GETTING TO KNOW New Faculty
SHAVONNIE CARTHENS Assistant Professor TEACHING
Lawyering Skills WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO LOUISVILLE LAW? I came to Louisville because i t w a s o bv i o u s t o m e t h a t B ra n d e i s h a s a s p e c i a l c u l ture. The law school culture is created by people who are extremely committed to ensuring student success, and dedicated to supporting faculty and staff in reaching their p ro fe ss i o n a l g o a l s . I n a d d i tion, Louisville is a place that welcomes people and ideas from a range of backgrounds and perspectives. I came here because I thought that I could positively contribute to that rich culture, and I anticipated t h at my fa m i l y a n d I wo u l d thrive in Louisville.
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WHAT ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT FOR YOUR FIRST YEAR HERE?
This first year is sure to be a challenge, but I’m excited for the opportunity. In general, I’m looking forward to meeting colleagues from the university community and working with them over the coming year. Specifically, I’m excited to help students learn legal research, analysis and communication skills. Seeing their growth and development gives me a true sense of professional purpose.
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Daniel J. Canon is best known as lead co u n s e l f o r t h e Ke n t u c k y p l a i n t i f f s in the landmark Supreme Court case of Obergefell v. Hodges and as counsel for the plaintiffs in the pioneering Kentucky and Indiana marriage equality cases of Bourke v. Beshear, Love v. Beshear, and Love v. Pence
DAN CANON Visiting Assistant Professor B R A N DE IS B R IE F - 22
Professor Canon oversees live client and experiential learning. He teaches Civil Rights and Civil Liberties and has taught Civil Procedure and Lawyering
Skills.
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CASSIE
CHAMBERS ARMSTRONG
Visiting Assistant Professor
