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FACULTY
FORUM
University of Tennessee
College of Law
Vol. 7 ◊ May 2022
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At this month’s clinical conference, Professor Wendy Bach presented in two concurrent sessions. First, she presented with Professor Joy Radice and several student alums about the clinic’s racial justice listening project, and then she facilitated the annual Bellow Scholars presentation. | |
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Professor Robert Blitt's latest publication, Human Rights & Disinformation Under the Trump Administration: The Commission on Unalienable Rights, is featured as the lead article in Volume 66(1) of the Saint Louis University Law Journal. The article explores how the former Trump administration harnessed disinformation to target international human rights norms, in turn assaulting common political knowledge shared by democratic states while simultaneously empowering authoritarian and illiberal actors committed to undercutting the international human rights system.
At the end of April, Professor Blitt organized and moderated a CLE program entitled "International Human Rights in a Contemporary Context." The program—open to both students and attorneys—was held online and in person. Four presenters—all students in Professor Blitt’s International Human Rights Law seminar—delivered outstanding presentations and fielded questions covering a diverse range of human rights-related topics: artificial intelligence, encryption, enforced disappearances, and the right to housing.
In March, Professor Blitt connected with law students at two Canadian law schools—the University of Toronto and Osgoode Hall—to discuss career opportunities in international law. Panelists included academic and practitioner perspectives, and was the event was co-sponsored by the Osgoode International Law Society and the University of Toronto International Law Society.
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Professor Sherley Cruz published a chapter on "Race, Ethnicity, and National Origin Discrimination" in employment law, which was printed in both the Massachusetts Employment Law Manual and Employment Discrimination in Massachusetts book published by the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education.
Professor Cruz was busy at the 2022 AALS Clinical Conference, which ran from May 10 -May 13. She was the moderator for the Opening Plenary: "Creating for Equity & Access to Justice," which engaged experts in equity design process and legal technology innovations in a discussion about lawyers as equity designers. She was a panelist on a session, "Use the Force: Incorporating JEDI Throughout Your Curriculum," which focused on creating opportunities for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) in the classroom. As the co-chair of the Clinicians of Color Committee, Professor Cruz co-facilitated the annual meeting and the annual half-day workshop, both of which provide brave spaces for faculty of color to discuss pedagogy, scholarship, challenges, and opportunities within clinical legal education.
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Professor Emeritus Amy Morris Hess spoke virtually on a panel at the UCLA Estate Planning Institute on April 29. The topic was “Ethical Challenges Facing Attorneys in Dealing with Clients Experiencing Diminishing Capacity.” | |
Professor George Kuney will soon be publishing the sixth edition of his textbook, "Bankruptcy in Practice" (ABI 2022, with Michael L. Bernstein). As the publisher describes, this Sixth Edition of Bankruptcy in Practice retains the accessibility and comprehensive approach of previous editions, but adds significant new material on such matters as subchapter V, third-party releases and much more. Since its inception, Bankruptcy in Practice has been a perennial best-seller, that rare book that is a core text in law school classrooms around the country, as well as a “must have” addition to every practitioner’s book-shelf. This edition continues that tradition, as it provides fresh perspectives on some of the most complex aspects of bankruptcy, a lifeline to demystifying the arcane rules of the bankruptcy road. Experienced counsel will also find it a refreshing read, not merely a reference to be consulted. | |
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On April 19, 2022 Professor Brian Krumm lead a discussion entitled “NIL implementation Considerations” as part of a program sponsored by the University of Mississippi College of law in which twelve law schools in the Southeastern Conference collaborated on “A Series of Conversations on Name, Image and Likeness and the Future of Intercollegiate Athletics.” Professor Krumm shared his experience with participating on the University of Tennessee’s Committee which developed the university’s NIL policy and programing. The presentation can be viewed here.
On May 11, 2022 Professor Brian Krumm lead a discussion entitled “What Role Can Clinics Play in Assisting Student Athletes in the Attempt to Monetize Their Name, Likeness and Image.” Professor Eric Amarante also participate as a discussant. The presentation was given virtually for the 2022 Conference on Clinical Education “Lawyering for Creativity and Equity”, May 9-13, 2022.
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Professor Greg Stein’s Real Estate Transactions Seminar held its final class session at the new Rocky Top Dining Hall on West Campus. The students met with four guest speakers, who gave presentations addressing the real estate issues that arose during demolition of the prior building on the site and construction of the new $47 million dining facility. Following the group meeting, the students received a tour of the site.
The guest speakers were Andy Powers (Director of Design Services for Facilities Services at UT); Brian Browning (Associate Vice-Chancellor for Operations at UT); Rick Friel (Vice-President and Principal Architect, Johnson Architecture); and Barbara Tallent (Campus Project Manager at UT).
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Professor Maurice Stucke was part of the United States’ official delegation at the International Competition Network’s (ICN) 21st annual conference, hosted by the German Bundeskartellamt in Berlin, Germany, on May 4-6. Delegates from the ICN’s member jurisdictions included competition agency leadership and staff, competition experts from international organizations, and the legal, business, academic, and consumer communities. Over 80 jurisdictions participated in the conference workshops, including the heads of 50 competition agencies.
Professor Stucke was also invited to participate in the 21st International Conference on Competition in Berlin on 4 May 2022, which the Bundeskartellamt hosted. The conference is one of the most renowned international events dealing with competition law issues and brings together leading personalities and competition experts from all over the world, providing a forum for them to exchange their knowledge and experience. More than 350 participants from over 70 countries have regularly attended in past years.
Professor Stucke's book, "Competition Overdose" (co-authored with Professor Ariel Ezrachi), was reviewed here by the National Commission for the Defense of Competition.
Professor Stucke's forthcoming book, "How Big-Tech Barons Smash Innovation―and How to Strike Back" (co-authored with Professor Ariel Ezrachi) has been nominated for the Next Big Idea Club. Susan Cain, Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, and Daniel Pink will then narrow the list to a handful of books.
Finally, Professor Stucke recently participated in a podcast with The Capital Forum regarding his new book, Breaking Away: How to Regain Contol Over Our Data, Privacy, and Autonomy.
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