William & Mary Law Podcast

This week, Professor David Boelzner and AmeriCorps Legal Fellow (though soon-to-be Professor!) Caleb Stone joined Scott and Davis to talk about their work at the law school's Lewis P. Fuller Veterans Benefits Clinic. They discussed the clinic's vital role in helping disabled service veterans obtain compensation through the often-arduous VA claims process, outlined the opportunities for students to work with the clinic both during the semester and for summer employment, and offered their own structural reform ideas that could make the disability benefits system work better for the men and women who have nobly served in America's armed forces. The clinic is an integral component of William & Mary Law School, both for the important representation it offers deserving veterans and the hands-on learning experience it offers law students—tune in to hear the real experts explain in greater detail!

This week, Scott and Davis sit down with Professors Alan Meese and Nate Oman, who serve as the co-directors of the Center for the Study of Law and Markets at William & Mary Law School. Professors Meese and Oman recount the formation of the Center, outline its mission and objectives, discuss courses and fellowships available to students, and detail some of the programs they host throughout the year. Tune in for an insightful conversation and preview!

We're pleased to welcome a new student co-host, 1L Davis McKinney, to Office Hours! Tune in for a brief introduction of Davis and his background, as well as a preview of next week's episode.

This week, Scott welcomes 3L and Law Review Editor-in-Chief Noah Chauvin to discuss his role as the head of a law journal as well as to gather his impressions from his broader experience at William & Mary. Noah has some terrific advice for budding students about how to maximize their time in law school—-as well as general wisdom for audiences of all ages! Additionally, we're pleased to announce that 1L Davis McKinney will be joining the podcast as a co-host next week, so stay tuned for his debut....

It's 2019 and Office Hours is back on the airwaves! New student host Scott McMurtry sat down with Alyssa Kaiser and Hannah Littlefield, the outgoing Student Bar Association President and Vice President, respectively, to talk about their time in student government at the law school. Alyssa and Hannah are about to wrap up their terms and hand off the reins to new student leaders, so it was a good opportunity to dive into their various experiences over the past three years. SBA plays a vital role in the law school community, and it was great to get Alyssa and Hannah's accounts and reflections on what they've been able to accomplish as student representatives. Enjoy the conversation, and stay tuned for new episodes in the coming weeks!

Welcome to Office Hours for September 11, 2018. In our fall return episode (welcome back to us!), Michaela and Professor Bellin sit down with Vice Dean and Director of Clinical Programs, Patty Roberts, and Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development, Adam Gershowitz, for a wide-ranging chat about all (or at least many) things law school. Deans Roberts and Gershowitz give us their "origin stories," outline their respective roles at William & Mary Law School, and offer up some advice to new and returning students. And, as always, there's a game to top it off!

Welcome to Office Hours for April 17, 2018. In our Season Finale, Dean Davison Douglas shares some formative experiences from his childhood, discusses the challenges facing legal education, and talks about what it’s like to be the Dean of the country’s oldest law school. "Office Hours" is the official podcast of William & Mary Law School featuring light but substantive conversations with prominent experts from the faculty as well as other notable contributors.

Welcome to Office Hours for April 10, 2018. This week’s episode features three guests from William & Mary’s Center for Legal & Court Technology (CLTC). Professors Fred Lederer, Iria Giuffrida and Nicolas Vermeys talk about CLTC’s efforts to prepare students and courts for rapidly evolving technologies. They also provide tips for how best to navigate the coming robot apocalypse – spoiler alert: we are all doomed. "Office Hours" is the official podcast of William & Mary Law School featuring light but substantive conversations with prominent experts from the faculty as well as other notable contributors.

Welcome to Office Hours for April 3, 2018. On this week’s episode, Professor Tara Grove breaks down the pending emoluments clause litigation against President Trump, and cautions against an increasing reliance on courts to address political problems. She also gives thanks to a now-famous mentor who helped mold her distinctive teaching style, and tests her knowledge of Disney characters. "Office Hours" is the official podcast of William & Mary Law School featuring light but substantive conversations with prominent experts from the faculty as well as other notable contributors.

Welcome to Office Hours for March 27, 2018. Today’s guest is William & Mary Law School professor Allison Orr Larsen. Professor Larsen talks about her research into the use of “alternative facts” in Supreme Court opinions (and beyond), the constitutional obstacles to investigating a sitting President, and her surprising career path. "Office Hours" is the official podcast of William & Mary Law School featuring light but substantive conversations with prominent experts from the faculty as well as other notable contributors.

Welcome to Office Hours for March 20, 2018. Today’s guest is William & Mary Law School’s election law expert, Professor Rebecca Green. Professor Green discusses current election law controversies, including how legislators draw and redraw voter districts to ensure re-election – and what to expect in two pending Supreme Court cases challenging the practice. "Office Hours" is the official podcast of William & Mary Law School featuring light but substantive conversations with prominent experts from the faculty as well as other notable contributors.

​​Welcome to Office Hours for March 13, 2018. Today’s guest is William & Mary President Taylor Reveley. Finishing out the last year of his ten-year term, President Reveley looks back over his career, discusses the state of higher education and William & Mary, and reveals his plans for the future. "Office Hours" is the official podcast of William & Mary Law School featuring light but substantive conversations with prominent experts from the faculty as well as other notable contributors.

Welcome to Office Hours for February 27, 2018. Today’s guest is former Major League Baseball pitcher, and current William & Mary 3L, Bill Bray. Bill discusses how six years pitching for the Cincinnati Reds and Washington Nationals prepares you for law school. "Office Hours" is the official podcast of William & Mary Law School featuring light but substantive conversations with prominent experts from the faculty as well as other notable contributors. Office Hours is co-hosted by a William & Mary Law School student, Michaela Lieberman, and Professor Jeffrey Bellin. It presents a topical conversation with a different expert each week. Each episode includes an introductory segment with Michaela and Jeff, an interview with the episode’s guest, and a short summary segment (plus weird music).

Welcome to Office Hours for February 20, 2018. Today’s guest is the President of the ACLU, Susan Herman, who talks about her path to becoming the nation’s leading civil libertarian, the status of free speech on campus, and the role of the non-partisan ACLU in an increasingly partisan landscape. "Office Hours" is the official podcast of William & Mary Law School featuring light but substantive conversations with prominent experts from the faculty as well as other notable contributors. Office Hours is co-hosted by a William & Mary Law School student, Michaela Lieberman, and Professor Jeffrey Bellin. It presents a topical conversation with a different expert each week. Each episode includes an introductory segment with Michaela and Jeff, an interview with the episode’s guest, and a short summary segment (plus weird music).

Welcome to Office Hours for February 13, 2018. Today’s guest is William & Mary Law School Professor Stacy Kern-Scheerer who talks about her experience drafting legislation like the Affordable Care Act, and the status of Obamacare after the repeal of the individual mandate. We also discuss pressing topics like how many legs does a stool need to remain standing. "Office Hours" is the official podcast of William & Mary Law School featuring light but substantive conversations with prominent experts from the faculty as well as other notable contributors. Office Hours is co-hosted by a William & Mary Law School student, Michaela Lieberman, and Professor Jeffrey Bellin. It presents a topical conversation with a different expert each week. Each episode includes an introductory segment with Michaela and Jeff, an interview with the episode’s guest, and a short summary segment (plus weird music).

Welcome to Office Hours for February 6, 2018. Today’s guest is William & Mary Law School Professor Eric Chason who discusses the legal implications of Bitcoin, while also telling us about his childhood, musical talents, and more. "Office Hours" is the official podcast of William & Mary Law School featuring light but substantive conversations with prominent experts from the faculty as well as other notable contributors. Office Hours is co-hosted by a William & Mary Law School student, Michaela Lieberman, and Professor Jeffrey Bellin. It presents a topical conversation with a different expert each week. Each episode includes an introductory segment with Michaela and Jeff, an interview with the episode’s guest, and a short summary segment (plus weird music).

In an interview with Professor Adam Gershowitz, William & Mary Law Professor Allison Orr Larsen talks about DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), which you may know as the law governing DREAMers: what it is, why it is controversial from a legal perspective, recent changes imposed by the Trump administration, challenges to the law, and what may come next. Professor Larsen is the Robert E. and Elizabeth S. Scott Research Professor of Law.