Regent Law News

The Black Law Student Association (BLSA) hosted a Care for Caretakers program on Tuesday, November 5. Phi Alpha Delta (PAD) hosted a Single Soldiers Holiday Cards Project meant to provide holiday cards for single soldiers on deployment on Wednesday, November 6. They will continue to host the event on Wednesday, November 13 and 20. On Thursday, November 7, Darius Davenport , professor and director of career services at Regent Law, spoke at Law Chapel. He addressed the importance of remembering God's past victories in our lives and His faithfulness to bring triumph in our present circumstances. Previous Law Chapel messages may be viewed here .

STUDENT NEWS 2L Katherine David  of Leesburg, Virginia, was featured in this student spotlight. The Student Bar Association (SBA) hosted a table day for student organizations on Monday, September 16. Interviews with Army JAG were held on campus on Tuesday, September 17. The Black Law Student Association (BLSA) hosted an interest meeting on Tuesday, September 17. The group is now accepting students for their tutoring program at the Juvenile Detention Center. Phi Alpha Delta (PAD) hosted table days on Tuesday, September 17 and Thursday, September 19. As part of Regent Law's Academic Success Program, Professor Gantt and Professor Whittico hosted a Study Skills Workshop on Thursday, September 19, titled “Outlining for Exam Success.” Professor Gantt delivered the week’s Law Chapel message. Previous Law Chapel messages may be viewed here . FACULTY/STAFF NEWS Professor James Boland is publishing an article titled "A Progressive Revolution: Man, Superman, ...

STUDENT NEWS 3L Joseph Maughon of Chattanooga, Tennessee, was featured in a student spotlight. On Monday, September 9, the Federalist Society hosted guest speaker Doug Bandow , a senior fellow with the CATO institute to discuss the issue of Syria and what involvement, if any, the United States should have in the matter. Phi Alpha Delta (PAD) hosted a table day on Thursday, September 12. Interviews with Suffolk City Attorney's Office were held on campus on Thursday, September 12. Dave Velloney, pastor at River Oak Church and professor at Regent Law, delivered this week’s Law Chapel message titled “The Gift of Work” about work as a blessing and gift from God. Previous Law Chapel messages may be viewed here. The Virginia Bar Association Student Council (VBA LSC) hosted a table day on Thursday, September 12. In part to bring awareness to the month of September as Hunger Action Month, members also dressed in orange (the symbolic color of hunger) to spread awareness of hun...

Phi Alpha Delta members participated in a networking mixer on Friday, March 22. Regent University celebrated the Grand Opening of the Chapel. The ribbon cutting ceremony was hosted on Friday, March 22. Read more  here . Law Chapel on Thursday, March 14, was a special event. Each of the Co-Chaplains delivered an independent message. Co-Chaplain Courtney Lemmond spoke of “being fearless” and Co-Chaplain Anastasios Kamoutsas spoke on “being watchful and vigilant.” Previous Law Chapel messages may be viewed  here . Regent Students were encouraged to attend, “The Living Word: Ancient Treasures From Biblical History” hosted by Regent University from March 20-23. The International Law Society hosted a panel discussion entitled, “The Path of the Immigrant: Arriving, Becoming Employed, Getting a New Life” on Tuesday, March 19. The three panel members included Senior Immigration Services Officer Frank Reffel (USCIS), Attorney Anne C. Lahren (Pender & Coward, P.C.), and Attor...

On Monday, February 22, Regent Law had the privilege of hosting Justice William C. Mims of the Virginia Supreme Court for a luncheon which focused on his experiences in life as they relate to a legal career and as a Justice. The event was sponsored by Phi Alpha Delta. The Council of Graduate Students (COGS) held a university-wide town hall meeting on Monday, February 18. Students were able to voice their questions to various members of the Regent faculty and staff. Regent Law hosted Duke Law Professor Jefferson Powell for a colloquium on Tuesday, February 19. Professor Powell discussed the field of government service and as an opportunity for law students to live out their Christian calling. A Counsel Lunch Program hosted by Career Services featured attorneys presently working as corporate Counsel on Tuesday, February 19, 2013. Ronnie McAdoo, father of UNC basketball player James McAdoo, delivered this week’s Law Chapel message on Thursday, February 21. Previous Law Chapel ...

To discuss positions in the legal field across Hampton Roads, Career Services hosted Joyce Diaz, Placement Director at Special Counsel, to speak with students on Tuesday, January 15. The Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) team held an informational meeting for the upcoming Intramural Competition on Tuesday, January 15. Phi Alpha Delta (PAD) hosted a mini golf social event on Wednesday, January 16. Reverend Luis Cortes, Jr. , founder of Esperanza , a Hispanic community network, and one of Time Magazine's 25 most influential evangelicals delivered this week’s Law Chapel message on Thursday, January 17. Previous Law Chapel messages may be viewed here . Regent Law hosted the National Moot Court Competition for the American Collegiate Moot Court Association on Friday and Saturday, January 18-19.

Faculty, staff, and students celebrated Constitution Day on Monday, September 17, with a panel discussion and luncheon. Panelists included Dr. James Davids, Robertson School of Government and School of Law; Professor Tessa Dysart,School of Law; Dr. Mitchell Land, Dean of School of Communication & the Arts; and Dr. Caleb Verbois from the College of Arts & Sciences. The Federalist Society hosted its first speaker of the year, Mr. John Crowley, Senior Vice President, Law and Regulatory Affairs for APM Terminals Americas Region, Inc. on Tuesday, September 18. He addressed the topic of legal barriers to economic growth. Pastor Jim Wood of First Presbyterian Church delivered this week’s Law Chapel message about living in the glory of God by worshiping through our work Thursday, September 20. Tapings of previous Law Chapel messages may be viewed here . Phi Alpha Delta (PAD) inducted 20 members into the professional fraternity Thursday evening. On Friday, September 21, Dr. P...

On Friday, Oct. 29, the Regent chapter of the Phi Alpha Delta (PAD) pre-law honor society held its 2010 induction ceremony. Regent Law’s Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Associate Professor, Natt Gantt , served as the keynote speaker for the ceremony. He prefaced his speech by relaying the idea that we, according to a recent NPR broadcast, live in an “age of mistrust” when people do not trust their governments and institutions. “How can you be an instrument of change,” he challenged the inductees, “in the attitudes toward governments and institutions?” He went on to share that he did not decide to become a lawyer until his senior year of undergraduate studies. A psychology major, Dean Gantt was unsure as to what path to take for his graduate education. “Go where you feel like you can do the most good” were his father’s words of advice. Then, after praying about where that would be, God showed him that “You can do a lot of good in society with a law degree.” In a nation tha...

Manuel A. "Manny" Capsalis, president of the Virginia State Bar, spoke to a group of students and professors yesterday in the Robertson Hall Moot Court Room. Capsalis began his talk, "Professionalism and Faith in the Practice of Law," by discussing what “professionalism” means in a legal context. He encouraged the future attorneys and legal advocates present to be responsible, active agents of community service and positive change. “The practice of law is a unique and profound privilege,” Capsalis said. “With it comes an equally profound responsibility.” He encouraged future lawyers to “give back” to their communities and not just sit on the sidelines as their legal careers unfold. Capsalis concluded his address by highlighting the historic role faith has played in the public and political realm, referencing Abraham Lincoln’s call to summon “the better angels of our nature” in exercising the important virtues of tolerance and reverence in and out of the courtroom. C...

On behalf of the George Washington chapter of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity (P.A.D.), Patrick Murphrey presented Dr. M. G. “Pat” Robertson with a lifetime achievement award at the organization’s first induction ceremony of the year. Not only did the fraternity honor a man who has achieved much, it also honored a brother. Dr. Robertson became a member of P.A.D. while working on his juris doctor at Yale University, and since then has achieved national and international recognition for his scholarly, business, and broadcasting achievements. He is the founder of Regent University, the Christian Broadcasting Network, Operation Blessing, American Center for Law and Justice, and several other organizations and broadcast entities. "The Washington Chapter wanted to honor Dr. Robertson because without him there would not have been a law school in which to have a chapter of Phi Alpha Delta. We are very thankful for his contribution to the legal profession and Regent University,” said Murphr...

Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International (PAD), the world’s largest legal fraternity, now has a chapter at Regent. A strong alliance of foreign and domestic leaders of the law, PAD exists in part to stimulate academic excellence, inspire compassion and courage, and to foster integrity and professional competence. Chartered this January as the George Washington Chapter primarily through the efforts of law students Patrick Murphrey (’10) and Nathan McGrath (’10), the chapter creates a new opportunity for law students, alumni, and faculty to network with members of the legal community at large. There are over 200,000 members in 55 countries; among them are six past presidents, six past and current Supreme Court justices, and many members of the U.S. Senate and Congress. PAD also offers service and learning opportunities to encourage participation in moral, intellectual, and community advancement. Murphrey and McGrath see the chapter as a step toward living up to Regent’s motto of “Ch...