Brandeis School of Law

Brandeis School of Law

Jenny Sawyer, 2019 Alumna of the Year

Meet the 2019 Alumni Award winners

Whether it’s breaking the race barrier for future nursing students, helping thousands of students make the decision to attend UofL, or pioneering the first...

UofL alumnus uses law degree for TV

Bryant Smith works with celebrities but is humbled by his past and grateful for the opportunities that enabled him to pursue entertainment law. During his...

Lecture to discuss the future of drinking water

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – There’s more to water than what comes out of the faucet. Author and law professor James Salzman will dive into the factors...
UofL cheerleaders, 1959. Photo courtesy of UofL Archives and Special Collections.

A glance at UofL’s women’s history: From Lucy Freibert to Neeli Bendapudi

In 1907, UofL’s College of Liberal Arts opened on West Broadway, offering more than a dozen departments and admitting “both ladies and gentlemen.” The...
Professor Mark Rothstein

UofL professor concerned about use of DNA tests to underwrite life insurance

With just a small sample of saliva, doctor-ordered or direct-to-consumer genetics tests like 23andMe can provide insight into a person’s current health and likelihood...
Brittany Greenwell and Clara Wilson are UofL ambassadors for Vote Everywhere, a nationwide, nonpartisan effort by the Andrew Goodman Foundation to encourage citizens to get involved in the democratic process.

Student ambassadors work to get out the vote

Brittany Greenwell could hardly wait to be old enough to register to vote. “I was really excited. I was waiting for that day.” She realized...

UofL alumnus ‘paw’-ing it forward

What do lawn care equipment and dogs have to do with each other? If you ask Kris Kiser ('88), he’ll proudly say: Everything. A little...
Chief Judge Denise Clayton

Brandeis Law alumna makes Kentucky history

Judge Denise Clayton, a 1976 graduate of the Brandeis School of Law, made history in June 2018 when she was sworn in as chief...
Bryan Mercke

Brandeis Law student accepts job at largest public defenders office in the country

When he graduates from the Brandeis School of Law in May, Bryan Mercke will head to California, where he's accepted a clerkship with the...

Law symposium to address legal role in #MeToo movement Feb. 9

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The University of Louisville’s Brandeis School of Law will delve into the protections the law offers for victims of sexual assault...