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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 21h

Dean Marcilynn Burke has been named a Leadership in Law honoree by New Orleans CityBusiness for her leadership and contributions to legal education. She was in good company: more than 15 Tulane Law alumni were also named among this year’s honorees! Read more ⤵️

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Dean Marcilynn Burke Named 2026 Leader in Law

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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

James Vitrano (L ’03) and Abney Harper (L ’03) first met as classmates at Tulane Law. Now, years later, they’re bringing their restaurant, Prima Après, back to the campus where their story began. Read more about their homecoming ⤵️

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Tulane Law Grads Bring New Eatery to Uptown Campus

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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

For more than 26 years, Becki Kondkar has advocated for survivors and trained generations of lawyers through Tulane Law’s Domestic Violence Clinic and Women’s Prison Project. Read about the work that earned her the American Bar Association's Sharon L. Corbitt Award ⤵️

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Professor Kondkar Honored with ABA Award for Advocacy Work

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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Professor of Maritime Law Özlem Gürses joined AM Best to discuss emerging risks and the evolving legal frameworks needed to address them, drawing on her co-edited book, "Insurability of Emerging Risks: Law, Theory, and Practice." Watch the interview: bit.ly/3Tj88k5

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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The results are in, and they’re worth celebrating! 90% of Tulane Law’s first-time takers passed the July 2026 Louisiana Bar Exam, the highest first-time passage rate among Louisiana’s four law schools. Congratulations to our graduates!

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Tulane Law Tops Louisiana in First-Time Bar Passage

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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Justice Alito’s recusal from a major Supreme Court climate case has raised questions about how the Court’s decision could unfold when it is argued next week. Professor Rebecca Bratspies weighed in on the recusal. Read more in the Daily Caller: bit.ly/47tsni6

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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

AI data centers are expanding rapidly across Louisiana, raising questions about energy, water use, environmental regulation and public oversight. Tulane Law’s Haley Gentry examines the legal and regulatory issues surrounding this unprecedented growth. Read the full Q&A ⤵️

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What does Louisiana’s AI Data Center Boom Mean for the State?

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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Tulane Law First Amendment Clinic Director Bruce Hamilton weighed in on a New Orleans judge’s request to investigate WWL-TV over its reporting, discussing the potential First Amendment implications for news organizations and journalists. Read more: bit.ly/4xY8MBH

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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

For more than 20 years, Professor Jancy Hoeffel has been a devoted supporter of Innocence & Justice Louisiana. That dedication was recently recognized with the organization’s Impact Award at its 25th anniversary gala. Learn more about the award ⤵️

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Professor Jancy Hoeffel Honored as a Champion of Justice

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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

That’s a wrap on the Future of Energy Forum! ⚡️ Tulane Law was well represented, bringing legal perspectives to conversations about emerging energy technologies, the relationship between water and energy, carbon storage in Louisiana, the circular energy economy and more.

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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The Pro Bono & Public Interest Fair brought students and organizations together to explore ways to serve the community while gaining legal experience. Tulane Law was the first in the country to require pro bono service for graduation, a tradition we value deeply.

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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We’ve gotten all your DMs, comments and questions over the years asking one thing: “When are we getting official Tulane Law merch?” Well, the wait is over! Official Tulane Law School merch is now available through our collection with Campus Connection. Shop the collection: bit.ly/4AKpAyI

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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Congratulations to the Tulanians and members of the Tulane Law community honored at the Martinet Legal Society's annual gala, including Marcus Brown, Judge Regina Bartholomew-Woods and Tulane Law students Kelsey Rainey and Karrington Hasty. Learn more about this year’s honorees ⤵️

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Tulanians among legal leaders honored by the GNO Martinet Society

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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The Tulane Future of Energy Forum returns next week, featuring Tulane Law faculty, alumni and affiliated experts discussing the future of energy, including the connection between water and energy, carbon storage in Louisiana and more. Read more about the Tulane Law experts taking part ⤵️

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Tulane Law Faculty, Alumni to Participate in Future of Energy Forum

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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

In honor of Constitution Day, Professor Evelyn Atkinson led a discussion with professors Carla Laroche, Stacy Seicshnaydre, Carlotta Lepingwell, Devin Lowell, Clara Potter and Mary Yanik about the constitutional questions central to their current scholarship.

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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

What can life look like after law school for students interested in entertainment law? For Greg Wasserstrom (L ’24), it means working with some of the biggest names in Hollywood at Yorn Levine. Learn about his post-grad path ⤵️

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Life After Law School: Greg Wasserstrom

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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

How much are companies required to tell consumers about how their prices are set? With surveillance pricing on the rise, Professor Mateusz Grochowski and Tulane Law students are setting out to answer that question. Learn more about the research ⤵️

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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

If these three can’t convince you to study international and comparative law, no one can! Professors Scalise, Palmer and Fedtke hosted an info session yesterday for law students interested in our international and comparative law offerings. With these three, it's an easy sell!

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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

What happens when a comedy club has a copyright and trademark question? They call a law professor. Professor @brianlfrye.bsky.social, an expert in intellectual property law, sat down with the team behind The Comedy Cellar to talk copyright, trademarks, joke stealing and more. Check it out ⤵️

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In Defense of Plagiarism╎ Brian L. Frye on Ross Barkan, Claudine Gay, and Writing With AI

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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Ali Odermann (L ’25) is building her career in maritime law as a first-year associate at Jones Walker, drawing on the experiences, mentorship and practical training she gained at Tulane Law. Learn more about her journey in the newest installment of "Life After Law School" ⤵️

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Life After Law School: Ali Odermann

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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

She first came to Tulane Law as an LLM student. Now, Maria Landry is coming back to lead the school’s International and Graduate Programs. Read more about her journey from student to Assistant Dean ⤵️

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Alumna to Lead Tulane Law International Programs

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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Congratulations to our 3Ls in the Class of 2027 who have accepted positions for after graduation! 🎉 We’ll be spotlighting members of the Class of 2027 throughout the year. If you’ve accepted a position, we’d love to celebrate with you! Share your news with us: bit.ly/4y1pKQ3

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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Welcome to Marilyn Hajj and Ashita Alag, who have joined Tulane Law as the newest Forrester Fellows, becoming part of a program that has helped prepare emerging legal scholars for careers in academia for more than two decades. Learn more about them ⤵️

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Tulane Law Welcomes New Forrester Fellows

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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

This summer, Tulane Law’s ICC Moot Court team took its arguments to The Hague 🇳🇱 Read more about their experience competing on the international stage and what’s ahead for this year for the moot court program ⤵️

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Tulane Moot Court Team Competes at The Hague

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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The LSU-SEC dispute has been making headlines, but what does the fight actually mean for the future of college sports? Gabe Feldman and Eric Blevins examine the legal fight and what it could mean for the future of conference governance, athlete eligibility and college sports. Read their take ⤵️

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What’s Next for LSU, the SEC, & College Sports? Tulane Law Experts Weigh In

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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Life After Law School is a new series where we'll be checking in with recent graduates as they begin their legal careers. We’re kicking it off with Katia Leiva (L ‘24), a junior associate at Holland & Knight. Learn more about her journey ⤵️

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Life After Law School: Katia Leiva

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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

As the new academic year begins, we’re welcoming new faces to Tulane Law’s clinics! Meet Francesca Buzzi, Tasia Kastanek (L’21) and Jessica Wood (L’14), and learn more about the experience they’re bringing to our students and clients ⤵️

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Experienced Practitioners Join Tulane Law Clinics

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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

What does the Constitution mean in practice, and how does it shape the questions at the heart of today’s legal scholarship? Join us for a Constitution Day lecture as Professor Evelyn Atkinson leads a lively discussion with Tulane Law faculty.

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Tulane Law to Host Panel for Constitution Day

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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

This summer, Professor Vernon Palmer traded the comforts of home for Western Ukraine, joining a group of international volunteers working to support Ukrainians amid the ongoing war. Read about his experience in Duplyska ⤵️

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Six Weeks in Ukraine: Professor Vernon Palmer on Volunteering During Wartime

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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Niki Kiani and Samantha Zuniga, 3Ls and student attorneys in the Juvenile Law Clinic, represented a clinic client in a case that’s been in progress for two years. They’ll be back to present additional arguments soon.

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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Professor Berihun Gebeye joined us as a Coleman Visiting Scholar. He taught Major Themes in African Constitutional Law & participated in the Murphy Law & Economy series, where he presented his paper, 'Jurisdemocracy: An Approach to Constitutionalism in the Postcolony.' Thank you, Professor Gebeye!

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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Happy first day of class to our MJ students! 💚 While our MJ programs take place online, the community behind them is anything but virtual. We were thrilled to welcome a new cohort to campus for Immersion Weekend. Learn more: bit.ly/3TIeetZ

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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Protecting Louisiana’s disappearing coast isn’t just an engineering challenge; it’s a legal one. Professor Mark Davis discusses the legal and regulatory process behind a new project to protect Grand Isle in a new @nolanews.bsky.social report. Read the story here: bit.ly/3T7aKRI

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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Professor Maybell Romero joined the Georgetown Law Journal's Volume 115 Author Panel to discuss her article, “Gossip,” which examines whisper networks in legal academia as a form of informal governance. Learn more about Professor Romero: bit.ly/4fEgxp5

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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

#TBT to this summer in Berlin! For the 28th year, 47 students from the U.S. and 12 from Humboldt University spent two weeks diving into negotiation strategy, conflict resolution, international arbitration and political conflict during the Summer Program on Intercultural Negotiation and Mediation.

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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

In partnership with the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, Tulane Law welcomed students to “Inside the Clerkship: Advice from Judges & Clerks,” featuring Hon. Dana Douglas, Hon. Darrel Papillion, Hon. Eva Dossier, and Tom Polites (L ’25).

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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Who is responsible for addressing the Gulf’s “dead zone” when the pollution causing it crosses state lines? Chris Dalbom, director of Tulane Law’s Institute on Water Resources Law & Policy, weighs in on the challenges of addressing the Gulf’s hypoxia. Read the full story: nyti.ms/4zEi9IJ

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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Welcome to the practice of law, student attorneys 💚⚖️

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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Today, we proudly welcomed our newest cohort of student attorneys as they were sworn in to serve in our clinics. Under faculty supervision, these students will represent clients across our clinics, gaining invaluable hands-on experience while serving the community. Congratulations! 💚⚖️

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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

First week of fall semester is in the books! Here's to a great year at Tulane Law 💚

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Tulane Law School @tulanelawschool.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Ahead of their swearing-in this week, our newest clinical students came together for orientation, getting to know their fellow students, supervising faculty and most importantly, clients whose lives have been impacted by the work of Tulane Law’s clinics.

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