Michael V. Hernandez
Director, LL.M. in American Legal Studies and Professor
michher@regent.edu
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- J.D. 1987, University of Virginia.
- B.A. 1984, with high distinction, University of Virginia.
- Professor, Aug. 2002 to present (tenured 2001); Associate Professor, Aug. 1998-2002; Assistant Professor, Aug. 1992-1998. Adjunct Assistant Professor, spring 1992.
- Associate, McSweeney, Burtch & Crump, Richmond, VA, 1990-1992.
- Associate, McGuire, Woods, Battle & Boothe, Richmond, VA, 1987-1989.
Fields
| Appellate Advocacy | Property |
| Advanced Appellate Advocacy | Race and the Law |
| Christian Foundations of Law | Remedies |
| International Human Rights |
Publications
11 VIRGINIA PRACTICE SERIES: REAL ESTATE CLOSINGS (West 2010-2011 ed.) (co-author with W. Wade Berryhill).
Theism, Realism, and Rawls, 40 SETON HALL L. REV. 905 (2010).
Theistic Legal Realism and Normative Principles of Law, 2 LIB. L. REV. 703 (2008).
Restating Implied, Prescriptive and Statutory Easements, 40 REAL PROP. PROB. & TR. J. 75 (2005).
Practice and Feedback in the Property (and on the Golf) Course, TEACHING THE LAW SCHOOL CURRICULUM 340-42 (Carolina Acad. Press 2004).
A Flawed Foundation: Christianity's Loss of Preeminent Influence on American Law, 56 RUTGERS L. REV. 625 (2004).
Annual Survey of Virginia Law: Property Law, 35 U. RICH. L. REV. 777 (2001).
Lessons Learned from Teaching a Seminar on Race & the Law, 9:2 EDUC. & PRAC. 5 (spring 2001).
Annual Survey of Virginia Law: Property Law, 34 U. RICH. L. REV. 981 (2000).
Bridging Gibraltar: Latinos as Agents of Reconciliation in Relations Between Black and White America, 11 LA RAZA L.J. 99 (2000).
The Right of Religious Landlords to Exclude Unmarried Cohabitants: Debunking the Myth of the Tenant's "New Clothes," 77 NEB. L. REV. 494 (1998).
In Defense of Moot Court: A Response to "In Praise of Moot Court -- Not!", 17 REV. LITIG. 69 (1998).
Cost Recovery or Contribution?: Resolving the Controversy Over CERCLA Claims Brought By Potentially Responsible Parties, 21 HARV. ENVTL. L. REV. 83 (1997).
Professional Presentations and Papers
“Living Latino” (panel participant), Global Roundtable, Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA (February 2011).
“Theistic Legal Realism and Modern Legal Theory,” Religious Legal Theory: State of the Field Conference, Seton Hall University School of Law, Newark, NJ (November 2009).
“Theistic Legal Realism and Normative Principles of Law,” Natural Law Symposium, Liberty University School of Law, Lynchburg, VA (February 2008).
“The Best Accreditation System in the Country” (panel moderator), Southeastern Association of Law Schools Conference, Amelia Island, FL (July 2007).
“A Christian Perspective on Influencing the Law through Normative Legal Principles,” The Lawyer’s Christian Fellowship UK Litigation Academy, London, England (May 2007).
“Mentoring Students,” Christian Prelaw Advisors Conference, Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA (March 2007).
"Theistic Moral Realism and Normative Principles of Law," Southern Association of Law Schools Conference, West Palm Beach, FL (July 2006).
“Natural Law and the Protection of Life,” Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA (April 2006).
"Training Christian Lawyers to be Counselors," Christian Pre-Law Advisors Conference, Virginia Beach , VA (February 2004).
"Race, the Law, and Christian Pre-law Students," Christian Pre-Law Advisors Conference, Virginia Beach , VA (February 2003).
"On Reparations," Public Interest Law Week Forum, Regent University , Virginia Beach, VA (March 2002).
"Integrating Christian Principles in Law School Curricula - Regent University As A Model," Religiously Affiliated Law Schools Conference, Pepperdine University School of Law, Malibu, CA (February 2002).
"A Christian Perspective on Current Racial Issues, presented at a panel discussion entitled Is Racism Dead?," Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk , VA (February 2002).
"On Reparations," Public Interest Law Roundtable Discussion, Regent University , Virginia Beach, VA (October 2001).
"Excellent Briefs and Oral Arguments," Fall Retreat of the Mid-Atlantic Region of the National Black Law Students Association, Virginia Beach , VA (October 1999).
"Bridging the Racial Divide Between Black and White America," First Annual Latino Symposium, Columbia University School of Law, New York , N.Y. (April 1999).
"Relocation -- Case Study of Abex CERCLA Site," written statement presented to the National Environmental Justice Advisory Committee (NEJAC), Atlanta , GA (January 1995).
Awards/Honors
Who's Who in America (57th & 58th Eds.)
Who's Who in American Law (10th, 11th & 14 Eds.)
Who's Who in American Education (7th Ed.)
Academic Keys Who's Who in Law Education (WWLE) (2005-present)
Regent University School of Law 1L Professor of the Year, 2000-01, 1998-99, & 1993-94
Regent University Faculty Award for Excellence (spring 2008)
Regent University Outstanding Faculty Advisor (Moot Court Board) (2011)
Professional Affiliations
Member of Virginia State Bar since 1987
Admitted to practice before the following courts:
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court of Virginia
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
United States District Courts, Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia American Bar Association
Virginia Bar Association
