The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law

Last week, Duke and Charlie, Dean Barnett's adorable four-legged companions, joined members of the Moritz community for a Walk & Talk, helping make an already enjoyable afternoon even more memorable.

The Walk & Talk series offers faculty and staff an opportunity to connect with colleagues, get moving, and enjoy a break during the workday. Based on the smiles in these photos, Duke and Charlie were a hit. 🐾

Today, we observe Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating a significant milestone in the ending of slavery in the United States. It offers a meaningful opportunity to reflect on how law is experienced, implemented, and realized.

What were the most important Supreme Court decisions of the year—and what do they mean moving forward?

Join us virtually on July 15 for Discussions from Drinko Hall: Supreme Court Year in Review. Moritz faculty experts Ned Foley, Margaret Kwoka, and Blaine Saito will discuss some of the term's most prominent cases, with Ric Simmons serving as moderator.

Approved for 1.0 hour of Ohio CLE credit

Whether you're a legal professional, alumnus, student, or simply interested in the Court's work, we invite you to be part of the conversation.

Register today at https://bit.ly/4awoYRz!

Thinking about law school? Join us on Wednesday, July 29 at 3 p.m. ET for an information session about the Buckeye Legal Scholar Program, a streamlined admissions pathway to The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law for high-achieving students from select Ohio colleges and universities.

During the session, you'll learn about eligibility requirements, the application process, and how the program can help you take the next step toward a legal education at Ohio State.

🔗 Register today: https://bit.ly/49Gvx3L

Tag a student or recent graduate who may be interested in learning more.

How can we use AI responsibly? That question helped drive discussions during the Center on Responsible AI and Governance (CRAIG) Industry Advisory Board meeting at Mason Hall on The Ohio State University campus.

Researchers, industry leaders, and advisors shared how their organizations are developing frameworks and best practices for responsible AI while exploring opportunities for future collaboration and research.

Funded by the National Science Foundation and housed at Moritz, CRAIG brings together researchers from Ohio State, Baylor University, Northeastern University, and Rutgers University to advance AI that is safe, accurate, impartial, and accountable.

What do you think will be the biggest challenge in developing trustworthy AI?

How should law schools prepare students for an AI-powered legal profession?

That question brought together legal practitioners, industry leaders, and faculty members for the second annual Roundtable on Artificial Intelligence in Legal Practice at Moritz College of Law.

Thank you to all of our speakers, panelists, and attendees for helping advance this important conversation about the future of legal education and practice.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4fXXAQ4

Moritz roundtable examines how law schools can prepare students for AI Second annual event brings together practitioners, industry leaders and faculty members to explore responsible AI use in legal practice

Fresh air, great company, and a little movement in the middle of the day. Moritz staff and faculty took a wellness walk around campus and paused at Mirror Lake for a group photo.

Congratulations to Judge Matthew Byrne '07 on his nomination to serve on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.

Currently serving on Ohio's Twelfth District Court of Appeals, Byrne has built a distinguished career in law and public service since graduating from the Moritz College of Law.

New scholarship from Moritz Professor Marc Spindelman explores one of the most closely watched constitutional law decisions of recent years.

In United States v. Skrmetti: On Realism, Reason, and Hope, Spindelman examines the Supreme Court's equal protection analysis and considers the decision's broader implications for constitutional law and civil rights.

Learn more:

Spindelman on Skrmetti Marc Spindelman (Ohio State University Moritz College of Law) has posted United States v. Skrmetti: On Realism, Reason, and Hope on SSRN.  Here is the abstract: United States v. Skrmetti& #8212…

We're proud to share that Ohio State Law earned an A+ for Alternative Dispute Resolution from National Jurist/preLaw.

The publication highlighted Professors Bill Froehlich and Amy Schmitz, whose work is helping shape the future of dispute resolution through innovation, scholarship, and leadership in emerging areas like artificial intelligence and mediation.

Congratulations to Bill, Amy, and everyone who makes Moritz a national leader in ADR!