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Michele Bratcher Goodwin Named a Hasting Center Fellow

March 12, 2019

Michele Bratcher Goodwin of UC Irvine School of Law and the Center for Biotechnology and Global Health Policy has been named a Hasting Center Fellow. Professor Goodwin is one of the nation’s leading experts on health law, regulation, and policy. Her scholarship has been featured in Politico, The Washington Post, and The New York Times, among other publications. She has written five books and more than 80 articles, essays, and book chapters, as well as numerous commentaries.

Founded in 1969, The Hastings Center was important in establishing the field of bioethics. It is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization of research scholars from multiple disciplines, including philosophy, law, political science, and education. Hastings Center Fellows are a group of individuals of outstanding accomplishment whose work has informed scholarship and/or public understanding of complex ethical issues in health, health care, life sciences research, and the environment.

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Kneedler Retires After 160 SCOTUS Arguments

After presenting his 160th—and final—argument before the U.S. Supreme Court, ALI member Edwin S. Kneedler, the longest-serving deputy solicitor general in modern history, received a rare and emotional tribute: a standing ovation from the justices and audience alike. Known for his unmatched legal acumen, nonpartisan integrity, and commitment to the rule of law, Kneedler spent more than four decades representing the United States before the Court. His retirement marks the end of an era, and his legacy stands in sharp contrast to growing concerns about politicization in government legal work. Described by colleagues across administrations as a "national treasure" and the "embodiment of the government lawyer ideal," Kneedler leaves behind a legacy of quiet excellence, humility, and unwavering public service.

Read the coverage in The New York Times (subscription required).

ABA Spotlights John Bruce Lewis

The American Bar Association interviewed John Bruce Lewis as part of its "Voice of Experience" series. Read the full spotlight on the ABA's website.

Justice Goodwin Liu to Deliver 2025 USD School of Law Commencement Address

ALI Council member and California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin Liu will address University of San Diego (USD) School of Law graduates at the 68th commencement on Saturday, May 17.