Three students. Three unique summer experiences. One common thread: making an impact through health law.
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Official profile of the Saint Louis University School of Law Center for Health Law Studies. Educating law students for health law practice since 1982.
@sluhealthlaw.bsky.social@sluhealthlaw.bsky.socialCongratulations to 3L Sydney Cleavenger, who was recently quoted in a story examining barriers to expanding treatment for methamphetamine use disorder. Her research highlights how legal uncertainty can affect access to care.
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@drsinhaesq.bsky.socialReposted by @sluhealthlaw.bsky.socialSignature line updated!
Fortunate to be at an institution like @slu-official.bsky.social that values interdisciplinary collaboration, and grateful to have colleagues at @slulaw.bsky.social @sluhealthlaw.bsky.social who support my work!
@pelfreyduryea.bsky.socialReposted by @sluhealthlaw.bsky.socialThis was only my second #HealthLaw Scholars weekend as a #SLULaw prof, but I can tell this is going to be one of my favorite weekends of every year. 💙
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@profwaltermac.bsky.socialReposted by @sluhealthlaw.bsky.socialSo grateful to be a part of this spectacular program building the #HealthLaw field. Amazing work by this year’s scholars.
@darapurvis.bsky.socialReposted by @sluhealthlaw.bsky.socialI enjoyed being a reader so much! What a great program and community.
@sluhealthlaw.bsky.socialThank you to everyone who has been a part of this wonderful tradition and for helping the workshop thrive for 25 years ... and counting!
More information on the workshop can be found here: www.slu.edu/law/health/s...
@sluhealthlaw.bsky.socialWe also extend our sincere thanks to the Nominating Committee, whose work identifies each class of Scholars: Erin Fuse Brown, Zack Buck, Scott Burris, @nathancortez.bsky.social, Brietta Clark, Sharona Hoffman, Joan Krause, Jordan Paradise, @lindsaywiley.bsky.social & Ruqaiijah Yearby
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@sluhealthlaw.bsky.social+ (non-Bluesky users) Elizabeth Pendo, Heather Bednarek, Harold Braswell, Jesse Goldner, Jeremiah Ho, Sandra Johnson, Fred Rottnek, Nicole Tuchinda, Sidney Watson, and Molly Wilson 4/6
@sluhealthlaw.bsky.socialWe are also deeply grateful to our guest readers: @darapurvis.bsky.social, @rachelsachs.bsky.social, @liztobintyler.bsky.social, @lindsaywiley.bsky.social, @pelfreyduryea.bsky.social, @robgatter.bsky.social, @kellygillespie.bsky.social, @profwaltermac.bsky.social ...
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@sluhealthlaw.bsky.socialWe extend our heartfelt thanks to this year's Scholars for entrusting us with their works-in-progress:
⭐ Ximena S. Benavides Reverditto @drximebena.bsky.social
⭐ Alexander L. Chen
⭐ Yaron Covo
⭐ Amy Saji @amysaji.bsky.social @setonhalllaw.bsky.social
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@sluhealthlaw.bsky.socialFrom 9/24-26, we were honored to welcome the 25th class of #HealthLaw Scholars to SLU, a milestone year that offers an opportunity to reflect on the incredible community that has sustained it.
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@sluhealthlaw.bsky.socialOne of our favorite weekends of the year is upon us — the #HealthLaw Scholars Workshop. Now in its 25th year, we are thrilled to induct 4 new scholars into the fold over 3 days of meaningful work & lots of opportunities for discussion and camaraderie.
@sluhealthlaw.bsky.socialNext up in the 2026-2027 #HealthLaw Distinguished Speaker Series:
Dr. Alexander Garza: Needs, Benefits and Not for Profit Healthcare
📅 Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026
🕘 12 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. CT
📍 Scott Hall, Room 1166 or by Zoom
🎟️ More info & free registration: forms.gle/rHsM8YdvyWFk...
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@sluhealthlaw.bsky.social⭐@drsinhaesq.bsky.social has a new article in the Utah Law Review as well as a companion essay on the Petrie-Flom Bill of Health blog. Links below!
FDA in 2050: Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios: dc.law.utah.edu/ulr/vol2026/...
A Path to Stability at FDA?: petrieflom.law.harvard.edu/2026/09/14/a...
@sluhealthlaw.bsky.socialTomorrow!
There is still time to register to join us in person or via Zoom:
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@pelfreyduryea.bsky.socialReposted by @sluhealthlaw.bsky.socialToday the Medical-Legal Partnership Clinic at SLU Law had its first day in court -- and its first win! 🎉
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@sluhealthlaw.bsky.socialOur first #HealthLaw Distinguished Speaker of 26-27, on Thurs. 9/17, is Prof Jill Wieber Lens who will speak on "Informed Consent & Pregnancy Loss."
Attend in person or via Zoom. Free; MO CLE available.
Register here: forms.gle/2qhJUnX4JTDq...
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