March 2023

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UB Law Alumni Association to honor six at Diamond Jubilee Celebration

Five UB School of Law alumni and one non-alumnus—innovators and advocates, business leaders and champions of diversity—will be celebrated as the UB Law Alumni Association confers its 2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards. The awards will be presented at the Association’s 60th Annual Dinner, its Diamond Jubilee,
on Thursday, May 11 at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Buffalo. [Read more]

Law School News

UB Law co-hosts state-wide conference focused on civil justice issues
3/30/23
A signature strength of UB School of Law—its focus on access to justice—got statewide exposure recently as the law school hosted a vibrant conference on the issue.
Amplifying student voices on issues of diversity and inclusion
3/30/23
Members of UB Law’s student affinity groups are partnering with the goal of amplifying their voices on issues of diversity and inclusion in a newly created Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council.
Meet the newest members of our Dean’s Advisory Council
3/30/23
Eight alumni leaders have added their knowledge and talents to UB School of Law’s efforts to prepare law students for the constantly evolving legal profession.

Faculty Spotlight

Prof. Samantha Barbas’ new book on freedom of the press and civil rights
5/18/23
UB law school professor Samantha Barbas sends a clear message for factions out there who want to weaken press freedoms granted by the Supreme Court’s landmark New York Times v. Sullivan case: Just leave it alone.