UH Law Center to host CLE series on recent Supreme Court decisions

HOUSTON, Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Houston Law Center (UHLC) will present a three-part Continuing Legal Education (CLE) series focused on pivotal U.S. Supreme Court decisions from the 2023-2024 term. The series scheduled for August, September, and October aims to provide comprehensive insights into recent and impactful rulings.

"This past Supreme Court session saw the justices weigh in on major decisions that impact our society. The importance of providing knowledge about these cases cannot be overstated, as the CLEs are part of our broader effort to engage the community in legal issues," said Leonard M. Baynes, Dean, Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished Chair and Professor of Law at UH Law. "Through the CLE program, the law faculty provides accurate information and understanding of these landmark cases, and the viewers gain knowledge of how these decisions affect the law, society, and their lives."

Kicking off on Aug. 8, the 2024 U.S. Supreme Court Update will cover the First Amendment's applicability to social media companies, the Second Amendment and gun regulation, reproductive regulation, presidential immunity, ballot eligibility, and the January 6 prosecutions.

On Sept. 10, the series will delve into the U.S. Supreme Court's overruling of the Chevron doctrine. The final installment, slated for Oct. 9, will present a multi-disciplinary discussion on reproductive regulation since the Dobbs decision, which overturned Roe v. Wade.

"We couldn't offer the breadth of CLE topics without the expertise and support of our faculty both as programming organizers and participants. They recognize the value of sharing their knowledge with the legal community," said Kristina Van Arsdel, Director of Continuing Legal Education at the UHLC.

UH Law CLE events typically attract approximately 250 attendees. While most participants are based in Texas, the program draws viewers from around the nation and even speakers from around the world. The reach and impact of the CLE programs have significantly grown, especially through virtual sessions and on-demand offerings.

For more information on upcoming CLE events, visit law.uh.edu/cle/.

University of Houston Law Center media contacts: Carrie Anna Criado, UH Law Center Assistant Dean of Communications and Marketing, 713-743-2184, [email protected]; Bonnie Buffaloe, Communications Manager, 713-743-9137, [email protected].

About the University of Houston Law Center

The University of Houston Law Center (UHLC) is a dynamic, top-tier law school located in the nation's 4th largest city. UHLC's Health Law, Intellectual Property Law, and Part-time programs rank in the U.S. News Top 10. It awards Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) and Master of Laws (LL.M.) degrees, through its academic branch, the College of Law. The Law Center is more than just a law school. It is a powerful hub of intellectual activity with more than 12 centers and institutes that fuel its educational mission and national reputation. UHLC is fully accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools.

About the University of Houston

The University of Houston is a Carnegie-designated Tier One public research university recognized with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter for excellence in undergraduate education. UH serves the globally competitive Houston and Gulf Coast Region by providing world-class faculty, experiential learning and strategic industry partnerships. Located in the nation's fourth-largest city and one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse regions in the country, UH is a federally designated Hispanic- and Asian-American-Serving institution with an enrollment of more than 47,000 students.

SOURCE University of Houston Law Center