The AALS Annual Meeting is the premier gathering for law school faculty, deans, and professionals, organized by the Association of American Law Schools. The 2021 meeting, held virtually from January 5 to 9, centered on the theme "The Power of Words," emphasizing the significant impact language has within the legal profession and education.
Key topics addressed during the meeting included the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on civil rights, disability law, the economy, executive powers, eviction, voting, and workers' rights. Additionally, sessions explored the pandemic's influence on law schools, particularly concerning online and hybrid teaching methods.
The event featured various networking opportunities, including section networking events and interactive discussions. Notable sessions included the inaugural Awards Ceremony, where the AALS Impact Award was presented to five deans for creating the Law Deans Antiracist Clearinghouse. The meeting also honored outstanding law faculty and provided platforms for discussing pressing legal issues.
This meeting is essential for law school faculty, deans, and legal professionals seeking to stay informed about current challenges and developments in legal education and practice. Attendees benefit from engaging with peers, sharing research, and participating in discussions that shape the future of legal education.
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Speakers(49)
Alex Platt
Associate Professor at University of Kansas School of Law
Alex Platt is an Associate Professor at the University of Kansas School of Law.
Andrea McArdle
Professor of Law at City University of New York School of Law
Andrea McArdle is a Professor of Law at City University of New York School of Law.
Andrew Ike Schepard
Sidney and Walter Siben Distinguished Professor of Family Law at Hofstra University School of Law
Andrew Ike Schepard is the Sidney and Walter Siben Distinguished Professor of Family Law at Hofstra University School of Law.
Angela Onwuachi-Willig
Dean & Ryan Roth Gallo & Ernest J. Gallo Professor of Law at Boston University School of Law
Angela Onwuachi-Willig is the Dean and Ryan Roth Gallo & Ernest J. Gallo Professor of Law at Boston University School of Law.
Aziza Ahmed
Professor of Law & R. Gordon Butler Scholar in International Law at Boston University School of Law
Aziza Ahmed is a Professor of Law and R. Gordon Butler Scholar in International Law at Boston University School of Law.
Brian Soucek
Professor of Law at UC Davis School of Law
Brian Soucek is a Professor of Law at UC Davis School of Law.
Carla D. Pratt
Dean at Washburn University School of Law
Carla D. Pratt is the Dean of Washburn University School of Law and co-creator of the Law Deans Antiracist Clearinghouse Project.
Cassandra Hill
Dean and Professor of Law at Northern Illinois University College of Law
Cassandra Hill is the Dean and Professor of Law at Northern Illinois University College of Law.
Christine Abely
Professor at New England Law | Boston
Christine Abely is a professor at New England Law | Boston, focusing on Administrative Law.
Craig M. Boise
Dean and Professor of Law at Syracuse University College of Law
Craig M. Boise is the Dean and Professor of Law at Syracuse University College of Law.
Dale Carpenter
Professor of Law at SMU Dedman School of Law
Dale Carpenter is a Professor of Law at SMU Dedman School of Law.
Daniel M. Filler
Dean and Professor of Law at Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law
Daniel M. Filler is the Dean and Professor of Law at Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law.
Danielle Holley-Walker
Dean at Howard University School of Law
Danielle Holley-Walker is the Dean of Howard University School of Law and co-creator of the Law Deans Antiracist Clearinghouse Project.
Danielle M. Conway
Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law at Pennsylvania State University Dickinson Law
Danielle M. Conway is the Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law at Pennsylvania State University Dickinson Law.
Darby Dickerson
Dean and Professor of Law at UIC John Marshall Law School
Darby Dickerson is the Dean and Professor of Law at UIC John Marshall Law School.
Darren Hutchinson
Raymond & Miriam Ehrlich Eminent Scholar Chair Professor of Law & Associate Dean for Faculty Development at University of Florida Law School
Darren Hutchinson holds the Raymond & Miriam Ehrlich Eminent Scholar Chair and serves as Associate Dean for Faculty Development at the University of Florida Law School.
David Horton
Professor of Law at UC Davis School of Law
David Horton is a Professor of Law at UC Davis School of Law.
Deborah S. Hellman
David Lurton Massee, Jr. Professor of Law at University of Virginia School of Law
Deborah S. Hellman is the David Lurton Massee, Jr. Professor of Law at the University of Virginia School of Law.
Doug Rendleman
Professor of Law at Washington and Lee University School of Law
Doug Rendleman is a Professor of Law at Washington and Lee University School of Law.
Ed Imwinkelried
Professor of Law at UC Davis School of Law
Ed Imwinkelried is a Professor of Law at UC Davis School of Law.
Erwin Chemerinsky
Dean and Jesse H. Choper Distinguished Professor of Law at University of California, Berkeley School of Law
Erwin Chemerinsky is the Dean and Jesse H. Choper Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law.
Heather R. Abraham
Professor at University at Buffalo School of Law, The State University of New York
Heather R. Abraham is a professor at the University at Buffalo School of Law, The State University of New York, specializing in Administrative Law.
Huyen Pham
Professor of Law at Texas A&M College of Law
Huyen Pham is a Professor of Law at Texas A&M College of Law.
Irene Joe
Professor of Law at UC Davis School of Law
Irene Joe is a Professor of Law at UC Davis School of Law.
Ivana Isailovic
Professor at University of Amsterdam School of Law
Ivana Isailovic is a professor at the University of Amsterdam School of Law, specializing in European Law.
Jack B. Weinstein
Senior Judge at U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Jack B. Weinstein is a Senior Judge at the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York.
Jade Brown
Clinical Associate Professor of Law at Boston University School of Law
Jade Brown is a Clinical Associate Professor of Law at Boston University School of Law.
James Coleman
Professor of Law at SMU Dedman School of Law
James Coleman is a Professor of Law at SMU Dedman School of Law.
Jasmine C. Abdel-khalik
Professor of Law at University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
Jasmine C. Abdel-khalik is a Professor of Law at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, focusing on Intellectual Property.
Jasmine Harris
Professor of Law at UC Davis School of Law
Jasmine Harris is a Professor of Law at UC Davis School of Law.
Kimberly Mutcherson
Dean at Rutgers Law School
Kimberly Mutcherson is the Dean of Rutgers Law School and co-creator of the Law Deans Antiracist Clearinghouse Project.
Kinda Abdus-Saboor
Professor at Georgia State University College of Law
Kinda Abdus-Saboor is a professor at Georgia State University College of Law, specializing in Family and Juvenile Law.
Kristen Barnes
Chair, Section on European Law at Syracuse University College of Law
Kristen Barnes is the Chair of the Section on European Law at Syracuse University College of Law.
Kyle Velte
Associate Professor at University of Kansas School of Law
Kyle Velte is an Associate Professor at the University of Kansas School of Law.
Lolita Buckner Inniss
Professor of Law at SMU Dedman School of Law
Lolita Buckner Inniss is a Professor of Law at SMU Dedman School of Law.
Marc-Tizoc Gonzalez
Professor of Law at University of New Mexico Law School
Marc-Tizoc Gonzalez is a Professor of Law at the University of New Mexico Law School.
Martin H. Redish
Louis and Harriet Ancel Professor of Law and Public Policy at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
Martin H. Redish is the Louis and Harriet Ancel Professor of Law and Public Policy at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law.
Melanie DeRousse
Clinical Associate Professor at University of Kansas School of Law
Melanie DeRousse is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Kansas School of Law.
Merritt Ellen McAlister
Associate Professor of Law at University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law
Merritt Ellen McAlister is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law.
Nicole Huberfeld
Professor of Health Law, Ethics & Human Rights; Professor of Law at Boston University School of Public Health; Boston University School of Law
Nicole Huberfeld is a Professor of Health Law, Ethics & Human Rights at Boston University School of Public Health and a Professor of Law at Boston University School of Law.
Richard Briffault
Joseph P. Chamberlain Professor of Legislation at Columbia Law School
Richard Briffault is the Joseph P. Chamberlain Professor of Legislation at Columbia Law School.
Richard H. Fallon Jr.
Story Professor of Law at Harvard Law School
Richard H. Fallon Jr. is the Story Professor of Law at Harvard Law School.
Sarah Deer
Courtesy Faculty at University of Kansas School of Law
Sarah Deer serves as Courtesy Faculty at the University of Kansas School of Law.
Stacy-Ann Elvy
Professor of Law at UC Davis School of Law
Stacy-Ann Elvy is a Professor of Law at UC Davis School of Law.
Susan Frelich Appleton
Lemmon Professor of Law at Washington University School of Law
Susan Frelich Appleton is the Lemmon Professor of Law at Washington University School of Law.
Uma Outka
William R. Scott Law Professor and Associate Dean for Faculty at University of Kansas School of Law
Uma Outka is the William R. Scott Law Professor and Associate Dean for Faculty at the University of Kansas School of Law.
Vincent D. Rougeau
Dean at Boston College Law School
Vincent D. Rougeau is the Dean of Boston College Law School and served as the 2021 AALS President.
Virginia Harper Ho
Earl B. Shurtz Research Professor and Associate Dean for International and Comparative Law at University of Kansas School of Law
Virginia Harper Ho is the Earl B. Shurtz Research Professor and Associate Dean for International and Comparative Law at the University of Kansas School of Law.
Vivian E. Hamilton
Founding Director, William & Mary Center for Racial & Social Justice; Professor of Law at William & Mary Law School
Vivian E. Hamilton is the Founding Director of the William & Mary Center for Racial & Social Justice and a Professor of Law at William & Mary Law School.
Event Details
- Date
- January 6-10, 2021
- 5 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Pricing
- $295 individual rate
- Audience
- Law school faculty, deans, and legal professionals.
- Attendees
- Over 5,100 attendees.