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 27, 2025
The grant will help support caregivers who must balance employment and caregiving responsibilities. The Center for WorkLife Law has received a $75,000 grant to support family caregivers in the Los Angeles area. This funding will facilitate a pilot community-legal partnership with the Los Angeles…
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…
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
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 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…