Cincy Lawcast

In this episode of Cincy Lawcast , we sit down with three University of Cincinnati College of Law students to talk about their summer abroad experiences through the Urban Morgan Institute for Human Rights. Each student reflects on their time studying and working in a different international setting — Botswana , Croatia , and the United Kingdom — and what it was like to engage with new legal system...

Meet  Julie Leftwich , the new Director of International Peace and Security Initiatives at Cincinnati Law and a passionate advocate for human rights, peacebuilding, and security on a global scale. In this episode, Julie shares her journey from international law to leading  Cincinnati Law’s International Peace and Security Initiative , a groundbreaking effort that connects students, faculty, and th...

Law Review Takeover continues on Cincy Lawcast! In Episode 2, we sit down with outgoing UC Law Review editors to discuss their experiences, from selecting research topics to the impact of their work beyond law school. Hear firsthand how law review shaped their skills, careers, and perspectives on legal writing and discourse.

One question dominates every other in American history: What should be national and what should be local? Over the last 100 years or so, we have tended to favor national answers over local ones when it comes to American constitutional law. Often with good reasons: dealing with the imperatives of the Great Depression; bringing Jim Crow to heel; addressing policy challenges that have emerged from an...

In May 2023, the SEC adopted new transparency measures designed to improve oversight of corporate stock buybacks. However, the new regulation faced immediate and successful challenges in court, prompting the agency to suspend its implementation in November 2023 for further cost-benefit analysis. Critics contended that the new regulation would offer minimal additional benefit to investors given the...

The paper trail of "Jewish money" stolen by European institutions during the Holocaust is a complex and incomplete story. This lecture highlights how U.S. federal courts helped provide historians with a firmer factual base and brought some justice to victims of property theft during WWII. Under the Vichy regime, banks in France seized Jewish assets, and post-war efforts to recover these funds ofte...

John McLean was the first Ohioan to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. He was the only truly dedicated opponent of slavery to serve on the Supreme Court in the six decades before the Civil War. He vigorously dissented in the court's major fugitive slave case, Prigg v. Pennsylvania (1842) and its most famous slavery case, Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857). As a member of the Ohio Supreme Court he emphati...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On this episode of The Cincy Lawcast, we speak with Kristie Bluett, Associate Professor of Clinical Law and Director of the Domestic Violence and Civil Protection Order Clinic at the University of Cincinnati College of Law. Kristie discusses the clinic's role in providing valuable legal experience for students while offering essential support to surviv...

Join us as University of Cincinnati Law Review members kick off our three-part Law Review Takeover series! In this first episode, they’ll dive into everything you need to know about the Law Review—from how to get involved, the submission process, and what it takes to succeed. Whether you're a prospective student, current law student, or just curious about how Law Review works, this episode is...

Join us for a thought-provoking lecture featuring legal scholar Noah Feldman, as he delves into the potential changes reshaping the landscape of Religion and the Law. Lecturer: Noah Feldman: Felix Frankfurter Professor of Law at Harvard University, policy columnist for Bloomberg Opinion, and host of the Deep Background podcast. With expertise in constitutional studies and ethics, Feldman brings un...

In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into a lecture by Rachel Rebouché, Dean and Peter J. Liacouras Professor of Law at Temple University Beasley School of Law. Professor Rebouche's lecture illuminates the profound paradigm shift underway since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, returning abortion law to the states. With Roe's reversal, a labyrinth of legal conflicts emerges,...

If you enjoyed the initial episode featuring Professor Saule T. Omarova, you can extend the enjoyment by delving into the candid Q&A session that followed his insightful lecture.

Listen to Professor Saule T. Omarova as she dives into the world of Financial Technology and law. Professor Omarova specializes in the regulation of financial institutions, banking law, international finance, and corporate finance.  About Professor Saule T. Omarova   Before joining Cornell Law School in 2014, Professor Omarova was the George R. Ward Associate Professor of Law at the University of...

In this podcast episode, the Dean reflects on his first 100 days in this pivotal position. The Dean shares his experiences, challenges, and achievements during this initial period, providing a unique insight into the leadership and vision for Cincinnati College of Law. Listeners will gain valuable insight into the strategic priorities, initiatives, and the impact on the law school community. Wheth...

In addition to her role as director of the Nathaniel R. Jones Center, Dr. Dye has been named Assistant Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Belonging. Hear from her about what this new role means for Cincinnati Law!

If you enjoyed the initial episode featuring Justice Richard Bernstein of the Michigan Supreme Court, you can extend the enjoyment by delving into the candid Q&A session that followed his insightful lecture. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent. The views and opinions expr...

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