News Posts

Justice & Journalism: The Rise of the Civic Documenter

Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

A conversation hosted by NHPR and the Rudman Center: What happens when ordinary people become the primary witnesses to history?

Training the Next Generation of Leaders in Public Interest Law: Rudman Summer Fellowships

Fri, 08 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Rudman Center executive director Anna Brown discusses the growing interest among students in public interest law on a recent episode of the Legal Impact.

Rudman Center News Roundup: State Constitutions, Leadership Lessons, Debt Dilemmas

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

A review of winter/spring 2026 Rudman Center events, activities, and other news.

From the Flintstones to the Jetsons: How the NH Gaming Commission Has Evolved

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

During his more than 15 years overseeing New Hampshire’s gambling industry, Charles McIntyre, executive director of the New Hampshire Lottery and Gaming Commission says, “We went from the Flintstones to the Jetsons. Now we do full-fledged gaming. There are 14 casinos we now regulate. You can now do sports betting both in person as well as on your app or on a website. You can play our games through our app or website. You can bet on horse racing now through your phone. It is the full gamut of gambling.”

Kevin J. Carroll Joins Faculty as Field Family Intellectual Property Visiting Assistant Professor

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

��logo�� is pleased to announce that Kevin J. Carroll will join the faculty in Fall 2026 as the Field Family Intellectual Property Visiting Assistant Professor. Professor Carroll brings more than 30 years of experience in patent law and a longstanding connection to the law school community.

��logo�� Among Country's Best For Debt-to-Income Ratio

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

��logo�� has earned national recognition for delivering strong financial value to its graduates, ranking 13th in the country for debt-to-income ratio one year after graduation, according to a new report.

Retirement Celebration Honors Professors Sophie M. Sparrow, John M. Greabe, and Dr. Stanley P. Kowalski

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

On April 7th, UNH Franklin Pierce had the opportunity to celebrate the retirement of three stalwarts of the Law faculty. Professors Graebe, Kolwalski, and Sparrow are all retiring at the end of the academic year. All three are standout teachers, scholars, and colleagues.

For Carlos Castrillo, LLM ’27, Continuing Education Has Been Essential to Uncovering the Complexities of Legal Issues

Jana F. Brown — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Carlos Castrillo, LLM anticipated ’27 describes his lifelong quest to “find the truth of everything,” a mission he inadvertently began when he decided years ago to study engineering. Before long, he became disillusioned with abstract mathematics and the concept of scientific models as approximations — rather than absolute truth.

Internet Fragmentation’s Outward Turn - Professor Mailyn Fidler's Article Accepted to Harvard Law Review

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Internet fragmentation has changed. It used to mean countries controlling their own slice of the internet. Now states are sabotaging satellites, cutting undersea cables, and weaponizing export controls to degrade the internet experience in rival countries. This paper documents that shift and what it means for international law and global conflict.

Charles McIntyre to Serve as UNH School of Law's 2026 Commencement Speaker

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

The ��logo�� 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.”

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.

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.

The Draw of Sports Landed Zach Lyons at UNH Franklin Pierce

Cassandra Mirarchi — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

I came to UNH because I was interested in Sports Law. I was introduced to Professor Micheal McCann and thought that UNH would be the best option for my law career.

3L Juliana Lofgren Leaned into the Unknown

Cassandra Mirarchi — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

It’s ok if you aren’t sure what direction to take post-law school. Lean in to not knowing and taking the time to explore anything that seems interesting (and take some classes you know nothing about too – you may be surprised at what you discover!).

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.

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.