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Student/Faculty Collaborations

At every stage in their legal education at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at 91��Ƶ, students have opportunities to participate in the faculty’s cutting-edge legal scholarship. Whether as a research assistant or a co-author, law students are collaborating with faculty members on work that will shape the discourse of tomorrow. In these roles, students engage in a dynamic exchange of ideas and insights with the faculty, thereby immersing themselves in the fabric of legal scholarship by analyzing pressing legal issues. Here are a few examples of the diverse ways that law students are part of Haub Law’s culture of collaboration and scholarly excellence.

Teaching Sustainable Business Law & the Role of ESG Lawyers

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In their article, , 31 N.Y.U. ENVTL. L.J. 285 (2023), Professors Jason Czarnezki and Josh Galperin, with Brianna M. Grimes ‘24, explore the rise in sustainable business and ESG (environmental, social, and governance) work within legal practice. “Working as a Research Assistant with Haub Law faculty was proven to be far more valuable than I could ever have imagined,” shared Grimes. “In addition to learning from experts in the field of law, I have been able to nurture and share my own personal interests.

Period Poverty in a Pandemic: Harnessing Law to Achieve Menstrual Equity

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Professors Bridget Crawford and Emily Waldman collaborated with Yilong “Andy” Wang ’26 on a translation of their article, , 98 WASH. U. L. REV. 1569 (2021). “With Andy’s assistance, our hope is to publish the translated version in a law journal in China,” said Professor Waldman. “Collaborating with Andy will allow us to reach a much broader global audience.”

Step-Up in Basis: Policy Perspectives on a Longstanding Tax Loophole

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Together with three students, Crystal Lichtenberger ’24, Kaitlin Maguire ’24 and Gigi McQuillan ’24, Professor Crawford will publish a , GEO. WASH. BUS. & FIN. L. REV. (forthcoming 2024).“Our students go on to be lifelong leaders, and writing is one of the ways they can contribute to the development of a more just society. Involving students in scholarly research and writing can deepen and extend the learning that happens in the classroom,” said Professor Crawford.

Disclosure, Greenwashing & The Future of ESG Litigation

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Professor Jason Czarnezki and Barbara Ballan ’23 LLM (current SJD student and Sustainable Business Law Fellow) co-authored Disclosure, Greenwashing & The Future of ESG Litigation, 81 WASH. & LEE L. REV. (forthcoming 2024). “Thanks to the Law School’s curriculum, the collaborative spirit fostered by 91��Ƶ faculty, and the evolution of environmental law, students have many opportunities to engage in groundbreaking research and work alongside experts in the field,” said Ballan.

The Federal Future of Medication Abortion

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Professor Michelle Simon involved two students, Julie Ficks ’24 and Rianna Iorillo ’24, in conducting research for her article, The Federal Future of Medication Abortion, 57 IND. L. REV. 613 (2024). “Having students like Julie and Rianna, who were so thorough with their research, opened new avenues and inquiry and pushed me to develop arguments that I might not otherwise have considered,” said Professor Simon.

A Restatement of Democracy

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Author Professor Joshua Galperin, with research assistance from Joshua Briggs ’24 and Derek Segars ’23, published , 69 VILL. L. REV. 55 (2024). “Students can play so many collaborative roles in faculty scholarship,” said Professor Galperin. “They bring fresh new perspectives and fresh eyes. They bring ideas and analyses that are rich and insightful. On top of this, 91��Ƶ students are smart and ambitious. These collaborations also open doors for students.”