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Professor Condon was the computer services/reference librarian and an associate professor at Northern Illinois University, where he taught legal research and presented several lectures on specialized legal research in upper-level law classes. He also served as the public services librarian at the University of Toledo College of Law, where he…
…trial competitions. His guidance and expertise have helped numerous students develop their advocacy skills and achieve remarkable success in these endeavors. His commitment to nurturing the next generation of legal professionals is truly commendable. In addition to his academic and mentoring contributions, Professor Scott is known for his strong commitment…
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Ashley Stricklen, a third-year student at ASL, recently won second place in the Family Law Writing Competition sponsored by the Family Law Section of the Virginia State Bar and the Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. The awards ceremony will take place at the Advanced Family Law…
…their expertise with us. The event was a valuable and empowering experience, emphasizing the essential role of legal advocacy in ensuring justice and protection for all individuals in our community. We appreciate the participation and contributions of all attendees to this enriching event! View more about this organization at https://www.ardfky.org…
Nathan Seth Lowell is the Director of the Law Library, Assistant Director of Bar Preparation and Academic Success, and Assistant Professor of Law at Appalachian School of Law. Coming from Los Angeles, California, he studied Political Science and Theatre at the University of California, San Diego. He earned his J.D….
…tireless efforts, she creates a community where students can thrive, succeed, and make a positive impact in the legal profession and beyond. Shelly James’s impact on the ASL community is immeasurable, and her unwavering commitment to student support makes her an exceptional leader within the Appalachian School of Law community….
…Faulkner established during his tenure.” Dean Western, who currently serves as ASL’s Dean of Students, brings a wealth of experience and commitment to the new role. His career spans close to 30 years in the United States Air Force as both an enlisted airman and a commissioned officer. His international…
…dreams on your time. Spring start students still complete coursework on a normal timeline and are able to walk at graduation with the fall class before them in May, prior to finishing their last semester in December. Part of our group kicked off the week with a follow-up tour, informational…
…at North Carolina Central University, completing all required coursework. In 2004, he enrolled in law school at the Appalachian School of Law in Grundy, Virginia where he would study law for the next two years. While a student at Appalachian, Christopher remained a very active student, serving as President of…
…see the exponential growth of women in law. This month, we celebrate the women brave enough to step out into this profession and break down walls for future generations. For our mothers, our sisters, our aunts, our daughters, our friends, woman kind. Check out the fabulous article below: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/business_law/resources/business-law-today/2023-november/see-her-hear-her-historical-evolution-women-in-law/#:~:text=Women%20made%20up%20less%20than,to%2038%20percent%20in%202022. …
…our commonalities are our roots and our differences are our branches. Like a tree, we need both to reach our full potential. As Black History Month 2024 comes to an end let each of us remember the 64-count box of crayons. Best to each of you, Justice Cleo E. Powell…
Joshua Marant (2L), Richard Rundle (2L), and Emma Walpole Lassiter (2L) made it to the semifinals of the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition and won Best New Team. It was an impressive 20-school field that included several top 50 law schools (Chicago, Michigan, William & Mary, Wake Forest,…
A self-professed law nerd, Prof. Dawn Figueiras enjoys discussing the esoteric nuances of things like joinder and the differences between the classic per stirpes and UPC approaches to intestacy. She’s also a big kidder, has a sarcastic wit, and will do her best to provide comic relief whenever possible. If…
…law school, Professor Graham practiced in-house commercial business law and general higher education law in the Office of Legal Affairs at Liberty University. Her practice focused primarily on advising client representatives on legal and regulatory compliance as well as drafting and reviewing contracts and policies for the university. She also…
…better assist his students as they prepared for the Concours Jean-Pictet Competition. In 2013, Dean Western was the inaugural winner of an Air Force Level Award for Top Linguist of the Year. He earned this recognition for his French and Arabic translations at the Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) in…
Dr. Carroll received his bachelor’s in Psychology from Emory & Henry College, his master’s in Counseling from Longwood College, and his Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Regent University. He became licensed as a professional counselor in 1996. He has been providing counseling and consultation services to students, faculty,…
…on the Executive Committee of the Judicial Conference of Virginia. She has served on the Model Jury Instructions Committee, the Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission, the Ad Hoc Committee for the Study of Canons of Judicial Conduct and the Law Revisions Committee. She has also served as an adjunct faculty…
…was the guest speaker, Ronald S. Flagg, President of the Legal Services Corporation. Flagg delivered an inspiring speech that shed light on the critical need for lawyers in severely underserved legal areas, particularly in civil law matters. He commended ASL graduates for their dedication to the ASL mission, which focuses…
…Moore led Contura Energy’s HR, payroll, labor relations, security, safety, and environmental operations. She also chaired the Fiduciary Committee directing benefits administration. She participated on the Contura leadership team that completed the acquisition of a larger entity and up-listed the company on the NYSE in 2018. From 2003 to 2016,…
…our mission, and the mission of the VLF. ASL students who participate in our MLP Clinic provide free legal services, under the supervision of licensed attorneys, to low-income healthcare patients in southwest Virginia, aimed at positively impacting the social determinants of health. The Virginia Law Foundation has announced its 2023…
…Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney in Tazewell County, Virginia. For over a decade she has prosecuted a variety of criminal cases including sexual assault, child abuse, drug distributions and possessions, homicides, and embezzlements. During her time as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Katie has been a team member of the Tazewell County Drug…
After clerking for the Tennessee Court of Appeals in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Mary joined the staff of the Georgia Attorney General’s Office in Atlanta. She served in that office as Assistant Division Director for the Health and Human Services Litigation Division from 1990 – 1994. She was appointed Special Assistant Attorney…
…positive culture contributes to the academic and professional success of our students.” “I am very grateful,” he added, “for all of the hard work and support our faculty and staff have poured into our students and, most of all, I commend these graduates for their well-deserved victory over the bar.”…
…work associated with solar energy deployment for colleges, communities and non-profit organizations. Professor Belleville represents ASL with the Energy and Mineral Law Foundation, serving on EMLF’s scholarship and law school committees, and regularly presenting at EMLF’s annual conferences. Professor Belleville spent the 2015-2016 academic year as the Energy Law and…