Regent Law News

On August 8, Associate Professor Brad Jacob presented a lecture and answered questions from a group of Mexican naval officers on the history, interpretation, and meaning of the United States Constitution, as part of a program at the Old Dominion University English Language Center.

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Natt Gantt recently appeared on CBN News to discuss the ramifications of Omarosa Manigault Newman's secretly recording White House conversations. Although her actions may have legal, there "may be specific ethical implications given her particular role in the White House," noted Gantt. Gantt is the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and a Professor at Regent University School of Law, as well as Co-Director of the Center for Ethical Formation & Legal Education Reform (CEFLER). Gantt was also a Co-Founder of CEFLER in 2012 after he and fellow Regent Law Professor Ben Madison were influenced by a landmark report published by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The report, titled "Educating Lawyers: Preparation for the Practice of Law," contends that law schools need to place greater emphasis on offering an integrated curriculum that cultivates students’ moral formation and understanding of what...

Brad Jacob, associate professor in the School of Law, was a guest on Let's Talk With Mark Elfstrand (1160 AM in Chicago) on Monday, August 6, to discuss Judge Kavanaugh and the judicial confirmation process. Listen to an mp3 file of Prof. Jacob's interview below.

Congratulations to Regent Law Professor Eric DeGroff, who just received reappointment for another four-year term to the Virginia Waste Management Board. Read the full announcement at https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/all-releases/2018/august/headline-828326-en.html .

Brad Jacob, associate professor in the School of Law, was a guest on The Tony Macrini Radio Show (WNIS Norfolk) on July 18, to discuss Judge Kavanaugh, executive power, and the future of the Supreme Court. Listen to an mp3 file of Prof. Jacob's interview at the link below.

On Thursday, June 21, Regent Law Career & Alumni Services hosted a banquet to thank participating judges and court personnel who work with the law students throughout their summer internship. The opportunity for interns to network with judges and their administrative staff is invaluable as they prepare for their future careers as attorneys. This was the 21st anniversary of this event. The Judicial Internship Program currently has 21 first and second-year law students who commit to serving at least 20 hours per week for a minimum of 8 weeks during the summer. The students provide local courts with research and administrative support and in return get experience in the courtroom. During the event, Judge Patricia L. West ( Ret .), School of Law Interim Dean and Associate Dean of Career & Alumni Services, presented Norfolk Circuit Court Judge David Lannetti the 2018 Judicial Internship Program Judge of the Year Award. “I greatly value the relationship Regent has with the lo...

Regent University School of Law students, faculty,  and staff contributed to the 1.5 million pounds of food collected by the local legal community in the 12th Annual Legal Food Frenzy. Each year the competition comprises 170 participating law firms, legal departments, government offices and law schools across Virginia. Regent LAW secured the victory in the Law School Winner of Attorney General’s Cup­ for the third year running – and boasts donating an average of 82 pounds of food per participant – the most from any law school in Virginia. “I am thrilled that, for the third consecutive year, Regent Law finished first among all Virginia law schools in the Legal Food Frenzy fundraiser sponsored by the Attorney General of Virginia, the Young Lawyers Division of The Virginia Bar Association, and the Federation of Virginia Food Banks,” said Michael Hernandez. “Our best in state ranking reflects our Christian mission and commitment to public service and to supporting those in nee...