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Patrick Barry ’94 Takes COO Role at Legal Tech Startup Logikcull

February 16, 2018

The cloud-based eDiscovery software company brings Barry back to business as a tech executive after a two-year sabbatical.

Justice Lidia Stiglich '95 is proud of the judiciary and the lawyers out there

Justice Lidia Stiglich ’95 Brings Compassion to the Bench

January 29, 2018

She is taking a "people-centric" approach as the first openly gay justice to serve on the Nevada Supreme Court.

1L Cindy Muro decided to attend UC Law SF because of its

1L Cindy Muro Receives Scholarship for Domestic Violence Advocacy

January 18, 2018

A survivor of abuse herself, Muro now strives to do everything in her power to help people help themselves and create a platform for individuals to be heard.

Brianna Howard '16 was not allowed to play video games at home

Brianna Howard ’16 on “How to Level Up in the Growing World of Video Game Law”

Brianna Howard '16 is hitting the turbo button on her career by navigating the legal issues of esports, and augmented & virtual reality.

Elizabeth McGriff '96 next to a mural featuring her mother

Meet Elizabeth McGriff ’96, Coming Full Circle to Become New Director of LEOP

December 19, 2017

Elizabeth McGriff '96 is a proud LEOP alumna and will continue to develop the program's tradition of almost 50 years of greatness at UC Law SF.

Associate Dean Lefstin & Other Leading Experts Conclude Current State of Patent Eligibility Jurisprudence “Indefensible”

December 14, 2017

According to a report released by Lefstin, and two of the nation's other leading patent law scholars, the current rules for determining what innovations are eligible for patent protection are indefensible as a matter of legal principle and are causing particular difficulties for bioscience fields.

The Public Trust Doctrine is at its core a doctrine of intergenerational justice and the atmosphere is part of that public trust, says Olson.

Guaranteeing the Public Trust

December 11, 2017

Julia Olson '97 is spearheading a significant legal challenge to the United States government's role in causing and increasing the dangers of climate change.

Members of HELJ at Yosemite National Park.

Introducing Hastings Environmental Law Journal

December 1, 2017

The Hastings West-Northwest Journal of Environmental Law and Policy has changed its name to Hastings Environmental Law Journal (HELJ) and its inaugural issue is available now.

Interested in startup law and legal tech? New student org Tech x UCH has you covered.

November 22, 2017

2Ls Xia Hwang and Edgar Vargas cofounded Tech x UCH to help educate fellow students about opportunities to learn about startup law at UC Law SF and bring panels of attorneys and early-stage startup founders to campus to discuss career opportunities.

The selection of Professor Carol Izumi (center) marks the second time a UC Law SF clinical professor has been honored with the Pincus Award.

Professor Carol Izumi receives 2018 William Pincus Award for Outstanding Service and Commitment to Clinical Legal Education from the Association of American Law Schools (AALS)

November 20, 2017

"Recipients are giants in the field and Carol belongs in their midst," says Associate Dean Ascanio Piomelli.

Our curriculum is dynamic because the law and legal services market are constantly changing, says Academic Dean Morris Ratner.

Exciting New Spring 2018 Courses Focus on the Future

November 17, 2017

Grabbing from the headlines and emphasizing innovation, courses like Legal Tech Startups, Advanced Immigration Law, and Stalking and Law will prepare UC Law SF students for next-level legal careers.

John Betz '96 giving Chancellor & Dean Faigman the experience of a port pilot at the Port of Los Angeles.

Port pilot John Betz ’96 discusses his non-legal career and the importance of education

November 14, 2017

A tragic "Deadliest Catch" moment piqued a lifelong interest in the law and encouraged John to pursue a law degree at UC Law SF.