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David J. Western

…was sent to Cameroon to help resolve an international humanitarian law dispute involving the Cameroonian military and Boko Haram detainees. Amnesty International released a report of widespread abuse and torture by members of the local military. Then Colonel Western was asked to use his international law expertise and French fluency…

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Colonel David “D.J.” Western Appointed as Interim President & Dean of Appalachian School of Law

…including as the Staff Judge Advocate at the United States Embassy in Canberra, Australia. His work in the international arena involved representing the U.S. before the Australian Government on legal issues and crafting Australia’s first space law rules of engagement. His military accolades include an impressive eight Meritorious Service Medals…

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IHL Clara Barton Competition Contestants

…which outlined a mock international conflict arising between several countries. Students then sifted through the facts to answer questions related to international humanitarian law, namely whether the actions of certain countries qualified as international armed conflict under the numerous international treaties. The development of their responses spanned the course of…

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Year In Review

…continue our legacy and students sailed through fall semester final exams. In January Our Appellate Advocacy Course students took part in an intraschool Moot Court Competition. Champion- Emma Walpole Lassiter, Runner-Up- Florence Turner, Finalists- Kalee Richardson, Sidney McLaughlin, Joshua Marant, Richard Rundle, Lindsey Lowe, Megan Chumbley. In February; We released…

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ASL is Proud to Announce Our Class of 2024 Valedictorian, Shawn Smith

…Goals, reaching thousands of students across the Kingdom and neighboring countries. Through his work with the Global Impact Initiative, he serves as a collaborator for the White House Summit for Democracy, which has been pivotal in promoting equitable solutions for refugee resettlement on both national and international platforms. Under his…

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Jerry Kilgore

…to identify the appropriate route to take in any given circumstance to efficiently advance his clients’ interests. Jerry advises clients — including market disrupters, companies in transition, industry leaders, and trade associations — in connection with important government investigations and consumer protection matters, and the interplay with Attorneys General and…

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ASL Commencement Address To Be Given By Mr. Kevin Carson

…Virginia. Mr. Carson graduated from the University of Virginia with a B.A. in International Relations in 2006. He went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from Rutgers Law School in 2010. Following his graduation from Rutgers Law School, Mr. Carson served as a law clerk for former Supreme Court Justice…

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Blackwell Inn Chapter of Phi Delta Phi 23’-24’

Introducing the Blackwell Inn Chapter of Phi Delta Phi 23’-24’ members. The International Legal Honor Society, Phi Delta Phi, was established in 1869 at the University of Michigan. The oldest, and most notable, legal honor society holds a mission to promote the highest standard of ethics and professionalism in law…

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Professor Thomas Scott Jr. Inspires Excellence at Appalachian School of Law

…has also served as lead counsel and co-counsel in a number of high profile civil and criminal cases throughout far Southwest Virginia, including Commonwealth v. Roger Keith Coleman, a highly publicized capital murder prosecution in which he made numerous state, national and international television appearances. The Coleman case is the…

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Thomas R. Scott Jr.

…Coleman, a highly publicized capital murder prosecution in which he made numerous state, national and international television appearances. The Coleman case is the subject of John Tucker’s book, May God Have Mercy. Mr. Scott is a past winner of the Bill Geimer Award, which is presented annually to a dedicated…

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Notes from Laurent Stewart

…legal profession, BLSA believes it is especially important to bring attention to the strides made by Black people within, and outside, of the legal profession. BLSA strives to provide a space where students are able to share in our similarities and celebrate their differences. BLSA extends its deepest gratitude to…

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AWILS Cinderella’s Closet

…in the admissions office in the main building of ASL. Accepting prom/formal dresses, tux, suits, men’s and women’s dress shoes, handbags and more. Please share and spread the word about our event day, March 22nd 5-8PM. #cinderellascloset #communityoutreach #grundywomensclub #AWILS #AppalachianWomeninLawSociety #community #outreach #communityoutreach #asllaw #lawschool #asl #AppalachianSchoolofLaw #appalachianschooloflaw  …

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SBA Election

Appalachian School of Law is proud to introduce our newest Student Bar Association Officers, Justices, and Senators. According to Americanbar.org, Student Bar Associations are an integral part of the Law Student Division. SBA Presidents are in a unique position to share ideas and concerns with the Division. In turn, the…

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