Comments on: A Celebration of Bill Stuntz, March 26-27

By: Gerardo Catani

Gerardo Catani — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:53:32 +0000

I really not agree in your opinions, as I think it’s more like total opposite. However, in a democratic world the converter should have room for thoughts from both sides.

By: William Stuntz on the Structural Causes of “Massive Over-Incarceration” « Prison Law Blog

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 20:30:42 +0000

[...] be viewed in its entirety via webcast here. As many legal scholars around the web have noted (e.g. here), Stuntz’s work has been transformational in the field of criminal procedure, particularly in [...]

By: The Volokh Conspiracy » Blog Archive » Webcast of Conference Celebrating Bill Stuntz

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 21:09:47 +0000

[...] mentioned earlier that I’m going to be attending a conference at Harvard Law School tomorrow and Saturday honoring [...]

By: MAM

MAM — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:40:07 +0000

I took Crim Law from him at UVA. He was an exceptional teacher.

By: Doug Garrou

Doug Garrou — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:33:10 +0000

I was not aware of Prof. Stuntz’s illness. That’s terribly distressing news. I think I took every one of his classes at Virginia. He is the rarest combination of towering intellect, humility, and decency.

What kind of a world is this.

By: Dan Schmutter

Dan Schmutter — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:28:07 +0000

I’m stunned. I had no idea he was ill, and to hear that he is terminal is a real shock.

Bill Stuntz was my criminal procedure professor 21 years ago at U.Va. He’s one of the best there is.

“No wound grinding.”

Dan

By: Prosecutorial Indiscretion

Prosecutorial Indiscretion — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:49:26 +0000

Bill Stuntz is an extraordinarily gifted teacher and an extraordinarily decent man. He is one of the best human beings I’ve ever had the privilege to know. Thanks to everyone who is putting this together.

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:08:14 +0000

I'm troubled - indeed.

By: Bob Strassfeld

Bob Strassfeld — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:22:31 +0000

I have known that Bill was struggling with cancer and have dreaded seeing something like this. Bill was a law school classmate and a good friend. As others have commented, he is blessed with a remarkable mind and one that resists predictable answers for real insight. Beyond his brillance, and he is one of the smartest people I have ever had the pleasure to know, there is a profound humanity. Bill is truly a caring scholar, and, I can only imagine, that that translates to the classroom as well.
The program looks terrific and befits Bill. I wish that I could be there though I know I would be overcome with sadness were I to attend.

By: Steve Erickson

Steve Erickson — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:09:00 +0000

Wish I could be there, Bill is a fantastic man.

By: Lauren Chitwood Schauf

Lauren Chitwood Schauf — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:56:33 +0000

For anyone who is unable to attend, the conference will be webcast live. Please email me next week if you would like the link (I’m Professor Stuntz’s assistant; the email is on his faculty webpage).

By: Matt

Matt — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:09:17 +0000

I'm not sure if Cornellian was trying to be ironic, or if he just didn't read this.Regardless, I was very moved by it.

By: Cornellian

Cornellian — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:13:15 +0000

Fifty-two is way too young.

By: Timothy Dalrymple

Timothy Dalrymple — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:59:12 +0000

Thanks for sharing this, Orin. Glad you’re coming out our way; perhaps I’ll be there for the talk. In any case, I appreciate the tribute to Bill, truly an amazing man.

I was inspired by the “Last Lecture” from Randy Pausch, but honestly I find Professor Stuntz’s reflections much more profound. Perhaps it’s not fair to compare, or at least not tasteful; Pausch was upfront that he was not going to be discussing ultimate questions or things even more important than achieving his dreams. But, in any case, Bill’s reflection on his situation is a whole scale deeper. I’m glad to hear that he’s so beloved by his students.

By: MaryG

MaryG — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:59:57 +0000

Kinda imagine it will be of a Thank You, Mr. Chips style gratitude.

By: MaryG

MaryG — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:58:21 +0000

How wonderful!

The Irish had a tradition of a similar living wake, before their children headed off to America, so often never to see their parents back home again.

It’s horrible circumstances, but I pray your friend takes such strength from the loving energy gathered around him at such an event that it helps give him more time, and makes the passing days even more precious.

I’m sure all the speakers will take care to be at their best, seeing as though the topics are of such important to your friend’s living work.

By: Pat B.

Pat B. — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:55:39 +0000

I had professor Stuntz for Crim Pro in 2006, and to this day, that is far and away the best class I have ever taken. More than his brilliance in the classroom, he is an extraordinary person. For those able to make it, this will be an event to remember.

By: wolfefan

wolfefan — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:54:06 +0000

Thank you for the links to Prof. Stuntz’s blog post and interview. When I was a pastor, people facing difficulties would ask “Why me?” There were times I wanted to say “Why not you?”, but that’s not usually the appropriate pastoral response (and even if it is it doesn’t get your contract renewed.) :) Prof. Stuntz does a much better job of addressing that question than I ever could have.

By: Colin

Colin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:24:14 +0000

I’m disappointed that I can’t make the conference, both because I would like to thank Professor Stuntz personally and because I would like to hear his thoughts. He is an thought-provoking and moving speaker on any occasion, and I hope that he does give a public address (and that it is recorded for those of us who can’t be there). I can’t speak to the impact of his scholarship, but Professor Stuntz is a wonderful teacher inside and outside the classroom. I’m deeply saddened to hear that his illness has progressed, but glad that he has shared his gifts with his students so selflessly.

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:59:11 +0000

Stuntz is indeed brilliant. Can we arrange some sort of final cage-match with Yale Kamisar?

By: Ilya Somin

Ilya Somin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:41:43 +0000

It sounds like a great event. But at the same time, it is terrible to learn that Prof. Stuntz is terminally ill. I sympathize with his family, friends, and colleagues.