University of Louisville Legal Department

Rebecca Stahl Associate Vice President and Assistant Counsel, Administration and Legal Affairs HSC Abell Administration Center (502) 852-0129rhstah01@louisville.edu “Our students play an active role in law school, Kentucky`s legal communities, and other communities to which they belong. As students, they learn not only how to practice law, but also how to solve and direct problems. Our alumni and local lawyers partner with us and invest in our students` learning. Brigid O`Reilly Gies Associate Vice-President and Assistant Counsel for Employee and Faculty Affairs (502) 852-9123bogies01@louisville.edu David D. KingSenior Associate Academic Lawyer Jouett Hall (502) 852-6143Dave.King@louisville.edu The University`s Office of Legal Counsel acts as legal counsel to the University. We advise the Board of Trustees, the University administration, the Faculty and staff on all legal matters concerning or affecting the University. Thomas A. HoyAssociate Academic Advisor(502) 852-9368thomas.hoy@louisville.edu Important Notice: The materials contained on this website are provided to the administration, faculty, staff, and students of the University of Louisville and are provided for informational purposes only. Nothing on this website should be construed as legal advice from the University`s Office of Legal Counsel. 12.2:1 Teacher-to-student ratio Our students thrive through faculty interaction through small class sizes.

First-year legal writing class sizes average 22 students, while core courses average 70 students. In the second year, classes in the seminary are limited to 18 students. Hannah Satram-Hale Lawyer (502) 852-9520hbsatr01@louisville.edu Tina HembreeHSC Policy AdministratorAbell Administration Centre(502) 852-7881tina.hembree@louisville.edu Start your legal career by earning your Bachelor of Laws and Doctor of Laws degrees in just six years. Carcyle Barrett Paralegal (502) 852-6211cdbarr06@louisville.edu Christina Howard Manager of Administrative Services(502) 852-5256Christina.Howard@louisville.edu Public service is part of our identity. The class of 2021 completed 5,400 hours of pro bono legal work. Angela Curry General Counsel and Vice President of Legal Affairs (502) 852-5777angela.curry@louisville.edu I was really nervous when I got to law school because it was at the height of the pandemic, and I had no legal experience or knowledge. Since then, I`ve become much more confident and involved with Brandeis and the Louisville community. “UdL law was the right choice for me with my family and professional situation. The part-time program reduced my teaching load and gave me the opportunity to continue my legal education and provide for my family. “To serve the University as a strategic partner and legal advisor by working with our campus peers to advance the University`s mission of excellence in teaching, research, science, diversity, service and outreach.” There are faculty and staff here who have gone out of their way to give me feedback and support to excel in my first semester.

You feel like they really want you to succeed here. Brandeis School of Law has 33 full-time faculty and 30 staff members. Students experience small classes and thoughtful faculty and staff who pursue an open-door policy. The mission abroad and the connections I made with people. Recognition of our serving military and student veterans. One of my mentor partners said last summer that we need to “rise and rise” as minorities. We need to work hard to progress and be the best, but also remember to lift each other up while we do it. What do you like most about Brandeis? I came to law school to work in the public interest, so I`m grateful for how Brandeis has supported me throughout my journey. This support included courses offered by professors, internships offered by the school, jobs promoted by the Office of Professional Development, and scholarships that fund scholarship programs. What do you want to do after graduation? I will work locally in a fiduciary and probate practice. What do you like most about Brandeis? Brandeis is a large community of scholars, but also friendly and approachable.

I love being able to know most of my classmates by name! Favorite quote “Each of us is more than the worst thing we`ve ever done.” – Bryan Stevenson, civil rights lawyer who has represented death row inmates, social justice activist, and founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative Feel free to contact our office at (502) 852-6981. Jennifer OberhausenAdministrative Assistant(502) 852-1434 Who influenced you the most? I was most influenced by my parents` unwavering commitment to my education and success. 90% of the class of 2020 were employed 10 months after graduation. Sherri PawsonSenior Compliance Officer(502) 852-8787 Visit our virtual tour to see our classrooms, clinics and courtrooms and learn more about Louisville. This office is dedicated to helping students develop a solid platform for student success and well-being. We provide support, organizational leadership and guidance while facilitating meaningful relationships between students, faculty and staff. Louisville is a city of choice for college graduates – find out why ► What do you want to do after graduation? After graduation, I will serve as a public defender at the Elizabethtown Trial Office through the Public Interest Advocacy Department. What is your favorite piece of advice and who does it come from? The Office of Student Affairs and Diversity (OSAD) welcomes you to another safe and inclusive space at Louisville Law. We believe in transparency, inclusion, academic excellence and well-being. We reflect on these unprecedented times and welcome changes that allow us to think about innovative ways to engage our students. OSAD supports the cardinal principles and anti-racism program at the University of Louisville.

The scholarship of our faculty has a significant impact on knowledge, ideas, laws and public policy. In 2013, 23 faculty members published approximately 98 articles on topics such as professional liability, privacy, freedom of expression, trademark law, copyright, legal remedies, employment law, mental illness, disability discrimination, and affirmative action. With a strong commitment to their students, our professors create an environment rich in innovative thinking, rigorous dialogue and academic excellence. Favorite quote “Where there is hatred, let me sow love; Where there are wounds, forgive. – Prayer of St. Francis.