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Professor Heminway brought nearly 15 years of corporate practice experience to the University of Tennessee College of Law when she joined the faculty in 2000. She practiced transactional business law (working in the areas of public offerings, private placements, mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, and restructurings) in the Boston office of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP from 1985 through 2000.

She has served as an expert witness and consultant on business entity and finance and federal and state securities law matters and is a frequent academic and continuing legal education presenter on business law issues. Professor Heminway also has represented pro bono clients on political asylum applications, landlord/tenant appeals, social security/disability cases, and not-for-profit incorporations and related business law issues. Read More

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Assistant/Associate Professor of Law Positions

Georgia State University College of Law invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor positions to begin no later than the 2022-23 academic year. In particular, we seek candidates who will teach in one or more of the areas of contract law, corporate law, evidence, civil procedure, and commercial law.

Part of a comprehensive research university, the College of Law is a dynamic urban-centered law school located in the heart of Atlanta with approximately 650 full- and part-time law students. We seek candidates who will make substantial and meaningful scholarly contributions, participate actively in the life of the law school, and who will enhance the College of Law’s strong teaching reputation. We encourage applications from candidates who would diversify our faculty.

The faculty of Georgia State University College of Law is a collegial and accomplished community of scholars and teachers. Faculty members have published in leading law reviews and peer-reviewed journals, have authored books and book chapters, opinion pieces, and white papers, and have frequently appeared in national and international news outlets. Faculty scholarship is supported through research assistance, summer stipends, travel support, and awards. The College of Law is consistently recognized as a…

Please note the deadline extensions on the following previously posted calls for papers for the 2022 AALS Annual Meeting.

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Section on Securities Regulation: Open Call for Papers

The AALS Section on Securities Regulation invites submissions for its session at the 2022 annual meeting of the AALS. The annual meeting will be held virtually from January 5-9, 2022, with Section on Securities Regulation panel scheduled for Saturday, January 8 from 12:35-1:50pm. We welcome submissions at any stage of development, although preference may be given to more fully developed papers over abstracts and paper proposals. The submission should relate to the following session description:

Equality and Access in Securities Markets

Recent years have seen increasing attention to issues of equality and access in securities markets. Nasdaq has proposed requiring listed company boards to include at least one female member and one member from an underrepresented minority. The SEC recently amended Regulation S-K to add human capital as a broad topic for disclosure, but declined to require companies to divulge diversity data. In addition to issues relevant to regulated companies, gaps remain in the gender and racial diversity of the SEC’s own commissioners and…

The University of Idaho College of Law is hiring! We are searching for: (1) a tenure-track or tenured faculty member to teach Tax Law and related courses, (2) a tenure-track or tenured faculty member to direct our Entrepreneurship Law Clinic, and (3) an assistant or associate clinical professor in the area of Academic Success. More information about each of these positions is available below.

The University of Idaho is a comprehensive research institution, providing students with opportunities to study law at two locations, in Moscow and in Boise. Moscow is a vibrant college town in the Palouse region of the Inland Northwest, with affordable housing, excellent public schools, and diverse cultural offerings. Boise is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, with thriving tech and startup communities, an exciting music scene, and a lively downtown. Both locations are in close proximity to natural beauty and outdoor recreation and have been named among the best places to live in the country.

As a land grant law school, the College is committed to public service and to providing an accessible and high-quality education in an inclusive environment. We have a strong, integrated clinical program and offer emphasis areas in Business Law…

At UT Law, our orientation period for the new academic year began on Friday.  I am back in the classroom today teaching a two-session introductory period course on case briefing and legal analysis.  Regular classes begin on Wednesday.  

The struggle I had in creating my syllabi this year was real.  Under current prescriptions and proscriptions, we are teaching in person, with no physical distancing, masked.  But masks are not required throughout the building.  Moreover, while vaccination is encouraged, it is not required for faculty, staff, or students, and we are prohibited from asking faculty and staff colleagues and students about vaccination status.  There have been more student accommodation requests than usual in my large-section course.  In general, COVID-19, the political divide, and social (especially racial) unrest–which overlap to create a veritable triple pandemic–are seemingly collectively conspiring against us in so many ways, including in the educational setting.  I am feeling the weight of it all.

But undaunted, I move forward in my law teaching!  I have addressed some key concerns in my syllabi this semester.  I include two sections from my syllabi below that may be of interest.  Feel free to dismiss or use these as you will.  Most of…

New York Law School seeks to add to the tenured and tenure-track faculty and invites applications from both entry-level and junior lateral candidates.  We are particularly interested in candidates whose scholarly work and teaching involve core curricular subjects, including constitutional law, as well as business law (e.g. corporations and financial markets).

NYLS is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community. The School is an equal opportunity employer. We warmly welcome applications from women, members of underrepresented racial and ethnic minority groups, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI+ individuals, veterans, and all other candidates whose backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints would contribute to the diversity of our school. To view NYLS’s Strategic Plan, visit www.nyls.edu/strategy, and for information on the School’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, see www.nyls.edu/diversity.

Salary

Highly competitive

How to Apply

Please submit a detailed curriculum vitae listing relevant legal practice and law school experience, a cover letter expressing your interest and describing your qualifications, and a list of references, to William P. LaPiana, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, at associate.dean@nyls.edu.

About New York Law School

Founded in 1891, New York Law School (NYLS) is an independent law school located in Tribeca, the heart of New York City’s…

Please note that Southern Illinois is looking for candidates in business law to apply for the position described below, even though the possible “first year or upper-level doctrinal or skills courses” are unspecified in its position description.

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Assistant Professor

SIU School of Law

Position Summary:  The School of Law at Southern Illinois University Carbondale seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor position. This is a 9-month, continuing, tenure-track, Assistant Professor position beginning January 1, 2022.

Duties and Responsibilities:  The Assistant Professor will teach Lawyering Skills I and II, which is a required first-year course for all law students, as well as first year or upper-level doctrinal or skills courses depending on the needs of the School of Law and on the successful candidate’s area of expertise.  The selected individual will also participate in research/scholarly activity and other duties as assigned by the Dean.

Minimum Qualifications:  A Juris Doctor (JD) degree and a minimum of five years of legal practice.

Preferred Qualifications:  Law teaching experience; prior experience in teaching legal writing;

and an outstanding professional record.

General Information:  Southern Illinois University School of Law is an outstanding, small public law school that…

Michigan State University College of Law invites candidates with a record of excellence in teaching and scholarship to apply for full-time faculty positions. We seek to hire four entry level tenure system faculty members in (1) trust and estates with a preference for a candidate who can teach trusts and estates and tax issues in trust and estate law; (2) law, technology and information; (3) health law including equity issues; and (4) one of the following areas: torts, corporations, contracts, or public international law including human rights and regional and international institutions. We also seek to hire two non-tenure system hires on a 405(c) track: (1) a Director of our Housing Clinic and (2) a Director of our (new) Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurial Clinic.

Michigan State University is the nation’s premier land-grant university, established in 1855. MSU Law’s history dates to 1891. More information about the Law College can be found at www.law.msu.edu.

MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages applications from and nominations of people from diverse backgrounds including women, persons of color, people with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Please submit application materials to:

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What’s the Purpose of the Corporation?  Law & Economics Center at Scalia Law to Hold Luncheon Panel Reflecting on the Debate Generated by the Revolutionary Business Roundtable Statement Made Two Years Ago Next Week

Almost 51 years ago, on September 13, 1970, Milton Friedman published an essay in The New York Times with a title that captured his thesis that “The Social Responsibility Of Business Is to Increase Its Profits.”  This shareholder value maximization metric for evaluating the legal and financial fiduciary duties of corporate officers has served as the dominant paradigm for defining the purpose of the corporation both before and certainly for the fifty years after publication of Friedman’s influential essay.  Yet, on August 19, 2019 – now nearly two years ago – the powerful Business Roundtable attempted to effect a dramatic shift away from the purpose of the corporation being defined by the single metric of shareholder wealth maximization.  It released what it called a “new Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation signed by 181 CEOs who commit to lead their companies for the benefit of all stakeholders – customers, employees, suppliers, communities and shareholders.”  This move was received with both applause and condemnation, each…

WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL is seeking to fill up to four tenure-track or tenured faculty positions. We encourage applications from candidates who will enhance the diversity of our faculty and whose scholarship engages with questions of social justice.
 
Although we welcome and encourage applications from candidates in all fields, we have particular interest in the following areas: (i) business law, (ii) financial regulation, and (iii) labor and employment law.
 
In addition, we seek applications for the Coleman A. Young Foundation Endowed Chair of Urban Affairs. This Chair will be held jointly in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Law School. The position provides a unique opportunity to promote high-impact activities and research on matters central to modern urban affairs. The holder of the chair will occupy a highly visible and influential position in the university, the metropolitan Detroit area and the broader community by playing a leadership role on issues of urban affairs in academia. The minimum qualifications for the Young Chair are: (a) an earned doctorate and/or a JD; (b) a substantial record of published work based either on research or reflections on practice; or

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The University of Tennessee

College of Law

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF LAW invites applications from both entry-level and lateral candidates for two full-time, tenure-track or tenured faculty positions to commence in the Fall Semester 2022.  The College is looking for candidates who will fill a range of curricular needs.  We are particularly interested in the subject area of business law, including business associations and contracts.  Other areas of interest include corporate and regulatory compliance, education law, environmental law, estate planning, health law, immigration law, legal writing, and property.  We also seek candidates who integrate cutting-edge legal issues into their courses or are interested in helping us expand our offerings in areas like technology, cybersecurity, e-discovery, and data privacy.  We welcome applications from candidates who incorporate practical lawyering skills into their courses.

A J.D. or equivalent law degree is required.  Successful applicants must have a strong academic background.  Significant professional experience is desirable.  Candidates also must have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.

In furtherance of the University’s and the College’s fundamental commitment to diversity among our faculty, student body, and staff, we strongly encourage applications from those who would bring increased diversity to…