We are thrilled to welcome Thiem Vuong to our fall 2025 class! Thiem was born and raised in Vietnam and immigrated to the U.S. in 2013. He graduated from University of California-Irvin (UCI) in 2020 with a degree in Criminology, Law and Society, and went on to serve four years on active duty in the U.S. military. Now a paralegal NCO in the Army Reserve, where he plans on applying his legal training and leadership experience in support of military operations. Thiem brings a unique blend of legal experience, global perspective, and leadership to our community. We're honored to have him join us on this journey toward justice and advocacy. Welcome, Thiem — we can’t wait to see all that you’ll accomplish! #ASLLaw #FutureAttorney #ASLClassOf2028 #WelcomeToASL (fb)

Meredith Waugh Published in Appalachian Journal of Law We're proud to share that Meredith Waugh, a 2024 graduate of the Appalachian School of Law, is featured in Volume 23, Issue 1 of the Appalachian Journal of Law. His article examines the environmental and public health risks posed by PFAS chemicals, with a focus on how these persistent pollutants affect the Appalachian region. Waugh’s research highlights the critical need for legal scholarship that addresses the unique challenges facing rural communities. Read the full article and explore the new issue: https://appalachian.scholasticahq.com/issue/12327 The Appalachian Journal of Law continues to prioritize work that informs and uplifts Central Appalachia. #PFAS #EnvironmentalJustice #PublicHealthLaw #EnvironmentalLaw #Appalachia #LegalScholarship #ASLLaw #LawSchoolGrad #ClassOf2024 #ForeverChemicals #RuralHealth #LegalResearch #AppalachianJournalOfLaw #LawReview #RegionalImpact (fb)