April 21, 2025
2L Joshua Johnson reflects on his experience appearing on behalf of clients in court and helping others apply to clear criminal records with the Contra Costa County Public Defender’s Office during spring break. Represented clients in live court hearings with the Contra Costa County Public Defender’s Office, arguing…
April 15, 2025
Through the Startup Legal Garage, second-year law student Kyle Geffon worked with clients specializing in AI and biotech and learned the skills to help startups navigate the challenges of launching a new company. 2L Kyle Geffon gained experience advising AI and biotech startups through UC Law SF’s Startup…
April 11, 2025
Third-year law student Dorsa Gohardoust applied conflict resolution strategies to mediate favorable outcomes for clients at the San Francisco and San Mateo County superior courts. 3L student Dorsa Gohardoust reflects on her experience in the Mediation Clinic, where students help resolve real disputes at local courts and agencies…
April 4, 2025
Through the human rights fact-finding track of the Refugee and Human Rights Clinic, third-year law student David Imhoff visited Honduras and undertook complex field research in Spanish to help climate-impacted refugees. 3L student David Imhoff discusses his work gathering evidence in Honduras to support the claims of asylum…
April 4, 2025
Second-year law student Angelynn Nguyen followed her passion for science, technology, and law by researching and advising an entrepreneur client about patent law through UC Law SF’s Startup Legal Garage. 2L Angelynn Nguyen helped biotech companies assess legal risks through her work with UC Law SF’s Startup Legal…
March 27, 2025
Third-year law student Ricardo Parada’s experience working on complex legal issues at the University of California Office of the President helped to support the outcomes of researchers and scientists across the country. 3L student Ricardo Parada discusses his experiences working with the University of California Office of the…
March 27, 2025
Working at the San Mateo DA’s Office gave third-year law student Cammie Kimbrough the opportunity to advocate for victims in the criminal justice system. The experience affirmed her aspirations to become a prosecutor. 3L student Cammie Kimbrough shares her experience in the Criminal Practice Clinic, where students gain…
March 21, 2025
Second-year law student Victor Anzaldo’s close collaboration with a client on an asylum application at Centro Legal de la Raza made a difference. A judge cited Anzaldo’s work when approving the client’s asylum claim. 2L student Victor Anzaldo discusses his work with the Immigrants’ Rights Clinic, where he…
March 21, 2025
Third-year law student Jasmine Williams’ externship with the University of California Office of the President (UCOP) strengthened her knowledge of transactional law and supported her career aspiration to become a litigator. 3L student Jasmine Williams discusses her experiences working with the University of California Office of the President…
March 21, 2025
Third-year law student Shan Pyarali applied legal strategy to real-world business challenges during his externship with Chime, a fintech company in San Francisco. 3L student Shan Pyarali discusses his work at Chime through UC Law SF’s Corporate Counsel Externship Program, in which students gain real-world experience in the…
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…
February 27, 2025
Emma Adams collaborated with the Tenderloin Museum to create a walking gallery that highlights key moments, figures, and legal battles in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. As a member of UC Law SF’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Working Group, she helped connect the law school with the Tenderloin…