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Charles McIntyre to Serve as UNH ��һ�Թ�'s 2026 Commencement Speaker

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The UNH Franklin Pierce ��һ�Թ� is excited to announce that Charles McIntyre, the Executive Director of the NH Lottery and Gaming Commission, will serve as the 2026 Commencement Speaker. He will also receive an Honorary Degree during the May 15 ceremony at White Park.

"Small But Mighty..." An Article

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

"Small But Mighty: Small Academic Law Libraries' Specialty Legal Collections as Cues for Contemporary Collective Development"article was written to explore the theme of the evolving landscape of law library collections as part of the University of Iowa Law Library’s second annual Law Collections Symposium with the theme of “Cultivating Collections in Times of Change.”

The Shifting Political Landscape is Drawing More Individuals to Public Service Lawyering

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

While almost half of beginning law students say they want to work in public service, by graduation those percentages fall dramatically. Still, the trend is changing: these days more newly-minted lawyers are choosing careers in government and the nonprofit sector, as the ever-shifting political landscape draws more individuals to consider public service lawyering.

America’s Staggering National Debt: ‘Not Even on the Radar’ In Congress

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

State and Federal experts discussed prospects for defusing the national debt.

Crime by Tech - Professor Mailyn Fidler's Forthcoming Article in the Columbia Law Review

Professor Michael McCann — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Congratulations to my distinguished UNH Franklin Pierce ��һ�Թ� colleague, Professor Mailyn Fidler, who is a Visiting Professor at Harvard Law School this year, on her forthcoming article in the Columbia Law Review, Crime by Tech.

Do Female Athletes Receive Unfair Treatment as Moms? 3L Isabelle Silva Weighed in On that Topic

Jana Brown — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Do female athletes receive unfair treatment when they become mothers? That’s the topic of an upcoming paper by Isabelle “Bella” Silva, JD ’26.

Scheduled for June publication in the Harvard Journal of Sports and Entertainment Law, Silva’s research is grounded in the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The resulting article, “The Motherhood Penalty: The Intersection of Law and Social Unrest Re: Pregnancy Discrimination of Female Athletes,” traces the evolution of pregnancy discrimination doctrine.

Attorney Bradford E. Cook and Congresswoman Ann McLane Kuster Elected Chairs of the Rudman Center Advisory Board

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Bradford E. Cook and Ann McLane Kuster, new chairs of the Rudman Advisory Board, represent N.H.'s tradition of bipartisan public service.

Alumnus Derek Kunhee Kim, JD ’21 Went from One Reality Hit to the Next

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In each of his two seasons on the Korean dating show “Couple Palace,” Derek Kunhee Kim, JD ’21 received the most votes out of 100 contestants (50 men and 50 women). Although he didn’t find love, his appearances on reality TV have unexpectedly helped Kim to establish his reputation in entertainment law.

In A Full-Circle Moment, Two Peers Face Off in the Same Courtroom

Cassandra Mirarchi — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Madison reflected that “Jack and I were in the same section during our 1L year, and it was definitely a full-circle moment to see each other while litigating a case. As his peer, I know that Jack is a very kind and intelligent person, so I was grateful for the experience to work with him as my opposing counsel.”

JD Student Christina Pretorius Selected to Union Leader's 2026 Class of 40 Under Forty

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Congratulations to 1L JD residential student Christina Pretorius for making the Manchester Union Leader's 2026 class of 40 Under Forty. These individuals are the state’s future and will help shape the business, educational and financial environment for years to come.

"The Law of the Claw" -- The Legal Issues

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Prof. Michael Dube's law review article, "The Law of the Claw," will be published in the Arkansas Law Review (Volume 80, Issue 1).

"The Law of the Claw" is a fascinating article about legal issues involving mechanical claw machines at amusement parks, carnivals, restaurants and other venues. These machines are arguably a form of gambling which raises a number of considerations for law and policy, especially since kids are the customers.

Legal Practices are Learning that Training on AI has Never Been More Important

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

With Artificial Intelligence increasingly used in legal practice, our guest today says it’s time for everyone - from first year law students to the most senior law firm partners - to be trained on AI.

Studying Up on State Constitutions

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Panelists discussed the history and legacy of the N.H. Constitution and the important role state constitutions play in American democracy.

Can We Defuse Our National Debt and What Happens If We Don't?

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Join us for a panel discussion on America's looming fiscal crisis.

IDEA Volume 66: Associate Editors’ Notes Announcement

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

We are delighted to showcase our Associate Editors’ notes that they’ve been diligently working on throughout this school year! If you want to hear more from our editors, we encourage you to attend the annual Student Note Symposium on April 14th, 2026 (more details to come). At this event you can hear short presentations from each Associate Editor and talk with them about their research and findings. It is also a good chance to learn more about IDEA and the other law reviews here at UNH. Enjoy!

IDEA Volume 66, Number 1

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

IDEA is published three times a year by the students of the ��һ�Թ� Franklin Pierce ��һ�Թ�. For more than 50 years, IDEA has provided practical articles relating to patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, unfair competition, general intellectual property, and law and technology issues from around the world.

Staff Q&A: Anna Elbroch -- Interim Associate Dean of Faculty

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Anna Elbroch, professor of law, was recently appointed interim associate dean of faculty at UNH Franklin Pierce ��һ�Թ�. Elbroch first became affiliated with the law school in 2019 as an adjunct faculty member. Since that time, she has served in various roles, including associate dean of academic administration, director of online programs, and director of legal writing.

For 2L Reiko Johnson, An Unconventional Path Led Her to UNH Law

Cassandra Mirarchi — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

UNH Franklin Pierce feels collaborative rather than competitive, and I have valued the relationships I have developed with classmates, professors, and staff members across the school — from Kio at CAA and Seamus at the Jury Box to Hank and Rose in Facilities and the staff at the Rudman Center. My classmates, who are much younger, have been so kind, warm, and inclusive, and have really made my time here incredibly enjoyable.

Allan Kanyoro Kamau Found His Balance Between Study and Work at UNH ��һ�Թ�

Cassandra Mirarchi — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

I chose UNH because of the scholarship opportunities available for international students, which makes quality education more accessible. Additionally, its location in a small, serene town creates an ideal setting for academic focus and personal growth. The peaceful environment surrounded by nature not only fosters concentration but also provides a healthy balance between study and wellbeing.

UNH Law's IP Reputation Won Over 3L Cassandra Mirarchi

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

I chose UNHFP because of its reputation in intellectual property, especially patent law. We have alumni practicing IP law throughout the country, which was important to me because I wanted geographic flexibility post-grad.