Expertise: Public Policy
Faculty
| Group Index | Group | Image | Profile | Title | Expertise | News |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Faculty |  | Peterson, Christopher | Professor | Banking and Finance, Commercial Law, Contracts, Public Policy |
News and Events
Dryer to deliver training to elected officials on legal risks associated with drones
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law Professor Randy Dryer on Aug.30 will conduct a 90 minute state-wide training session for elected officials and law enforcement officials on the privacy and other legal risks associated with the operation of drones in Heber City. An increasing number of Utah governmental units now operate drones for […]
Baughman comments on new SCOTUS bribery ruling
S.J. Quinney College of Law Professor Shima Baradaran Baughman was quoted in the July 1, 2016 edition of The Salt Lake Tribune. The story, titled “New Supreme Court bribery ruling could undermine Swallow, Shurtleff charges,” discusses rule changes for prosecuting public corruption. “The biggest impact that this case may have on the charges against the two […]
2016 grad Walsh quoted by U. S. Commission on Civil Rights
Recent S.J. Quinney College of Law graduate Vanessa Walsh was quoted by the U. S. Commission on Civil Rights for her work with the Public Policy Clinic and the School-to-Prison Pipeline. The Oklahoma Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights released a report following a series of panel discussions on school discipline policies and […]
Craig publishes new book, “Contemporary Issues in Climate Change Law and Policy.”
S.J. Quinney College of Law Professor Robin Craig published a new book titled, “Contemporary Issues in Climate Change Law and Policy: Essays Inspired by the IPCC.” The work is co-authored by Stephen R. Miller. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s most recent set of reports, generally referred to collectively as the Fifth Assessment Report, present significant […]
Cassell asks Obama to commute 55-year sentence of Weldon Angelos
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law Professor Paul G. Cassell is asking President Barack Obama to commute the sentence of Weldon Angelos, a music producer who was sentenced to 55 years in prison in 2004 in connection with selling marijuana. In a letter sent to Obama today, Cassell, a former federal judge who […]
Social Justice Student Initiative event, Breaking the Pipeline, highlighted in Deseret News
S.J. Quinney College of Law student of the Public Policy Clinic and the Social Justice Student Initiative hosted an event on January 30, 2016 titled, “Breaking the Pipeline.” The event was a followup the report, “From Fingerpaint to Fingerprints: The School-to-Prison Pipeline in Utah.” “Studies show that suspension and expulsion rates are closely correlated with dropout […]
Dismantling school-to-prison pipeline at forefront of U symposium organized by law students
‘Breaking the Pipeline’ on Jan.30 features speakers including Rep. Sandra Hollins, D-Salt Lake City, who plans to introduce legislation aimed at addressing the school-to-prison pipeline in Utah Schools.
Huffington Post Publicizes Public Policy Clinic Report on Disproportionate Discipline of American Indian Students
May 26, 2105 — A report released last week by the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law’s Public Policy Clinic that analyzes the disproportionate punishments American Indian students face in school is already drawing attention from the media, including a May 26, 2015, article on the Huffington Post. The report, Disparities in Discipline: […]
American Indians Disproportionately Disciplined at School Compared to White Students, Clinic Research Shows
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MEDIA RELEASE Deep dive as part of “School-to-Prison Pipeline” research at the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law Public Policy Clinic brings to light disturbing disparities. May 22, 2015 – School disciplinary actions handed down to students at Utah public schools disproportionately impact American Indian children over all other […]
George Interviewed on Good4Utah About Ebola, Leary Lecture
On March 10, 2015, Professor Erika George was interviewed on ABC affiliate Good4Utah about the Leary Lecture, Imagining Global Health with Justice: Lessons from the Ebola Epidemic. View the ABC 4 interview »