March 30, 2026
Professor Matt Coles is recognized for combining rigorous teaching techniques with lessons from his decades of civil rights advocacy to prepare students for successful legal careers. Professor Matt Coles wins the 2026 Rutter Award for Teaching Excellence. He shares lessons from his decades of…
March 2, 2026
Professor Ming H. Chen’s research examines how immigration policy, race, and administrative law shape identity and inclusion in the United States and beyond. The UC Law San Francisco Foundation Board of Trustees has selected Professor Ming H. Chen as the winner of this year’s Foundation Faculty…
February 25, 2026
UC Law San Francisco remembers Professor William “Bill” Hutton, who taught law at the College from 1980 to 2017. UC Law SF Provost & Academic Dean Morris Ratner issued the following statement on the recent passing of Professor William “Bill” Hutton, who taught as a full-time faculty member…
January 13, 2026
Professor Dorit Reiss, who brings legal expertise to public health debates, has received a national award for her lasting contributions to the field as a scholar, policy adviser, and mentor. Faculty Who Lead: Dorit Reiss Professor Dorit Reiss receives the 2026 Distinguished Service Award from the AALS Section…
December 23, 2025
Professor Robin Feldman comments on the “Micky Mouse Deal” between Disney and OpenAI Professor Robin Feldman was interviewed for the BCC on the recent deal between Disney and Open AI.
December 10, 2025
Professor Jonathan Abel, an award-winning criminal justice scholar, examines how felon-in-possession laws are applied in California and what the data reveal about fairness, public safety, and racial disparities. Faculty Who Lead: Jonathan Abel Prof. Jonathan Abel analyzed 27,000 California felon-in-possession cases to understand how the state’s most…
December 10, 2025
Professor Benjamin A. Barsky discusses his research on health policy and addiction treatment. Faculty Who Lead: Benjamin A. Barsky Professor Benjamin A. Barsky studies how telemedicine rules affect access to treatment for opioid use disorder. He explores how barriers beyond telemedicine restrictions can prevent some patients from…
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…
November 18, 2025
Professor Seema N. Patel applies her expertise in workers’ rights to explore how AI technologies are reshaping working conditions and affecting employees. Faculty Who Lead: Seema N. Patel Professor Seema N. Patel draws on decades of employment law and policy experience to examine how AI is changing workplaces…
November 5, 2025
Professor Jodi Short earns a national award for her research exploring how moral values shape government policies. Faculty Who Lead: Jodi Short Professor Jodi Short wins a national award from the American Constitution Society for her influential article on morality in government decision-making. Her scholarship explores whether…
November 4, 2025
CNDR hosts conference pushing new frontiers in ADR research Faculty Director and Professor of Law Hiro Aragaki kicks of the conference posing a question for attendees to consider: “How do we define excellence in ADR scholarship?” Last week, the Center on Negotiation & Dispute Resolution at UC…
October 9, 2025
UC Law San Francisco Professors Rory Little, Radhika Rao, Zachary Price, and Blaine Bookey discuss high-profile Supreme Court cases on topics including gender-affirming care bans, immigration enforcement, and capital punishment, exploring how they could impact constitutional rights and democratic institutions. UC Law SF professors analyzed recent and pending…