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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…
School of Law Alumna Former Congresswoman Lynn Schenk ’70 (JD) and Her Congressional Colleague Publish Op-Ed About Vice President Joe Biden
SAN DIEGO (November 3, 2020) – On Tuesday, October 27, 2020, USD School of Law Alumna Former Congresswoman Lynn Schenk ’70 (JD) and her Co…
USD School of Law Appellate Moot Court Competes in Intramural Tournament, Prepares to Host National Virtual Tournament
SAN DIEGO (November 3, 2020) – The University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Appellate Moot Court Executive Board is off to a busy start in 20…
USD School of Law LATINX Scholarship Fund Devoted to Increasing Representation of LATINX Lawyers in the Legal Profession
SAN DIEGO (November 3, 2020) - Even though the U.S. LATINX population continues to grow, Latino and Latina lawyers remain disproportionately unde…
Law Student Affairs Shares Live Well @ USD Law Fall 2020 Recipe Book
SAN DIEGO (November 2, 2020) – As the weather starts to cool down and continuing to practice safe social distancing remains important, the Unive…
USD School of Law Alumna Nancy M. Vu ’03 (JD) Named Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary for Park Hotels and Resorts
SAN DIEGO (October 28, 2020) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumna Nancy M. Vu, ’03 (JD), was recently named Senior Vice Pr…
Law School Alumni “Knock it Outta the Park” on Torero Tuesday!
SAN DIEGO (October 27, 2020) – With enthusiastic support, University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Alumni surpassed the law school&rsquo…
Sheppard Mullin Joins Forces with CAI Professors Robert Fellmeth and Jessica Heldman Seeking Records from Agencies of the Federal Government
SAN DIEGO (October 23, 2020) – In response to the Trump administration's implementation of the "zero-tolerance" policy at the U.S. border in 201…
USD School of Law Board of Visitors Welcomes 2020-21 Members
San Diego (October 23, 2020) - University of San Diego (USD) School of Law's Board of Visitors is pleased to announce the following new board members …
USD School of Law Professor Miranda Perry Fleischer's Op-Ed on President Trump's Taxes Published in The Hill
SAN DIEGO (October 23, 2020) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Professor of Law Miranda Perry Fleischer's op-ed "Donald Trump busine…
USD School of Law Alumna Torri Sherlin ’16 (JD) Recognized with Daily Journal’s 2020 California Lawyer of the Year Award
SAN DIEGO (October 22, 2020) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumna Torri Sherlin, ’16 (JD), has been named a 2020 Californi…
USD School of Law Professor-in-Residence Robert Muth Recently Promoted to Professor of Law
San Diego (October 19, 2020) – Former USD School of Law Professor in Residence Robert Muth was recently promoted to Professor of Law, in additio…
USD School of Law Alumna Joy Utomi Hartmann ’11 (JD) Chosen as Featured Speaker in Torero Talks
SAN DIEGO (October 15, 2020) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumna Joy Utomi Hartmann, ’11 (JD) was selected as one of…
USD School of Law Alumna Judith Clark ’89 (JD) Elected as Riverside County Assistant Presiding Judge
SAN DIEGO (October 14, 2020) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumna Judith Clark, ’89 (JD), was elected Assistant Presi…
USD School of Law Alumna Tamala Choma ’97 (JD) Named Vice President and General Counsel of Valley Presbyterian Hospital
SAN DIEGO (October 12, 2020) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumna Tamala Choma, ’97 (JD), was recently appointed as Vice P…