CSU|LAW Launches David H. Braff Animal Law Center and Clinic
Cleveland State University College of Law recently launched the David H. Braff Animal Law Center and Clinic. The Center is the first of its kind at an Ohio law school. In addition to a dedicated Animal Law Clinic starting in January 2024, the Center will offer academic courses, public programming, externship opportunities and scholarships.
“We plan to build an animal law program that will be among the finest in the country, providing students with excellent practical learning opportunities, and providing justice for animals,” said CSU|LAW Dean Lee Fisher.
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CSU|LAW Launches Terry Gilbert Wrongful Conviction Clinic
The Clinic will fill a critical need in Cuyahoga County, where there is no local wrongful conviction program.
Cleveland State University College of Law recently launched the CSU|LAW Terry Gilbert Wrongful Conviction Clinic. As part of the law school’s Criminal Justice Center, the new Clinic will provide legal assistance to incarcerated individuals convicted of a felony in Ohio with claims of actual innocence or manifest injustice.
Terry Gilbert, a 1973 CSU|LAW graduate and a member of the law school’s Hall of Fame, after whom the clinic is named, has dedicated his legal career to promoting justice and civil rights.
Monday Morning Message 9.18.23 What I Wish I Had Known.
“Much of the uncertainty of law is not an unfortunate accident: it is of immense social value.” -Supreme Court Justice
Monday Morning Message 9.11.23 Make Your Torch Burn Brightly.
“The world breaks every one and afterward many are strong at the broken places.” -
Graduate Profile: 2022 Class Valedictorian Lucy Richman
“Some of us may go on to become judges, or to practice civil rights law, or – hopefully all of us – to incorporate pro bono work into our practices. But living justice should not be limited to our legal work. Having a law degree gives us a powerful tool to live justice, but it doesn’t mean that we can’t live justice outside of law.”
Speaking to her fellow CSU Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Class of 2022 graduates, class valedictorian Lucy Richman noted that there are many different ways to follow through on the second half of the law school’s “Learn Law. Live Justice.” motto.
Monday Morning Message 5.23.22 Changing of the Guard
“When one door closes, another door opens.” – Helen Keller
"Often when you think you're at the end of something, you're at the beginning of something else." –Fred Rogers
“ …your hearts must have the courage for the changing of the guards.” – Bob Dylan
Now that the spring 2022 semester has been completed, I want to thank all the members of our extraordinary faculty for their dedication to our mission.
Learn Law. Live Justice. Through their tireless service to our law school, to the university, and to the community, they also serve as role models for our students.
Monday Morning Message 5.16.22 Our Most Resilient Class.
“ The Cleveland-Marshall College of Law logo says this: Learn Law. Live Justice. Learn is an action verb; so is live. They look good on a logo; it is when you embed this vision into your future that you will change the world for the better…..I urge you on this day of new beginnings for you: remember the action verbs in the mantra of this, your soon-to-be alma mater: Learn Law. Live Justice. You don’t need it to be easy. You just need it to be possible.” – CSU President Laura Bloomberg
Adjunct Professor Kirk Herath Appointed as Ohio’s Cybersecurity Strategic Advisor
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that CSU C|M|LAW Adjunct Professor Kirk Herath has been appointed to the role of Cybersecurity Strategic Advisor, a new position created within his administration.
CMLAA Alumni of The Year Recipient Profile: The Honorable Brendan Sheehan ’93
Cleveland-Marshall Law Alumni Association Alumni of the Year recipient The Honorable Brendan Sheehan ’93, the Administrative and Presiding Judge on the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, was driven to a career in law for a deeply personal reason.