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"With this explosion of datacenters, I think a crunch point is inevitable."

Christopher Dalbom, Director of the Tulane Institute on Water Resources Law & Policy, weighed in on the growing tension between AI datacenter development and water scarcity across the US.

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Majority of US’s new AI datacenters to be built on drought-hit land Guardian analysis finds facilities to be built in some of the driest areas as outcry grows over water needed to power AI

What can Louisiana learn from the Netherlands when it comes to climate resilience?

Christopher Dalbom, Director of the Tulane Institute on Water Resources Law & Policy, and his team recently traveled to the Netherlands to learn from global leaders in water management.

At Green Village at TU Delft and other innovation hubs, the team saw firsthand how new technologies and bold infrastructure investments are helping the Dutch adapt to rising seas, offering ideas for building a more flood-resilient Louisiana.

“Somebody's going to be left holding the bag, and the real question is: Should it be the people who cause the problem, or should it be the people who've been injured?"

Mark Davis, Robert C. Cudd Professor of Environmental Law, weighs in on recent legislation addressing the cost of climate change ⤵️

Louisiana just made it illegal to sue oil companies over climate change. So have other states. Louisiana banned lawsuits that blame oil and gas companies for climate change — using language copied word-for-word from Oklahoma's law. It's the latest in a wave of similar bills moving through Republican states.

This summer, rising 3L Dylan Winick is gaining firsthand experience with the judicial process through a clerkship with the U.S. Tax Court. Working alongside Tulane Law alumnus Judge Benjamin A. Guider III (L ’04), Dylan is getting a behind-the-scenes look at how court opinions come together.

“My coworkers are extremely helpful, and the work itself is interesting. Seeing behind the scenes at how a court opinion comes to be has contributed greatly to my legal education.”

Rising 3L Natalie Brunson is getting a firsthand look at maritime defense this summer with Collier Walsh Nakazawa in California 🚢

In just a few weeks, she's already worked on multiple matters, attended a jury focus group, a mediation, and even participated in a vessel inspection. The experience is made even better by the connections she's forged with colleagues and fellow Tulanians Bill Collier (L '78) and Caroline Wilson (L '21), who have provided a familiar connection to New Orleans and Tulane while she's spending the summer on the West Coast.

"I wasn’t planning on pursing maritime law," Natalie said. "But its presence and reputation and Tulane Law opened the door for me and I’m really enjoying it so far!"

Rising 2L Thomas Nash is getting a firsthand look at the global business of sports this summer as a Legal Intern for the New York Red Bulls ⚽️

For a lifelong soccer fan, the timing couldn't be better. With Sports Illustrated Stadium serving as a FIFA World Cup training site this summer, Thomas is gaining experience at the center of one of the biggest events in sports.

"My view from work is straight out of a scene from Ted Lasso," he said. "I'm overlooking the soccer field and the empty stands while I review documents littered with both sports and legal jargon."

Thomas came to Tulane Law with the goal of working in professional sports, and he credits the Sports Law Program, the Sports Law Society, negotiation competitions, and his work on Sports Lawyer Monthly for helping him achieve that goal.

Less than a decade after graduating, Onsi Saleh (L '17) has become one of the most influential executives in professional basketball.

From the Spurs to the Warriors to the Hawks, learn why his rapid rise through the NBA is turning heads ⤵️

From Tulane Law to the NBA Front Office: Onsi Saleh’s Rapid Rise Tulane University Law School News

That's a wrap on ALPS 2026!

Over three days, scholars from around the world gathered at Weinmann Hall for lively discussions on law, property, and society. From exploring the city's rich architectural history to Café du Monde-fueled panels, it was a uniquely New Orleans experience: equal parts fun and intellectually engaging.

Thank you to everyone who joined us!

The ALPS: Association for Law, Property, and Society annual meeting is officially underway!

Scholars from around the world have gathered in New Orleans and Weinmann Hall for three days of ideas, collaboration, and conversation. Attendees kicked off the conference with a walking tour of downtown New Orleans led by the Preservation Resource Center, exploring the city's historic architecture and cultural identity.

The conference continues throughout the weekend with panels and keynote presentations. Learn more about it: https://bit.ly/49rdYVk

When attorneys from across Louisiana gathered for the Louisiana State Bar Association's summer meeting, Tulane Law professors Sally Richardson and Ron Scalise were invited to share their expertise with practitioners from around the state.

The two presented jointly on the Louisiana Supreme Court’s Year in Review. They also shared insights from their areas of expertise, with Scalise covering updates in successions law and Richardson covering updates in property law.

Another strong year of Tulane Law voices contributing to the statewide conversation at LSBA!