…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…
…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…
…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…
…his genuine care for his students make him an exceptional role model at the Appalachian School of Law, leaving a lasting impact on all who have the privilege of learning from him. Mr. Scott is an Advocate of the American Board of Trial Advocacy, a Fellow of the American College…
…in the preliminary rounds, advancing with 16 teams. They argue today at the Ohio Supreme Court. Lowe and Chumbley are accompanied by Melanie Hicks (2L) as an alternate and assistant coach. Dean Shelly James is coach. Wish these ladies luck today. Appalachian School of Law is proud to have so…
…and fall application is now open! Spring application deadline is December 20, 2023. Spring orientation is January 3-13, and all classes will begin Tuesday, January 16th. If you have any questions about our spring and fall admission process, please contact our admissions office at 276-244-1203 or admissions@asl.edu. Apply today!…
Mr. Scott is a 2020 inductee in the Virginia Lawyers Hall of Fame, a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, and former Chairman (2012, 2023) and member (2006-2012, 2017-2023) of the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board. He has been selected by Virginia Business Magazine as one of the…
…She is currently a Board of Trustees and Executive Committee Member for Girls Inc. of Bristol. She has also previously served as Board Member for the United Way of Bristol and the United Way of Southwest Virginia, Board Chair and Board Member for the American Red Cross Mountain Empire Chapter,…
…Arrington hung his shingle and formed Arrington Law Office PLC where he represented clients in both civil and criminal cases until his successful election for Commonwealth’s Attorney in 2011. During his tenure as Commonwealth’s Attorney, he was recognized by the American Legion for his work prosecuting the embezzlement of funds,…
…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. …
Today, two bright Appalachian School of Law students, Tyler Starnes 3L and Meredith Waugh 3L, travel to New York City to compete in the 2024 Jeffrey G. Miller National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition hosted by Pace University. This competition has been held annually since 1989 and is the premier…
Today marked the beginning of orientation for our spring-start students. One of the many ways Appalachian School of Law sets itself apart from other programs is the option to begin your J.D. journey in the fall as well as the spring. This offers flexibility and the opportunity to follow your…
TODAY IS THE DAY! Appalachian School of Law’s Third annual Giving Day is now! Hear why this piece of heart in Appalachia can use your gifts to make dreams come true. “A donation to Appalachian School of Law sends a message that you’re investing in a community…those individuals are going…
Today our faculty, students, and staff gathered in the Lions Lounge of the Appalachian School of Law for a luncheon and tree lighting/decorating. The Shack catered the luncheon as everyone talked, laughed, hung ornaments, sang, played piano, and enjoyed each other’s company. May your Holiday season be off to a…
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…
Greetings and Happy Black History Month to my ASL Family, For the entire month of February, all across America schools, churches, clubs, even the Super Bowl, studied and paid tribute to the contributions African Americans have made to this great country of ours. Some contributions are well known. You all…
…of the Virginia State Bar and was previously a member of the American Bar Association for more than 30 years. President McGlothlin currently serves as a member of the board of directors of several for profit and not-for-profit corporations which include the McGlothlin Foundation, McGlothlin Cemetery Company, MGM Methane Corporation,…
Mr. Russell currently practices law with the Russell law Firm in Bristol, VA and is a 1983 graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Law (With High Honors). While at UT Law he was an Assistant Editor of the Tennessee Law Review, Member of Order of the Coif and…
Katie is a 2009 graduate of Florida Atlantic University with a B.A. in Criminal Justice. In 2012, Katie earned her J.D. from Appalachian School of Law where she held a position as a Court Appointed Special Advocate, served as a Student Bar Association Senator, and Chairperson of the American Bar…
…to the newly-formed Commonwealth of Virginia in 1777. His great-great grandson, Griffith Gardner Glovier, married a Native American woman, Sarah Agnes Martha Jane Letitia Beau Yankee Doodle Yea Hoo Aliff Glovier (who went by “Sallie” because apparently none of her 10 first names was to her liking), in 1870. One…
…the American Bar Association Law Student Division. As a second and third year student, she began her career as a prosecutor at the Broward County State Attorney’s Office in Florida during the summers. After graduation from ASL in 2012, Katie was admitted to practice law in Virginia and accepted a…
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…
Who we are Suggested text: Our website address is: https://www.asl.edu. Comments Suggested text: When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from your…
Who we are Suggested text: Our website address is: https://www.asl.edu. Comments Suggested text: When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from your…
