Law Press Releases
All Departments
USD School of Law National Trial Team Takes Top Honors at America’s Finest City Competition in San Diego
SAN DIEGO (November 26, 2019) – Students from USD School of Law’s National Trial Team took first place in the America’s Finest City Mock Trial Competition held recently in San Diego. Students Ashley Barton (3L), Morgan Chase (3L), Kenneth Ely (3L), and Madison Gottfredson (3L) and their coach Michael Goldfaden won the highly competitive final round to succeed as the top team. The USD National Trial Team, coached by seasoned litigation attorneys, teaches law students the art of trial advocacy and molds strong future litigators.
USD School of Law Honors Distinguished Alumni
San Diego (November 20, 2019) – The University of San Diego (USD) School of Law honored four alumni at the school’s 2019 Distinguishe…
USD School of Law to Host 11th Annual Climate and Energy Law Symposium
SAN DIEGO (November 7, 2019) – The University of San Diego (USD) School of Law is set to hostits 11th Annual Climate and Energy Sympos…
USD School of Law Alumni Theodore J. Boutrous, Jr. ’87 (JD) and Richard J. Doren ’86 (JD) Named Among 100 Leading Lawyers in California
SAN DIEGO (November 4, 2019) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Alumni Theodore J. Boutrous, Jr., ’87 (JD), and Richard J. Dore…
Federal Trade Commissioner Noah Joshua Phillips to Speak Twice at the USD School of Law
SAN DIEGO (October 31, 2019) – Federal Trade Commissioner (FTC) Noah Joshua Phillips will speak at two events at the University of San Diego Sch…
USD School of Law Alumna Judy S. Bae ’02 (JD) Appointed to Judgeship
SAN DIEGO (October 31, 2019) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumna Judy S. Bae, ’02 (JD), was appointed as a judge in the S…
USD School of Law Alumna Olga Álvarez ’02 (JD) Appointed to Judgeship
SAN DIEGO (October 31, 2019) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumna Olga Álvarez, ’02 (JD), was appointed as a judge …
USD School of Law Alumnus Hon. Victor E. Bianchini ’63 (JD) Named Witkin Award Recipient
SAN DIEGO (October 30, 2019) - San Diego Law Library Foundation has named University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Alumnus Victor E. Bianchini (Ret…
USD School of Law Alumna Rebekah Goshorn Jurata, ‘07 (JD) Named by SEC as Board Member at the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
SAN DIEGO (October 25, 2019) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Alumna Rebekah Goshorn Jurata ‘07 (JD), was named by the Securi…
USD School of Law Professor Lisa Ramsey to Speak at San Diego Intellectual Property Legal Association Event
SAN DIEGO (October 24, 2019) – University of San Diego School of Law Professor Lisa Ramsey is set to speak at the San Diego Intellectu…
USD Law Alumnus Jack McGrory ’81 (JD) to Receive Author E. Hughes Career Achievement Award at Alumni Honors
SAN DIEGO (September 3, 2019) – The University of San Diego (USD) will honor Jack McGrory ’81 (JD), with the Author E. Hughes Career …
USD School of Law Dean Stephen C. Ferruolo Quoted in Law.com, The Recorder
SAN DIEGO (July 29, 2019) – California State Bar officials are launching an independent investigation into how the essay topics for this week&rs…
USD School of Law Professor Lisa Ramsey Moderates Panel for the 10th Anniversary of Lindley Lecture on Law and Comics
SAN DIEGO (July 25, 2019) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Professor Lisa Ramsey moderated a panel for the 10th annual Lindley Lect…
USD School of Law Students Honored at the Legal Aid Society of San Diego Pro Bono Program Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
SAN DIEGO (July 3, 2019) – On May 31, 2019, the University of San Diego (USD) School of Law students and graduates were honored for their pro bo…
Applications for 2019-20 Alumni Mentor Program Due July 12
San Diego (July 1, 2019) – Complete an application for the 2019-20 Alumni Mentorship Program by July 12, and RSVP for the September 4 Kick-…
USD School of Law Associate Dean and Professor Margaret A. Dalton ’94 (JD) Presents “Forgotten Children”
SAN DIEGO (June 6, 2019) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Associate Dean and Professor of Law Margaret A. Dalton, ’94 (JD), s…
New Article Authored by USD School of Law Dean Stephen C. Ferruolo for The Recorder
Click here to read Dean Stephen C. Ferruolo's article in The Recorder.…
USD School of Law Alumni Association Launches 2019-20 Alumni Mentor Program
San Diego (May 29, 2019) – The USD Law Alumni Association Board of Directors is launching the 2019-20 Alumni Mentorship Program in collaboration…
USD School of Law Alumnus Stephen Legomsky ’77 (JD) to Receive Robert H. Goddard Alumni Award for Outstanding Professional Achievement
SAN DIEGO (March 19, 2019) - University of San Diego (USD) School of Law alumnus Stephen Legomsky, ’77 (JD), will receive the Robert H. Goddard …
New Article Authored by USD School of Law Professor Orly Lobel for The Atlantic about "Trump's Extreme NDA's"
SAN DIEGO (March 5, 2019) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Professor Orly Lobel authored the article, “Trump’s Extreme …
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 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 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…
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…
USD School of Law Alumnus Frederick Schenk ’78 (JD) Reappointed to the San Diego County Fair Board
SAN DIEGO (October 31, 2018) – California Governor Jerry Brown recently announced the reappointment of Frederick Schenk, ’78 (JD), a partn…
Giving Back Magazine Covers University of San Diego Leading Change Campaign Festivities
SAN DIEGO (October 23, 2018) – Leading Change: The Campaign for University of San Diego (USD) has come to a great end after eight year…
USD School of Law Alumna Christina Riehl ’01 (JD) and Sarah Huchel Speak at USD’s Celebrating Changemakers Brunch with CPIL, CAI, & EPIC
SAN DIEGO (October 15, 2018) – On October 7th, 2018, an unforgettable celebration took place to recognize the achievements of University of…
USD School of Law Alumni Association Launches 2018-19 Alumni Mentor & Advisor Programs
San Diego (June 19, 2018) – The USD Law Alumni Association Board of Directors is launching the 2018-19 Alumni Mentorship Program and the Alumni …
USD School of Law Launches Live Well @ USD Law
San Diego (March 29, 2018) - The University of San Diego (USD) School of Law is committed to encouraging students to live a healthy and balanced…