September 18, 2023
More than 40 alumni, students, and supporters gathered to celebrate the launch of the new Latinx Alumni Council at a kickoff event on Sept. 7. María D. Domínguez ’13 and Catalina Lozano ’81 remember feeling like outsiders when they started law school, but both found a student organization…
September 15, 2023
CNDR International Trainees Visit the Ninth Circuit A prestigious group of judges, lawyers, and mediators took part in Promoting Mediation through Private and Court-Connected Mediation Centers: Lessons from the U.S. and other Leading Mediation Jurisdictions, a three-day training at UC Law San Francisco, September 13-15,…
September 15, 2023
Mario Ernensto Lopez ’15 previously served as Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives and established UC Law SF’s First Generation Program. After working the last seven years to make UC Law San Francisco’s campus more diverse and welcoming to all students, Mario Ernesto Lopez ’15…
September 13, 2023
Alfred Si ’26 said he wants to use his law degree to improve the lives and experiences of people on the margins of society. This story is part of a series of profiles on members of the incoming JD class of 2026 at UC Law San Francisco.
September 11, 2023
Benjamin Madley is working on a major research collaboration this year in his role as the Indigenous Law Center’s Visiting Professor of Law. UCLA History Professor Benjamin Madley has earned numerous awards and distinctions for his work detailing the history of government-sanctioned genocide and land…
September 7, 2023
Veronica Louise Mendoza took advantage of a UC Law SF program that allowed her to pursue an MBA while earning credits toward her law degree. This story is part of a series of profiles on members of the incoming JD class of 2026 at UC Law…
September 5, 2023
Dean of Students Tiffany Gabrielson previously worked at Stanford University and won an award for her commitment to professional development. UC Law SF’s new Dean of Students Tiffany Gabrielson said she understands why students need to feel heard and supported, especially in times of crisis. She…
August 30, 2023
Joshua Johnson ’26 received a full scholarship to attend UC Law SF as part of the California Scholars Program. This story is part of a series of profiles on members of the incoming JD class of 2026 at UC Law San Francisco. When Joshua Johnson…
August 28, 2023
Four UC Law San Francisco professors were recently awarded new titles as faculty chairs, achieving one of the law school’s highest honors. Alina Ball, Emily Murphy, Jodi Short, and Manoj Viswanathan were elevated to new positions as endowed chairs or named professors. Established by gifts from generous alumni, the titles…
August 24, 2023
CEALS is honored to welcome current 2L Bianca Villao as a Student Fellow for the 23-24 academic year. Bianca holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Affairs, as well as a minor in Chinese Language and Literature, from the George Washington University. During her time at GWU, Bianca focused…
August 24, 2023
Associate Judge of the D.C. Superior Court Robert Rigsby ’86 spoke to the incoming JD class of 2026 during a convocation ceremony in August. UC Law SF’s incoming JD class got a special welcome from one of the school’s noteworthy alumni — Associate Judge of the Superior Court…
August 22, 2023
After a three-year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Senior Professor Setsuo Miyazawa returned to the UC Law SF campus to resume teaching his well-known course on the Japanese legal system. The course presents students with insights on the “role of law, lawyers, and the judicial system in Japanese…