Melanie Jacobs
@profmelaniebjacobs.bsky.social
Dean and Professor of Law the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law. Mom. Wife. Advocate. Musical Theater Lover. Optimist. Comments are my own and do not represent Brandeis Law or UofL.
“The government should not punish lawyers and law firms for the clients they represent, absent specific findings that such representation was illegal or unethical. Punishing lawyers for their representation and advocacy violates the First Amendment and undermines the Sixth Amendment.”
March 28, 2025 at 4:47 AM
“The government should not punish lawyers and law firms for the clients they represent, absent specific findings that such representation was illegal or unethical. Punishing lawyers for their representation and advocacy violates the First Amendment and undermines the Sixth Amendment.”
AALS Deans Steering Committee meeting. I am so grateful for this amazing group of deans from whom I learn and draw strength. Looking forward to a full day of discussions tomorrow with multiple stakeholders about the future of legal education. #ProudDean
March 16, 2025 at 2:45 PM
AALS Deans Steering Committee meeting. I am so grateful for this amazing group of deans from whom I learn and draw strength. Looking forward to a full day of discussions tomorrow with multiple stakeholders about the future of legal education. #ProudDean
I was so pleased to be part of the National Convening on the Future of Legal Education and Admissions, with leaders in law and legal education (including representatives from CLEAR, NCSC, CCJ, COSCA, AALS, ABA Council, AccessLex. Equal Justice Works, NALP, NCBE, LSAC, LSSSE, LSC, and more).
March 16, 2025 at 2:45 PM
I was so pleased to be part of the National Convening on the Future of Legal Education and Admissions, with leaders in law and legal education (including representatives from CLEAR, NCSC, CCJ, COSCA, AALS, ABA Council, AccessLex. Equal Justice Works, NALP, NCBE, LSAC, LSSSE, LSC, and more).
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The ABA supports the rule of law. Read full message: www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...
February 10, 2025 at 10:06 PM
The ABA supports the rule of law. Read full message: www.americanbar.org/news/abanews...
What a night! Thanks to everyone who came to the Brandeis Medal Dinner. Photos with Justice Sotomayor will come soon. But here’s a pic with very special guests: Governor Beshear; my parents, Susan and Mark, who came in from NYC; Shane; and JB!
February 6, 2025 at 5:19 AM
What a night! Thanks to everyone who came to the Brandeis Medal Dinner. Photos with Justice Sotomayor will come soon. But here’s a pic with very special guests: Governor Beshear; my parents, Susan and Mark, who came in from NYC; Shane; and JB!
Reminding my trans and nonbinary friends, colleagues, and students that I see you, I value you, and will continue to advocate for you. In solidarity.
January 21, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Reminding my trans and nonbinary friends, colleagues, and students that I see you, I value you, and will continue to advocate for you. In solidarity.
Terrific to celebrate the end of the semester and the holidays with some of our wonderful University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law faculty and staff. Thank you, colleagues, for the group photo.
December 12, 2024 at 2:29 AM
Terrific to celebrate the end of the semester and the holidays with some of our wonderful University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law faculty and staff. Thank you, colleagues, for the group photo.
Quintessential NYC evening: dinner at Sardis and a show (Sunset Boulevard).
December 1, 2024 at 12:20 AM
Quintessential NYC evening: dinner at Sardis and a show (Sunset Boulevard).
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 29, 2024 at 2:34 AM
Happy Thanksgiving!
First time I went to the parade staging - fun to watch today and know the float order!
November 28, 2024 at 3:27 PM
First time I went to the parade staging - fun to watch today and know the float order!
I’m grateful for our wonderful University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law staff. Photo from our third annual thank you staff breakfast.
November 23, 2024 at 4:23 AM
I’m grateful for our wonderful University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law staff. Photo from our third annual thank you staff breakfast.
Being part of the Louisville legal community is a huge perk of serving as Dean of the Brandeis School of Law. Thank you, Louisville Business First, for this recognition.
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November 17, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Being part of the Louisville legal community is a huge perk of serving as Dean of the Brandeis School of Law. Thank you, Louisville Business First, for this recognition.
www.bizjournals.com/louisville/n...
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What a great day! Thankful to Rick Rausenbush for donating his great-grandfather’s (Justice Brandeis’s) robe that he wore during his tenure in SCOTUS.
November 17, 2024 at 2:06 AM
What a great day! Thankful to Rick Rausenbush for donating his great-grandfather’s (Justice Brandeis’s) robe that he wore during his tenure in SCOTUS.
Enjoyed celebrating Justice Brandeis’s birthday yesterday with his great grandson, Paul Rausenbush. Of course we needed a photo with young Louis. 😉
November 15, 2024 at 3:49 AM
Enjoyed celebrating Justice Brandeis’s birthday yesterday with his great grandson, Paul Rausenbush. Of course we needed a photo with young Louis. 😉
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Raise a glass tomorrow for the law students in your house! You’ve got this @louisvillelaw #Thanksgiving #Finals University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law
November 22, 2023 at 9:07 PM
Raise a glass tomorrow for the law students in your house! You’ve got this @louisvillelaw #Thanksgiving #Finals University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law
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Antisemitism has long festered on the internet, but the Israel-Gaza war and the loosening of content moderation on X have propelled it to unprecedented levels.
Antisemitism was rising online. Then Elon Musk’s X supercharged it.
Antisemitism has long festered on the internet, but the Israel-Gaza war and the loosening of content moderation on X have propelled it to unprecedented levels.
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November 19, 2023 at 5:47 PM
Antisemitism has long festered on the internet, but the Israel-Gaza war and the loosening of content moderation on X have propelled it to unprecedented levels.
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Get your Kleenex out.
A group of Chicago area Rabbis attended the funeral of Wadea Al-Fayoume, the six year old Palestinian-American boy who was brutally murdered by his landlord due to his ethnicity and religion.
Rabbi Ari Hart explains why the Rabbis attended the funeral in the screenshot below.
A group of Chicago area Rabbis attended the funeral of Wadea Al-Fayoume, the six year old Palestinian-American boy who was brutally murdered by his landlord due to his ethnicity and religion.
Rabbi Ari Hart explains why the Rabbis attended the funeral in the screenshot below.
October 17, 2023 at 2:13 AM
Get your Kleenex out.
A group of Chicago area Rabbis attended the funeral of Wadea Al-Fayoume, the six year old Palestinian-American boy who was brutally murdered by his landlord due to his ethnicity and religion.
Rabbi Ari Hart explains why the Rabbis attended the funeral in the screenshot below.
A group of Chicago area Rabbis attended the funeral of Wadea Al-Fayoume, the six year old Palestinian-American boy who was brutally murdered by his landlord due to his ethnicity and religion.
Rabbi Ari Hart explains why the Rabbis attended the funeral in the screenshot below.
This brightened my day so much! I hope this picture similarly brightens yours.
October 16, 2023 at 7:08 PM
This brightened my day so much! I hope this picture similarly brightens yours.
“We make clear that the terrorist actions of Hamas have no justification, no legitimacy, and must be universally condemned. There is never any justification for terrorism.”
October 10, 2023 at 12:45 AM
“We make clear that the terrorist actions of Hamas have no justification, no legitimacy, and must be universally condemned. There is never any justification for terrorism.”