Leadership and faculty news
2 ASU Law professors achieve legal immortality
Two professors at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University had their scholarship cited in two major U.S. Supreme Court decisions in 2024, achieving the ultimate legal immortality and cementing themselves as legal authorities.
Legal writing faculty win awards for contributions to the field
Two esteemed faculty members of the top-ranked legal writing program at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University have been recognized for their work on a national scale. Professor Sue McMahon’s article was selected as the Legal Writing Institute’s Phelps Award winner for Excellence in Scholarship in Legal Communication for her article “What We Teach When We Teach Legal Analysis,” published in Minnesota Law Review.
American Indian Policy Institute seats 4 new advisory board members
The American Indian Policy Institute (AIPI) is pleased to announce the addition of four top-tier Tribal and community leaders to the AIPI Advisory Board as the organization continues to evolve and expand.
Justin Weinstein-Tull appointed to Arizona civil rights board
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes on Tuesday announced five appointments to the Arizona Civil Rights Advisory Board, including one faculty member at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.
ASU Law, Diné College, Navajo Nation partner on first-ever tribally affiliated legal program
In a historic move in the advancement of legal education, the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University has announced a groundbreaking set of partnerships with the Navajo Nation&n
ASU Law professor elected to military justice fellowship
A Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University professor was elected to a prestigious fellowship due to her work with veterans and military causes. Clinical Professor of Law Ann Ching was invited to become a fellow with the National Institute of Military Justice in late 2023. The global nonprofit was founded in 1991 to administer justice in the armed forces and improve the public’s understanding of military justice.
American Indian Policy Institute and National Congress of American Indians launch the Center for Tribal Digital Sovereignty
Today, the American Indian Policy Institute (AIPI) at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University and the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) announced the launch of the Center for Tribal Digital Sovereignty, the first and only center in the nation dedicated to providing Tribal governments leadership and communities with the resources and support needed to establish a digital sovereignty plan.
ASU Law secures key talent to expand and innovate intellectual property program in California and beyond
As technology remains at the forefront of progress, the need for intellectual property attorneys to adequately safeguard the rights of creators is at an all-time high. To that end, the intellectual property program at ASU Law is growing to meet the anticipated market demands with two leading IP experts at the helm.
ASU Law helps set legal precedent in public records law
The First Amendment Clinic at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University led an effort that has changed the way public records requests are made in Arizona.