The LENS - July 2026
As I begin my role as interim dean of the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, I am honored to welcome you to this edition of The LENS. Having served as vice dean for the past three years, I have seen firsthand the strength of the ASU Law community and the impact we make together through innovative legal education, leading research and meaningful service. As we look ahead, I am excited to build on that momentum by continuing to innovate in legal education, invest in student success, expand access to legal education and strengthen partnerships that make ASU Law a leader in addressing today’s most pressing legal challenges. Whether you are a student, alum, donor or friend of the college, thank you for being part of our community and for the many ways you support our mission. I look forward to connecting with you in the months ahead and sharing the work happening across ASU Law.
Angela M. Banks
Interim Dean and Charles J. Merriam Distinguished Professor of Law
Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
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ASU Law welcomes five new faculty members for the 2026–27 academic year
This academic year, ASU Law welcomes five new faculty members whose work spans emerging technologies, federal Indian law, civil procedure, First Amendment advocacy and legal research, strengthening ASU Law's commitment to innovation, service and student success.
Upcoming events
Beus Center for Law and Society, W. P. Carey Foundation Armstrong Great Hall
Beus Center for Law and Society, Room 544
Faculty in the news
- AZ Central: Supreme Court to rule soon on Trump birthright citizenship order (David Lopez)
- ASU News: Professor's book of poetry chosen for Library of Congress festival (Robert Miller)
- AZ Central: Arizona advocates cheer Supreme Court birthright citizenship decision (David Lopez)
- Foundation for Defense of Democracies: Five Key Legal Questions About the June 2026 U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (Orde Kittrie)
- Reuters: A message from the SEC's Uyeda: If you don't like SpaceX's governance, don't buy the shares (Gregory Shill)
- 12News: Tucson woman sues Tempe after arrest over 'Game of Thrones' GIF posted before council meeting (Gregg Leslie)
- American Bar Association: Press Freedom and Regulation in a Digital Era: A Comparative Study (Kim Holst)
- Reuters: US quarantined citizens at New York military base after return from Congo, sources say (James Hodge)
- Derechos y Esperanza Podcast: How the Supreme Court's Term-End Decisions on Birthright Citizenship, Asylum, and Temporary Status Will Impact Communities, Mixed-Status Families and Migrants Parts I and II (David Lopez)
ASU Law Talks is a recurring series of posts written by expert law faculty and staff with deep knowledge in legal education, empowering you to make informed decisions about your legal education journey.
Stay informed by exploring our scholars’ contributions and subscribing to ASU Law’s SSRN eJournal for updates on the newest research.
- Pooling and Preferences: A Survey of Tax Expert Opinion on Joint Filing by Emily A. Satterthwaite and Erin Adele Scharff
- Supreme Court Impacts in Public Health Law: 2025-2026 by James G. Hodge and Taylor Brown
- Federal Quarantine Authority Gone Awry by James G. Hodge
- Unraveling the International Law of Colonialism - The Doctrine of Discovery by Robert J. Miller
- The International Law of Colonialism: The Doctrine of Discovery by Robert J. Miller
Changing Futures: Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law Scholarship Fund
Your support of the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law Scholarship Fund helps make a legal education possible for talented students who might not otherwise have the opportunity. By easing the financial burden of law school, your generosity allows students to focus on their education, pursue meaningful experiences and prepare to become the next generation of legal leaders.