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 21, 2025
From left: Chloe Koehler, Angelyn Armistead, Lily Loftis, and Maya Lescano represented UC Law SF in the Gold Cup Mock Trial competition. They took home the national championship after fierce rounds of competition against law schools from across the nation. Four UC Law SF students on the Intercollegiate…
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 17, 2025
A. Ashley Tabaddor ’97 has dedicated much of her career to public service and immigration law. She most recently served as chief counsel at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services from 2021 to 2025. California Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed UC Law SF alumna A. Ashley Tabaddor ’97 to serve…
November 13, 2025
Winnie Hoh ’27, left, and Shwetha Karthik ’27 say donor-funded scholarships have encouraged them to pursue their passions in startup and technology law. Two donor-funded endowed scholarships recognize and support talented students interested in entrepreneurship. Recipients credit the scholarship awards with boosting confidence, expanding opportunities, and shaping…
November 10, 2025
Rachel Hernandez ’95 has dedicated years of her career to public service. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has appointed UC Law SF alumna Rachel Hernandez ’95 to serve as a judge on the Maricopa County Superior Court. Maricopa is the most populous county in…
November 6, 2025
Students filled the room to listen to timely advice on defending and advancing rights, justice, and democracy. UC Law San Francisco convened an important conversation focused on critical democracy issues and ways that lawyers are working across sectors to stand up for the rule of law and…
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 3, 2025
UC Law SF’s UCLAS were among some of the groups passing out candy and creating joy for neighborhood children. UC Law San Francisco was thrilled to welcome Tenderloin children and families to campus for our annual Halloween in the Academe celebration. For more than 20 years, this…
November 3, 2025
Professor and Director of Applied Innovation Tal Niv, right, addresses the crowd during An Evening of Open: Science, Software, & AI. The event featured remarks from Florian Cardinaux, consul general of France in San Francisco and was co-sponsored by the consulate general and GitHub. Lexlab’s connections to international…
October 30, 2025
Randy Shaw ’82 discusses how he drew on his legal education to defend tenants’ rights, preserve affordable housing, and strengthen the Tenderloin community — efforts at the heart of his updated book on the neighborhood’s history and resilience. UC Law SF alum Randy Shaw ’82 chronicles the Tenderloin’s…