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University of Mississippi eGrove University of Mississippi News 9-10-2018 Flying Cars to Asteroid Mining: UM Prepares for Future Legal Issues Staff Report Follow this and additional works at: https://egrove.olemiss.edu/umnews Recommended Citation Staff Report, "Flying Cars to Asteroid Mining: UM Prepares for Future Legal Issues" (2018). University of Mississippi News. 1852. https://egrove.olemiss.edu/umnews/1852 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by eGrove. It has been accepted for inclusion in University of Mississippi News by an authorized administrator of eGrove. For more information, please contact egrove@olemiss.edu. Search this website … SearchNew faculty members Michelle Hanlon (left) and Charles Stotler will serve as associate directors of the Schoolof Law’s LL.M. program in air and space law. Photo by Christina Steube/UM School of LawFlying Cars to Asteroid Mining: UM Prepares for FutureLegal IssuesSchool of Law hires new directors for acclaimed air and space law programSEPTEMBER 10, 2018 BY STAFF REPORTOXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Law has two new faculty members with awealth of experience to lead its groundbreaking education and research program in air and space law.Michelle Hanlon and Charles Stotler will serve as associate directors of the Master of Laws programin air and space law.Hanlon, who has earned degrees from Yale University, Georgetown University and McGill University,comes to Ole Miss after spending more than 25 years as a practicing business attorney. She is co-founder and president of For All Moonkind Inc., the world’s only organization focused on preservinghuman cultural heritage in outer space, starting with lunar landing sites.For All Moonkind was named a “Top 10 Innovator in Space” by Fast Company and has been grantedobserver status at the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space.Stotler holds degrees from St. John’s College, Loyola University and McGill University. He brings deepexperience in aviation, international and space law to Ole Miss. He has advised corporate clients,international airports, international intergovernmental organizations and trade associations; advocated forthe growth of the space law discipline through the American Society of International Law; and focusedon the intersection of science and technology with law and policy as a Mirzayan Fellow at the NationalAcademies.The core of the university’s air and space law program was built in 1965 by Stephen Gorove, one of theearliest jurists to focus on legal aspects of space exploration.“The School of Law’s long tradition and institutional experience leaves us uniquely poised to help ourglobal society assure the responsible and ethical utilization of opportunities in aviation and space,” DeanSusan Duncan said. “Expanding our air and space law program will open exciting new job opportunitiesfor our students and foster truly cutting-edge legal scholarship.”The appointment of Hanlon and Stotler emphasizes the school’s enduring commitment to the country’sfirst space law program and only LL.M. degree program in air and space law.“The rich history of the air and space law program at the University of Mississippi is truly inspiring,”Stotler said. “In the tradition of Dr. Gorove, it’s important to make sure our air and space laws andRead the story …Read the story …Follow us on socialCampus BriefsCivil Engineering Professor ReceivesMost-Cited Paper AwardOXFORD, Miss. – Peer recognition is arewarding experience for anyone, butUniversity of Mississippi researcher AmirMehrara Molan was elated when an articlehe co-authored recently received the MostCited Paper Award at the102nd Transportation Research Boardmeeting in the nation’s capital. 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Otherwise we are just crippling important – perhaps vital –innovation.”Hanlon and Stotler aim to educate the next generation of industry professionals.“This is an incredibly exciting time to be an air and space lawyer,” Hanlon said. “Every day, someone,some company or some nation is challenging the current legal regime.“From flying cars to drones to private robots on the moon, we have a lot of gray areas to navigate ashumanity moves into the future.”Hanlon and Stotler both joined the faculty in July are teaching classes this fall.FILED UNDER: NEWS RELEASES, SCHOOL OF LAWRead the story …abate. The Federal Reserve’sMore Posts from this CategoryRetu rn  to  to p  o f  p a ge Copyright © 2023 · Th e Un iversity  o f  M ississ ip p i

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