March 18, 2025
Third-year law student Riley O’Connell helped low-income seniors with estate planning, public benefits, housing issues, and other legal challenges. Third-year law student Riley O’Connell discusses her work through the Medical Legal Partnership for Seniors (MLPS) Clinic, in which students help low-income seniors navigate complex challenges. Assisted elderly…
March 17, 2025
The UC Law Journal’s 2025 symposium, “Chronically Online: Social Media Content Moderation’s Struggle With the First Amendment,” brought together leading scholars and lawyers who work in the space to explore the tensions that are part of everyday life for millions of people. From children getting their first smartphone…
March 14, 2025
The Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) at UC Law San Francisco recently had the honor of hosting a delegation from the Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department (LAD). Participating in the delegation were Rama Salih, Senior Legal Officer, Assistant Head of the Government Legal Support Section, and Abdul…
March 14, 2025
CBL Scholars Marilyn Aguilar-Portillo, Erik Israel, and Bubba Gleaves will receive financial support and mentorship from top industry professionals as they prepare to enter the dynamic world of business law. The UC Center for Business Law San Francisco created the CBL…
March 13, 2025
This photograph of Wong Kim Ark accompanied his 1894 departure statement, which certified that Wong was able leave and return to the U.S. With birthright citizenship recently thrust into the headlines, UC Law San Francisco professors are continuing to shape the debate. By sharing their expertise…
March 12, 2025
Tenderloin community advocates Dennis McCauley, Del Seymour, and Shavonne Allen gather at UC Law San Francisco’s 198 McAllister building to celebrate the “Tenderloin Blackness” exhibit, which honors the artists, leaders, and individuals that contribute to the neighborhood’s creativity and resilience. A new exhibit on UC Law San…
March 11, 2025
Student Ticketing Program – Night at Oracle Park, Giants vs. Mariners – April 5th 2025 Sign up BELOW to be entered into the lottery system for the VIP Night at Oracle Park sponsored by alumni as part of Spring Week 2025. Criteria: Students must be registered on the UC…
March 10, 2025
Four highly accomplished UC Law SF alumni working as part of Salesforce’s in-house legal team spoke about their career journeys and the importance of keeping an open mind. From left to right: Professor Paul Belonick; Todd Machtmes ’95, General Counsel; Francesca Montesano ’08, Senior Director, Commercial Legal; Matt…
March 7, 2025
UC Law San Francisco faculty are adding important legal context and meaning to issues at the center of the national debate, including San Francisco’s Presidio, the future of Medicaid, and international asylum seekers fleeing abuse. Some publications may require registration or a subscription. Executive Power San Francisco Chronicle …
March 4, 2025
Young artists in the Tenderloin have their work on display in the 198 McAllister lobby until March 14. UC Law San Francisco is proud to host the Spring Art Show, presented by the local youth of the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco’s Tenderloin Clubhouse. All…
February 28, 2025
Professors Rory Little, Dave Owen, Jodi Short, Matt Coles, and Radhika Rao analyze the constitutional limits of presidential power and legal questions surrounding new executive orders during a recent panel discussion at UC Law San Francisco. Freezing federal funding. Shutting down government agencies. Laying off masses of federal…
February 27, 2025
Assistant Dean Elizabeth McGriff ’96 and civil rights attorney Adanté Pointer ’03 discuss the legacy of Black attorneys and the ongoing fight for justice. Pointer encouraged students to use their legal education to drive change. Discussing the impact of Black lawyers in the United States, civil rights attorney…
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