New Professor Profile: Assistant Professor Kyle Shen
Kyle Shen joined the Cleveland State University College of Law faculty this fall as an Assistant Professor. Professor Shen teaches Constitutional Law ,with his research and teaching focusing on the evolution of constitutional law through historical and comparative lenses.
“I am indescribably excited to have this opportunity to return to a law school setting and work with law students,” said Professor Shen. “The students at CSU are truly wonderful, so incredibly passionate and hardworking.”
New Professor Profile: Visiting Legal Writing Professor Sarah Nintcheff
Sarah Nintcheff joined the Cleveland State University College of Law faculty this fall as a Visiting Legal Writing Professor.
“I love the student body at CSU|LAW,” said Professor Nintcheff. “Students come from a wide range of diverse backgrounds, and the sense of community and camaraderie among the students is remarkable. The professors care deeply for student success and genuinely enjoy teaching. I am proud to be a member of this community.”
Professor Nintcheff earned a BS in accounting from Binghamton University and her JD from the Case Western Reserve School of Law. At the CWRU School of Law, she has served as a guest lecturer for Summer Judicial Externship program, guest Judge for moot court competitions and a judge for L.L.E.A.P writing award.
New Professor Profile: Assistant Professor Mehtab Khan
Mehtab Khan joined the Cleveland State University College of Law faculty this fall as an Assistant Professor. Professor Khan is an expert on copyright law, platform governance, and artificial intelligence and will teach Intellectual Property, AI Law, and other tech-related subjects.
“CSU|LAW is the right fit for me because it offers a combination of great colleagues, a supportive environment, and abundant opportunities for scholarship and collaboration,” said Professor Khan. “I am excited to be in a position that will allow me to engage with curious minds and foster a culture of intellectual exploration.”
New Professor Profile: Assistant Professor/Director of the Law Library Kevin Garewal ’04
Kevin Garewal ’04 joined the Cleveland State University College of Law faculty this fall as an Assistant Professor and Director of the Law Library. He is a two-time alum of CSU, having graduated from CSU|LAW in 2004 and completing a Master’s degree in accounting in 2013.
“I couldn’t have had the career in higher education without this law school,” said Professor Garewal. “This is my opportunity to come home and give back to CSU and Cleveland.”
In addition to his CSU education, Professor Garewal earned a Master of Arts in Library and Information Science from Kent State University.
Monday Morning Message 9.9.24 Celebrating Over 50 years of Access and Opportunity
“Most people miss opportunity because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” –Thomas Edison
Please join us on Friday, September 20, 5pm at CSU Law to celebrate our Legal Career Opportunities Program (LCOP), a groundbreaking program that has been changing lives for more than fifty years. The invitation is below.
Monday Morning Message 9.3.24 Four Core Values That Whisper in Our Ears
This is the first Monday Morning Message of the Fall 2024 Semester. Monday was Labor Day, so the message is being posted today.
“Our character is what we do when we think no one is looking.” - H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
We strive to be a law school that welcomes and encourages diverse viewpoints but where we share common values. Research shows that when we get better at who we are, we get better at what we do (Better Humans, Better Performance, Peter Rea, James Stoller, Alan Kolp).
So when we welcomed our 195 first year students (the largest 1L class in 15 years, a 99% increase in 1L enrollment since 2016), we administered a pledge about values to all our 1L students.
LCOP Celebration
Please join us for a gathering of legal Career Opportunities Program (LCOP) alumni and supporters to celebrate a groundbreaking program that has been changing lives for more than fifty years. We will update you on the LCOP Program, highlight some extraordinary careers of LCOP alumni, and introduce you to current LCOP students, including the 2024 incoming LCOP class, and honor four LCOP Champions.
A reception in the Atrium will follow.
Banned Books and Libraries Under Attack: The Fight for Intellectual Freedom in our Communities
Join us for an essential conference that will address the surge in book banning and the defense of First Amendment rights. Freedom to Learn Advocates (FTLA) and CSU|LAW invite you to a day dedicated to protecting intellectual freedom.
This conference aims to address critical issues surrounding book banning and First Amendment rights in the United States. The sessions will foster dialogue, raise awareness, and explore actionable steps to protect intellectual freedom.