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The @AP and other outlets quoted Notre Dame Law Professor Derek Muller (@derektmuller), an election law expert, on the Justice Department’s lawsuit challenging Alaska’s U.S. Senate election certification.
Professor Muller questioned the lawsuit's legal basis and said he expects it to be dismissed if the case proceeds.
Read his insights here: apnews.com/article/alaska-se…
How can law schools prepare the next generation of lawyers to navigate the growing role of artificial intelligence in the practice of law while remaining grounded in ethical judgment and the values of responsibility, accountability, and transparency? Yesterday, several Notre Dame Law faculty members, including three professors from the Notre Dame London Law Programme, joined leading scholars and legal practitioners from around the world at BMA Advogados in Brazil to explore this question and many others through discussions centered on the theme, "AI and the Future of the Legal Profession." The panel discussions examined the opportunities and risks presented by AI, the ethical responsibilities of lawyers and law students, and the challenges of regulating rapidly evolving technologies.
From questioning whether AI belongs in the classroom to exploring how it can enhance legal education, the panelists brought diverse perspectives to a shared challenge: preparing future lawyers not only to adapt to technological change, but also to think critically, exercise sound judgment, and uphold the human values at the heart of learning and the legal profession.
Notre Dame Law Professor Sherif Girgis joined the Original Jurisdiction podcast to discuss the current state of the U.S. Supreme Court through the lens of constitutional originalism.
During the conversation, Girgis explored the strengths and limitations of originalism as a method of constitutional interpretation, as well as his perspectives on the Court and the future of the First Amendment.
Listen to Professor Girgis' insights here: davidlat.substack.com/p/disa…
Tomorrow, Notre Dame Law School is proud to present “AI and the Future of the Legal Profession,” an international conference jointly organized with our partner institution, Fundação Getulio Vargas Rio de Janeiro Law School (@FGV). Speakers from leading academic institutions, law firms, the judiciary, international organizations, technology companies, and AI platforms will examine how AI is transforming legal practice, including the automation of compliance and legal analysis and its implications for the administration of justice.
Notre Dame Law Professor Diane Desierto was a panelist at a virtual event hosted by the European Society of International Law (ESIL). The panel explored the role of international responsibility in addressing violations of fundamental obligations under international law.
Watch the webinar here (Professor Desierto's remarks begin at 29:08): youtube.com/watch?v=qps0n7jL…
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Join us on Wednesday, October 28, for a screening of American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story, a feature-length documentary narrated by acclaimed actor Martin Sheen.
All are welcome. Dinner will be available at 5:30 p.m., and the screening will begin at 6 p.m.
Last night, Notre Dame Law School's decanal delegation hosted “An Evening in Rio with Dean G. Marcus Cole” in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, bringing together Notre Dame Law alumni, faculty, and senior leadership for an evening of conversation and hors d'oeuvres. Among the alumni in attendance were Ricardo Araujo ’20 LL.M., Lee DeJulius ’02 J.D., Matheus Lima ’19 LL.M., and Patrick Manion ’18 J.D.
During his remarks, Dean Cole expressed his gratitude to our partner institution, FGV Rio, and highlighted the significance of our upcoming joint conference on AI and the Future of the Legal Profession.
“I think this conference is going to lead to ideas and conversations that will change the landscape of both legal education but also the practice of law,” said Dean Cole. “I think we'll learn from each other, but more importantly, we'll learn what we're doing in this space.”
Dean Cole also thanked the Notre Dame Law alumni in attendance for their continued support and for “making an important contribution to what we're trying to accomplish here.” We are proud to see our Notre Dame Lawyers making an impact around the world while continuing to advance Notre Dame Law School's mission.
Charles E. Rice Professor of Law O. Carter Snead will speak at the 2026 Red Mass dinner tomorrow, Oct. 21, at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Houston.
His remarks will focus on “A Culture of Life, Human Identity, and Flourishing.”
Learn more: archgh.swoogo.com/2026RedMas…
Dennis Wieboldt ’26 J.D. (@DennisWieboldt), visiting assistant professor of law at Notre Dame Law School, spoke to Boston College Law (@BCLAW) students on October 16 about Fitzmaurice v. City of Quincy. He examined the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s ruling on Quincy’s planned statues of St. Michael and St. Florian. Read more: lawmagazine.bc.edu/2026/10/s…
This week, Notre Dame Law School is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for “AI and the Future of the Legal Profession,” an international conference jointly organized with our partner institution, Fundação Getulio Vargas Rio de Janeiro Law School (FGV Rio Law).
As artificial intelligence transforms the practice of law, the conference brings together leading law firms, judges, technology companies, AI platforms, and law professors from prominent institutions across the globe to explore how emerging technologies are reshaping legal practice, identify best practices, and address the ethical and professional challenges of integrating AI into the legal field.
Distinguished speakers, including several Notre Dame Law School faculty members, will discuss AI and the future of the legal profession, the automation of compliance and legal analysis, and the implications of AI for the administration of justice.
Led by Dean G. Marcus Cole, the Notre Dame Law School delegation is spending the week in Rio de Janeiro strengthening our partnership with FGV Rio Law, fostering scholarly exchange, and connecting with Notre Dame alumni in Brazil.
We look forward to a week of meaningful conversations, new connections, and continued collaboration in Brazil!
Notre Dame Law Professor and election law expert Derek Muller authored an opinion column for The Boston Globe examining concerns about election security ahead of November's midterm elections.
In the piece, Muller discusses existing legal safeguards and election procedures, offering perspective on why voters can have confidence in the electoral process despite ongoing concerns.
Read his column here: globeopinion.substack.com/p/…
Notre Dame Law School is cosponsoring a conversation with journalist and advocate Gretchen Carlson. Associate Professor Jennifer Mason McAward will moderate the discussion. Details below.
We’re looking forward to hosting @GretchenCarlson at @NotreDame later this month! She’ll talk about advocating for policies that lift the voices of sexual harassment victims.
🗓️ Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 12:30 p.m.
📍 Eck Visitors Center
🥪 Lunch provided
Make plans to join us!
Reggie Dillard, a client of the Notre Dame Exoneration Justice Clinic (@NDLawEJC), was exonerated in February 2026 after spending 27 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. Dillard spoke with South Bend-area news outlets about a federal lawsuit he recently filed against the City of Elkhart and the State of Indiana.
Watch his interview with @ABC57News : abc57.com/news/27-years-late…
Watch his story on @WSBT: youtube.com/watch?v=RYbYLjbP…
Read more in the South Bend Tribune: southbendtribune.com/story/n…
The United States Senate confirmed Notre Dame Law School alumna Angela Colmenero ’04 J.D. to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas on September 23, 2026. Read more: law.nd.edu/news-events/news/…
Notre Dame Law Professor Richard Garnett spoke with @CNBC about the cancellation of a planned livestream of Nidal Hasan’s execution. Read his comments below:
“As a wide range of officials and citizens have noted, a livestreamed execution would have more likely resulted in brutalization of viewers and coarsening of culture than in deterrence,” Garnett said.
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Notre Dame Law Professor Patrick Corrigan recently presented his research at two international academic events.
Last week, Professor Corrigan presented his paper, “The Information Content of Bank Supervision: Cross-Market Evidence from CSI Leaks,” at the Amsterdam Center for Law & Economics.
He also presented his paper, “Private Exit from Mandatory Securities Law: Classification and Attribution in Modular Markets,” at the University of Zurich Law and Finance Seminar.
In the @WSJ, Prof. Roger Alford shares perspective on working with former research assistant Katie Zacharia, now White House Press Secretary. wsj.com/business/media/white…
