Wake Up Call: Law Dean’s Job Revoked Over Trans Stance, Dems Say

Welcome to Bloomberg Law’s Wake Up Call, a daily rundown of the top news for lawyers, law firms, and in-house counsel.

• The University of Arkansas withdrew its decision to make Emily Suski its new law school dean less than a week after announcing her appointment, citing unspecified feedback, but lawmakers allege the reversal was due to Suski’s past decision to sign onto an amicus brief challenging restrictive laws on transgender athletes. State Rep. Nicole Clowney (D) claimed legislators threatened to cut university funding over Suski’s perceived political views, despite no concerns about her qualifications. (5 News)
• UK law firms are pushing back against a proposal from Justice Secretary David Lammy that would redirect a portion of the interest earned on client accounts to help fund the UK’s cash-strapped justice system. The plan would apply to all solicitors’ firms and is being framed by the government as a fair contribution from a sector that benefits from a strong legal system. But industry leaders warn it could significantly cut profitability, force firms to raise client fees, and accelerate the closure of small practices already in decline. (The Times)
• Chris Madel, a Republican candidate for governor of Minnesota, is providing legal counsel to ICE agent Jonathan Ross as dual state and federal investigations into his shooting of Renee Good continue. Madel said that he filed Ross’ application to have the Justice Department provide legal representation under regulations that federal employees who are “sued, subpoenaed, or charged” for acting in their individual capacities will be provided legal representation by DOJ attorneys. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
• Stuart Weissman, a medical malpractice attorney and former president of the Miami-Dade County Bar Association, died at 43. Known for his advocacy, mentorship, and major trial victories, he helped build a national practice at Ratzan Weissman & Boldt. (Miami Herald)

Laterals, Moves, In-House

• Glenn Leon joined Jenner & Block as partner in Washington. He joins from the Justice Department.
• Rami Turayhi joined Milbank as a partner in its corporate group in New York.
• Kabir Duggal and Felipe Nazar Pagani joined Akin as international arbitration partners in New York. Duggal joins from Arnold & Porter and Nazar Pagani joins from Perez-Llorca.
• Kathrin Marchant joined Norton Rose Fulbright as a partner in its banking and finance practice in Frankfurt. She joins from Baker McKenzie.
• David Contreiras Tyler joined Duane Morris as a partner in its corporate practice group in New York.
• Lionel Bochurberg joined Clark Hill as a member in its corporate practice group in San Diego. He joins from Buchalter.