new roles as Outreach Coordinator leading the outreach efforts and as a senior certified law student representing tenants at the courthouse. Lutz’s performance in both roles has been spectacular. Her work on outreach has brought additional organization to that component, in addition to new volunteers that she personally recruited. Her advocacy at the courthouse has been amazing. She fights her for clients, she holds firm when up against difficult landlords, and she serves as a model for others to replicate. Lutz not only helps at the courthouse, but when needed, she jumps at the opportunity to provide continued services to ensure positive outcomes for her tenant clients.
Professor von der Dunk Completes Kilimanjaro Charity Climb
22 Aug 2022
Professor Frans von der Dunk recently summitted Mount Kilimanjaro as part of the Kilimanjaro Charity Climb. The climb helped to sponsor the building of a sanitary block accessible for 140 students with disabilities at the Port Reitz School in Mombasa, Kenya. Created to serve children with physical and social disabilities, the Port Reitz School was found in 1965 to improve the quality of life, health, and education of these children to give them a better future. To this day, it is the only primary school of its kind in the coastal province of Kenya offering services to needy children.
A number of von der Dunk's University of Nebraska colleagues and Space, Cyber, and Telecommunications alumni donated to the climb. After successfully summitting, von der Dunk shared his completion of the climb on July 21:
"We did it! Two days ago, July 19 at 11.20 am, the inspiration of the team members, the wonderful guides, cooks and porters, the charity purpose and last but not least the many pledged donors got me to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m/19,341 ft). On top of Africa but feel on top of the world, really."
Beard and Natvig, ’23, Attend Woomera Manual State Engagement at The Hague
19 Aug 2022
The Editorial Board of the Woomera Manual on the International Law of Military Space Activities and Operations, led by Editor-in-Chief, Professor Jack Beard, presented the draft manuscript of the Manual to representatives of twenty-four countries for their comment and discussion on June 1-3, 2022, at The Hague, Netherlands. This “State Engagement” process was hosted by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and was also supported by the Dutch Ministry of Defence. Professor Beard was assisted by Nebraska Law student Jon Natvig, ’23, who served as a rapporteur and continues to work on the Woomera Manual as a research assistant.
Woomera Manual is an international, multi-year project spearheaded by the University of Nebraska College of Law and three other founding universities in Australia and the United Kingdom.
The Woomera Manual (forthcoming, Oxford University Press) is designed to assist military and civilian government personnel, space operators, practitioners, and members of international organizations and non-governmental entities involved in military space activities and operations. Growing tensions in space will make a comprehensive and objective document like the Woomera Manual a useful and important tool in avoiding miscalculations that could lead to unnecessary conflict in space and in providing more predictability for states in their military space operations for the benefit of international peace and security. The Woomera Manual is applying the talent and resources of Nebraska Law to solve real world problems.
Lepard Publishes Online Article on Strengthening International Efforts to Protect Women from Violence
19 Aug 2022
Professor Brian Lepard has published an online article on strengthening international efforts to protect women from violence. It was published on the website of the United Nations Office of the Bahá’í International Community, for which he formerly worked as a human rights specialist before coming to Nebraska Law. The article is available here.
Professor Lepard was invited to write the article as a response to a statement issued by the Bahá’í International Community marking the 75th anniversary of the United Nations in 2020. The statement is entitled “A Governance Befitting: Humanity and the Path Toward a Just Global Order.” It is available here. The Bahá’í International Community is an NGO with consultative status at the United Nations and represents the worldwide Bahá’í community.
Professor Lepard is the Harold W. Conroy Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Nebraska College of Law. He has published numerous books and articles on international human rights law. He is now researching and writing a book on using international law to protect women from violence.
Kaiser Named Outstanding Children’s Justice Clinic Student
14 Jul 2022
Hayley Kaiser, ’22, was named the 2021-2022 Outstanding Children’s Justice Clinic Student of the Year.
This award is given in recognition of the work done on behalf of the Children’s Justice Clinic’s child clients.
During her time in the Children’s Justice Clinic, Kaiser demonstrated tremendous initiative, a strong work ethic and excellent lawyering skills. Kaiser received praise regarding her high quality of work as a student guardian ad litem from Juvenile Court Judges, the local bar, caseworkers and caregivers.
Franklin and Larsen Named Outstanding Immigration Clinic Students
14 Jul 2022
Emma Franklin, ’22, and Kate Larsen, ’22, were named the 2021-2022 Outstanding Immigration Clinic Students of the Year.
The annual award, supported by John, ’87, and Elizabeth Anderson, recognizes the work being done on behalf of Immigration Clinic clients.
During their time in the Immigration Clinic, Franklin and Larsen demonstrated superior lawyering skills. The duo was also responsible for the organization of the College’s third annual naturalization clinic.
Barth and Tomlinson Dick Named Outstanding Civil Clinic Students
14 Jul 2022
Jayden Barth, ’22, and Rachel Tomlinson Dick, ’22, were named the 2021-2022 Outstanding Civil Clinic Students of the Year.
The annual award, supported by John, ’87, and Elizabeth Anderson, recognizes demonstrated excellence in the fundamental skills of lawyering.
During their time in the Civil Clinic, Barth and Tomlinson Dick provided competent representation to their clients, promoted justice, fairness and morality, and worked to improve the profession and their professional selves. As part of the Civil Clinic experience, Barth and Tomlinson Dick had the opportunity to argue a case before the Nebraska Supreme Court.
Huson Named Outstanding Criminal Clinic Student
14 Jul 2022
Haley Huson, ’22, was named the 2021-2022 Outstanding Criminal Clinic Student of the Year.
The annual award recognizes work done on behalf of the citizens of Nebraska through the Nebraska Law Criminal Clinic.
During her time in the Criminal Clinic, Huson demonstrated tremendous initiative, a strong work ethics and excellent lawyering skills. Her detailed preparation and in-depth factual and legal investigation led to exceptional courtroom performance.
Pearlman Named Interim Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
06 Jul 2022
On July 1, Professor Stefanie Pearlman was named Interim Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
In an email to faculty and staff, Dean Richard Moberly said, "Stefanie brings a wealth of experience to this role, having been active in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work at the College of Law as a member of the DEI Committee." Pearlman serves as the faculty advisor for the Nebraska OUTlaw student organization and received the Advocate Appreciation in 2021 for her contributions to the success of LGBTQA students at Nebraska. Outside the College of Law, Pearlman has served as the chair of the Social Responsibilities Special Interest Section of the American Association of Law Libraries, and she is currently a commissioner on the Nebraska Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission. "I am thrilled that Stefanie is willing to serve in this role and I am looking forward to her contributions to this important aspect of the College's mission."
As Interim Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Pearlman will serve as the chair of the College's DEI Committee; work with College stakeholders, such as faculty, students, staff, and alumni, to develop the College's Inclusive Leadership Initiative; lead faculty discussions on diversity, inclusion and other related topics; and build relationships with campus partners, including the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and UNL Council on Inclusive Excellence and Diversity.
"Diversity, equity and inclusion aren't just buzz words," said Pearlman. "These topics impact people's lives every day. I'm happy to do my part to move the College forward and can't wait to get to work."
Pearlman is a professor of law library and reference librarian. She teaches legal research in the First Year Legal Analysis, Writing and Research course and runs the Schmid Research Fellowship Program.
Pearlman will serve as Interim Associate Dean until a permanent replacement is identified. Information about the position is available at: https://employment.unl.edu/postings/76190.
Children’s Justice Attorney Education Program Selects Inaugural Fellows
06 Jul 2022
Twelve rural Nebraska attorneys have been selected as the inaugural cohort of Children’s Justice Attorney Education Fellows.
Participants have committed to an eight-month program in which they will receive extensive education on state and federal child welfare and juvenile justice laws along with invaluable information and insight into the subjects necessary to become strong advocates. They will work with a team of experts to look beyond the legal issues in their cases to integrate social and psychological factors into case analysis.
Attorneys participating in the program serve clients in 34 Nebraska counties.
- Adaline Baker - The Law Office of Adaline Baker, serving Dawes, Box Butte, Scotts Bluff, Dodge, Saunders, and Douglas counties
- Audrey Bellew, ’17, - Brouillette, Dugan, Troshynski, & Bellew, serving Lincoln, Keith, and Red Willow counties
- Anna Brokaw, ’21, - Smith, Johnson, Allen, Connick & Hansen, serving Hall, Howard, Merrick, Adams, and Buffalo counties
- Marissa Curtiss, ’18, - Box Butte County Attorney's Office, and Grant County Attorney's Office, serving Box Butte, Dawes, Sioux, Grant, Sheridan, and Morrill counties
- Leah Gleason - Fye Law Office, serving Buffalo, Hall, Adams, Phelps, Harlan, Franklin, Furnas, and Kearney counties
- Amber Horn - Cheyenne County Attorney's Office, serving Cheyenne County
- Hayley Huyser - Hart, Huyser & Miller, P.C., L.L.O., serving Dawson County
- Margaret Jackson, ’18, - Brouillette Dugan Troshynski Bellew PC LLO, serving Lincoln, Red Willow, Frontier, Furnas, Dawson, Thomas, Logan, Hayes, Custer, Perkins, and Keith counties
- Jessica Laughlin, ’15, - Robert Brenner Law Office, serving Scotts Bluff, Morrill, Cheyenne, Kimball, and Box Butte counties
- Emily Mathews - Saunders County Public Defender's Office, serving Saunders County
- Kendal Minich, ’14, - Gallant Law Office, serving Cuming and Dodge counties
- Emily Wood, ’18, - Colfer, Wood, Lyons & Wood, serving Lincoln, Frontier, Hitchcock, and Red Willow counties
“Our goal with the Children’s Justice Attorney Education program is to address some of the specialized training that is often left out of the traditional law school experience,” said Michelle Paxton, director of the program. “Attorneys need to understand subjects like complex family dynamics, trauma and child development, substance abuse, and domestic violence to be the most effective advocates for their child clients.”
The Children’s Justice Attorney Education program is the second project in which the College of Law and Center for Children, Families, and the Law have partnered. The program will increase the availability and accessibility of court-appointed and juvenile county attorneys thanks to a grant from the Aviv Foundation.
To learn more about the Children’s Justice Attorney Education Program, visit: law.unl.edu/childrens-justice-attorney-education.
Traynor and Zieno Receive Koley Jessen Entrepreneurship Award
28 Jun 2022
Hunter Traynor, ’22, and Kathryn Zieno, ’22, are the recipients of the 2021-2022 Koley Jessen Entrepreneurship Award.
The annual award recognizes students participating in the Weibling Entrepreneurship Clinic for demonstrating exceptional legal skills, providing outstanding service to clients, and furthering the mission of the Clinic.
During their time in the Entrepreneurship Clinic, Traynor and Zieno demonstrated a clear sense of commitment, competence and comprehensiveness, approaching each case with care, diligence, thoroughness and professionalism.
Lepard Participates in Expert Panel on the Future of Religious Freedom
26 Jun 2022
On May 20, 2022 Professor Brian Lepard participated, as one of two invited expert speakers, in a panel discussion hosted online by Fordham Law School on “The Future of Freedom of Religion.” The panel was sponsored by Fordham’s Institute on Religion, Law and Lawyer’s Work (“IRLLW”), and it was the last in a year-long seminar series on the broader theme of “New Frontiers of Human Rights.” The program was presented in partnership with the Center for Research in Politics and Human Rights at Sophia University in Florence, Italy, and the Observatorio de Derechos Humanos at Universidad de Valladolid in Spain.
The other expert participating in the panel was Jessica Giles, Director of the Project on Interdisciplinary Law and Religion Studies and lecturer at The Open University in the United Kingdom. Professor Lepard and Professor Giles were interviewed by the Director of IRLLW, Endy Moraes, who served as moderator of the panel.
Professor Lepard and Professor Giles discussed what freedom of religion means today in the global community. Professor Lepard explored the role of international courts, such as the European Court of Human Rights, in protecting freedom of religion or belief, as well as recent developments in the U.S. Supreme Court’s First Amendment jurisprudence on freedom of religion.
More information about Professor Lepard’s remarks and the panel can be found in the press release issued by Fordham Law School, available here.
Professor Lepard is the Harold W. Conroy Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Nebraska College of Law and a recognized expert on international human rights law, including freedom of religion or belief.
Shoemaker Publishes Essay in Michigan Law Review
07 Jun 2022
Professor Jessica Shoemaker published The Truth About Property in the Michigan Law Review. The essay reviews Gregory Ablavsky’s Federal Ground: Governing Property and Violence in the First U.S. Territories (Oxford University Press, 2021), which explores the origins of the modern American property system and federal jurisdiction and sovereignty more generally.
Shoemaker’s essay emphasizes how Ablavsky’s more nuanced retelling of America’s property creation story can suggest important insights about the nature of property relations today – including important lessons about how property systems emerge and evolve, how property choices entrench inequities across geography and generations, and what might be lost in the continuing homogenization of how we even imagine and conceive of what property, land, and community relations can be.
Brown and Talken Spend Semester at U.S. Northern Command and NORAD
10 May 2022
Students Leana Brown, ’22, and Independence Talken, ’23, participated in the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) internship program in spring 2022, a full-time experience based in Colorado Springs, Peterson Air Force Base, and supervised by Elsbeth Magilton.
The NORAD and USNORTHCOM Volunteer Student Internship Program (N&NC VSIP) is part of a larger effort by NORAD and USNORTHCOM to help cultivate future generations of Defense and Security practitioners. N&NC VSIP provides students exposure to NORAD and USNORTHCOM missions and responsibilities, while working alongside current military and civilian professionals dedicated to the defense of North America. Participants gain valuable hands-on experience related to their education endeavors while working in a joint, interagency and international environment at NORAD and USNORTHCOM. They were placed in cyber focused mission offices inside the Command and had meaningful and regular interaction with General Counsel at both NORAD and USNORTHCOM, reviewing their contributions and working with those teams. In addition to experience with General Counsel, they met with staff policy analysts to write, interpret, and apply national policy guidance to areas of commercial space and cyber sectors and the domestic facets of national security.
Commenting on a data project, Talken said “The data architecture we built centered around data access and use. We helped by mapping out different legally distinguishable phases of a data lifecycle and highlighted different stages to focus on and cover. Additionally, we parsed out considerations for data from different sources and work products of different combinations of entities. Obviously, as students, we were not able to give legal advice, but we pointed out different legal considerations and oriented the team within the world of legal rights and data ownership and property law. It was very fun and one of the coolest parts was how the people we were working with kept saying that all these legal aspects never crossed their minds until they met us. It really showed how much of an impact lawyers can make and how much we, the legal interns, were needed and appreciated.“
Ashlee McGill Continues Interest in National Security
05 May 2022
To Ashlee McGill, 23’, coming to Nebraska was the natural choice.“I knew I was going to like the professors, and I already had contacts here. Nebraska is a hidden hub of national security; it was a really easy choice for me.”
“The Space Cyber Telecommunications Program (SCTL) is very much an environment where I’ve felt supported. If you wanted to get into space law or national security or cyber, it’s a nice hub for that. The faculty are extremely approachable. they assigned me to the independent study I’m currently doing. It revolves around privacy and civil rights issues surrounding the use of social media and national security which is a very grey area right now. The faculty operate on this collaborative idea that you’re stronger when you’re working with other people. So, I’m glad I know people here.”
Ashlee is currently interning at The National Counterterrorism Innovation Technology and Education Center (NCITE), a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funded center, doing research compliance on both old and new research projects. Last fall, she held an externship with the JAG Corp.
“I’m working at NCITE, and I got that job with the help of the SCTL program. They reached out to me and told me that this position might be good for me.”
When asked what advice she had for students coming to Nebraska, she said.
“Make friends! There’s this collaborative spirit here where people help each other. Some people are afraid of the cutthroat nature of a law school and that’s not what Nebraska is about. You feel that through the students and the faculty and the administration. Everybody here wants you to succeed so it’s a matter of making friends and just making those connections.”
“The SCTL name is misleading; it is so much more than SCTL. It’s an amazing program. I’m so glad I’ve gotten to know the people who make this program happen. It’s an amazing opportunity!”
Keilany, Wilson Recognized as Outstanding Law Student Advocates by Nebraska State Bar Association
02 May 2022
Deena Keilany, ’22, and Mara Wilson, ’22, were recognized with the Nebraska State Bar Association (NSBA) Tenant Assistance Project Outstanding Law Student Advocate Award. This award recognizes law students each semester who have made a significant contribution to the Tenant Assistance Project (TAP) and exceed expectations in their effort to support the program and contribute to its success.
Deena Keilany has been a zealous advocate for tenants at the courthouse and in creating eviction defense packets (EDPs) this semester. She is extremely thoughtful and thorough in her case work and has successfully negotiated great outcomes for many clients. Her EDPs are solid, containing detailed information and all possible defenses. She does a fantastic job of monitoring her cases after the hearing date, and ensures the landlord attorney follows through with the agreement. Deena has proven herself capable of working in difficult situations and handling contested hearings.
Mara Wilson has done great work at the courthouse, fighting hard for her clients in negotiating for favorable outcomes. She very often volunteers for additional shifts each week, including covering shifts in Douglas County. She conducts herself as a young lawyer, capable of handling matters at the courthouse with minimal mentorship and supervision. She stays on top of cases, calling tenants after their hearing to make sure they follow through with the agreement or to remind them of their upcoming hearing. Mara works closely with the rental assistance crew to ensure everything is square on that front, and consistently conducts herself in a professional manner when working with clients, opposing counsel and the court.
NGTC Hosts “State Level Issues in Technology, Regulation, and Economic Development Conference”
26 Apr 2022
The Nebraska Governance and Technology Center hosted leading experts to discuss the role of states in regulating “Big Tech” and to speak on the evolution of public attitudes towards the technology sector, as well as the ways in which efforts to regulate Big Tech are likely to affect consumers at the state level. This was all part of the Center's State Level Issues in Technology, Regulation, and Economic Development. The conference was the first in a 2-year program hosted by the Center that will invite policymakers, enforcement officials, and academics to discuss changing attitudes toward Big Tech and technology regulation.
Over the past decade the technology industry — especially the part of it thought of as "Big Tech" — has gone from being widely viewed with favor to being a target for both the political right and left. At both the federal and state level legislators and regulators are trying to pass laws and use litigation to constrain Big Tech. This shift has been prompted by a range of concerns.
As demonstrated by these widespread efforts, most of the concerns about Big Tech are "national-scale." Many of the concerns, such as the potential for monopolization or the firms' data use practices have traditionally been thought of as best handled at the federal level. Even where the impacts may be felt in individual states, there is little difference on the ground in Arizona, Florida, or Nebraska between the potential impacts of Apple controlling its app store or how Google sells targeted advertising.
This conference explored the role of the states in these issues, considering:
- What has driven the change in attitudes towards the technology sector over the past several years?
- What do we know about consumer attitudes towards technology, including how those attitudes vary from state to state?
- How are efforts to regulate Big Tech likely to affect consumers and industry at the state level?
Panels included conversations assessing consumer attitudes, changes in regulation, and a review of tech policy “then and now.”
This spring’s conference was keynoted by two prominent experts in the evolving political landscape surrounding regulation of Big Tech.
Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson has supported strengthened legislation and enforcement in the areas of human trafficking, prosecution of child sexual assault and abuse, and consumer protection laws to safeguard Nebraskans.
Shannon McGregor is an assistant professor at the Hussman School of Journalism and Media and a senior researcher with the Center for Information, Technology, and Public Life at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Her research addresses the role of social media and their data in political processes, with a focus on political communication, journalism, public opinion, and gender. Her published work examines how three groups – political actors, the press, and the public – use social media in regards to politics, how that social media use impacts their behavior, and how the policies and actions of social media companies in turn impacts political communication on their sites.
For more information about panels, panelists and the conference in general, click here.
Blankley Publishes Article in Akron Law Review
26 Apr 2022
Professor Kristen Blankley published Standing on Its Own Shoulders: The Supreme Courts’ Statutory Interpretation of the Federal Arbitration Act in the Akron Law Review. This article provides an overall look at the trends of statutory interpretation used by the Supreme Court when interpreting the FAA over the course of the statute’s nearly 100-year history. The article compares how the Court interprets the FAA with other scholars’ research on how the Court utilizes tools of statutory interpretation. Blankley concludes that the FAA jurisprudence is noteworthy for its highly insular nature which ultimately allows the Court to expand the Act’s reach.