November 17, 2023 The Justice Center hosts The Visiting Room Project The digital project invites the public to sit face-to-face with people serving life without the possibility of parole
November 16, 2023 Pro Bono Month Honors for Texas Law and Community The Texas Access to Justice Commission recognized Justin Atkinson ’24 and the law school at their annual awards ceremony on Oct. 30. Source: Dale Whitaker
November 8, 2023 Patrice Simms visits as G. Rollie White Public Interest Scholar in Residence During his visit, Simms led two events, participated in several classes, and met with students individually and in small groups.
November 1, 2023 Justice Center cohosts book talk with author, law professor, and former public defender Jocelyn Simonson Simonson discussed her new book, “Radical Acts of Justice: How Ordinary People are Dismantling Mass Incarceration"
October 11, 2023 Justice Center hosts “Reflecting on Murillo v Musegades” The panel discussion focused on a 1992 class action brought by a group of El Paso high school students against the U.S. Border Patrol.
September 21, 2023 Justice Center Hosts Change It Up! 2023 Texas Law held its annual public interest orientation for new and returning students.
August 30, 2023 Justice Center Names 2023-24 Public Service Scholars The scholars will serve on the Justice Center student advisory board and work closely with Justice Center staff on public service initiatives.
August 9, 2023 Yuri Barragan ’26 Receives Environmental Justice Scholarship The scholarship was created by a gift from the Environmental Integrity Project.
August 2, 2023 Texas Law Welcomes Incoming Public Interest Scholars, Members of the Class of 2026 Liz Castillo and Laura Zhang have been awarded full tuition scholarships for their commitment to social justice
June 30, 2023 Nicole Simmons ’07 Named Director of Justice Center Simmons succeeds Eden Harrington, who has served as the Center’s leader since its founding in 2004
