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Academics and artists to explore the intersection of art, law and social justice at University of Houston Law Center conference on Sept. 22

Sept. 19, 2023 — Government officials, lawyers, academics and art experts will gather at the University of Houston Law Center to discuss the importance of championing social justice in the areas of creative expression, law and community.

University of Houston Law Center empowers tomorrow’s legal minds with Aspiring Lawyer magazine

Sept. 07, 2023 — The University of Houston Law Center has released its second issue of Aspiring Lawyer, an online magazine that offers insights, resources and advice for individuals interested in a legal career.

Freedom of expression clashes with equal access in 303 Creative SCOTUS, experts decode the decision

Aug. 30, 2023 — In an annual U.S. Supreme Court update presentation hosted by the University of Houston Law Center, legal academic experts discussed key cases from the latest term including 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis and its interplay between First Amendment freedom of expression and LGBTQ+ access to services offered by businesses.