University of Wyoming College of Law News

Frank and Barbara Mendicino

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Mendicinos Named Homecoming Grand Marshals

September 5, 2024

Frank practiced law and served in the Wyoming House of Representatives and as Wyoming Attorney General.

Randall Luthi, distinguished alumus

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UW to Honor Distinguished Law Alumnus During Homecoming

July 18, 2024

Luthi’s first job after law school was as a legislative assistant to U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson.

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Ethan Paddison Awarded Salt Creek Energy Excellence Scholarship

A Class-V kayaker and top law student from Louisiana and Colorado is the 2024-25 College of Law Salt Creek Scholar. Ethan Paddison says his passion l...

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Gilbert, Morton Named Brimmer Scholars

Morton and Gilbert exemplify how service to the larger legal community often begins during law school.

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New Yorker Article Features McLane's Efforts to Expand Rights for Young Adults

The Wyoming state constitution provides basis for McLane's legal petition.

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Law Alumna is New UW Foundation Senior VP

Higham began her career in development at the UW College of Law.

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Law Student Argues Case before Wyoming Supreme Court

Recent graduate Jared Lange was part of the Prosecution Assistance Program’s two-day summer intensive in Cheyenne.

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UW College of Law Celebrates the Class of 2024

On May 11, the College of Law conferred juris doctorate degrees to 84 new graduates.

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Drewes is Third UW Editor for a Harvard Journal Special Issue

Ethan Drewes is a research assistant for Prof. George Mocsary, who encouraged him to apply for the special issue editorial board.

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Law Student Helps Taxpayers in UW College of Business Clinic

Josh Rogers provides services in IRS disputes through the University of Wyoming Low Income Taxpayer Clinic.

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Brimmer Scholarship Finalists Announced

This top UW College of Law scholarship honors the career and service of Judge Clarence A. Brimmer.

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Jessup Team Heads to D.C. for International Competition

This moot court competition is the world’s largest, with participants from approximately 700 law schools.

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Students Build Connections Over Spring Break

Kayla Jones and Chance Harper enjoyed a stint with the Weld County District Attorney’s Office in March.

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Novogrodsky Publishes in Harvard International Law Journal

Novogrodsky and Fox present a “human-centered conception of property” they say has been missing from international law debates.

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UW Law is Named Best for Practical Education

The National Jurist preLaw magazine has named UW College of Law as a Best School for Practical Training and a Top Environmental Law School.

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Alexander is Author of New Health Law Book

Melissa Alexander, the Carl M. Williams Professor of Law and Ethics, is the author, with Deborah Farringer, of Questions and Answers, Health Law.

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Julie Hill Selected as Dean of UW College of Law

An attorney, academic and administrator who started her legal career in Wyoming has been named dean of the University of Wyoming College of Law.

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Student Receives Favorable Opinion from Wyoming Supreme Court

Ingrid Bent wrote the brief and crafted the arguments for Kessel v State as an intern with the Wyoming Attorney General’s Office.

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Law Library Director Spreads Legal Education to Libraries Across Wyoming

The winter issue of UWyo Magazine explores how UW touches every corner of the state.

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Pellatz Named Winner of Federal Courts Prize

The Alan B. Prize has been awarded to third-year law student Magdalena Pellatz.

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UW Law Professor Credited with Reshaping Legal Writing Field

As the Association of Legal Writing Directors celebrates the 20th anniversary of its groundbreaking journal, the group recognizes Michael Smith as a ...

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Righetti Delivers Annual Liskow Lecture at LSU

The lecture was hosted by the John P. Laborde Energy Law Center at Louisiana State University.

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Pace University Taps Kalen for Prestigious Environmental Law Lecture

Associate Dean Sam Kalen examines the future of the administrative state for the Gilbert and Sarah Kerlin Lecture on Environmental Law at the Elisabe...

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UW to Host Energy Law and Policy in the Rockies

The University of Wyoming will celebrate the 10th annual Landscape Discussion on Energy Law and Policy in the Rockies Friday, Oct. 13.

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Novogrodsky Elected to American Law Institute

An organization that works to aid interpretation and understanding of the law has elected Law Professor Noah Novogrodsky to its membership.

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Stoellinger Selected for ABA Development Program

Assoc. Professor Temple Stoellinger has been selected for the 2023-24 ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources Leadership Development Progra...

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Hlebinsky is Named Firearms Research Center Executive Director

The Firearms Research Center, housed at the UW College of Law, has announced that firearms historian Ashley Hlebinsky will serve as the center’s firs...

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College of Law Welcomes New Faculty

Three new faculty members further invigorate offerings in business, energy, and environmental law and Defender Aid Clinic.

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Stoellinger Named Trustee of National Legal Foundation

In recognition of her expertise in the field and a rich history of engagement, Temple Stoellinger, a University of Wyoming associate professor and a ...

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New Librarians Expand College of Law Library Capacity

With the addition of two new law librarians, the George William Hopper Law Library expands its services to students, faculty, the legal community and...

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Bertagnolli Earns Top College of Law Scholarship

Throughout law school, I have begun to form my identity as a future attorney committed to the best possible outcomes for my clients.

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A Wyomingite Shaped by Energy is this Year’s Salt Creek Scholar

The Salt Creek Energy Excellence Scholarship supports College of Law students who demonstrate an interest in energy and law.

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UW Law Dean Search Committee Appointed

A 16-member committee has been appointed to search for the next dean of the University of Wyoming College of Law.

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Novogrodsky Receives Ellbogen Teaching Award

The award was established in 1977 by businessman John P. “Jack” Ellbogen to foster, encourage and reward excellence in classroom teaching at UW.

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Greg Dyekman on the Joy of Philanthropy

It started with a gift to the College of Law.

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Rural Counties in Wyoming Need Practicing Attorneys

The new Rural Practice Opportunity Fund is designed to help.

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UW Graduate Wins Legal Writing Award

Travis Brammer will be recognized at the 24th annual Burton Awards June 12 at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.

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Bridgeman Elected to American Law Institute

Members are selected on the basis of professional achievement and demonstrated interest in improving the law.

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Righetti Appointed to National Task Force

The task force will provide input on development of carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration.

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Plumb is New Law Library Director

The law library has been cherished by generations of law students.

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Firearms Research Center Launches at UW

The FRC will bring more voices to the firearms discussion, prepare firearms lawyers, and provide firearms-related information.

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