Aspen Leading Edge

38: Training Immigration Advocates with Michele Pistone

Michele Pistone, Villanova University, talks about founding and directing VIISTA (Villanova Interdisciplinary Immigration Studies Training for Advocates). She describes the three different modules in detail and what each certificate represents.

37: Interdisciplinary Education with Elena Langan

Elena Langan, Dean and Professor of Law at Touro Law School, describes the FlexTime JD Program which gives students the opportunity to attend a flexible part-time law program. She shares insights from the first graduating class and what is ahead for the program, including a Manhattan campus next Fall. Elena also gives examples of interdisciplinary opportunities the students are given and the value they provide. 

36: eDiscovery with Christine Broucek

Christine Broucek, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, discusses the new edition of her textbook, eDiscovery for the Legal Professional, and why many people can benefit from reading this text. She also talks about the increased importance of project management techniques as well as the ethical considerations during the process of eDiscovery.

35: Personal Jurisdiction with Joseph Glannon and Andrew Perlman

Joseph Glannon, Professor, and Andrew Perlman, Dean and Professor, both of Suffolk Law School discuss teaching Civil Procedure today, specifically personal jurisdiction and the fourth edition of their casebook, Civil Procedure. They both explain the details of the recent Mallory and Ford Company decisions and how they will be taught in class. Joseph Glannon also talks about his Glannon Guide series and Examples & Explanations as well as PracticePerfect.

34: A.I. and Academic Integrity with April Dawson

April Dawson, Associate Dean of Technology and Innovation and Professor of Law at North Carolina Central University School of Law, talks about her new book Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity and provides a sneak peek of the chapters. She also shares the details of the new NCCU Technology Law & Policy Center and how important it is to learn about technology.

33: The Emotionally Intelligent Lawyer with Esperanza Franco

Esperanza (Espy) Franco, Spanish U.S. Immigration Attorney, talks about her upcoming book, Emotionally Intelligent Lawyers: How to Navigate the Psychological Implications of Becoming a Lawyer. She takes time to explain the different lawyer identities that can impact mental health and the tools she provides to help gain emotional intelligence. Espy also speaks about the importance of teaching these tools and skills in law school.   

32: Contemporary Challenges in Election Law with James Gardner and Guy-Uriel Charles

James Gardner, University at Buffalo, and Guy-Uriel Charles, Harvard Law School, discuss the third edition of their book, Election Law in the American Political System. They also provide insight into the challenges in U.S. democracy and how the law is mediating those challenges. There is also a conversation about how the current climate in American politics is impacting election law.

31: Empirical Methods with Robert Lawless

Robert Lawless, University of Illinois, discusses the change he has noticed both in bankruptcy and his students post-pandemic. He also shares some details on the Program on Law, Behavior and Social Science and the Consumer Bankruptcy Project. Robert is also the co-author of multiple textbooks including, Empirical Methods in Law, Secured Transactions: A System Approach, and Bankruptcy and Article 9: 2023 Statutory Supplement.

30: Teaching Legal Writing in 2023 with Jill Barton and Rachel Smith

Jill Barton, University of Miami, and Rachel Smith, St, John’s University discuss the third edition of their book, The Handbook for the New Legal Writer, and the addition of mindfulness icons throughout the book. They also both talk about what differences they have noticed in student behavior post-pandemic as well as how they see ChatGPT fitting into their legal writing classes.

29: History and Constitutional Law with Martin Levy and Craig Jackson

Martin Levy and Craig Jackson, both of Thurgood Marshall School of Law, share what sets their book, Constitutional Law: Cases and Materials, apart from the other Constitutional Law textbooks. Martin Levy also reflects on his 50 years of teaching and shares stories about the beginning of the Thurgood Marshall School of Law. There is also a great discussion about the importance of teaching history alongside Constitutional Law.