Tapping into a Tradition: Law School Celebrates Four Decades of Health Law Leadership
The University of Maryland Francis King Carey Law’s Law and Health Care Program recently marked a significant milestone: 40 years of educating lawyers poised to make an impact on the evolving landscape of health law.
Established in 1984, the program has remained a consistent leader in legal education and research, producing graduates who are sought after in a variety of settings.
From its inception, the program has focused on providing students with an in-depth and practical perspective on the complex issues within health care law.
Professor Emeritus Karen Rothenberg, a pioneer in her own right, founded the program, recognizing the need for specialized legal expertise in this burgeoning field.
“At the time, health law was an emerging area,” Rothenberg had shared in previous reflections. “There was a growing need for individuals who understood the intersection of law, medicine, and public health.”
Professor Diane Hoffmann, who took the program’s helm in 1999, building upon Rothenberg’s foundation, has continued to propel the program forward, expanding its slate of courses, clinical opportunities, and research initiatives.
Hoffmann’s leadership has fostered a vibrant and collaborative environment
“The program’s success is due to its emphasis on both theoretical understanding and practical application,” stated Donaldson.
Throughout its history, the Law and Health Care Program
has attracted a distinguished team of faculty
knowledgeable in a wide range of health law topics such as bioethics, health policy
and regulation, mental health law, and pharmaceutical law.
Among its many accomplishments, the program established the University of Maryland’s first law school AIDS clinic in 1987, responding to the critical and pressing need for legal support during the early
days of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
“I’m incredibly proud of the work we’ve done over the past four decades,” said Hoffmann. The program continues to make its mark, both nationally and internationally.
As a testament to its influence,
the program hosted the third edition of its annual conference drawing legal scholars from
across the country.
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The celebration of the 40th anniversary throughout the Academic Calendar year was a fitting tribute to the program’s monumental achievement, showcasing its commitment to student education, scholarship, and community engagement.
At the heart of the festivities was a celebratory dinner, bringing together a diverse group of alumni, distinguished faculty members, and current students, creating a platform for exchanging experiences and perspectives.
In a deeply valued tradition, the program also unveiled new faculty
appointments.
The program warmly welcomed associate professor Sarah Lorr, whose areas of expertise include disability and family law.
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