Thomas S. Leatherbury of Vinson & Elkins has been selected as director for the new Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law First Amendment Clinic, which will launch in the fall of 2020. The clinic will focus on First Amendment issues including free speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of assembly and petition.
“I am excited to announce that we have already secured an outstanding director, Tom Leatherbury, one of the most highly regarded First Amendment experts in the country. Tom will join the faculty as an adjunct professor in order to direct the clinic. We are so pleased our students will have the opportunity to work with such a gifted and experienced litigator,” said SMU Dedman School of Law Dean Jennifer Collins.
In addition to Mr. Leatherbury’s work as director, the Clinic will also receive guidance from Professor Dale A. Carpenter of Dedman School of Law who will serve on the advisory committee.
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