School of Law steps up

University of Missouri Law School Dean Gary Myers outside Hulston Hall on the Mizzou campus Tuesday.  Photo by Karen Elshout

Black Law Students Association President Chris Hamm, in foreground, walks with Law School Dean Gary Myers and other student leaders across campus to have lunch together on Tuesday. Hamm is pleased to see the school playing a big role in soothing the campus after protests about racism. “If you look at history, all drivers of change have been lawyers,” he said.  Photo by Karen Elshout

Black Law Students Association President Chris Hamm, center, shares lunch with Law School Dean Gary Myers and other student leaders Tuesday.  Photo by Karen Elshout

Chuck Henson, right, accepting praise from Bill Bay, standing on left, as he is introduced to those gathered in Jefferson City to participate in a judicial review group on racial equality. Henson was recently appointed interim vice chancellor for inclusion, diversity and equity at University of Missouri, where he is also a law professor. The Missouri Supreme Court’s Commission on Racial and Ethnic Fairness met for the first time Tuesday. Bay, of Thompson Coburn, is co-chair of the commission. Photo by Karen Elshout

Chuck Henson participates in a judicial review group on racial equality on Tuesday. Henson was recently appointed interim vice chancellor for inclusion, diversity and equity at University of Missouri, where he is also a law professor. The Missouri Supreme Court’s Commission on Racial and Ethnic Fairness met for the first time Tuesday. Photo by Karen Elshout