Southern University Law Center

student Rousseau Chrisostome has been selected for the inaugural Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter National Bar Association Summer Scholars Program!

Launched in Summer 2026, the program expands opportunities for law students to gain legal experience, mentorship, financial support and professional exposure throughout Florida.

Let’s congratulate him on this achievement!

Join SULC’s Louis A. Berry Institute for Civil Rights, Human Rights and Social Justice on June 27 at 11 a.m. for Coffee & Conversation, a virtual seminar exploring law, policy, social justice, human rights, dignity, resistance, and change.

The speaker, Govardhan Wankhede, will share insights from his memoir, “My Life: The Journey of a Dalit Sociologist,” and discuss his experiences navigating India's caste system, higher education, scholarship, and social advocacy.

Join the conversation: urlgeni.us/zoom/coffeeandconversation

Faculty Spotlight: Professor Peter Kochenburger continues to elevate the Law Center’s global presence through his expertise in insurance law.

Professor Kochenburger recently served as a speaker at the INLC 5th Annual Insurance Law Symposium in Nigeria, hosted by the Faculty of Law at Rivers State University (RSU).

From July 6–10, he will serve as a faculty member for the Advanced Studies on Insurance Law and Regulation course in Malta, an internationally recognized program sponsored by the University of Malta.

Professor Kochenburger is the only U.S. professor participating in both international programs, further demonstrating SULC's impact on legal scholarship and education!

Happy Father's Day to all fathers and father figures! Thank you for the impact you make every day and for the leadership, encouragement, and strength you provide to those around you.

Join us for Southern University Law Center's Global Law in Practice: A Transatlantic CLE Experience, a unique opportunity to gain global perspectives, build meaningful connections, and enhance your legal practice.

Register today or learn more about sponsorships here: www.sulc.edu/ParisCLE2026

The SULC Tech & Entrepreneurship Clinic in partnership with the University of New Orleans Urban Entrepreneurship and Policy Institute, is expanding access to legal guidance for Louisiana entrepreneurs through its Open Clinic Days, a series of educational legal consultation events.

During Spring and Summer 2026, the clinics provided one-on-one consultations to nearly 30 small businesses and entrepreneurs representing a variety of industries and stages of development, offering guidance on a wide range of issues affecting their businesses.

SULC Tech remains committed to growing its partnerships and strengthening Louisiana’s entrepreneurial ecosystem by expanding access to legal education and resources while preparing the next generation of transactional attorneys to serve businesses and communities throughout the state.

If you are interested in participating in future Open Clinic events during the upcoming fall semester, please contact us at [email protected] for additional information.

In observance of , the Law Center will be closed on Friday, June 19. Normal operations will resume on Monday, June 22.

Congratulations to Southern University Law Center Professors Genara Freeman-Morris and Charletta Fortson on presenting their co-authored paper, NextGen Collaboration: Building Bridges to Student Success, at two distinguished national conferences.

The paper, co-authored with Associate Vice Chancellor Prentice White, Professor Emily Shaffett, and Professor Arielle Young, highlights the impact of collaboration in fostering student success and advancing innovative approaches to legal education.

SULC Family:

Southern University Law Center will operate remotely on Thursday, June 18 until 12 noon. This form of operation will allow us time to assess the impact of the weather moving through the area tonight. Classes will be conducted via Zoom for any class starting before noon.