Distinguished Professor Emeritus receives Burton Award
Published: September 23, 2026
Cooley Law School Distinguished Professor Emeritus Joseph Kimble was honored with the 2026 Burton Award for Book of the Year on Legal Writing for his book, “Essentials for Drafting Clear Legal Rules,” during the Burton Award ceremony at the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. on June 7.
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