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Faculty & Research
Faculty Insights
Tim Meyer
International trade expert Tim Meyer says Congress could take steps to reassert its authority in cross-border economic decision making
In a new book, Duke Law’s Matthew Adler argues that government policies should be evaluated through a framework that accounts for the transformation experienced by those worse off
Emilie K. Aguirre
With insights from organizational theory, Duke Law’s Emilie Aguirre suggests corporate law reform could help address some of the social and economic crises of our time
Arti K. Rai
With AI’s potential to transform drug development, Duke Law’s Arti Rai says EU and U.S. regulators can learn from each other to balance safety and innovation
Chris Buccafusco
Duke Law’s Christopher Buccafusco puts a dollar value on the uniqueness of a name by studying the Bordeaux wine market
Community Impact
Immigrant Rights Clinic secures protection for two clients facing deportation
CONTINUE READINGInternational Human Rights Clinic: Developing the next generation of human rights leaders
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Community Updates
Justice Barrett talked with Dean Kerry Abrams and Duke Law students about her approach to judicial interpretation and the influences that have shaped her thinking
Evans is a leader in immigrant rights advocacy, clinical education, and public service at Duke Law
News about Duke Law alumni career moves, promotions, honors, and awards
“I feel like Indiana Jones, except I’m working with files!”
A Duke Law student’s passion for art law unravels a 200-year provenance
Community Updates
Justice Barrett talked with Dean Kerry Abrams and Duke Law students about her approach to judicial interpretation and the influences that have shaped her thinking
Evans is a leader in immigrant rights advocacy, clinical education, and public service at Duke Law
News about Duke Law alumni career moves, promotions, honors, and awards
“I feel like Indiana Jones, except I’m working with files!”
A Duke Law student’s passion for art law unravels a 200-year provenance
