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Alumnae Claire Nagel, ‘18, and Lauren Fitzsimons, ‘17, and Clinical Assistant Professor of Law Steve Gray joined Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, ‘82, during the December 2017 bill-signing session implementing new unemployment insurance legislation. Alumnae Claire Nagel, ‘18, and Lauren Fitzsimons, ‘17, and Clinical Assistant Professor of Law Steve Gray joined Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, ‘82, during the December 2017 bill-signing session implementing new unemployment insurance legislation.

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Unemployment Insurance Clinic Drafts New Legislation

Rita Samaan and Sean Higgins graduated from Michigan Law in 2017 with legislative experience under their belt, thanks to their work with Michigan Law’s Unemployment Insurance Clinic. 

Michigan Law and U-M’s Debate Team Michigan Law and U-M’s Debate Team

Features Winter 2019

Law Training in the Fast Lane

A lawyer’s job is to present a client’s case with a compelling argument, so U-M’s undergraduate debate team has been a fertile ground for future Michigan Law students. “The only downside to my debate background is that when I became a professor, I had to learn to slow down my speech,” laughs Robert Hirshon, ’73, “because my students couldn’t follow me.”

Professor Laura Beny Professor Laura Beny

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Beny Appointed to U-M’s African Studies Center

Professor Laura Beny was appointed associate director of U-M’s African Studies Center (ASC) for the 2018–2019 academic year. The ASC, founded in 2008, provides strategic guidance and coordination for Africa-related education, research, and training activities on campus, and promotes opportunities for collaboration with African partners.