Regent Law News

  VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (JUNE 15, 2021) – Wynter Benda, Law ’02, loves people, well-oiled systems and opportunities to effect positive change. He is about to see all three of these passions fuse in exciting new ways as he takes a giant leap within the arena of public service. After serving as Chief Deputy City Manager, among other roles within the City of Norfolk for more than a decade, Benda assumed his new position as Lynchburg City Manager in August. He was voted in unanimously by the City Council. “It is an honor and privilege to take the helm of this organization and be part of a place so vibrant and full of potential,” said Benda. “Lynchburg is one of fastest growing cities in Virginia, and I see a tremendous opportunity to build on that momentum.”  Within his first hundred days as City Manager, Benda’s priorities will include “a lot of listening to the [City] Council and our residents and formulating first steps toward encouraging growth in the seven co...

  Regent University School of Law is pleased to announce its designation as a Regional Advocacy Training Center for the National District Attorneys Association (NDAA). Prosecutors throughout the region will now have access to Regent Law’s premier facilities and resources through customized NDAA training courses in Virginia Beach, VA. This prestigious designation was unveiled to Regent Law Dean Mark Martin by the NDAA Board of Directors during the association’s Summer Summit, which took place July 18-20, 2021, in Virginia Beach. “The Regent University School of Law is honored to partner with the National District Attorneys Association in providing exceptional on-site training to our prosecutors,” said Regent Law Dean Mark Martin. “Just as this respected association is committed to protecting the rights and safety of the people to ensure justice is attained, our astute Regent Law faculty, students, and alumni are also dedicated to providing knowledge, skills, and s...

On July 28, 2021, the Robertson Center for Constitutional Law and the Christian Legal Society filed an amicus brief in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization . This is the fourth brief — and second U.S. Supreme Court brief — filed by the Robertson Center since Regent University launched the center last summer.  Many court watchers view Dobbs as the most significant abortion case that the Supreme Court has taken in decades. In Dobbs , the court will consider the constitutionality of a Mississippi law prohibiting most abortions after 15 weeks.  “ Dobbs is the most significant abortion-related case in a generation,” said Professor Brad Lingo, executive director of the Robertson Center for Constitutional Law. “We’re grateful that the Robertson Center could play such a meaningful role and do it with a partner like the Christian Legal Society. We’re asking the Supreme Court to restore our constitutional traditions and return to the people the role of determini...

Regent University School of Law Dean Mark Martin, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina, recently served as a Thomson Reuters expert panelist, addressing the timely topic of Digital Courts: Access to Justice in Today’s World. Martin was joined by the Honorable Mary McQueen, president of the National Center for State Courts (NCSC). This webinar, which is part of the Government Influencer Series, was moderated by Gina Jurva, Thomson Reuters attorney/manager of Market Insights & Thought Leadership. “COVID-19 has affected every area of our lives, and the court system was no exception,” Martin explained. “Judges, court staff, and attorneys had to adapt quickly to court closures and new health mandates while still providing litigants access to justice, and they did it extremely well.” The webinar centered on these three topics: Benefits and challenges presented by online proceedings. The current case backlog as a process issue and a public heal...

On October 1-2, 2021, the Regent University School of Law hosted its 3rd Annual Legal Learning Festival, Law Alumni Weekend, and Law Review Symposium on Section 230. Events included continuing education programming for attorneys and dialogue on an important policy question facing America – Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. “We are excited to present a group of diverse and influential speakers for our 3rd annual legal learning festival, law alumni weekend, and Section 230 Symposium,” said Mark Martin, dean of Regent Law. “This event will provide innovative thought leadership to the Regent Law community and contribute to the discourse on important issues facing our country.” Attendees heard from U.S. Senator Thom Tillis, Former U.S. Solicitor General Ken Starr, Former Attorney General of Virginia Ken Cuccinelli, President, and CEO of Alliance Defending Freedom Michael Farris, Chief Counsel of the American Center for Law and Justice Jay Sekulow, ...

  Regent University School of Law is pleased to announce that Professor L.O. Natt Gantt II, J.D., has been named Executive Director of the Program on Biblical Law and Christian Legal Studies and Lecturer on Law at Harvard Law School. Gantt, a Harvard Law School alumnus and associate dean for academic affairs at Regent Law, began serving in this role on September 1, 2021. Professor Natt Gantt II Regent University School of Law “Professor Gantt has served at Regent Law for more than two decades and is gifted in mentoring and supporting law students, as well as in promoting high ethical standards for lawyers,” said Mark Martin, dean of Regent University School of Law. “I am confident that he will be an excellent addition to the program at Harvard Law School.” The program offers opportunities for students and faculty to explore the role of biblical law in human flourishing. Gantt, who also holds a Master of Divinity Degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and an undergraduate d...

The Princeton Review, known for its prestigious college rankings, recently announced that Regent University’s School of Law ranks among the Best Online Master of Studies in Law Programs for its innovative Master of Arts in Law. “This recognition is a testament to the high-quality legal training we offer,” said Regent Law  Dean Mark Martin , former Supreme Court Chief Justice of North Carolina. “We’re honored to be listed among The Princeton Review’s best. Future students seeking a career in law-related fields should take confidence in knowing that our M.A. in Law program is valued by one of the most trusted sources in college rankings.” Regent’s online  M.A. in Law program  is designed to expand the skills of professionals whose work may benefit from legal knowledge without requiring a Juris Doctor. This degree, taught from a Christian worldview, equips students to operate effectively within a government, corporate, nonprofit, or legal environment and provides an...