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Julie Hill Selected as Dean of UW College of Law

January 11, 2024

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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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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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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