The Association of American Law Schools (AALS) is organizing a symposium titled "Impact, Excellence, Resilience: Contemporary Views on Pioneering Legal Education Scholarship." Scheduled for October 8, 2025, this event will be hosted by New York Law School. The symposium aims to reflect on the evolution of legal education over the past 75 years, as documented by the Journal of Legal Education.
The program will feature a series of panel discussions addressing a wide range of articles from the Journal's archives. In some instances, the original authors of these articles will participate in the discussions. The symposium complements the 2026 AALS Annual Meeting, which will examine and reflect on the many contributions of legal education to society and American life.
Panels will be held both live and online, providing flexibility for attendees. The discussants' papers, prepared specifically for the symposium, will be published in a forthcoming issue of the Journal of Legal Education. Additionally, recordings of each discussion will be made available through the AALS website.
This symposium is ideal for legal educators, scholars, and practitioners interested in the historical and contemporary developments in legal education. Attendees will gain insights into pioneering scholarship and engage in meaningful discussions about the future of legal education.
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Speakers(24)
Andrew Hammond
Associate Professor of Law at Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Andrew Hammond is an Associate Professor of Law at Indiana University Maurer School of Law, specializing in poverty law and social welfare policy.
Angela I. Onwuachi-Willig
Dean at Boston University School of Law
Angela I. Onwuachi-Willig is the Dean of Boston University School of Law, specializing in employment discrimination and critical race theory.
Austen L. Parrish
Dean and Chancellor's Professor of Law at University of California, Irvine School of Law
Austen L. Parrish is the Dean and Chancellor's Professor of Law at the University of California, Irvine School of Law, with expertise in transnational law and legal education.
Carla L. Reyes
Assistant Professor of Law at SMU Dedman School of Law
Carla L. Reyes is an Assistant Professor of Law at SMU Dedman School of Law, with expertise in blockchain technology and its legal implications.
Danielle M. Conway
Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law at Penn State Dickinson Law
Danielle M. Conway is the Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law at Penn State Dickinson Law, with expertise in government procurement law and intellectual property.
Ediberto Roman
Professor of Law at Florida International University College of Law
Ediberto Roman is a Professor of Law at Florida International University College of Law, with expertise in citizenship and immigration law.
Elizabeth Prelogar
Solicitor General of the United States at U.S. Department of Justice
Elizabeth Prelogar is the Solicitor General of the United States, representing the federal government before the Supreme Court.
Ella Mae Estrada
Associate Dean for Enrollment Management at New York Law School
Ella Mae Estrada is the Associate Dean for Enrollment Management at New York Law School, managing admissions and financial aid.
Jermaine Cruz
Assistant Dean for Admissions at Albany Law School
Jermaine Cruz is the Assistant Dean for Admissions at Albany Law School, dedicated to enhancing student diversity and inclusion.
Juliet M. Moringiello
Professor of Law at Widener University Commonwealth Law School
Juliet M. Moringiello is a Professor of Law at Widener University Commonwealth Law School, focusing on commercial law and bankruptcy.
Kellye Y. Testy
Executive Director & CEO at Association of American Law Schools
Kellye Y. Testy is the Executive Director & CEO of the Association of American Law Schools, leading initiatives to advance excellence in legal education.
Laura Napoli Coordes
Professor of Law at Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
Laura Napoli Coordes is a Professor of Law at Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, specializing in bankruptcy and commercial law.
Leonard M. Baynes
Dean and Professor of Law at University of Houston Law Center
Leonard M. Baynes is the Dean and Professor of Law at the University of Houston Law Center, focusing on communications law and diversity in the legal profession.
Mark C. Alexander
Dean at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law
Mark C. Alexander is the Dean of Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, focusing on constitutional law and the First Amendment.
Michael J. States
Assistant Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid at University of Wisconsin Law School
Michael J. States is the Assistant Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid at the University of Wisconsin Law School, committed to fostering a diverse student body.
Patricia K. Kinney
Assistant Dean of Diversity and Inclusion at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Patricia K. Kinney is the Assistant Dean of Diversity and Inclusion at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, promoting equity and inclusion within the law school community.
Rebecca Hanner White
Dean Emerita at University of Georgia School of Law
Rebecca Hanner White is the Dean Emerita of the University of Georgia School of Law, specializing in labor and employment law.
Shani Butts
Assistant Dean for Admissions at The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
Shani Butts is the Assistant Dean for Admissions at The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, focusing on student recruitment and diversity initiatives.
Shannon Leonard
Section Services Manager at Association of American Law Schools
Shannon Leonard is the Section Services Manager at the Association of American Law Schools, supporting the activities of AALS sections.
Stacy Leeds
Dean and Regents Professor at Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
Stacy Leeds is the Dean and Regents Professor at Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, specializing in Indigenous law and policy.
Stephanie Carlos
Director of Admissions at University of San Francisco School of Law
Stephanie Carlos is the Director of Admissions at the University of San Francisco School of Law, overseeing the admissions process and student outreach.
Steven L. Willborn
Professor of Law at University of Nebraska College of Law
Steven L. Willborn is a Professor of Law at the University of Nebraska College of Law, specializing in labor and employment law.
Toni Massaro
Regents Professor at University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law
Toni Massaro is a Regents Professor at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, focusing on constitutional law and civil rights.
Tracy Simmons
Assistant Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid at Howard University School of Law
Tracy Simmons is the Assistant Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid at Howard University School of Law, focusing on student access and support.
Event Details
- Date
- January 5-9, 2025
- 5 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., United States
- New York Law School
- Audience
- Legal educators, scholars, and practitioners