School of Law Faculty

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Eric Easton

Interview with Eric Easton

The interview was conducted as part of the University of Baltimore Stories: 100th Anniversary Oral History Project, directed by the Special Collections and Archives department at the University of Baltimore's RLB Library. It was conducted via Zoom application by Angela Koukoui on March 29th 2022. The interviewee is Eric Easton, Professor Emeritus at The University of Baltimore, 1993-2018. He taught many law courses at The University of Baltimore, as well as other Universities worldwide. Easton has also been highly involved in a multitude of academic committees and organizations and has published a number of academic articles, books, and made numerous publication contributions throughout his career.

In this interview, Doctor Easton discusses his education, and how he cultivated his career at the University of Baltimore. Easton also speaks to changes that the law school went through, particularly with relocation, as well as the changes that the industry of journalism had gone through. Other highlights include Easton’s scholarly work both in China as well as with Chinese exchange students here at UBalt, collaborating with gifted past students and colleagues, and reflections upon the overall impact that UBalt has had on his career.

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Mortimer Sellers

Interview with Mortimer Sellers

The interview was conducted as part of the University of Baltimore Stories: 100th Anniversary Oral History Project, directed by the Special Collections and Archives department at the University of Baltimore's RLB Library. It was conducted via Zoom application by Elizabeth Epps on March 16, 2023. The interviewee is Mortimer Sellers, a Regents Professor of the University System of Maryland and director of the University of Baltimore Center for International and Comparative Law, 1989-present. Throughout his career, he has authored numerous books and articles and contributed to numerous publications.

In this interview, Sellers discusses fostering an early interest in education through library visits and degrees from both Harvard and Oxford, including Philosophy of Roman Law and Literae Humaniores. After becoming a law clerk in his hometown of Philadelphia, and later New York, Sellers landed in Maryland at the University of Baltimore. His memories of his time at UB include the kindness of students, cross-faculty involvement, and the trademark commitment to community service that can be found here. Sellers also discusses family heritage, Baltimore’s unique relative geography, and hopes for the university as it celebrates its centennial anniversary and moves into a new era. 

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Ronald Weich

Interview with Ronald Weich

The interview was conducted as part of the University of Baltimore Stories: 100th Anniversary Oral History Project, directed by the Special Collections and Archives department at the University of Baltimore's RLB Library. It was conducted via Zoom application by Bedell Terry on November 16, 2023. The interviewee is Ronald Weich, the Dean of the University of Baltimore Law School. The interview delves into Dean Weich's extensive career. He discusses his early life and education in New York, his experiences at Columbia and Yale universities, and his initial career steps, including his time in the Manhattan District Attorney's office and his transition into policy work in Washington.

The interview also covers his roles with various senators and his significant contributions to legislative affairs, leading to his eventual appointment at the University of Baltimore. Dean Weich reflects on the evolution of the law school during his tenure, highlighting program expansions, student successes, and the impact of technological advances on legal education.

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Jose Anderson

Interview with Jose Anderson

The interview was conducted as part of the University of Baltimore Stories: 100th Anniversary Oral History Project, directed by the Special Collections and Archives department at the University of Baltimore's RLB Library. It was conducted via Zoom application by Bedell Terry on December 12, 2023. The interviewee is Jose Anderson. Anderson, born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, shared his journey from a political science major at UMBC to becoming a lawyer and eventually a professor at the University of Baltimore School of Law.

He discussed his extensive experience in both criminal and civil law, his knack for appellate work, and how his upbringing and family background in teaching shaped his approach to academia. Anderson highlighted the significance of the University of Baltimore in providing accessible, quality education and its role in training practice-ready lawyers who serve the Baltimore community and beyond. He also touched on the Fannie Angelos Program for Academic Excellence, emphasizing its success in supporting students from HBCUs to pursue law degrees. Anderson reflected on the evolution of the University of Baltimore School of Law, its growing reputation, and its commitment to diversity and access to education. He underscored the importance of lawyers being well-rounded, ethical, and able to navigate different communities and sectors effectively.

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