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October 22, 2024
In his new book, David Rabban examines the theory, history, and necessity of academic freedom as a constitutional First Amendment right. -
September 26, 2024
A new book from Steven T. Collis shares tips for having productive exchanges on challenging topics. -
March 20, 2024
The Edward S. Knight Chair in Law, Entrepreneurialism, and Innovation combines expertise in science, history, and law. -
February 2, 2024
In “Public Nuisance,” Prof. Linda Mullenix considers a novel legal theory on community health and safety. -
November 28, 2023
The assistant professor is co-founder of The Policing Project, which focuses on national police accountability. -
October 26, 2023
The Bryant Smith Chair in Law brings expertise in capital punishment and habeas corpus to his work at Texas Law. -
May 31, 2023
As an empirical scholar on corporate structure and governance, Jens Dammann takes an unbiased deep dive into how – and where – companies operate. -
March 28, 2023
Professor Mechele Dickerson Turns Current Events into Lessons
Law school classes aren’t often based on current events, and for good reason. Headline news can make for good hypotheticals, but the risks include being overly reactionary and just plain getting it wrong. Professor Mechele Dickerson hasn’t just pulled lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic and the Trump presidency into the courses she teaches. She has […] -
February 16, 2023
In the Gray Areas: Prof. Elizabeth Sepper’s Work Defies Categorization
Elizabeth Sepper’s formal title is Professor of Law, but it could also just as well be Professor of Gray Areas. With a focus at the intersections of equality, healthcare, and religious rights, Sepper’s extensive scholarship probes the ambiguities and potential conflicts among these subjects. “I don’t think I fit in a box. I’m a bit […] -
January 4, 2023
When many lawyers think about the first year of law school, they recall coffee-fueled discussions about the theories behind contract consideration and tort law remedies. Texas Law Assistant Professor Erik Encarnacion wants to change the way the profession thinks about these foundational concepts. Encarnacion’s current research includes a series of articles on how resilience can […]
