The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law is proud to announce that two third-year law students, Molly Case and Abigael McGuire, have been awarded the University of Arizona’s Centennial Achievement Award, one of the highest honors a student can achieve at the University. They are two of six students at the doctoral and master’s levels to receive this recognition from the Dean of Students Office.  

The Centennial Achievement Award, established to recognize outstanding students who have made significant contributions to their academic community and beyond, is a testament to Molly’s and Abigael’s dedication and leadership throughout their time at the University of Arizona Law. 

During her time at University of Arizona Law, Molly (pictured above on the left, in gray suit) has collaborated with various faculty scholars as a research assistant and will publish a Note with the Arizona Law Review titled, “Status-Differentiated Access to Federal Habeas Relief for U.S. Citizens and Noncitizen Nationals Detained in American Samoa.” She wrote the paper under the supervision of Arizona Law Professor Chris Griffin, who nominated both Molly and Abigael for the award. 

“Starting to work on my own research has been deeply fulfilling, and I’ve loved getting the chance to pursue my interests and curiosities using the skills I’ve gained in law school. It is an honor for that work to be recognized, and I hope to put what I’ve learned into practice in service of our community in the coming years,” said Molly.

Abigael (pictured above on the right, in brown suit) has served as president of the Law Women’s Association, as a research and teaching assistant with Innovation for Justice and as an articles editor for the Arizona Law Review. She was a member of the Domestic Violence Law Clinic and has a passion for public service, social justice and women’s issues, especially survivors of domestic and sexual violence. That passion has led to positions with the Office on Violence Against Women within the U.S. Department of Justice and the Office of the Legislative Counsel at the U.S. Senate. 

“I am incredibly humbled by the Centennial Achievement Award I received. The recognition it provides is an honor I could not have anticipated in my final year at Arizona Law,” said Abigael. “But, more than shining a light on anything I might have accomplished, the award serves as a reminder of the unacceptably high rates of domestic and sexual violence and of the fact that survivors do not receive necessary support.” 

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In October, the 4th annual Arizona Telehealth Policy Summit brought together legal, tech and healthcare experts, along with lawmakers, to discuss trends and challenges in the field of telemedicine. 

The summit was organized by the University of Arizona’s Arizona Telemedicine Program. Speakers included Tara Sklar (pictured, right), faculty director of the University of Arizona Law Health Law and Policy Program and Associate Director of Telehealth Law & Policy for the Arizona Telemedicine Program; Dean Miller; State Rep. Alma Hernandez (MLS ’20); and incoming Master of Legal Studies student, state Sen. T.J. Shope.

The summit included three panel discussions featuring state legislators, nationally recognized health law scholars and health care leaders in broadband and digital technology. Panelists discussed the accessibility of health services, particularly among rural and elderly populations, how state legislatures can expand and maintain access, and the possibility of national licensure.

Tara concluded the 2023 Telehealth Policy Summit with a reflection on the growth of telehealth, with patients using telehealth services in Arizona and across the country.

For photo highlights of the 2023 Summit and to connect with the Arizona Telemedicine Program, see the program’s Facebook page.

This fall, the international trade law clinic network known as TradeLab is celebrating its tenth anniversary.

Under the leadership of Sergio Puig, University of Arizona Law Evo DeConcini professor of law and director of the International Trade and Business Law Program, TradeLab has grown from a single clinic to sixteen interconnected clinics that help non-governmental organizations, governments and businesses solve trade-related challenges and promote sustainable trade worldwide. Since its founding in 2013, TradeLab has trained more than 900 students and produced over 300 unique projects.

What sets TradeLab apart from many clinical programs is its focus on assisting organizations and international law to promote equitable trade practices. For example, University of Arizona Law students work with Arizona-based Fresh Produce Association of the Americas, which represents U.S. produce importers. One recent project explored how U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s policies can more effectively target illegal activity while at the same time facilitating trade.

“The students can work with lawyers and professionals in different countries and get a broad perspective of international law from places where we’re not usually looking--the global south as well as the global north,” said University of Arizona Law Teaching Fellow Lauren Robbins (LLM ’19), who played a major role in organizing the tenth anniversary celebration sponsored by the College of Law, held in Geneva, Switzerland in September.

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