Derek Matthews (Vinson Class, 2017) is no stranger to giving back to Cooley Law School in the Tampa Bay region. Outside of legal practice, Matthews sponsors the annual Cooley Alumni Golf Outing in Tampa and participates in alumni events and mentoring programs to build relationships with faculty and fellow graduates.
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About the Author: Don LeDuc is the retired president and dean of Cooley Law School. His book, Michigan Administrative Law, is revised and published annually by the West Group. He is a member of Scribes, the American Society of Writers on Legal Subjects, and received the Golden Pen Award from the Legal Writing Institute. This article is part of a multi-part series discussing the meaning of the U.S. Constitution's words.
Professor Mark Cooney recently shared his legal expertise in a Bloomberg Law article examining the impact of Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Elizabeth Clement’s decision to step down. Professor Cooney discussed how the court’s leftward shift is part of a swing he's noticed over nearly a decade. Professor Cooney’s insights provide critical perspective on how court composition influences legal outcomes. To read the full article and Professor Cooney’s analysis, visit "Michigan Chief Justice's Exit Fortifies Court's Leftward Swing."
Professor Jeffrey Swartz recently appeared on CNN Newsroom with Fredricka Whitfield to provide legal analysis on the Justice Department's decision to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Professor Swartz has made numerous appearances on national and local television, providing expert commentary.
After a national election that chose a new President, an election that took place in a closely divided nation, our new President has unleashed a continuing outpouring of initiatives. These have generated widespread debate and hand-wringing. The President’s initiatives and the debate surrounding them–coupled with the underlying division in our country–threaten our national stability, if not our country’s continued existence. These initiatives seem disorganized and lacking in reasoned support, while the debate they have engendered seems overblown and unfocused.
An oft-quoted cliche about a fast start is that someone “hit the ground running.” That certainly characterizes our new President and his blizzard of executive orders, directives, and announcements. On the other hand, a cliched criticism is that “fools rush in where angels fear to tread.” Both characterizations are apt regarding the President, as well as the commentary about the President’s actions, particularly media commentary.
Professor Emeritus Michael C.H. McDaniel recently provided legal insight on WILX 10 regarding proposed funding cuts to sanctuary communities.
The latest episode of WGVU's Mutually Inclusive takes an in-depth look at Kenneth Nixon's powerful story and the transformative work of the Cooley Law School Innocence Project.
Michael C. H. McDaniel, a retired professor at Cooley Law School and Director of Homeland Law LL.M., was recently featured on WZZM13, discussing the legal implications of a potential pause on federal assistance and the impact it could have on Grand Rapids. General McDaniel provided critical insight into a 1974 congressional act requiring the president to provide lawmakers with an advanced warning about proposed deferrals of budget authority.
In a recent story by FOX 17 News, Professor Jeffrey Swartz offered his expertise on the evolving landscape of U.S. immigration enforcement. As a former federal prosecutor and defense attorney, Professor Swartz noted that agents must follow procedures but believes mistakes will inevitably happen, leaving courts to shape future enforcement. Read the full article here: https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/you-still-have-rights-understanding-the-changes-in-immigration-enforcement.
