April 28, 2026
10 Things You Didn’t Know about UC Law SF: Nearly 150 Years of History: Established in 1878 as UC Hastings College of the Law, UC Law San Francisco was the first law school west of the Rocky Mountains. Breaking Barriers: It’s where Emma Ping Lum ’47 studied law. She was the first…
April 2, 2026
Federal-lawmakers-turned-local-electeds Jackie Speier ’76 and Barbara Lee explore how experience, activism, and courage shape effective leadership, offering students a window into the real-world challenges and responsibilities of public service. Barbara Lee reflected on a career spanning Congress and now Oakland mayor, highlighting lessons from activism, policy,…
March 18, 2026
Lucy Dong (left) explains how UC Law SF’s Master of Legal Studies (MLS) program equipped her to excel in her job during a panel talk with fellow MLS alum Rosalie Lack (center) and Associate Dean of the MLS Program Jessica Vapnek (right). Legal master’s degrees help…
February 25, 2026
Director of Alumni Engagement Anya Grossmann aims to create more ways for graduates to share their expertise — from guest lectures and mentorship to admitted student outreach. Anya Grossmann brings experience in legal practice and higher education to her role as UC Law SF’s new director…
January 5, 2026
Chancellor & Dean David Faigman looks back on a decade of growth during his 10 years of leadership at UC Law San Francisco, marked by stronger student outcomes, expanded programs, and a transformed campus—while affirming a continued commitment to building on this progress. Dear UC Law SF Community,…
December 12, 2025
The College Board of Directors formed a search committee to select a new chancellor & dean to lead UC Law San Francisco David Faigman, who has served as chancellor & dean since 2016, is not seeking reappointment when his current term ends in June 2027. The seven-member…
December 12, 2025
UC Law SF Hosts Fourth Annual ADR Speaker Series Advancing Cutting-Edge Scholarship in Negotiation, Mediation, and Dispute Resolution Each year, the Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) at UC Law San Francisco convenes influential scholars and practitioners to share their latest research and innovations in the field of…
December 9, 2025
Ben Barsky, Disability, Race, and Health Beyond the Carceral State, Michigan Law Review (with Craig Konnoth & Michael Ashley Stein) (reviewing Mary Crossley, Embodied Injustice: Race, Disability, and Health). Ben Barsky, Access to Care and Outcomes With the Affordable Care Act for Persons With Criminal…
December 4, 2025
This policy paper examines civic engagement among new Americans, focusing on factors that influence the sense of belonging and political participation, particularly among recently naturalized Asian Americans, Latinos, and Arab Americans. Journal Article Link…
December 1, 2025
In a discussion with law students, California Supreme Court Justice Leondra Kruger underscores how lawyers help build public trust in the judiciary through principled conduct and effective communication. California Supreme Court Justice Leondra Kruger shared insights from her journey from law student to the state’s highest court, highlighting…
November 25, 2025
California Attorney General Rob Bonta speaks with UC Law SF Chancellor & Dean David Faigman about states’ constitutional authority and lawsuits filed by his office over efforts to cut research funding, restrict mail-in voting, end birthright citizenship, and more. UC Law San Francisco faculty held an all-day symposium…
November 12, 2025
Earlier this fall, the Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) at UC Law San Francisco (UC Law SF) proudly hosted the 2025 edition of its signature International Mediation Development and Leadership Institute (IMDLI), a premier training program featuring judges, lawyers, government officials, court administrators, World Bank…