Alumni News

September 2023

• CPPC Submits Letter to Governor Requesting Veto on SB 842CPPC Submits Letter to Governor Requesting Veto on SB 842
  Friday, September 22, 2023

  SAN DIEGO (September 22, 2023) – The University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Consumer Protection Policy Center (CPPC) at the Cente…

• In Loving Memory of University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Alumnus Cameron Weiss ’12 (JD)In Loving Memory of University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Alumnus Cameron Weiss ’12 (JD)
  Friday, September 15, 2023

  SAN DIEGO (September 15, 2023) — University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Alumnus Cameron Weiss, ’12 (JD), passed away o…

• USD School of Law Board of Visitors Welcomes 2023-24 Members and OfficersUSD School of Law Board of Visitors Welcomes 2023-24 Members and Officers
  Friday, September 15, 2023

  SAN DIEGO (September 13, 2023) - University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Board of Visitors is pleased to announce their new Ch…

• Governor Newsom Signs Non-Compete Bill Drafted by USD Law ProfessorGovernor Newsom Signs Non-Compete Bill Drafted by USD Law Professor
  Tuesday, September 12, 2023

  This month, Governor Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 699, which strengthens laws against non-compete clauses in California. Orly Lobel, W…

• USD School of Law Professors Honored at Fall ConvocationUSD School of Law Professors Honored at Fall Convocation
  Tuesday, September 12, 2023

  SAN DIEGO (September 12, 2023) – Three University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Professors were honored with top university aw…

August 2023

• USD School of Law Alumna Tiffany Brown '06 (JD) Joins National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Board of DirectorsUSD School of Law Alumna Tiffany Brown '06 (JD) Joins National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Board of Directors
  Tuesday, August 22, 2023

  SAN DIEGO (August 22, 2023) ­­– August 17, 2023 - University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumna Tiffany Brown '06 (JD), h…

• USD School of Law Alumnus George Hypolite '14 (JD) Appointed Pueblo, Colorado City AttorneyUSD School of Law Alumnus George Hypolite '14 (JD) Appointed Pueblo, Colorado City Attorney
  Thursday, August 10, 2023

  SAN DIEGO (August 10, 2023) ­­– Pueblo, Colorado Mayor Nick Gradisar has appointed University of San Diego (USD) School o…

• USD School of Law Board of Visitors Member Hon. Louisa Porter '77 (JD) Featured in SDUT's "Someone San Diego Should Know"USD School of Law Board of Visitors Member Hon. Louisa Porter '77 (JD) Featured in SDUT's "Someone San Diego Should Know"
  Thursday, August 10, 2023

  SAN DIEGO (August 11, 2023) ­­– University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumna the Honorable Louisa Porter '77 (JD), Board…

• USD School of Law Alumna Debbie Rider '84 (JD) Elected to Serve on the Board of Patrons of the PradoUSD School of Law Alumna Debbie Rider '84 (JD) Elected to Serve on the Board of Patrons of the Prado
  Tuesday, August 8, 2023

  SAN DIEGO (August 8, 2023) ­­– University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Senior Director of Development Debbie Rider &r…

• USD School of Law Alumnus Andrew Haden '08 (JD) Sworn In as Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of CaliforniaUSD School of Law Alumnus Andrew Haden '08 (JD) Sworn In as Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California
  Tuesday, August 8, 2023

  SAN DIEGO (August 8, 2023) ­­– University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumnus Andrew Haden ‘08 (JD) was sworn in on…

• USD School of Law Alumnus Peter M. Allen '10 (JD) Appointed Infamous Whiskey's Chairman & CFOUSD School of Law Alumnus Peter M. Allen '10 (JD) Appointed Infamous Whiskey's Chairman & CFO
  Friday, August 4, 2023

  SAN DIEGO (August 4, 2023) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumnus Peter M. Allen '10 (JD) has been appointed as Infamou…

• USD School of Law Alumnus David I. Hood '89 (JD) Appointed to Merced County Superior CourtUSD School of Law Alumnus David I. Hood '89 (JD) Appointed to Merced County Superior Court
  Wednesday, August 2, 2023

  SAN DIEGO (August 2, 2023) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumnus David I. Hood '89 (JD) has been appointed to ser…

• USD School of Law Alumnus Evan A. Kitahara '96 (JD) Appointed to Los Angeles County Superior CourtUSD School of Law Alumnus Evan A. Kitahara '96 (JD) Appointed to Los Angeles County Superior Court
  Wednesday, August 2, 2023

  SAN DIEGO (August 2, 2023) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumnus Evan A. Kitahara ’96 (JD) has been appoint…

July 2023

• USD School of Law Alumnus Judge Thomas L. Ludington ‘79 (JD) Earns American Bar Association’s Civility AwardUSD School of Law Alumnus Judge Thomas L. Ludington ‘79 (JD) Earns American Bar Association’s Civility Award
  Thursday, July 6, 2023

  SAN DIEGO (July 6, 2023) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumnus Judge Thomas L. Ludington ‘79 (JD) is set to rece…

• USD School of Law Bar Stipend Program Raises the Bar for SuccessUSD School of Law Bar Stipend Program Raises the Bar for Success
  Wednesday, July 5, 2023

  SAN DIEGO (July 5, 2023) – You did it!  You graduated from law school!  Now, the only thing standing in your way is to pass …

June 2023

• 23 University of San Diego School of Law Alumnae Honored as 2023 SDBJ’s Women of Influence in Law23 University of San Diego School of Law Alumnae Honored as 2023 SDBJ’s Women of Influence in Law
  Wednesday, June 28, 2023

  SAN DIEGO (June 28, 2023) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law is proud to announce that 23 alumnae were honored by the San D…

• USD School of Law Alumni Named Among SD METRO Magazine’s Class of 2023 “40 Under 40”USD School of Law Alumni Named Among SD METRO Magazine’s Class of 2023 “40 Under 40”
  Monday, June 5, 2023

  SAN DIEGO (June 5, 2023) – SD METRO Magazine announced the 24th Annual Class of 2023 “40 Under 40” honoring outstandi…

• Five University of San Diego School of Law Alumni Recognized as Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2023 Top 100 LawyersFive University of San Diego School of Law Alumni Recognized as Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2023 Top 100 Lawyers
  Friday, June 2, 2023

  SAN DIEGO (June 2, 2023) – Six University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumni have been recognized by the Los Angeles Business Jou…

May 2023

• Watch: USD News Minute for May 30Watch: USD News Minute for May 30
  Tuesday, May 30, 2023 post has video

  USD News Minute: What you need to know this week at USD…

• USD School of Law Alumni Association Board of Directors Welcomes 2023-24 MembersUSD School of Law Alumni Association Board of Directors Welcomes 2023-24 Members
  Wednesday, May 24, 2023

  San Diego (May 24 2023) - University of San Diego (USD) School of Law's Alumni Association Board of Directors is pleased to announce the fol…

• USD School of Law Alumni Emily Howe '11 (JD), Kristina Kim '93 (JD), and Jessica Yang '13 (JD) Named Among SDBJ API Leaders of InfluenceUSD School of Law Alumni Emily Howe '11 (JD), Kristina Kim '93 (JD), and Jessica Yang '13 (JD) Named Among SDBJ API Leaders of Influence
  Wednesday, May 24, 2023

  SAN DIEGO (May 24, 2023) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumni Emily E. Howe '11 (JD), Kristina S. Kim '93 (JD), a…

• USD School of Law 66 Commencement Ceremony Held May 20 at Jenny Craig PavilionUSD School of Law 66 Commencement Ceremony Held May 20 at Jenny Craig Pavilion
  Tuesday, May 23, 2023

  SAN DIEGO (May 23, 2023) – The University of San Diego School of Law held its 66th commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 20, at …

• Class of 2023: An Unforgettable Weekend for Law, SOLES and PCE Graduate StudentsClass of 2023: An Unforgettable Weekend for Law, SOLES and PCE Graduate Students
  Monday, May 22, 2023 post has photos post has video

  The Jenny Craig Pavilion (JCP) was rocking this past weekend during the first round of commencement ceremonies for the University of San Die…

• Watch: USD News Minute for May 22Watch: USD News Minute for May 22
  Monday, May 22, 2023 post has video

  USD News Minute: What you need to know this week at USD…

• Celebrating the Graduating Class of 2023: Rainier CardinCelebrating the Graduating Class of 2023: Rainier Cardin
  Friday, May 19, 2023

  The University of San Diego would like to congratulate all of our wonderful students who are graduating this year. We will be spotlighting s…

• Celebrating the Graduating Class of 2023: Emily KawaharaCelebrating the Graduating Class of 2023: Emily Kawahara
  Wednesday, May 17, 2023

  The University of San Diego would like to congratulate all of our wonderful students who are graduating this year. We will be spotlighting s…

April 2023

• University of San Diego School of Law Alumni Recognized in Top 2023 Super Lawyers ListsUniversity of San Diego School of Law Alumni Recognized in Top 2023 Super Lawyers Lists
  Wednesday, April 19, 2023

  SAN DIEGO (April 19, 2023) – The University of San Diego (USD) School of Law is pleased to recognize notable alumni who were recently …

• USD School of Law Alumna Jenna Leyton-Jones '07 (JD) Featured in SD Voyager's Exploring Life & BusinessUSD School of Law Alumna Jenna Leyton-Jones '07 (JD) Featured in SD Voyager's Exploring Life & Business
  Wednesday, April 19, 2023

  SAN DIEGO (April 19, 2022) — University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumna Jenna Leyton-Jones '07 (JD) was recently featured in S…

• USD School of Law Alumnus Nick Goseland '08 (JD) Named Among Lawdragon's “Global 100 Leaders in Legal Strategy & Consulting”USD School of Law Alumnus Nick Goseland '08 (JD) Named Among Lawdragon's “Global 100 Leaders in Legal Strategy & Consulting”
  Wednesday, April 19, 2023

  SAN DIEGO (April 19, 2023) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumnus Nick Goseland '08 (JD) was named among Lawdragon's "G…

• EPIC to Support New Center for Community Energy and Environmental JusticeEPIC to Support New Center for Community Energy and Environmental Justice
  Tuesday, April 18, 2023

  With $10 million in funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy, SDSU…

• USD School of Law Donors Team Up to Provide a Decade of Generosity During the Big GiveUSD School of Law Donors Team Up to Provide a Decade of Generosity During the Big Give
  Monday, April 17, 2023

  SAN DIEGO (April 17, 2023) –  Raising a whopping $456,433 during the Law School’s 36-Hour Big Give is no easy feat.  A…

• USD School of Law Alumnus Adam Levin '91 (JD) Among Power Lawyers 2023: Hollywood’s Top 100 Attorneys ListUSD School of Law Alumnus Adam Levin '91 (JD) Among Power Lawyers 2023: Hollywood’s Top 100 Attorneys List
  Friday, April 14, 2023

  SAN DIEGO (April 14, 2023) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumnus Adam Levin '91 (JD) was recognized among Power Lawyer…

• USD School of Law Encourages Public Interest Law Alumni to Apply for Loan Repayment Assistance ProgramUSD School of Law Encourages Public Interest Law Alumni to Apply for Loan Repayment Assistance Program
  Thursday, April 13, 2023

  “We educated, privileged lawyers have a professional and moral duty to represent the underrepresented in our society, to ensure that j…

March 2023

• Jonathan Grissom '97 (JD), '03 (LLM) Recognized by SDBJ's as one of the "Top 50 Nonprofit Board Leaders of Influence"Jonathan Grissom '97 (JD), '03 (LLM) Recognized by SDBJ's as one of the "Top 50 Nonprofit Board Leaders of Influence"
  Tuesday, March 28, 2023

  SAN DIEGO (March 23, 2023) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumnus Jonathan Grissom '97 (JD), '03 (LLM), was recognized …

• USD School of Law Alumna Danielle Humphries '00 (JD), '01 (LLM) Named Among SD Metro's 2023 Women of Inspiration & AccomplishmentUSD School of Law Alumna Danielle Humphries '00 (JD), '01 (LLM) Named Among SD Metro's 2023 Women of Inspiration & Accomplishment
  Wednesday, March 1, 2023

  SAN DIEGO (February 20, 2023) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Alumna Danielle Humphries '00 (JD), '01 (LLM), University …

• USD School of Law Alumni Board Member Doug Friednash '87 (JD) Appointed to Denver Health Foundation’s Board of DirectorsUSD School of Law Alumni Board Member Doug Friednash '87 (JD) Appointed to Denver Health Foundation’s Board of Directors
  Wednesday, March 1, 2023

  SAN DIEGO (March 1, 2023) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Alumni Board Member, Doug Friednash ‘87 (JD), was appoin…

• USD School of Law Alumni Maxwell Agha '88 (JD) & Dante Pride '08 (JD) Named Among SDBJ Top 50 Black LeadersUSD School of Law Alumni Maxwell Agha '88 (JD) & Dante Pride '08 (JD) Named Among SDBJ Top 50 Black Leaders
  Wednesday, March 1, 2023

  SAN DIEGO (March 1, 2023) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Alumni Maxwell Agha '88 (JD) and Dante Pride '08 (JD) nam…

• USD School of Law Alumnus Thomas H. Knudsen '94 (JD) Named Pepperdine General CounselUSD School of Law Alumnus Thomas H. Knudsen '94 (JD) Named Pepperdine General Counsel
  Wednesday, March 1, 2023

  SAN DIEGO (February 20, 2023) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Alumnus Thomas H. Knudsen is named Pepperdine General Coun…

February 2023

• Big Give 2023 - Investing in Every Student, Every Year, For 10 Years Straight!Big Give 2023 - Investing in Every Student, Every Year, For 10 Years Straight!
  Monday, February 27, 2023

  San Diego (February 27, 2023) – Mark your calendars, USD School of Law’s Big Give campaign is just around the corner and th…

• Fifth Annual USD School of Law Class Action Law Forum, in Partnership with Western Alliance Bank (CALF) Takes Place March 14-16Fifth Annual USD School of Law Class Action Law Forum, in Partnership with Western Alliance Bank (CALF) Takes Place March 14-16
  Friday, February 24, 2023

  SAN DIEGO (February 24, 2023) - The fifth annual Western Alliance Bank Class Action Law Forum (CALF), held in collaboration with…

• Applications for Law Alumni Board and Nominations for Distinguished Alumni and Rising Star Recent Alumni AwardsApplications for Law Alumni Board and Nominations for Distinguished Alumni and Rising Star Recent Alumni Awards
  Thursday, February 23, 2023

  San Diego (February 20, 2023 – The University of San Diego (USD) School of Law nominating committee of the Law Alumni A…

• USD Food Pantry Aspires to Eliminate Barriers to Law Student SuccessUSD Food Pantry Aspires to Eliminate Barriers to Law Student Success
  Thursday, February 23, 2023

  SAN DIEGO (February 23, 2023) – USD School of Law’s 2023 Big Give is dedicated to addressing needs expressed by current law…

• USD School of Law Board of Visitors Member Karen Hewitt '89 Among Daily Journal's "Leading Commercial Litigators"USD School of Law Board of Visitors Member Karen Hewitt '89 Among Daily Journal's "Leading Commercial Litigators"
  Monday, February 20, 2023

  SAN DIEGO (February 20, 2023) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Board of Visitors member Karen P. Hewitt, ’89 (JD)&m…

• USD School of Law Launches Digital Repository of Student ScholarshipUSD School of Law Launches Digital Repository of Student Scholarship
  Wednesday, February 15, 2023

  SAN DIEGO (February 15, 2023) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law's Legal Research Center (LRC) is excited to launch a new d…

• USD Oral History Project: Share Your StoryUSD Oral History Project: Share Your Story
  Thursday, February 2, 2023

  About the Project Every University of San Diego Torero has a story, and the USD Alumni Association wants to hear yours. However, with over …

January 2023

• Alumni Participation Powers Law Student Casebook CampaignAlumni Participation Powers Law Student Casebook Campaign
  Thursday, January 26, 2023

  SAN DIEGO (January 19, 2023) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law’s 2022 Big Give launched the Law Student Casebook Campaign to…

• Four USD School of Law Alumni Serving on San Diego Federal Bar Association BoardFour USD School of Law Alumni Serving on San Diego Federal Bar Association Board
  Wednesday, January 25, 2023

  SAN DIEGO (January 26, 2023) – Four University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumni are currently serving on the 2023 Federal Bar A…

• USD School of Law Alumna Ellen Whittemore '81 (JD) Joins Wynn Macau Board of DirectorsUSD School of Law Alumna Ellen Whittemore '81 (JD) Joins Wynn Macau Board of Directors
  Thursday, January 5, 2023

  SAN DIEGO (January 5, 2023) — University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumna Ellen Whittemore '81 (JD), executive vice president a…