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Law professor teaching academic and bar success. She/her/hers. Lover of books πŸ“š, the law βš–οΈ, pets 🐾, and crafts πŸͺ‘. πŸ“Bay Area

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I’m looking forward to reading this πŸ‘‡

07.05.2025 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Such an interesting article on the eugenic roots of the three-strike rules by @danielloehr.bsky.social πŸ‘‡πŸ”₯

07.05.2025 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The short version is that ACOTAR 1 was a little slow for me but the subsequent books picked up and I enjoyed the series more. It’s spicy fantasy πŸ”₯ 🌢️ πŸ’«βœ¨

I am enjoying TOG 😊 How can you go wrong with a lady assassin?!

06.05.2025 21:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I am very curious to hear your thoughts! (I’m currently reading her Throne of Glass series, about to start book 4 πŸ˜…) 🌹

03.05.2025 16:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Wow! Huge CONGRATULATIONS to you πŸ₯³πŸ₯³πŸ₯³πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

29.04.2025 19:53 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a black and white dog is sitting on a couch with its tongue out and asking what . ALT: a black and white dog is sitting on a couch with its tongue out and asking what .

Whoever finds the mini dog biscuit in the bathroom at work will be very, very confused.

29.04.2025 18:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much πŸ™ That’s really kind of you to say πŸ₯°πŸ₯Ή

26.04.2025 04:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

TGIF I preordered myself this book today 😬πŸ₯°πŸ“š

25.04.2025 15:58 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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I taught a US citizenship class to South Sudanese refugees in Nebraska, 2006-2007. Fleeing civil war, they worked arduous jobs at a meat packing plant. Many had no literacy in any language.

But they studied hard for a citizenship exam which many native-born Americans would not be able to pass.

06.04.2025 05:54 β€” πŸ‘ 12073    πŸ” 2830    πŸ’¬ 591    πŸ“Œ 244
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#booksky #fungrammar

05.04.2025 20:20 β€” πŸ‘ 246    πŸ” 44    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 3
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kermit the frog is dancing on a checkered floor . ALT: kermit the frog is dancing on a checkered floor .

I love this! I will definitely be adopting it

25.03.2025 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Many times when I start an email from my phone, I accidentally type β€œHo” instead of β€œHi.” πŸ€¦πŸ»β€β™€οΈπŸ€¦πŸ»β€β™€οΈπŸ€¦πŸ»β€β™€οΈ Luckily, I catch it often.

On the bad days, I don’t. πŸ« πŸ˜΅β€πŸ’«

24.03.2025 19:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
The image displays the cover of a book titled "The Girl from Greenwich Street" by Lauren Willig. The cover features a rainy evening scene with a central focus on a warmly lit window casting a yellow glow through a grid-like frame. Surrounding the window is a textured dark blue wall, which creates a feeling of contrast and depth. The book title is written in large, cursive white letters across the top and middle of the cover. Additional details about the theme of the novel are printed on the right side in yellow text. A quote from another author is positioned below the image of the window, printed in white on the left. The author’s name is prominently displayed at the bottom in white, capitalized letters.

The image displays the cover of a book titled "The Girl from Greenwich Street" by Lauren Willig. The cover features a rainy evening scene with a central focus on a warmly lit window casting a yellow glow through a grid-like frame. Surrounding the window is a textured dark blue wall, which creates a feeling of contrast and depth. The book title is written in large, cursive white letters across the top and middle of the cover. Additional details about the theme of the novel are printed on the right side in yellow text. A quote from another author is positioned below the image of the window, printed in white on the left. The author’s name is prominently displayed at the bottom in white, capitalized letters.

The Girl From Greenwich Street by Lauren Willig. It’s historical fiction about the first murder trial in the US. Willig conducted two years of research (masters in history, also a lawyer) before writing it. Enjoying it a lot!

16.03.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sending my most heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Please know that you’re all in my thoughts πŸ™

16.03.2025 16:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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16.03.2025 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The fight going on in the Democratic Party right now is not between hard left, left and moderate. It’s between those who want to fight and those who want to cave. And Team Fight stretches across all ideological aspects of the Party. Misread this at your own peril.

14.03.2025 03:25 β€” πŸ‘ 32185    πŸ” 6821    πŸ’¬ 773    πŸ“Œ 581

emotional support pickle πŸ₯’

14.03.2025 13:04 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

You’re welcome! Thank you for all of your hard work on this project and making it available to all of us. No small feat!

13.03.2025 21:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Here’s what captured my attention about the book: β€œIt specifically examines the South Dakota Rural Attorney Recruitment Program, which is the first program of its kind in the US and has seen great success in helping to attract new lawyers to small towns.”

13.03.2025 19:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations and HAPPY PUB DAY to @haksgaard.bsky.social πŸ₯³πŸ₯³πŸ₯³ Her book looks phenomenal! You can pick up a copy at the link below πŸ‘‡

13.03.2025 19:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Absolutely! And I refer to it often.

Thank you for the important work you do πŸ™

12.03.2025 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I often learn the most and feel the most validated during webinars like these.

I deeply value my academic support and bar success colleagues πŸ’“

12.03.2025 18:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Unequal Profession | Stanford University Press This book is the first formal, empirical investigation into the law faculty experience using a distinctly intersectional lens, examining both the personal and professional lives of law faculty members...

Great shout out to UNEQUAL PROFESSION by @meeradeo.bsky.social. Available via @stanfordpress.bsky.social here: www.sup.org/books/law/un...

12.03.2025 18:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Attending this webinar today: Marginalization in the Legal Academy: A Case Study of Academic Support. Such a phenomenal panelπŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

12.03.2025 18:02 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

States innovating regarding licensure: Nevada, Oregon, Washington, South Dakota, Arizona, Utah, New Hampshire

11.03.2025 19:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If you want to know how to change licensing for lawyers, listen to them!

11.03.2025 19:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I cannot overstate how great this panel discussion is. People like @joanhowarth.bsky.social, @professorgriggs.bsky.social, Steve Bracci, and Martin Pritikin are talking about how to license attorneys in a way that’s better for EVERYONE.

11.03.2025 19:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Very excited for this webinar that’s about to begin: The Future of Bar Admissions. It’s critically important, especially in light of the chaos that was the February 2025 California bar exam and with the Next Gen Bar Exam on the horizon.

11.03.2025 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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11.03.2025 01:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You can read the letter from the deans here: fingfx.thomsonreuters.com/gfx/legaldoc...

05.03.2025 01:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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