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In addition to his scholarly work, Smolla is a regular contributor to ''[[Slate (magazine)|Slate Magazine]]''. He has written eleven books, including ''Jerry Falwell v. Larry Flynt: The First Amendment on Trial'' and ''Deliberate Intent: A Lawyer Tells the True Story of Murder by the Book''. His ''Free Speech in an Open Society'' won the [[William O. Douglas Award]].<ref>[http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9E0CE4D91030F935A15754C0A964958260 Adjusting the Volume]</ref> He edited ''A Year in the Life of the Supreme Court'', which won the [[ABA Silver Gavel Award]].<ref>[http://law.wlu.edu/faculty/profiledetail.asp?id=238 Rod Smolla faculty page]</ref> |
In addition to his scholarly work, Smolla is a regular contributor to ''[[Slate (magazine)|Slate Magazine]]''. He has written eleven books, including ''Jerry Falwell v. Larry Flynt: The First Amendment on Trial'' and ''Deliberate Intent: A Lawyer Tells the True Story of Murder by the Book''. His ''Free Speech in an Open Society'' won the [[William O. Douglas Award]].<ref>[http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9E0CE4D91030F935A15754C0A964958260 Adjusting the Volume]</ref> He edited ''A Year in the Life of the Supreme Court'', which won the [[ABA Silver Gavel Award]].<ref>[http://law.wlu.edu/faculty/profiledetail.asp?id=238 Rod Smolla faculty page]</ref> |
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'''Leaving Washington and Lee?''' |
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On December 1, 2009--less than one semester into implementing "one of the boldest reforms in American legal education since...the late 19th century"<ref>"A Message from the Dean," available at http://law.wlu.edu/thirdyear/</ref>--the multitasking Smolla was invited to interview to become the new President at Furman University.<ref>"Three finalists for Furman president's post visit campus this week," ''GreenvilleOnline.com'', available at http://www.tribunetimes.com/article/20091201/NEWS/912010345/1144/TRIBUNETIMES</ref> Under his leadership, Washington and Lee School of Law fell from 25th<ref>"School of Law 25th in Latest US News Rankings," available at http://law.wlu.edu/news/archive.asp?byyear=2007</ref> to a tie for 30th in the U.S. News and World Report Rankings of the Best Law Schools in America<ref>http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-law-schools/rankings/page+2</ref>, while tuition was raised from $30,500 <ref>http://law.wlu.edu/admissions/FinancialAid.asp</ref>to $37,025.<ref>http://law.wlu.edu/admissions/page.asp?pageid=303 </ref> |
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<br /><br />'''The Next Stepping Stone?'''<br /><br /> |
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Apparently satisfied that his show-and-tell method had revolutionized the world of legal education within less than one semester, Smolla accepted the Presidency at Furman University, an undergraduate institution. During the middle of final exams, he notified the student body--whom he "hold[s] close to [his] heart"--and faculty of his imminent departure, remarking that he'll "miss the many friends [sic] I have made here."<ref>Message to Washington and Lee Faculty, Students, Staff, and Alumni, December 14, 2009</ref> |
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Revision as of 20:11, 14 December 2009
Rodney A. Smolla, is an award-winning author and respected first amendment scholar.[1][2] He is currently the Dean of the Washington and Lee School of Law.
Smolla went to Yale University as an undergraduate and to Duke University Law School, where he finished first in his class. After his graduation, Smolla served as clerk for Charles Clark, a judge on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, in 1978–1979.
Smolla began his academic career at DePaul University College of Law in 1980. After jobs at University of Illinois College of Law, University of Arkansas School of Law, and University of Denver College of Law, he served as a professor at William & Mary Law School, where he was also director of the Institute of Bill of Rights Law. In 2003, he was named dean of the University of Richmond School of Law. Smolla became dean of Washington and Lee on July 1, 2007.
In 2002, Smolla argued Virginia v. Black before the Supreme Court of the United States. The case revolved around the constitutionality of Virginia's cross burning statute.[3][4]
Smolla serves on the board of directors of Media General corporation.[5] He has also testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the topic of reporter's privilege.[6]
In addition to his scholarly work, Smolla is a regular contributor to Slate Magazine. He has written eleven books, including Jerry Falwell v. Larry Flynt: The First Amendment on Trial and Deliberate Intent: A Lawyer Tells the True Story of Murder by the Book. His Free Speech in an Open Society won the William O. Douglas Award.[7] He edited A Year in the Life of the Supreme Court, which won the ABA Silver Gavel Award.[8]
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