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USD School of Law Alumnus Robert Brewer ’75 (JD) Sworn in as the United States Attorney Southern District of California
SAN DIEGO (February 19, 2019) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumnus Robert S. Brewer Jr, ’75 (JD), was sworn in February 15 as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of California by Chief United States District Court Judge Larry Burns, ’79 (JD).
USD School of Law Bergman Memorial Lecture: 50 Years of Freedom of Speech in Schools – Tinker v Des Moines
SAN DIEGO (February 14, 2019) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law 2019 Bergman Memorial Lecture will take place on February 20, 5…
CAI to Help Fight for a Child's Right to Counsel in Class Action Suit Filed in Indiana
SAN DIEGO (February 7, 2019) - University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Children’s Advocacy Institute (CAI) has joined two law firms in a Cla…
CAI's Amy Harfeld, National Policy Advocate & Senior Staff Attorney’s Op-ed On Feds' Policy Reversal Published in The Hill
SAN DIEGO (February 5, 2019) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Children’s Advocacy Institute’s (CAI) Amy Harfeld, Nation…
Applications for Law Alumni Board and Nominations for Distinguished Alumni and Rising Star Recent Alumni Awards
San Diego (February 4, 2019) – The University of San Diego (USD) School of Law nominating committee of the Law Alumni Association Boar…
Legal Clinics—Renew and Refresh
San Diego (February 4, 2019) – Thanks to the generous in-kind support of Fish and Richardson, LLP in Del Mar, USD School of Law’s Leg…
USD School of Law Alumnus Michael Berg ’81 (JD) Appointed to Judgeship
SAN DIEGO (February 4, 2019) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumnus Michael Berg, ’81 (JD), was named Magistrate Judge of t…
USD School of Law Alumna Courtney Bravo ’18 (JD) Wins Second Place in Wenig Writing Competition
San Diego (January 29, 2019) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumna, Courtney Bravo ’18 (JD), won second place in…
USD School of Law Alumnus Judge Larry Burns ’79 (JD) named Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
SAN DIEGO (January 28, 2019) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumnus Judge Larry A. Burns, ’79 (JD), was named Chief Ju…
USD Law Dean Stephen C. Ferruolo Quoted in Wall Street Journal on Impact that California's High Cut Score has on Legal Education
San Diego (January 25, 2019) – On January 14, the Wall Street Journal published the article, “New Test for Law Schools: Do Enough Graduate…
USD School of Law 3L Roger Bains ’19 (JD) wins first prize in prestigious Baylor Law “The Closer” National Transactional Law Competition
SAN DIEGO (January 24, 2019) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law 3L, Roger (Rajdeep) Bains, ’19 (JD), was awarded the first…
USD School of Law Alumna Virginia C. Nelson ’79 (JD) Named One of Girl Scouts San Diego Cool Women of 2019
SAN DIEGO (January 10, 2019) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Alumna Virginia C. Nelson, ’79 (JD), was honored by Girl Scouts…
USD Donor Impact Report: The Impact of Your Philanthropy
SAN DIEGO (January 2, 2019) – Words can never adequately express the full measure of appreciation that students, faculty and the leadership of U…
USD School of Law Alumna Jennifer H. Cops ’05 (JD) Appointed to Judgeship
SAN DIEGO (January 4, 2019) – Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. recently announced the appointment of 12 California superior court judges, including…
USD School of Law Alumna Sharon L. Kalemkiarian ’89 (JD) Honored by San Diego Family Law Bar Association as Family Law Jurist of the Year
SAN DIEGO (January 4, 2019) – The San Diego Family Law Bar Association named University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumna Judge Sharo…
USD School of Law Alumnus Erik J. Greupner ’04 (JD) Named President of Business Operations of the San Diego Padres
SAN DIEGO (January 3, 2019) – The San Diego Padres have promoted University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Alumnus, Erik Greupner, ’04 (…
USD School of Law Alumnus Peter M. Williams ’95 (JD) Appointed to Judgeship
SAN DIEGO (December 21, 2018) – On December 17, Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. announced the appointment of six superior court judges including U…
USD School of Law Congratulates Alumnae Named as San Diego Business Journal Business Women of the Year Finalists
SAN DIEGO (December 21, 2018) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law congratulates the following alumnae who were named as San Diego…
USD School of Law Alumna Janice F. Mulligan ’81 (JD) Honored by OC Trial Lawyers Association and Consumer Attorneys of San Diego
SAN DIEGO (DECEMBER 12, 2018) – The Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (OCTLA) named University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumna Jan…
USD School of Law Alumna Rohanee Zapanta ’98 (BA), ’02 (JD) Appointed to Judgeship
SAN DIEGO (December 11, 2018) – Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. recently announced the appointment of 13 California superior court judges, in…
USD School of Law Alumnus Curtis M. Jackson ’18 (JD) Appointed to Board of Directors at Alliance College-Ready Public Schools
SAN DIEGO (December 11, 2018) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumnus Curtis Jackson, ’18 (JD), has been appointed to a non-…
USD School of Law Students Protected the Right to Vote through the USD Law Pro Bono Program’s Election Protection Project
San Diego (December 11, 2018) – On November 6th, 2018, 22 University of San Diego School of Law students volunteered their time to serve as…
USD School of Law Fellmeth-Peterson Professor in Residence in Child Rights, Jessica Heldman ’04 (JD) Quoted by NBC7 News
SAN DIEGO (December 5, 2018) – University of San Diego School of Law Fellmeth-Peterson Professor in Residence in Child Rights, Jessica Heldman, …
USD School of Law Professor Michael Ramsey Speaks at National Conference of State Judges
SAN DIEGO (December 5, 2018) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Professor Michael Ramsey Speaks at National Conference of S…
Sony Vice President, Associate General Counsel Shaka Johnson ’03 (JD) to Deliver 2019 Commencement Address
SAN DIEGO (December 4, 2018) – Shaka Johnson, ’03 (JD), will address University of San Diego (USD) School of Law graduates at the law…
USD School of Law Alumnus Daniel M. Crowley ’87 (JD) Appointed to Judgeship
SAN DIEGO (December 4, 2018) – On November 29, Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. announced the appointment of 12 superior court judges including Uni…
USD School of Law Alumnus Alan K. Brubaker ’76 (JD) Named George McClenahan and Peter Hughes Civility Award Recipient
SAN DIEGO (November 30, 2018) – The San Diego Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (SD ABOTA) has named University of San Diego (USD…
USD School of Law Honors Distinguished Alumni
San Diego (November 26, 2018) – The University of San Diego (USD) School of Law honored five alumni at the school’s 2018 Distinguishe…
Professor Steven Smith’s Book Named to Booklist’s Top 10 Religion and Spirituality: 2018
SAN DIEGO (November 19, 2018) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Warren Distinguished Professor Smith’s book, Pagans & Chri…
USD School of Law Professor Orly Lobel to Interview #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Liane Moriarty
SAN DIEGO (November 13, 2018) – On Friday, November 16th, USD School of Law Professor Orly Lobel will be interviewing Liane Moriarty, the author…