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Regent University Faculty Members Present Research

September 17, 2014, 8:30 am
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Regent University's faculty members and their research topics are as diverse as the subject matter they teach. To share their research and unite their interests, Regent's Faculty Senate hosted its second Faculty Research & Scholarship presentations on Friday, September 12.

"Academic excellence is fundamental to Regent's mission, and we look for excellence beyond teaching; we encourage our faculty's research activities and developed this event to help show our support," said Dr. Paul Bonicelli, executive vice president. "It's also valuable for faculty colleagues from Regent's diverse academic disciplines to have these opportunities to learn from each other and to possibly find common research interests for future collaborations."

Dr. Andrew Quicke, chair of the Faculty Senate, also prompted Regent's esteemed faculty members to share their interests and findings, and encouraged his peers to spur conversations about their involvement in projects related to their distinguished fields.

"These presentations have been a dream for the Faculty Senate for two years," said Quicke, professor in the School of Communication & the Arts (COM). "We love each other, but we don't know each other."

Dr. Emilyn Cabanda, associate professor in the School of Business & Leadership (SBL), opened the presentations, sharing findings from her book, Managing Service Productivity Using Data Envelopment Analysis. In the book, Cabanda along with her colleague, Dr. Ali Emrouznejad from Aston Business School, delve into recent developments in service productivity.

Kenneth Ching (pictured), professor in the School of Law, presented his paper "Would Jesus Kill Hitler? Bonhoeffer, Church, and State." In his research, Ching explored Christian life in a pluralistic society.

Dr. William Cox, professor in the School of Education (SOE), presented his paper "Inconclusive Teacher Impact Research—a Biblical Interpretation." Cox's research explored the effects that interpersonal relationships have on student learning.

In April 2014, Dr. Mary Manjikian, associate dean and associate professor in the Robertson School of Government, Dr. Ben Fraser, associate professor in the School of Communication & the Arts, and Dr. Mark Yarhouse, professor in the School of Psychology & Counseling, took part in the Faculty Senate's first round of presentations.

Learn more about Regent University's award-winning faculty.

By Brett Wilson

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Faculty Achievements: Week ending September 19, 2014

September 19, 2014, 7:12 am
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Professor James Boland's latest publication entitled, "Is Free Speech Compatible with Human Dignity, Equality, and Democratic Government: America, a Free Speech Island in a Sea of Censorship?" is now available on SSRN.

Professor Eleanor Brown is working on a piece entitled, "A Common Morality: Toward a Framework for Designing Fiscal Instruments to Respond to Global Climate Change" that will develop a common morality argument for environmental responsibility.

Professor Kenneth Ching presented to the University Faculty last week on his work on Bonhoeffer entitled, "Would Jesus Kill Hitler".

Professor C. Scott Pryor's paper, "Who Bears the Burden? The Place for Participation of Municipal Residents in Chapter 9", was recently listed on SSRN's Top Ten download list for: Political Economy: Budget, Deficit, & Debt eJournal.

The Honorable Patricia West will be the keynote speaker for the Second Annual Senator A. Willis Robertson Lecture on Virginia Politics on September 23, 2014, from 12-1pm in the Moot Courtroom.
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Two More Regent Law Alumni Appointed as Judges

September 19, 2014, 8:26 am
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Two more Regent University School of Law alumni have been appointed to judgeships, bringing the total number of Regent Law alumni currently serving on the bench to 27.

The Virginia General Assembly filled eight vacant judgeships during a special session on Thursday, September 18.

Earle C. Mobley ’89 was appointed as a judge for the Portsmouth Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. Mobley has served as the commonwealth’s attorney in Portsmouth since 2002.

Phillip C. Hollowell ’98 was appointed to the Virginia Beach Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. Most recently, Hollowell has served as deputy commonwealth’s attorney in Virginia Beach.

In addition, Joseph A. Migliozzi ’94 (pictured), who had been serving as a judge in Norfolk General District Court since 2009, was promoted to the Norfolk Circuit Court.

“We praise God for his blessing – and we are thankful to have these men of strong intellect and character in such important positions,” said Jeffrey Brauch, dean of Regent School of Law.

To date, 33 Regent School of Law graduates have served as judges in Virginia and other states.

Learn more about Regent University School of Law.

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Technology and the Future of the U.S. Constitution

September 29, 2014, 10:19 am
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In recognition of Constitution Day on Wednesday, Sept. 17, Regent University's College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) hosted "Technology and the Future of the U.S. Constitution."

The event discussed a question that's been gaining momentum over the years: how do Americans guarantee natural liberties, constitutional rights and security in light of increasing dependence on government intelligence and technologies?

The question was addressed by a panel of faculty experts and moderated by Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riaño, dean of CAS. Dr. Josh McMullen, associate CAS professor; Dr. Dale Coulter, assistant professor in the School of Divinity; Dr. Mary Manjikian, assistant professor in the Robertson School of Government; and Professor Robert W. "Skip" Ash, the Senior Litigation Counsel for National Security Law at the American Center for Law & Justice comprised the panel.

McMullen began the discussion by drawing attention to public desire for government intervention in response to terrorist attacks throughout U.S. history.

Highlighting the War of 1812, Pearl Harbor, and Sept. 11, he explained that Americans seek government intervention in response to attacks on American soil.

"After a period we see that Americans tend to then reevaluate those initial decisions and begin to question, or maybe even fear, the role of the American government in their lives," said McMullen.

While Americans don't know where we they are in the cycle of attack, reaction, and reevaluation since 9/11, it's much harder to divest than it is to invest the government in power, according to McMullen.

Coulter addressed the balance between democracy, freedom, community and the individual. Offering a theological framework, he explained that radical individualism resides behind certain interpretations of the Constitution and brings us back to the doctrine of original sin, which he defined as "inordinate self-love."

Coulter explained that the challenge of technological innovations is that it can be interpreted as increasing the liberation of the individual from all forms of community life.

"There's irony in American history that we seek to liberate the individual and this quest to liberate actually makes us more dependent upon the state to secure that liberty," said Coulter.

Addressing the issue of technology and constitutional rights, Manjikian challenged the mindset that views technology as inherently unconstitutional or threatening.

"If we think about the constitutionality of new technologies, we really need to think about why we are attributing a particular ideological position to a technology," said Manjikian. She explained that America's use of weaponry, the first technology regulated by the Constitution in the Second Amendment, is still controversial today because people base their arguments on what they think weapons are for.

"I don't think there is anything inherently wrong with technologies like surveillance," she said. "There is nothing inherently wrong with regulating technologies either, but we need to be careful about how we construct these arguments regarding constitutionality or unconstitutionality of emerging technologies."

Ash ended the panel discussion by asking, "Are we at war or not?" With the War on Terror being a debate, there are questions that remain unanswered.

"It makes a difference because there are different laws that apply in peacetime compared to laws in wartime," said Ash.

He explained that when war is declared there are implications on individual rights and determining whether or not a combatant is lawful.

"You'll notice that when war is underway there is a balancing act that goes on between individual rights and the rights or obligations of security," said Ash.

by Esther Keane
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Faculty Achievements: Week ending October 3, 2014

October 3, 2014, 5:32 am
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Professors Natt Gantt and Benjamin Madison presented "Cultivating Professional Identity in Law School: One School's Experience" at the Educating Tomorrow's Lawyers Conference in Denver on September 18.

Professor James Duane will be giving a talk at Villanova Law School on October 14 at the invitation of the Federalist Society.

Professor Tessa Dysart received and accepted an offer to publish her article "The Origination Clause, the Affordable Care Act, and Indirect Constitutional Violations" from the Cornell Journal of Law and Public Policy, one of the top three law and policy journals and among the top 100 student-edited law journals generally.

On Friday, October 10 Professor Lynne Marie Kohm will be presenting A Prospective Analysis of Family Fragmentation (or Baby Mama Meets Jane Austen) at BYU for a symposium there on the Future of the Family.

The Honorable Patricia West, distinguished professor and associate dean in Regent University Schools of Law and Government, spoke at the second annual Senator A. Willis Robertson Lecture on Virginia Politics, hosted by the Robertson School of Government at noon on September 23, 2014 in the Moot Courtroom of Robertson Hall.  
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Alumni News Recap: September 2014

October 4, 2014, 5:33 am
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Three more Regent University School of Law alumni have been appointed to judgeships, bringing the total number of Regent Law alumni currently serving on the bench to 28. Read the full story.

Elizabeth Oklevitch ('14) and Professor Lynne Marie Kohm's article entitled,  "Federalism or Extreme Makeover of State Domestic Regulations Power? The Rules and Rhetoric of Windsor (and Perry)," was recently listed on SSRN's Top Ten download list for: PSN: Policy Analysis (Topic).

Ginger Poynter ('03) is  running for District Judge in Baldwin County, AL. Poynter will face off against sitting Baldwin County District Judge Michelle Thomason in the November election.

Danielle Ridgely ('14) was recently accepted to Georgetown’s LL.M. in Taxation program.

Monica Rey-Bailey ('13) is now an adjunct professor at Regent University School of Law.

Kahryn Riley ('14) is now Regional Fundraiser at Mackinac Center for Public Policy.

Wise attorney Charles H. "Chuck" Slemp III on Tuesday announced his intention to seek the local Republican party nomination to become the next commonwealth's attorney in Wise County pending the determination of a special election for the office. Read the full story.

Seth Wilson ('06) recently wrote an article for the Indiana about creating Outlook e-mail distribution lists to reduce email frustration.
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Regent Turns Fear 2 Freedom for Sex Trafficking Survivors

October 9, 2014, 6:52 pm
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Every two minutes in the United States, a woman becomes a victim of sexual assault. And in developing nations, the numbers only increase.

"This is unacceptable; this is crazy," said Rosemary Trible (pictured), founder of Fear 2 Freedom (F2F) as she spoke to Regent University students on Friday, Oct. 3. "And tonight, we're going to be able to do something about it—we're going to restore that joy."

Trible shared these statistics at the university's second gathering to assemble 200 kits of toiletries, letters of encouragement, and clothing for survivors of human trafficking and assault in South America.

F2F and Regent partnered with Orphan's Promise, a ministry born out of the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) to deliver the packages to women and children in the nations of Peru and Costa Rica. They are meant to restore joy and dignity in the lives of those who have been affected by sexual trauma.

F2F will continue to travel throughout Virginia, Texas and Colorado to spread its efforts in universities and hospitals across the nation. And though the students were serving hurting people from nations far away, Trible reminded volunteers that these issues strike everywhere, even close to home.

"Our mission is to empower college students to change the cultural understanding of sexual assault in our city, state, country and around our world," said Trible. "We're going to make a difference one person at a time."

Trible's passion for bringing relief to victims of assault began when she was 25 years old. She was at the height of her career as a television host in Richmond, Virginia.

And when she featured a show on sexual assault, Trible was astounded by the number of phone calls and letters revealing women eager to share similar stories of their own experience.

She couldn't have known that just a few days later she would have a story of her own to share.

While she was preparing to shoot footage for shows to put "in the can" during the Christmas holiday, she was interrupted by an intruder who held a gun to her head.

"He tore my body; he stole my joy, and my heart was frozen," said Trible. "But I made it through; I got my joy back, and I want others to know how good God is."

Through time, and her reliance on God, Trible was able to release her fear and trust and encourage others who have undergone traumas similar to her own.

"No matter what has happened in your life, no matter what has broken your heart, this cycle of fear can be broken," said Trible. "Be the change and make a difference one person at a time."

By Brett Wilson
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Regent's Law Professors Rank Top Ten Again in the Princeton Review

October 9, 2014, 7:09 pm
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Regent University School of Law's faculty has once again ranked among the top ten in the nation. In its annual law school report, The Princeton Review provides rankings generated from student surveys conducted across the United States to help prospective students to find the school that is best suited for them.

Here is where Regent Law ranked this year:

Top 10 for Best Professors (#10).  The full top ten list was comprised of Duke, Boston U, UVA, Washington and Lee, Chicago, Pepperdine, Stanford, U. St. Thomas, Samford, Regent.

Top 10 for Most Conservative (#2).  The full top ten list was comprised of Ave Maria, Regent, BYU, Samford, George Mason, Faulkner, Notre Dame, Baylor, Mississippi, Pepperdine.

Regent Law was also featured in an article on the Huffington Post.
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Faculty Achievements: Week ending October 10, 2014

October 10, 2014, 12:31 pm
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Professor Tom Folsom presented 1001 Arabian (and Islamic) Mights: What the Islamic Legal Traditions Might Teach about Law, Morality, Supernatural Law, and a Rule of Law in a Global and Tech Era—as a guest lecturer at The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, on October 2, 2014 at the invitation of the Federalist Society.

Professor Tom Folsom had an article accepted for publication entitled Designing Food, Owning the Cornucopia: What the Patented Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich Might Teach about GMOs/ Modified Foods, and the Replicator, 8 Akron Intell. Prop. J.__  (forthcoming 2014).

Professor Lou Hensler has a book publication offer from Vandeplas Publishing, LLC, for Torts: Cases, Materials, Questions and Comments.


Professor Lynne Marie Kohm will be at BYU this weekend presenting “A Prospective Analysis of Family Fragmentation: Baby Mama Drama Meets Jane Austen,” and moderating a faculty panel consisting of Rick Duncan (Nebraska), Richard Meyers (Ave Maria), and Scott Fitzgibbon (Boston College).

Professor Lynne Marie Kohm's blog post, "Tale of Two States Reveals Leadership to Restore Families," was featured onCNSNews.com's commentary section.

Regent has moved up and is now ranked #130 on SSRN. Learn more. 
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Faculty Achievements: Week ending October 17, 2014

October 17, 2014, 12:29 pm
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Faculty Achievements: Week ending October 24, 2014

October 24, 2014, 12:31 pm
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Professor Jim Boland's article, "Is Free Speech Compatible with Human Dignity, Equality, and Democratic Government: America, a Free Speech Island in a Sea of Censorship?", was recently listed on SSRN's Top Ten download list for the topic of International & Comparative Law.

Dean Jeffrey Brauch just signed a book contract with Kirkdale Press for a book called "Marred Perfection: Why Getting Human Nature Right Matters."

Professor James Duane recently spoke at Villanova Law School, and afterward had dinner with several Regent Law alumni in the area.

Professor Tessa Dysart’s article, "The Protected Innocence Initiative: Building Protective State Law Regimes for America's Sex-Trafficked Children", was cited in 44 Colum. Hum. Rts. L. Rev. 619, 2013 WL 2251701, 44 CLMHRLR 619.

Professor Tom Folsom will be a Colloquium discussant and session moderator at an Intellectual Property and Free EnterpriseColloquium held by the Federalist Society and John Templeton Foundation in Warrenton, Virginia, November 7-8, 2014.

Professor Folsom also had a book note accepted for publication entitled Review of Christopher Marshall’s “Compassionate Justice: An Interdisciplinary Dialogue with Two Gospel Parables on Law, Crime, and Restorative Justice,” __ Religious Studies Review No. __ (forthcoming, 2014).

Professor Lynne Marie Kohm had several recently published pieces and blog posts posted at CNSNews.com.


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Alumni News Recap: October 2014

October 31, 2014, 12:34 pm
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Three more Regent University School of Law alumni have been appointed to judgeships, bringing the total number of Regent Law alumni currently serving on the bench to 28. Read the full story.

Lindsey Bachman ('09) has joined Murphy, Taylor, Siemens & Elliot as an attorney.

Kerriel Bailey ('08) was selected as the 2014 Champion for Children in the legal field.

Timothy Creed ('08) has joined the Coleman Law Group.

Kristy Mutchler was hired as the Strategic Partnerships Liaison by the Kansas Department for Children and Families.

Ginger Poynter ('03) is  running for District Judge in Baldwin County, AL. Poynter will face off against sitting Baldwin County District Judge Michelle Thomason in the November election.

Wise attorney Charles H. "Chuck" Slemp III on Tuesday announced his intention to seek the local Republican party nomination to become the next commonwealth's attorney in Wise County pending the determination of a special election for the office. Read the full story.

Jeremy Tedesco ('04), the senior attorney on an Idaho case about jailed pastors refusing to perform same-sex marriages, was recenly quoted in the news.

Wayne S. Wallace ('13) is now an Immigration Case Manager at IBM at Experis.

Brian Walsh ('00) will be speaking at The Regent Federalist Society Alumni Chapter Breakfast on November 15 at 8 am at the Mayflower hotel in Washington, DC. (Contact Professor Tessa Dysart to RSVP.)

Jesse Wiese ('11) published an article entitled, "I Was Free to Find Religion in Prison. Will the Supreme Court Protect That Freedom?"

Laura Zuber has joined the Solomon Law Group. Zuber handles family law, divorce, custody, wills and bankruptcy. 
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First ODBA Reception Held at Regent University School of Law

November 6, 2014, 5:41 am
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On October 29, 2014, Old Dominion Bar Association (ODBA) held its first awareness and award reception at Regent University School of Law.

ODBA Judicial Members Marjorie Arrington, Tanya Bullock and Teresa Hammons, and ODBA members Clarence Brooks, Darius Davenport, Helivi Holland, Marcus Scriven and Karla Williams served on a panel and discussed their legal career choices and the benefits of being an ODBA member.

Students had a litany of questions and were excited about the opportunity to speak frankly with judges and lawyers. First year law student Natasha Delille won a drawing and received a $250 scholarship at the reception.

Special thanks goes to Sean Mitchell, a 3rd year law student and BLSA President, who coordinated the reception.

Story by ODBA
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Small-Town Girl Advocates in a Political World

November 7, 2014, 4:00 am
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Her name was Dekha Hassan-Mohamed.

As a Somali fleeing the nation for refusing a marriage proposal from a member of the Al-Shabaab—a violent Islamic sect that doesn't take kindly to subversion—her story sounds more like the beginnings of a dissonant fairy tale rather than the reality she and countless women in her home nation face.

After her brother was brutally murdered by Islamic extremists, Hassan-Mohamed escaped Somalia, making her way through Ethiopia, Brazil, and on to Mexico. She eventually reached the international bridge where she sought peace and safety in the United States, but was detained due to lack of identification.

"The problem is that in a country like Somalia there hasn't been a stable government in so long; and they're not exactly concerned with giving you a birth certificate," said Emily Arthur '15 (pictured), a third-year student in Regent University's School of Law.  Emily is also a graduate assistant, student staff member, and two-time intern with the Center for Global Justice, Human Rights, and the Rule of Law.

That's where the rule of law steps in. In 2014, Arthur spent her summer as a Center for Global Justice, Human Rights, and the Rule of Law intern, working with Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center attorneys in El Paso, Texas.

There, Arthur worked with the non-profit alongside the attorneys, working on each of the petitions and motions as they advocated for Hassan-Mohamed's asylum on the grounds of political opinion.

"We told the judge that her refusal of marriage wasn't because she just wasn't interested," explained Arthur. "By saying 'no' she was disagreeing with the Al-Shabaab both ideologically and religiously, and the Somali government was unwilling to intervene."

Hassan-Mohamed's case was eventually won, and Arthur was able to revel in the fact that the work she supported helped not only win three asylum cases, but also confirm a distinct calling on her life.

"It was great because immigration issues are so prominent in the media these days, and I felt like I was just right there in the middle of it all."

Arthur has always loved being "in the middle" of advocacy, and all-things-international, even in the midst of her small-town upbringing in Palestine, West Virginia. Despite the international-tone of the rural town's name, Arthur says that it's made up of less than 5,000 people who grow up there and stay put.

Before attending law school, Arthur had nearly resolved to do the same, and upon graduation from college, was set to take a position at the town's only high school teaching Spanish. But the day before the position closed, a candidate for the job, an out-of-towner with a Ph.D., beat Arthur out.

"It was the strangest thing, because nobody comes into our little town, especially with a doctorate degree," said Arthur. "He was probably the only person in town who had one."

Arthur took that as confirmation she was meant to hone the skills of seeking justice and advocating on behalf of the oppressed, a task that she knows will lead her to a fulfilling career in the future, no matter where in the world she goes.

"This has never been about power or résumé building for me, it's been about doing what I enjoy," said Arthur. "I want to go into work every day and enjoy what I do and get meaning out of it."

Learn more about Regent University School of Law and the Center for Global Justice, Human Rights, and the Rule of Law.


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Faculty Achievements: Week ending November 14, 2014

November 14, 2014, 6:23 am
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Professors Eric DeGroffand Kathleen McKee's work on 'Learning' Like Lawyers: Addressing the Differences in Law Student Learning Styleshas been cited in a recent article by St. Thomas University School of Law Professors Patricia W. Hatamyar Moore and Todd P. Sullivan in their piece called Active Learning and School Performance.

Professor James Duane's article, The Proper Pronunciation of Certiorari: The Supreme Court's Surprising Six-Way Split, has been downloaded 160 times, at least six of which have been by Supreme Court Justices who have wanted to know the proper pronunciation of the word and if they indeed have spoken it correctly. 

Professor Tessa Dysartis this week at the Annual Federalist Society Convention on Millennials, Equity and the Rule of Law,and she is hosting a panel of federal judges.

Professors Natt Ganttand Gloria Whittico published an article on student development and professional identity at page 6 of The Learning Curve.
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Faculty Achievements: Week ending November 21, 2014

November 21, 2014, 8:15 am
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Professor Eleanor Brown's article "Healing Healthcare Through Tax Reform" was cited in Nicholas Drew, Two Federally Subsidized Health Insurance Programs Are One Too Many: Reconsidering the Federal Income Tax Exclusion for Employer-Provided Health Insurance in Light of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, 54 B.C.L. Rev. 2047 (2013).

Professor James Davidshas busy travelling overseas, including his participation in the Advocates Asia Conference.  Here’s a summary of some of his presentations:

  • "The First Amendment as an Example of Drawing Boundaries Between Church and State: Its Success and Failures," Universitas Kristen Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia (Oct. 30, 2014)
  • "The Rule of Law in Theistic & Secular Democracies,"13th Annual Advocates Asia Conference, Jakarta, Indonesia (Oct. 31, 2014)
  • "The Birth and Nurturing of Christian Legal Society Chapters on Local Campuses,"  13th Annual Advocates Asia Conference, Jakarta, Indonesia (Nov. 1, 2014)
  • Interview, "The Election of Indonesia's New President and Its Likely Impact on the Rule of Law in Indonesia," CBN Indonesia (Nov.  1, 2014)

Professor Gloria Whittico's latest piece, “In Memoriam: Remembrances from the Legacy of Chief Justice Leroy Rountree Hassell, Sr.”, is available on SSRN.


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Faculty Achievements: Week Ending December 12, 2014

December 8, 2014, 8:22 am
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Professors Natt Ganttand Benjamin Madison’s article entitled "The Emperor Has No Clothes, But Does Anyone Really Care?  How Law Schools Are Failing To Develop Students' Professional Identities and Practical Judgment"  is scheduled to appear in the Regent Law Symposium issue this spring. 

Professor Lynne Marie Kohm’s blog post on women's health/abortion was picked up for the commentary section at CNSNews.com.

Professor Benjamin Madison will be presenting Unpacking Wisdom: Traits, Skills, and Practices that Typify Lawyers Who Are Wise at Pepperdine's annual Nootbar Conference on Law and Religion focused on Wisdom on February 27, 2015. 

Professors Kathleen McKeeand Lynne Marie Kohm are finished final edits to their piece, “Sustainable Population Policies and Human Trafficking,” which is being published by Michigan State International Law Review this month.
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Faculty Achievements: Week Ending December 19, 2014

December 19, 2014, 4:00 am
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Professor Kenneth Ching's SSRN download totals have eclipsed 1000.  See his work online.

Professor Natt Gantt made a proposal to the Regent 2015 Renewal Theology Conference and he was invited to participate, present and publish.   The presentation is titled "Cultivating Student Ethical and Identity Formation through Christian Higher Education: A Case Study in Legal Education," where he will be applying the identity formation principles developed here in the law school to other aspects of graduate education across the University setting.

Professor Ben Madison’s SSRN download totals have exceeded 1200.  You can view his research online.
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Regent University Professor Elected to Virginia Bar Association Pro Bono Council

March 17, 2015, 7:26 pm
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Michael Hernandez
This January, the Virginia Bar Association (VBA) announced the election of Regent University School of Law professor, Michael Hernandez, into the Inaugural Pro Bono Council.

The council will advance its efforts to provide voluntary legal aid to those in the Commonwealth of Virginia who are unable to afford it.

"A lot of times lawyers will agree to take a certain number of cases where they don't charge for it," said Hernandez. "You're essentially donating your time."

Among the council, Hernandez is the only representative who is a professor of law. As a result, he intends to concentrate his efforts as a member of the council to gain broader student participation in pro-bono work.

"I'll be more intentional about it," said Hernandez. "Mainly, I'll encourage third-year law students to get their practicing certificate and do some of it themselves."

Hernandez explained that Christ's mission to "care for the least of these" applies to protecting less-fortunate citizens in the court of law.

"That's essential for a Christian institution when it comes to serving Jesus," said Hernandez. "If we have the ability to assist them, we need to use that ability to further the common good."

In the future, Hernandez hopes to see his students become even more service-oriented when it comes to sharing their abilities and resources.

"It's a classic win-win scenario: Students will get experience by aiding the community," said Hernandez. "But they'll also have the general blessing of serving others, too."

Learn more about Regent University's School of Law.

By Brett Wilson | January 28, 2015
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Global Symposium to Open at Regent University Feb. 21

March 17, 2015, 7:36 pm
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Fourth Annual Global Symposium
Inoculation occurs when an immunization enters the bloodstream. The heart pulses the antidote, fortifying the body against the disease.

What's true in today's medical culture also holds true in the current climate of sex in the media: Viewers bombarded with explicit images are less troubled by them.

Regent University's School of Law will explore this phenomenon in the context of Human Rights and the Sexualization of Culture during the fourth annual Global Justice, Human Rights and the Rule of Law symposium on Saturday, Feb. 21.

The event will explore the growing desensitization of sexual autonomy in today's culture, particularly regarding sex as a business and children as property.

"This symposium is important, because it calls forth discussion of topics that are at the forefront of culture but that many Christians are unwilling to talk about," said Ernie Walton, director of Regent's Center for Global Justice. "As Christians, we must be leaders in talking about difficult issues, bringing Christ and His truth to bear on all things."

The symposium will comprise three panels; the foundation of human rights, sex as business and children as property.

Several subject-matter experts will preside over the panels, including Arina Grossu, director of the Center for Human Dignity of the Family Research Council; Laila Mickelwait, manager of policy and public affairs for Exodus Cry; Scott Alleman, assistant Commonwealth's attorney; and Jeff Ventrella, senior counsel/senior vice-president of Strategic Training Alliance Defending Freedom.

Benjamin Nolot, founder and president of Exodus Cry, will share his perspective on human rights and the sexualization of culture during a special banquet event at the Founders Inn and Spa following the symposium.

Registration for the event is free and open to the community. Fees apply to attendees participating in the luncheon and banquet portions of the event.

Learn more about Regent University School of Law and the Center for Global Justice, Human Rights, and the Rule of Law.

By Brett Wilson | January 29, 2015
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