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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 Alumni Award for Outstanding Professional Achievement from Worcester Polytechnic Institute on May 31, 2019.
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…
USD School of Law Honors Distinguished Alumni
San Diego (December 1, 2017) – The University of San Diego (USD) School of Law honored four alumni at the school’s 2017 Distinguished…
Legal Clinics Director and Professor of Law Bob Muth Named San Diego County Veteran of the Year
San Diego (November 9, 2017) – Today, University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Director of Legal Clinics and Professor of Law Bob Muth was re…
Meet BLSA Co-President and WRBLSA Chief of Staff Curtis Jackson '18 (JD)
San Diego (November 9, 2017) - Fourth-year part-time student Curtis Jackson is keeping himself busy in his final year of law school. This …
SDSU and USD Form Unique Partnership with Duane Morris Law Firm to Offer Assistance to Student Entrepreneurs
San Diego (November 3, 2017) - Students from SDSU’s Lavin Entrepreneur Center at the Fowler College of Business will w…
Meet USD School of Law's New SBA President Kris Darrough '18 (JD)
San Diego (October 9, 2017) - Kris Darrough, ’18 (JD), was not involved with student government at her undergraduate college, University o…
The Dean's Closet: Now Accepting Donations of Lightly Worn Professional Attire
San Diego (September 28, 2017) - The University of San Diego (USD) School of Law student body is excited to introduce The Dean's Closet.…
Dean's Statement to Law Community
San Diego (September 19, 2017) – On September 12, Dean Stephen Ferruolo issued the following statement to the law school community:…
Incoming USD School of Law Students Take Oath of Professionalism
San Diego (August 17, 2017) – “Congratulations on being here. You have made it to law school!” Dean Stephen C. Ferruolo t…
Law Firm Challenge Raises More Than $215,000 for USD School of Law in 2016-17
San Diego (July 12, 2017) - The Law Firm Challenge has wrapped up another successful year, raising more than $215,000 for University of San Dieg…
Law School Regional Chapters Raise More Than $1M for School of Law in 2017 Regional Alumni Rally
San Diego (July 7, 2017) - The inaugural year of the Regional Alumni Rally came to a close on June 30, 2017. University of San Diego (USD) School of …
Office of Career and Professional Development Launches #HireUSDLaw Career Management System
SAN DIEGO (July 6, 2017) – In June, the Office of Career and Professional Development (OCPD) at University of San Diego School of Law …
USD School of Law Paris Program Kickoffs with Classes Taught by Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judges and French Law Professor
San Diego (June 19, 2017) – The University of San Diego (USD) School of Law offers summer abroad classes in Paris and London. The Paris st…
USD School of Law Alumni Association Launches Alumni Advisor Program for Student Organizations
SAN DIEGO, CA. (June 14, 2017) – The University of San Diego (USD) School of Law’s Alumni Association Board of Directors is launching…
USD Law Professor Mila Sohoni Publishes "On Dollars and Deference: Agencies, Spending, and Economic Rights" in the Duke Law Journal
San Diego (May 30, 2017) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Associate Professor Mila Sohoni published "On Dollars and Defe…
USD School of Law Celebrates its 60th Commencement
San Diego (May 20, 2017) – Pomp and Circumstance played to mark the start of a processional of 264 graduating law students to their seats and US…
Yale Law School Holds Roundtable on the Influence of Professor Larry Alexander
San Diego (May 19, 2017) – In celebration of University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Professor Larry Alexander and the forthcoming Moral Puz…
USD School of Law Raises $225,000 in Fourth Annual Big Give
San Diego (May 4, 2017) – University of San Diego (USD) School of Law recently announced the results of its fourth annual Big Give, a 36-ho…
Sara and Ian Pike – Marriage and Law School
San Diego (May 3, 2017) - Sara and Ian Pike are not only married to each other but are also both first-year law students at USD. &nb…