Alumni News

June 2022

• Seven University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Alumni Named SD Metro’s Top 2022 AttorneysSeven University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Alumni Named SD Metro’s Top 2022 Attorneys
  Monday, June 6, 2022

  SAN DIEGO (June 6, 2022) – Seven University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumni are among San Diego's top attorneys for …

• San Diego Federal Bar Association Hosts 2022 Annual Conference and Awards Ceremony at USDSan Diego Federal Bar Association Hosts 2022 Annual Conference and Awards Ceremony at USD
  Thursday, June 2, 2022

  SAN DIEGO (June 2, 2022) – The San Diego Chapter of the Federal Bar Association held its 2022 Annual Conference and Awards Ceremo…

May 2022

• Jessica Heldman ’04 (JD) Professor of Child Rights Discusses Dual Status Youth with Youth Justice Transformation Action PodcastJessica Heldman ’04 (JD) Professor of Child Rights Discusses Dual Status Youth with Youth Justice Transformation Action Podcast
  Tuesday, May 31, 2022

  SAN DIEGO (May 31, 2022) -  University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Children’s Advocacy Institute (CAI) Jessica Heldman, Prof…

• Let Us Know What You've Been Up To!Let Us Know What You've Been Up To!
  Monday, May 16, 2022

  SAN DIEGO (May 16, 2022) – Have you started a new job or received a promotion? Were you elected to serve on a Board? Perhaps you launc…

• Jessica Heldman ’04 (JD) Professor of Child Rights Interviewed on NBCSanDiego on the Social Media Platform Duty to Children ActJessica Heldman ’04 (JD) Professor of Child Rights Interviewed on NBCSanDiego on the Social Media Platform Duty to Children Act
  Friday, May 6, 2022

  SAN DIEGO (May 6, 2022) -  University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Children’s Advocacy Institute (CAI) Jessica Heldman, Fellm…

April 2022

• USD School of Law Board of Visitors Member Frederick Schenk '78 (JD) Inducted Into Lawdragon 2022 Hall of FameUSD School of Law Board of Visitors Member Frederick Schenk '78 (JD) Inducted Into Lawdragon 2022 Hall of Fame
  Friday, April 29, 2022

  SAN DIEGO (May 2, 2022) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Board of Visitors member Frederick Schenk, '78 (JD), Casey Gerry…

• USD School of Law Board of Visitors Member Patrick W. Martin '92 (JD) Elected American College of Trusts and Estates Counsel FellowUSD School of Law Board of Visitors Member Patrick W. Martin '92 (JD) Elected American College of Trusts and Estates Counsel Fellow
  Friday, April 29, 2022

  SAN DIEGO (April 29, 2022) — University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Board of Visitors member and 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award …

• California Honors Legendary Procopio LLP Lawyer Alec Cory with Alec Cory DayCalifornia Honors Legendary Procopio LLP Lawyer Alec Cory with Alec Cory Day
  Thursday, April 28, 2022

  SAN DIEGO (April 28, 2022) –  California celebrated Alec Cory day earlier this week in honor of legendary San Diego lawyer, co-fo…

• USD School of Law Big Give -- Participation is the Key to SuccessUSD School of Law Big Give -- Participation is the Key to Success
  Thursday, April 28, 2022

  SAN DIEGO (April 28, 2022) – The University of San Diego (USD) Big Give—36-Hour Giving Campaign roared to success with the hel…

• USD School of Law Kicks off The Big Give with the Big Give Bash at RJS LawUSD School of Law Kicks off The Big Give with the Big Give Bash at RJS Law
  Thursday, April 21, 2022

  SAN DIEGO (April 21, 2022) – The University of San Diego (USD) kicked off The Big Give—36-Hour Giving Campaign with the Big Give…

• USD School of Law Alumna Danielle C. Humphries '00 (JD), '01 (LLM) Among SD Metro's 2022 Women of AccomplishmentUSD School of Law Alumna Danielle C. Humphries '00 (JD), '01 (LLM) Among SD Metro's 2022 Women of Accomplishment
  Tuesday, April 19, 2022

  SAN DIEGO (April 19, 2022) — University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumna Danielle C. Humphries, ’00 (JD), ’01 …

• USD School of Law Alumnus Mark B. Aldrich '97 (JD) Named General Counsel of Mighty BuildingsUSD School of Law Alumnus Mark B. Aldrich '97 (JD) Named General Counsel of Mighty Buildings
  Tuesday, April 19, 2022

  SAN DIEGO (April 19, 2022) — University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumnus Mark B. Aldrich, has been appointed the General Couns…

• 2022 San Diego Super Lawyers Recognizes 52 University of San Diego School of Law Alumni as Rising Stars2022 San Diego Super Lawyers Recognizes 52 University of San Diego School of Law Alumni as Rising Stars
  Thursday, April 14, 2022

  SAN DIEGO (April 14, 2022) – An impressive 52 University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumni have been recognized as 2002 Rising S…

• University of San Diego School of Law Alumni Recognized in Top 2022 San Diego Super Lawyers ListsUniversity of San Diego School of Law Alumni Recognized in Top 2022 San Diego Super Lawyers Lists
  Tuesday, April 12, 2022

  SAN DIEGO (April 12, 2022) – The University of San Diego (USD) School of Law is pleased to recognize notable alumni who were recently …

• The Pursuit of Health and SanityThe Pursuit of Health and Sanity
  Friday, April 1, 2022

  SAN DIEGO (April 1, 2022) — Time is ever present in our lives. Despite this omnipresent nature, many of us wish we had more time,…

March 2022

• Big Give 2022’s Support is Powered by ParticipationBig Give 2022’s Support is Powered by Participation
  Thursday, March 31, 2022

  SAN DIEGO (March  31, 2022) – This year’s Big Give Campaign, taking place on April 13-14, 2022, is powered by Alumni Partic…

• USD School of Law Announces Collaboration with the “Nuclear Verdicts Defense Institute"USD School of Law Announces Collaboration with the “Nuclear Verdicts Defense Institute"
  Thursday, March 31, 2022

  SAN DIEGO (March 31, 2022) – The inaugural Nuclear Verdicts Defense Institute will take place June 23-26, 2022, in San Diego, led…

• USD School of Law Board of Visitors Member Bibi Fell '04 (JD) Named Society of Women Trial Lawyers "2022 Woman of the Year"USD School of Law Board of Visitors Member Bibi Fell '04 (JD) Named Society of Women Trial Lawyers "2022 Woman of the Year"
  Tuesday, March 29, 2022

  SAN DIEGO (March 29, 2022) — University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Board of Visitors member Bibi Fell, ’04 (JD), was recen…

• USD School of Law Alumna Kym LeGolvan '13 (JD) Featured in Shoutout SoCalUSD School of Law Alumna Kym LeGolvan '13 (JD) Featured in Shoutout SoCal
  Friday, March 25, 2022

  SAN DIEGO (March 25, 2022) — University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Alumna Kym LeGolvan, ’13 (JD), was recently featur…

• USD School of Law Alumnus Edson K. McClellan '98 (JD) Elected to Rutan & Tucker, LLP Executive CommitteeUSD School of Law Alumnus Edson K. McClellan '98 (JD) Elected to Rutan & Tucker, LLP Executive Committee
  Monday, March 21, 2022

  SAN DIEGO (March 21, 2022) — University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumnus, Edson K. McClellan, '98 (JD), has been elected to th…

• A Day in the Life of an International Law StudentA Day in the Life of an International Law Student
  Wednesday, March 16, 2022

  SAN DIEGO (March 16, 2022) — Studying law is no easy feat. I face an additional challenge of learning the law in my second langua…

• USD School of Law Alumnus Chris B. Hayes '10 (JD) Joins Celo Foundation as Head of Government RelationsUSD School of Law Alumnus Chris B. Hayes '10 (JD) Joins Celo Foundation as Head of Government Relations
  Tuesday, March 15, 2022

  SAN DIEGO (March 15, 2022) — University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Alumnus and Law Alumni Association Board of Directors me…

• USD School of Law Announces New Assistant Dean of Admissions Financial Aid and Diversity Initiatives Tracy SimmonsUSD School of Law Announces New Assistant Dean of Admissions Financial Aid and Diversity Initiatives Tracy Simmons
  Friday, March 11, 2022

  SAN DIEGO (March 11, 2022) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law is pleased to announce that Tracy Simmons has joined the Scho…

• It’s All A Balancing ActIt’s All A Balancing Act
  Thursday, March 10, 2022

  Alumna adds to a full plate with Balboa Park role University of San Diego School of Law alumna Allison Soares ’15 (LLM) has perfected…

February 2022

• Big Give 2022’s Big Mission: Helping Student Veterans Earn Law Degrees at USD School of LawBig Give 2022’s Big Mission: Helping Student Veterans Earn Law Degrees at USD School of Law
  Friday, February 25, 2022

  SAN DIEGO (February 25, 2022) – This year’s Big Give Campaign, taking place on April 12-14, 2022, will focus on Veteran Scholars…

• Law Student Casebook Campaign: Big Give Success Will Be Powered by Alumni Participation!Law Student Casebook Campaign: Big Give Success Will Be Powered by Alumni Participation!
  Friday, February 25, 2022

  SAN DIEGO (February 25, 2022) – This year, the law school turning the page on something BIG to celebrate the ninth annual Big Giv…

• Law Students Support Jurists and Panelist Taking Part in USD School of Law’s Class Action Law Forum 2022Law Students Support Jurists and Panelist Taking Part in USD School of Law’s Class Action Law Forum 2022
  Thursday, February 24, 2022

  SAN DIEGO (February 24, 2022) – University of San Diego School of Law and Western Alliance Bank’s fourth annual Class Actio…

• Jewish Law Students Association Host Holocaust Survivor Rose SchindlerJewish Law Students Association Host Holocaust Survivor Rose Schindler
  Thursday, February 17, 2022

  SAN DIEGO (February 17, 2022) – At 14 years old, Rose Schindler arrived to the Nazi German Concentration and Extermination Camp Auschw…

• Van Law Firm Honors Associate Natalie J. Hagen '20 (JD), '21 (LLM) by Establishing the Van Law Firm ScholarshipVan Law Firm Honors Associate Natalie J. Hagen '20 (JD), '21 (LLM) by Establishing the Van Law Firm Scholarship
  Monday, February 14, 2022

  SAN DIEGO (February 14, 2021) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumna Natalie J. Hagen '20 (JD), '21 (LLM Tax) recognized…

• USD School of Law Announces New Senior Director of Graduate, International and Certificate Programs Dr. Karen SigmondUSD School of Law Announces New Senior Director of Graduate, International and Certificate Programs Dr. Karen Sigmond
  Tuesday, February 8, 2022

  SAN DIEGO (February 8, 2022) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law is pleased to announce that Dr. Karen Sigmond. '96 (JD), ha…

• USD Celebrates Black History MonthUSD Celebrates Black History Month
  Friday, February 4, 2022

  Throughout the month of February, the University of San Diego will be celebrating Black History Month. Check in weekly to the USD News Cente…

• Six USD School of Law Alumnae Selected for the Inaugural 2022 San Diego County Bar Association Leadership AcademySix USD School of Law Alumnae Selected for the Inaugural 2022 San Diego County Bar Association Leadership Academy
  Thursday, February 3, 2022

    SAN DIEGO (February 3, 2022) –  Six University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumnae were selected to participate in …

• USD School of Law Alumnus Mohamed Lamin Tarawalley '08 (LLM) Appointed as Sierra Leone’s Attorney General and Minister of JusticeUSD School of Law Alumnus Mohamed Lamin Tarawalley '08 (LLM) Appointed as Sierra Leone’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice
  Wednesday, February 2, 2022

  SAN DIEGO (February 7, 2022) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Alumnus Mohamed Lamin Tarawalley ’08 (LLM) was recent…

January 2022

• Allied Universal Taps USD School of Law Alumnus Ryan M. Manning '00 (JD) as Chief Compliance OfficerAllied Universal Taps USD School of Law Alumnus Ryan M. Manning '00 (JD) as Chief Compliance Officer
  Wednesday, January 26, 2022

  SAN DIEGO (January 26, 2022) – Global security and facility services company Allied Universal has appointed Ryan M. Manning, '00 (JD),…

• USD School of Law Alumna and Pharma Veteran Aubrey A. Haddach '04 (JD) Named General Counsel at RayzeBio Inc.USD School of Law Alumna and Pharma Veteran Aubrey A. Haddach '04 (JD) Named General Counsel at RayzeBio Inc.
  Tuesday, January 25, 2022

  SAN DIEGO (January 25, 2022) –  RayzeBio Inc., a San Diego company that develops targeted radiopharmaceuticals for cancer, announ…

• Hire a 2021 Graduate in 2022Hire a 2021 Graduate in 2022
  Tuesday, January 18, 2022

  January Dean's Message  Dear USD School of Law Alumni, Welcome to a New Year!  The University of San Diego School of L…

• Calling On Alumni to Serve as Big Give CaptainsCalling On Alumni to Serve as Big Give Captains
  Monday, January 17, 2022

  SAN DIEGO (January 18, 2022) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law is seeking alumni volunteers to serve as Class Captains for…

• Inviting Past SDCBA Diversity Fellows to Share Your Advice with Student Applicants by Friday, January 21Inviting Past SDCBA Diversity Fellows to Share Your Advice with Student Applicants by Friday, January 21
  Friday, January 14, 2022

  SAN DIEGO (January 14, 2022) – The San Diego County Bar Association & the Association of Corporate Counsel/San Diego Chapter …

• 2021 Law School Endowment Reports Deliver Good News About the Value in Investing in the Future2021 Law School Endowment Reports Deliver Good News About the Value in Investing in the Future
  Wednesday, January 12, 2022

  SAN DIEGO (January 12, 2022) – At the end of the year (2021), University of San Diego (USD) School of Law sent 250 end-of-the-yea…

• Class Action Law Forum™ Announces Steering Committee for 2022 ConferenceClass Action Law Forum™ Announces Steering Committee for 2022 Conference
  Wednesday, January 12, 2022

  SAN DIEGO (January 12, 2022) – University of San Diego School of Law and Western Alliance Bank’s fourth annual Class Action…

• USD School of Law Alumna Courtney L. Baird '04 (JD) Named Vice Chair of Duane Morris Commercial and Antitrust Litigation DivisionUSD School of Law Alumna Courtney L. Baird '04 (JD) Named Vice Chair of Duane Morris Commercial and Antitrust Litigation Division
  Tuesday, January 4, 2022

  SAN DIEGO (January 4, 2022) –  Univeristy of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumna Courtney L. Baird, '04 (JD), as vice chair for …

• USD School of Law Alumna Courtney L. Baird '04 (JD) Named Vice Chair of Duane Morris Commercial and Antitrust Litigation DivisionUSD School of Law Alumna Courtney L. Baird '04 (JD) Named Vice Chair of Duane Morris Commercial and Antitrust Litigation Division
  Tuesday, January 4, 2022

  SAN DIEGO (January 4, 2022) –  Univeristy of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumna Courtney L. Baird, '04 (JD), as vice chair for …

• USD School of Law Alumnus Robert S. Brewer, Jr. '75 (JD) Honored with U.S. Coast Guard Distinguished Public Service AwardUSD School of Law Alumnus Robert S. Brewer, Jr. '75 (JD) Honored with U.S. Coast Guard Distinguished Public Service Award
  Monday, January 3, 2022

  SAN DIEGO (January 3, 2022) –  Univeristy of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumnus and Board of Visitors member Robert S. Brewer,…