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Procopio Awards Diversity-Focused Scholarship and Internship to Promising School of Law Student
SAN DIEGO (January 15, 2021) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law is pleased to announce 1L Janine Parchment is an inaugural recipient …
USD School of Law Appellate Moot Court Board Virtually Hosts 32nd Annual National Criminal Procedure Tournament
SAN DIEGO (January 13, 2021) – The University of San Diego School of Law Appellate Moot Court Board hosted the National Criminal Proce…
USD School of Law Students and Recent Alumna Awarded 2020 Earl B. Gilliam Bar Foundation Scholarships
SAN DIEGO (January 8, 2021) – Several University of San Diego (USD) School of Law students and one recent alumna were recently awarded…
USD School of Law Alumnus Frederick Schenk '78 (JD) Elected President of the San Diego Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates
SAN DIEGO (January 7, 2021) – University of San Diego School of Law alumnus Frederick Schenk, '78 (JD), was recently elected president…
Alberta Seabold Casey–Lifetime Legacy at University of San Diego and USD School of Law
SAN DIEGO (January 5, 2021) – On December 2, 2016, David S. Casey, Jr., ’74 (JD), and his wife Lisa Casey, established the Alberta S.…
Students are Encouraged By the Outpouring of Alumni Support: Thank You All!
SAN DIEGO (January 5, 2021) – A year like 2020 brings with it a new understanding of gratitude. Basic daily functions like attending classe…
New Year, New Resolution to Join USD's Law Firm Challenge
SAN DIEGO (January 4, 2020) – Kick-off the New Year by signing up for University of San Diego (USD) School of Law's Law Firm Challenge! What is…
USD School of Law Alumna Linda Nelte ’20 (JD) Wins Second Prize in Two Writing Competitions
SAN DIEGO (December 23, 2020) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumna Linda Nelte, ’20 (JD), took Second Prize in the America…
USD School of Law Alumna Stephanie R. Char ‘02 (JD) Appointed Fifth Circuit District Family Court Judge in Kaua’i
SAN DIEGO (December 22, 2020) – Long-time Kaua’i public defender University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumnia Stephanie R. Char, &n…
University of San Diego Names Robert A. Schapiro as New Dean of the School of Law
SAN DIEGO (December 17, 2020) – University of San Diego announces Robert A. Schapiro, formerly Dean of Emory University School of Law, will…
USD School of Law Alumna Marie F. Shimada ’18 (JD) Named Executive Director of Snoqualmie Valley Preservation Alliance
SAN DIEGO (December 17, 2020) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumna Marie F. Shimada, ’18 (JD) was named Executive Director…
USD School of Law Alumna Judge Patricia Garcia ‘89 (JD) Elected to the San Diego Superior Court Executive Committee and CJA Executive Board
SAN DIEGO (December 16, 2020) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumna Judge Patricia Garcia, ‘89 (JD), was elected to the San…
Eight USD School of Law Alumni Named San Diego Business Journal’s SD 500 Most Influential People in Professional Services
SAN DIEGO (December 9, 2020) – Eight University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumni were named San Diego Business Journal's SD500 Most Influ…
USD School of Law Alumni Anthony Campagna ’98 (JD) and Comm. Victor Torres ’84 (BA), ’88 (JD) Appointed to San Diego County Superior Court
SACRAMENTO (December 8, 2020) – Governor Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of 12 California Superior Court Judges, which include two Univer…
A Tax Saving Way to Support USD School of Law
San Diego (December 2, 2020) – The end of the year is a special time for many of us. Family gatherings, friends, feasts, and giving thanks all m…
Christmas Tree Lighting: Student Leaders, President Harris Call on Toreros to be the "Light Out of Darkness"
The University of San Diego hosted its fourth annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at the Paseo de Colachis Overlook on Tuesday with a first. Inste…
You Can. We Can. USD School of Law Can...Support Law Students
San Diego (December 2, 2020) – The holiday season may be coming to a close, but there is still time to make a year-end gift to support USD Schoo…
USD School of Law Alumni Among San Diego Metro's 40 Under 40 Class of 2020
SAN DIEGO (November 30, 2020) – Congratulations to University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumni who made San Diego Metro's “40 …
Hanna Brophy Captains Lead the Way to Honor a Lifetime of Service to the Firm and the Community
SAN DIEGO (November 25, 2020) – Ish B. Bhanu, ’14 (JD), Partner in Riverside, and recent graduate, Steven Barnes, ’20 (JD), in …
Six USD School of Law Alumni Named San Diego Business Journal’s 2020 Leaders in the Law Winners
SAN DIEGO (November 23, 2020) – Six University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumni were named 2020 Leaders in the Law Winners by the San Die…
USD School of Law Honors Distinguished Alumni at First-Ever Virtual Ceremony
San Diego (November 19, 2020) – The University of San Diego (USD) School of Law celebrated the 42nd Annual Distinguished Alumni Awards…
USD Adjunct Law Professor Ronson Shamoun ’98 (BA), ’02 (JD), ’03 (LLM) Earns San Diego Business Journal’s CEO of the Year Award
SAN DIEGO (November 18, 2020) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Adjunct Professor Ronson Shamoun, ’98 (BA), ’02 (JD), &r…
USD School of Law Alumnus Joe Mizrahi ’07 (JD) Elected Secretary Treasurer of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union
SAN DIEGO (November 17, 2020) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumnus Joe Mizrahi, ’07 (JD), has been elected Secretary Trea…
USD School of Law Alumni Marissa Bejarano ’01 (BA), ’04 (JD), Nicholas Fox ’11 (JD), and Angela Medrano ’03 (JD) Elected to SDCBA Positions
SAN DIEGO (November 16, 2020) – The San Diego County Bar Association (SDCBA) announced newly-elected 2021 SDCBA Board Member positions including…
USD School of Law Alumna Judge Maryann D’Addezio ’91 (JD) Elected to the San Diego County Law Library Board of Trustees
SAN DIEGO (November 13, 2020) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumna Judge Maryann D’Addezio, ’91 (JD), has been elect…
USD School of Law Professor Orly Lobel Quoted in CNBC Article about Tech Industry Salary Adjustments and Remote Worker Earnings
SAN DIEGO (November 12, 2020) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Warren Distinguished Professor of Law Orly Lobel was recently quoted…
USD School of Law Professor Orly Lobel Quoted in The Wall Street Journal about Racial Discrimination and Non-disclosure Agreements
SAN DIEGO (November 11, 2020) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Warren Distinguished Professor of Law Orly Lobel was recently quoted…
USD School of Law Alumna Kay Lynn Lee ’87 (JD) Named 2020 Winner of the Montana State Bar Neil Haight Pro Bono Award
SAN DIEGO (November 10, 2020) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumna Kay Lynn Lee, ‘87 (JD), has been named the 2020 winner …
USD School of Law National Trial Team Shines at Virtual Mock Trial Competitions
SAN DIEGO (November 10, 2020) – The National Trial Team from the University of San Diego (USD) School of Law finished with a strong second place…
USD School of Law National Trial Team Places Second in Buffalo-Niagara Mock Trial Competition
SAN DIEGO (November 6, 2020) – The University of San Diego (USD) School of Law National Trial Team recently competed in the virtual Buffalo-Niag…