Santa Clara Law News

Act for Others, South African Human-Rights Defender Tells 2012 Law Graduates

Tue, 22 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Three Members of Class of 2012 Have Achieved Special Recognition

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Law Professor and Attorney Lynette Parker Receives Unsung Hero Award

Mon, 07 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Full Array of Articles from the Influential Santa Clara Law High-Tech Law Journal Now Available Online

Mon, 07 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Paul Van Zyl to be Commencement Speaker at Santa Clara Law

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Tribute to Ed Taylor, lecturer and friend of Santa Clara Law

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Professor Beth Van Schaack Takes U. S. State Department War-Crimes Justice Post

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

SCU Honors Two Law Alums

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Two Alums Are Winners and Four More Are Finalists in 2012 Bay Area Best Corporate Counsel Awards

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Two Santa Clara Law Alums Among California Lawyer Magazine's Attorneys of the Year

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Joint LL.M. Program Between Santa Clara and Seoul National Underway

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Patent Scholar Brian Love to Join Santa Clara Law Faculty

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Relentless Pursuer of Human-Rights Justice in Latin America Awarded 2012 Alexander Law Prize

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Low Income Tax Clinic Receives Grant From IRS

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Evangeline Abriel selected as Appellate Lawyer Representative for Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Jan. 20 Conference Explores the Legal Implications of Self-Driving Cars

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

NCIP to share $2 Million Grant for DNA Testing

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Swearing-In Ceremony at Santa Clara Law December 5

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Nov. 18 Conference Explores How Today's Media Affects Modern Trial Practices

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara University School of Law Hosts Lori Wallach, Leading Critic of Globalization

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Beth Van Schaack at Guantanamo arraignment

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Tour Seeks Policy Reforms to Prevent Prosecutorial Misconduct

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT

ABA Negotiation Competition Judging Opportunity at Santa Clara, November 5-6, 2011

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT

NCIP Wins Third Exoneration in a Year

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Linda Starr of NCIP and three Santa Clara alums named to Daily Journal's top lawyers list

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Eric Goldman Receives Award From State Bar

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara Law to Host Constitution Day For Local Students

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Re-Enactment of "The Trial of Our Century: The People v. Clarence Darrow" at Santa Clara Law

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara Law Welcomes New, Diverse Class of Law Students

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 08:00:00 GMT

New Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic Created at Santa Clara Law

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 08:00:00 GMT

KGACLC Awarded Funding From Santa Clara County to Assist Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Winners of Santa Clara Law Centennial Student Writing Competition Announced

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Alum John Cruden named President of Environmental Law Institute

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Three Members of Graduating Class Have Received Special Recognition

Fri, 20 May 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Carlos Moreno, Retired California Supreme Court Justice, to be Commencement Speaker for Santa Clara Law

Wed, 04 May 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Leon Panetta Confirmed as New U.S. Secretary of Defense

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Worldwide Proponent of Peace Being Awarded 2011 Alexander Law Prize

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:00:00 GMT

The New Definition of Social-Justice Leadership to be Addressed at April 15 Symposium at Santa Clara Law

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Twelfth Client Freed by the Northern California Innocence Project Released from Prison

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Francisco Carrillo, Jr. exonerated after spending nearly 20 years incarcerated for a crime he did not commit

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Five Santa Clara Law Alumni Nominated For Best Bay Area Corporate Counsel Awards

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Alumna Linda Wuestehube wins the Jan Jancin Award for top intellectual-property law student in the nation

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara University Law Professor Appointed to California's Citizens Redistricting Commission

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Professor Catherine Sandoval Named Commissioner of CPUC

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Conviction Overturned for Northern California Innocence Project Client Maurice Caldwell

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Three Santa Clara Law Alumni Appointed to Santa Clara County Superior Courts

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Swearing-In Ceremony to be Held at Santa Clara Law December 6th

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 08:00:00 GMT

The Swearing-In Ceremony will be held in the Mission Church on the Santa Clara University Campus on Monday, December 6, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.

Margaret Russell Publishes Book on Freedoms of Assembly and Petition

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Professor Margaret M. Russell has edited an anthology on the constitutional freedoms of assembly and petition. THE FIRST AMENDMENT: FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY AND PETITION has been published by Prometheus Books.

Professor Stephanie M. Wildman Publishes New Book: Women and the Law Stories

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 08:00:00 GMT

WOMEN AND THE LAW STORIES, co-edited by Elizabeth M. Schneider, Rose L. Hoffer Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School and Stephanie M. Wildman, Professor of Law and Director, Center for Social Justice, Santa Clara Law.

Iranian Women’s Rights Advocate to Receive Katharine and George Alexander Law Prize from Santa Clara Law

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Shadi Sadr, a lawyer, journalist, and human-rights advocate will be receive award on November 11.

Introducing Unity

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Finding the information you need just got easier. Search through Blog Posts, Events, News Stories, Photos and Tweets in one place.

Four Santa Clara Law Alumni Appointed to California Superior Courts

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger recently announced new appointments to California Superior Courts, and four of the twelve are Santa Clara Law alumni.

Santa Clara Law To Be Honored at Access to Justice Silicon Valley Awards Ceremony

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Pro Bono Project’s Domestic Violence Limited Scope Representation (DVLSR) Program is pleased to announce the 2010 Access to Justice Silicon Valley Awards Reception and Presentation, its 4th annual awards gala, will take place on Monday, November 15, 2010 at Santa Clara University’s Adobe Lodge. DVLSR’s annual awards reception will recognize outstanding advocates and community partners who have gone above and beyond to raise awareness about domestic violence and access to justice issues.

Two Santa Clara Law faculty members honored at the President's Faculty Recognition Reception

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Professors Al Hammond and Michelle Oberman given awards by Santa Clara University

Santa Clara Law Welcomes an Academically Strong, Diverse, Well-Rounded New Class

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:00:00 GMT

The School of Law recently welcomed an academically strong first-year class that is also diverse in experiences, ethnicity and interests.

Eighteen Years Behind Bars for a Prosecutor's Misconduct

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:00:00 GMT

A breakfast lecture Sept. 8 will feature John Hollway, author of a book detailing the true story of a man who spent 18 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit.

Executive Director of the Alexander Community Law Clinic Receives Award From the State Bar

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Angelo Ancheta, Executive Director of the Katharine and George Alexander Community Law Center has received a one-year renewal award of $21,334 from the State Bar of California Legal Services Trust Fund Program.

Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge (Ret.) Mark Thomas '56 passed away

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Ken Manaster Named Presidential Professor of Ethics and Common Good

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara Law Professor Kenneth A. Manaster has been named the Presidential Professor of Ethics and the Common Good by SCU President Michael Engh, S.J. The Presidential Professorship is a three-year appointment that includes a stipend to support research during that period.

CNMI Chief Justice Speaks at 2010 Santa Clara Law Commencement

Wed, 26 May 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Keep your values in mind even as the legal world shifts around you, the Hon. Miguel S. Demapan, chief justice of the Supreme Court of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, told the 350 graduating members of Santa Clara Law class of 2010.

Santa Clara Valley ACLU to Honor Innocence Project Founders

Mon, 24 May 2010 08:00:00 GMT

On June 12, 2010, the Santa Clara Valley Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California will present the Don Edwards Civil Liberties Award to Linda Starr and Kathleen “Cookie” Ridolfi, Founders of the Northern California Innocence Project.

Outstanding Graduates Honored at Santa Clara Law Commencement

Fri, 21 May 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Linda Wuestehube and Erik Kaeding will be honored as the outstanding graduates at Santa Clara Law Commencement this Saturday.

Women Defenders Honor Santa Clara Law's Kathleen "Cookie" Ridolfi

Fri, 07 May 2010 08:00:00 GMT

You are formally invited to the Women Defenders 2010 Spring Event honoring Kathleen “Cookie” Ridolfi, Executive Director of the Northern California Innocence Project. This year’s event will be held on Thursday, May 13, at Heart in San Francisco (1270 Valencia Street), with festivities to kick off at 6:00 p.m.

Honors Moot Court External Earns Second Place in Competition

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara Law’s Honors Moot Court External Team traveled to Brooklyn Law School for the Dean Jerome Prince Memorial Evidence Competition that was held April 8 -10, 2010. The competition honors the late Jerome Prince, renowned evidence scholar, teacher, and author of Prince on Evidence, who served as Dean of Brooklyn Law School from 1953-1971.

Sports Law Symposium at Santa Clara Law

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 08:00:00 GMT

On September 16, 2010 Santa Clara Law and the Santa Clara University Athletic Department will present a sports law symposium

Symposium on Forced Migration and Refugees

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 08:00:00 GMT

On Friday, April 23, the Center for Global Law and Policy is hosting a symposium on Forced Migration and Refugees, organized by the American Red Cross.

Global Leaders for Justice, Summer 2010

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 08:00:00 GMT

In partnership with the Leavey School of Business and Santa Clara Law, the Global Women's Leadership Network is pleased to announce the Global Leaders for Justice Program.

Professor Stephen F. Diamond Named to the “Class of 2010 in Private Equity and Venture Capital”

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Professor Stephen F. Diamond was named to the “Class of 2010 in Private Equity and Venture Capital” by author Dan Schwartz in his new book, The Future of Finance: How Private Equity and Venture Capital Will Shape the Global Economy (Wiley, 2010).

Not in Our County: End the Death Penalty

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Where is your money going? Join us to learn about the local impacts of the death penalty right here in Santa Clara County.

American Society of Clinical Hypnosis Honors Paper by Santa Clara Law Professor

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Professor Alan W. Scheflin received the prestigious Richard von Krafft-Ebbing Award for the Best Paper on Forensic Issues and Hypnosis.

Candidates for Santa Clara County District Attorney to Debate at Santa Clara University

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara County District Attorney Dolores Carr and challenger Deputy District Attorney Jeff Rosen will debate March 23. Moderator will be law professor Gerald Uelmen.

School of Law Commencement Speaker Announced

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Chief Justice of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to Speak at May 22 Commencement Ceremony.

Santa Clara Law sends 20 students to volunteer legal aid in New Orleans, LA

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara Law’s Student Bar Association has showed continued support to the city by establishing an Alternative Spring Break Trip to New Orleans. This student-planned trip began in 2007, and this marks the fourth year students will return to provide pro bono legal aid.

The 2010 Santa Clara Journal of International Law Symposium, Corporations and International Law

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

The 2010 Santa Clara Journal of International Law Symposium, Corporations and International Law will take place on Friday, March 12 and Saturday, March 13, 2010 in the Williman Room, Benson Center, Santa Clara University.

The Center for Social Justice and Public Service Announces the 2010 Women & Law Conference

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

The Power of Women's Stories ll: Examining Women's Role in Law and the Legal System will be held on April 16, 2010 at 142 Bannan Hall, Santa Clara University.

Santa Clara Law Review Symposium January 22

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara Law Review Hosts Symposium Analyzing the Second Amendment: Policy, Policing, and Incorporation After Heller

Report From the Precipice of Disaster

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Two Santa Clara University law students returned from Haiti days before the massive earthquake.

7th Annual William A. Ingram Memorial Symposium at Santa Clara Law January 27th

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

The 7th Annual Judge William A. Ingram Memorial Symposium on “Civility in the Legal Profession” is being presented by the William A. Ingram Inn, American Inns of Court on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Santa Clara University.

Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center Receives Funding, and a Cy Pres Award

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The Katharine and George Alexander Community Law Center has received over $400,000 in funding.

Alexander Community Law Center Awarded $300,000 Grant to Combat Human Trafficking

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center, a legal program of the Santa Clara University School of Law, has been awarded a $300,000, two-year grant from the US Department of Justice to help victims of human trafficking, a little-known but persistent problem in the South Bay area.

Swearing-In Ceremony to be Held at School of Law on December 7, 2009

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara University School of Law and the Santa Clara County Bar Association are co-sponsoring the New Admittees Swearing-In Ceremony and Reception on Monday, December 7, 2009.

Santa Clara Law Dean Leads Major Review of Legal Education For ABA

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

In his role as chair of the Standards Review Committee of the American Bar Association, Santa Clara Law Dean Donald J. Polden is charged with leading a committee review of proposed changes in or additions to standards, interpretations and rules of procedure governing the accreditation of 200 American law schools.

NCIP and California Innocence Project to Share Over $2 Million to Help Exonerate Wrongfully Convicted Inmates

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 22, 2009. The Northern California Innocence Project (NCIP) at Santa Clara University School of Law and the California Innocence Project (CIP) at California Western School of Law will receive $2.4 million to administer a massive DNA testing program titled the Post-conviction DNA Testing Assistance Program.

Santa Clara Law to Host Leading Scholars for Conference on the Supreme Court and International Law

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT

On Nov. 6-7, Santa Clara Law will host leading legal scholars as they evaluate recent Supreme Court decisions involving international law against the backdrop of eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth-century precedents and historical developments.

Santa Clara Law Magazine Wins 2009 Bronze Award of Excellence From CASE

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The Fall 2008 issue of Santa Clara Law, a biannual magazine published by Santa Clara University School of Law for alumni and friends of the law school, has received the 2009 Bronze Award of Excellence in Special Constituency Magazines from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District VII.

M. Gerald Schwartzbach, California trial attorney, to visit Santa Clara Law as Distinguished Advocate

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara University School of Law and the Heafey Center for Trial and Appellate Advocacy welcome M. Gerald Schwartzbach for a visit as Distinguished Advocate on Tuesday, October 27, 2009. During his visit, Schwartzbach will give a career retrospective from noon – 1 p.m., attend a reception in his honor, and give a talk, "Myths About the Criminal Justice System," from 7-8 p.m. in the Panelli Moot Court Room, Bergin Hall, Santa Clara University.

2009 Access to Justice Silicon Valley DVLSR Awards Presentation To Be Held at SCU

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Keynote Speaker California Supreme Court Justice Carlos A. Moreno will be speaking on "Diversity and Dissenting Opinons."

Santa Clara Law Alum co-authors new book—Rules of Disengagement: The Politics and Honor of Military Dissent

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara Law alum Marjorie Cohn J.D. '75, National Lawyers Guild president along with co-author Kathleen Gilberd, who is co-chair of the National Lawyers Guild Military Law Task Force, have published a useful resource for anyone interested in U.S. military policy and resistance within the military. Rules of Disengagement: The Politics and Honor of Military Dissent examines the reasons servicemen and women have disobeyed orders and resisted the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

School of Law Celebrates Bannan and Heafey Consolidation

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, September 16th from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. the law school will be celebrating its consolidation into Bannan Hall and the Heafey/Bergin complex. During this Open House period refreshments will be served in both Bannan and Heafey locations and representatives of various departments will be on hand to greet students and campus guests. Dean Donald Polden will offer celebratory remarks at 5:15 p.m. in Bannan 200H.

Federal Circuit Court Judges Visit Santa Clara Law To Discuss Sources of Uncertainty in Patent Litigation

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT

On Sept. 25, 2009, experts from academia, legal practice, and the trial and appellate benches will gather at Santa Clara Law to examine sources of uncertainty in patent litigation today. The one-day event, "Sources of Uncertainty in Patent Litigation," is co-sponsored by the High Tech Law Institute at Santa Clara Law and the Federal Circuit Bar Association.

The Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center Extends a Cordial Invitation to its Annual Celebration

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The KGACLC is holding its annual Community, Commitment and Courage Celebration on October 1, 2009.

Introducing New Santa Clara Law Faculty

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara Law announced two new faculty members for 2009-10: Kyle Graham and W. David Ball. "The high quality of the faculty at Santa Clara Law has always been a hallmark of our institution. Our newly appointed faculty members will continue that legacy," says Dean Donald J. Polden.

School of Law Welcomes a Diverse, Academically Strong New Class

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The largest pool of applicants since 2004 has yielded an academically strong and ethnically diverse class of first-year law students at Santa Clara University School of Law.

SCU Law Professor Russell Comments on Empathy and the Sotomayor Hearings

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara University School of Law Professor, Margaret Russell co-wrote an op-ed in the Oakland Tribune about why empathy is important in making judgments.

Alexander Community Law Center Reaches Thousands in Bay Area Through Radio Partnership

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The Katharine and George Alexander Community Law Center (KGACLC) in partnership with KLOK-AM, reaches thousands of Spanish-speaking Bay Area residents with general legal information.

Caitlin Robinett was a top ten finalist to go on a New York Times reporting trip

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Caitlin Robinett 10 was a top ten finalist in a contest to go on a reporting trip with New York Times columnist Nick Kristof, who created the contest "to take a university student on a reporting trip to Africa, partly because I thought the student's blogging and videos would be an effective way to reach out to other young people.

Santa Clara Law cohosts campus visit of the Chancellor of the Delaware Court of Chancery

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMT

William B. Chandler III, Chancellor, Delaware Court of Chancery and Distinguished Visiting Scholar, visited Santa Clara University on April 23, 2009. Chancellor Chandler's talk was sponsored by the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics and the Santa Clara University School of Law. Click here to view a video of Chancellor Chandler's talk.

Santa Clara Law's Library Blog Makes Best Blogs List

Fri, 29 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Heafey Headnotes, Santa Clara's Law Library blog, made the top 50 best blogs for law librarians list on onlineuniversitylowdown.com

Celebrated Human Rights Lawyer Speaks at Santa Clara Law Commencement

Thu, 28 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Use your diplomas as microphones to speak up in the face of "appalling silences,'' Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of Alabama-based Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) told the 280 graduating members of Santa Clara University School of Law.

Santa Clara Law Faculty in the News

Wed, 06 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Our Santa Clara Law faculty members are teacher/scholars who are frequently quoted in the legal news across the United States. Below is a collection of recent appearances of our faculty in the press.

Santa Clara Law Review Announces the Executive Board for Volume 50

Mon, 04 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The Santa Clara Law Review recently announced its selection for the Executive Board for Volume 50.

April 23rd Panel Discussion with Chancellor William Chandler III of the Delaware Court of Chancery

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara University School of Law and the Law and Business Club are sponsoring a discussion with Chancellor William Chandler III of the Delaware Court of Chancery on Thursday, April 23rd at noon in Bannan Hall, Room 139. Pizza will be provided.

Santa Clara Law Will Honor Larry Sonsini and Three Outstanding Alumni at May 1 Awards Dinner

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT

KGACLC Alumnus Sends a Strong Message with a $500,000 Consumer Protection Verdict

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT

On April 3rd, Balam Letona, a 2003 Santa Clara Law alum, secured a $500,000 jury verdict in a debt collection harassment trial. The award is one of the highest ever reported for such a case.

The KGACLC Welcomes Armenian Legal Contingent

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT

A group of American law professors and attorneys visited the Katharine and George Alexander Community Law Center (KGACLC) on March 26th as part of their visit to Santa Clara University School of Law and other legal institutions in California. Their 10-day tour was part of an effort to explore the benefits of legal clinical work as an integral part of the education of future attorneys in Armenia.

Documentary Witch Hunt Makes its Television Debut

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Witch Hunt, an award-winning documentary about the arrest, conviction and later exoneration of dozens of Bakersfield, Calif., adults for alleged child sex abuse in the mid-1980s, makes its world television premiere April 12 on MSNBC, with a DVD release April 14.

Alumna Marwa M. Elzankaly honored with a 2009 Clay Award by California Lawyer magazine

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Alumna Marwa M. Elzankaly. partner at McManis Faulkner, San Jose, was honored with a 2009 Clay Award in the area of Civil Rights by California Lawyer magazine.

Bryan A. Stevenson to Speak at Law School Commencement

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara University School of Law is proud to announce the 2009 Law Commencement Speaker, Bryan A. Stevenson. He will receive an honorary degree from Santa Clara University at its School of Law commencement on Saturday, May 23, 2009, at Santa Clara, California.

SCU Law Students Receive Honorable Mention at CRT 20: Honoring Our Past, Charting Our Future Conference

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Juan C. Calzetta, III and Joseph Naegele, Jr. will be honored at a conference on critical race scholarship for their paper Fernandez v. California: How a Workplace Injury Suit Became a (Step Towards) Successful Regulatory Change, a case study developed for Professor Stephanie Wildman's Law and Social Justice seminar.

Professor Stephen Diamond Interviewed on KTVU About the AIG Scandal

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Watch the video clip of Professor Stephen Diamond discussing missed opportunities to renegotiate contracts with AIG's executives.

Santa Clara Law Alums Included in 2009 Top 20 Lawyers Under 40

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:00:00 GMT

When the San Francisco and Los Angeles Daily Journal published their 2009 list of Top 20 Lawyers under the age of 40 in California, two 1995 Santa Clara Law alums were included on the list. Both Heidi Keefe and Rodger Cole work in IP, and both serve as mentors in their firms.

Santa Clara Law students compete in Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara law students in the 2009 Pacific Super Regional Rounds of the Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition.

KGACLC Student Makes a Difference for Asylum Seeker

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT

David Major, a 3L Santa Clara Law School student, successfully represented an African man who was imprisoned by his government and tortured for over a year on account of his religious beliefs and practices.

Lecture by Kyong-Whan Ahn on South Korea

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT

A special lecture by Kyong-Whan Ahn, "Obscuring the Causes of Human Rights: South Korea in an 'Economy-First' World," is being held on Wednesday, February 18th

SCU Law Professor Michelle Oberman receives 2008 Outstanding Book Award

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) selected Prof. Michelle Oberman's book with Prof. Cheryl L. Meyer entitled WHEN MOTHERS KILL: INTERVIEWS FROM PRISON for the 2008 Outstanding Book Award.

Senator Barbara Boxer Names Santa Clara Law Professor and Alumna to Judicial Selection Committees

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT

U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) has established her judicial advisory committees that will be responsible for making recommendations to her for the positions of U.S. District Court Judge, U.S. Attorney, and U.S. Marshal. After consideration of their recommendations, Senator Boxer will forward her choices to the Obama Administration.

Haiti Human Rights Attorney Mario Joseph To Receive Alexander Law Prize

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT

On March 8 at 6:00 pm at the Silicon Valley Capital Club, Santa Clara University School of Law will host a dinner in San Jose to present Mario Joseph with the second annual Katharine and George Alexander Law Prize.

Center for Global Law & Policy hosts International Humanitarian Law workshop

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT

From January 6-9, The Center for Global Law & Policy at Santa Clara University School of Law hosted its third International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Workshop with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

Santa Clara Law Moot Court Team Wins National Competition

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The Santa Clara Law International Moot Court team took first place at the 2009 Pace University School of Law International Criminal Court Moot Competition, held January 30-Feb. 1 at Pace University in White Plains, New York. Santa Clara Law's team will now, along with runner-up Yale Law School, move on to compete at The Hague against teams from all over the world.

KGACLC Receives Commendation From the City of San José

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The City of San José honored the Katharine and George Alexander Community Law Center (KGACLC) during the city's January 27th Council Meeting. Mayor Chuck Reed, through the recommendation of Councilmember Nora Campos, awarded a plaque to Professor Angelo Ancheta, the Community Law Center's Director.

SCU Law Professor Steve Diamond to Speak on Screen Actors Guild Contract Talks

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The 120,000 member Screen Actors Guild is re-negotiating its major collective bargaining agreement with Film and TV producers. At the moment the two sides are stalemated over pay scales for work transmitted digitally over the Internet, among other issues.

First-Ever Virtual-World Law School Application Workshop Held at Santa Clara Law

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT

On Thursday, January 22, from 6-8 p.m., Santa Clara Law Admissions Office held its inaugural Second Life Event, "The Life Cycle of an Application."

Santa Clara Law Hosts First-Ever Virtual-World Law School Application Workshop

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Leon Panetta Confirmed as CIA Chief

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Leon Panetta, who earned his bachelors and J.D. from Santa Clara University, was confirmed on February 12 as the head of the Central Intelligence Agency. The Senate Intelligence Committee approved Panetta's nomination without opposition, and he was approved by the full Senate on a voice vote.

Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday and Inauguration Day

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday and Inauguration Day Tuesday, January 20, 2009 Letter from Birmingham Jail: Readings and Discussion in Remembrance of Dr. King and Cesar Chavez Reflections on the Inauguration - Yes We Can

Yes You Can: Leading Members of the Bench and Bar Speak Out

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Panelists from the Bench and Bar will discuss how it is possible to be a successful lawyer and raise a family at the same time.

Santa Clara Law Review Presents Annual Symposium on January 23rd

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara Law Graduates Post High Bar Passage Rate

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Nearly 80 percent of Santa Clara Law graduates who took the July 2008 California Bar Exam passed. Of the 276 graduates who took the exam, 218 passed, resulting in an overall pass rate of 78.9 percent. The first-time pass rate for Santa Clara Law graduates was 82.1 percent.

SCU Law Professor Margaret Russell Elected to The American Law Institute

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT

The Council of The American Law Institute (ALI) has announced the names of 79 newly elected members, including Santa Clara University School of Law Professor Margaret Russell. This raises its total membership to 4,152.

Swearing-In Ceremony to be Held at School of Law on December 9, 2008

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara University School of Law and the Santa Clara County Bar Association are co-sponsoring the New Admittees Swearing-In Ceremony and Reception on Tuesday, December 9, 2008.

His Imperial & Royal Highness Archduke Karl von Habsburg-Lothringen to Speak at SCU Law School

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

You are invited to attend two special lectures by His Imperial & Royal Highness Archduke Karl von Habsburg-Lothringen, President of the Pan-European Union, Member of the European Parliament (1995-1999).

SCU School of Law to Honor Victor M. Marquez and Leon Panetta Oct. 21 at the Fifth Annual Diversity Gala

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara University School of Law will honor two outstanding alumni who have fought for equality and human rights during their careers. The Santa Clara University School of Law Social Justice and Human Rights Awards will be given Tuesday, Oct. 21, to Victor M. Marquez '90, and Leon Panetta '63 at the University's fifth annual Diversity Gala: A Celebration of Diversity in the Legal Profession.

Santa Clara Law Seminar Inspires Professor David Friedman to Write Future Imperfect

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara Law Professor David D. Friedman, author of a number of books including Hidden Order: The Economics of Everyday Life, has recently published a new book, Future Imperfect: Technology and Freedom in an Uncertain World, that was inspired by his teaching at Santa Clara Law.

Gilson S. Riecken Appointed Distinguished Research Adjunct for 2008 – 09 Academic Year

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Gilson S. Riecken has been appointed Distinguished Research Adjunct in Law for the 2008-09 academic year. Gilson received his J.D. from Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley in 1996; an M.A., Harvard Graduate School of Design in 1976, and an A.B. from Harvard College in 1970.

SCU Law Review Announces New Members

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:00:00 GMT

The Santa Clara Law Review Volume 49 Board of Editors is proud to introduce forty-nine new members to our Law Review staff.

Listen to Podcast of SCU Law Professor Gulasekaram Speaking on NPR Affiliate

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara Law Professor Pratheepan (Deep) Gulasekarem spoke on local (San Francisco) NPR affiliate 91.7 FM KALW on Monday, September 29th.

Santa Clara University President Honors Santa Clara Law Professor Stephanie Wildman

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:00:00 GMT

On September 16 at the Santa Clara University Faculty Dinner following the University Convocation, Professor Stephanie Wildman received the President's Special Recognition Award.

Santa Clara University President Honors Santa Clara Law Visiting Professor Sunwolf

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:00:00 GMT

On September 16 at the Santa Clara University Faculty Dinner following the University Convocation, Santa Clara Law Visiting Professor Sunwolf received the University Award for Recent Achievement in Scholarship.

Santa Clara Law Professor Jerry Uelmen and Other Leaders of the CCFAJ Honored

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:00:00 GMT

On Saturday, Sept 27, The Bar Association of San Francisco's delegation to the Conference of Delegates of California Bar Associations will honor the work of the California Commission on the Fair Administration of Justice and its leaders Gerald Uelmen, John Van De Kamp, and Jon Streeter. The reception is being held in connection with the California State Bar annual convention in Monterey.

Santa Clara Law Alumni Serve as Leaders of National Minority Bar Associations

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara Law alumni recently headed two key national minority bar associations: From October 2007 to September 2008, Victor Marquez '90, shown in the photo at right, served as president of the Hispanic National Bar Association, an organization of more than 48,000 Latino judges, law students, and attorneys. Rodney Gregory Moore '85 is president of the National Bar Association, an organization of more than 22,000 African-Americans in the legal profession.

The Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center Invites You to Participate in Swift Justice

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

The KGACLC is once again launching Swift Justice, a team-in-training type of program in preparation for the Metro Silicon Valley Marathon, half marathon, or 5k runs that take place on October 26th of this year.

David L. Sloss Appointed New Director of the Center for Global Law and Policy

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara University School of Law announced the appointment of David L. Sloss as the new director of the Center for Global Law and Policy.

Cynthia Tippett Appointed Assistant Director of the High Tech Law Institute

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Cynthia Tippett is the new Assistant Director of the High Tech Law Institute. Cindy comes to Santa Clara Law from the University of Maryland School of Law, where she served as Coordinator for the nationally-ranked Law and Health Care Program and Director of Health Law Externships.

Hon. Eugene Hyman and Santa Clara County Superior Court Honored for Public Service by the United Nations

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT

On June 23, 2008, Eugene Hyman '77, Judge, and the State of California Superior Court for the County of Santa Clara will be honored with The United Nations Public Service Award.

Computer & High Technology Law Journal Announces Selection of Volume 25 Editorial Board

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT

The Santa Clara Computer & High Technology Law Journal has announced the appointment of its Volume 25 Editorial Board.

U.S. District Judge Gives Advice to Santa Clara Law Graduates: Don't Be Afraid of Change

Wed, 21 May 2008 08:00:00 GMT

The Honorable Phyllis Hamilton, U.S. District Court Judge and a Santa Clara University School of Law alumna addressed Santa Clara Law's class of 2008 at a commencement ceremony held May 17th in the University's Mission Gardens.

The Santa Clara Law Review Announces its Executive Board for Volume 49

Fri, 09 May 2008 08:00:00 GMT

The Santa Clara Law Review recently announced its selection for the Executive Board for Volume 49. The Volume 49 Board will publish four issues over the next year, including: Santa Clara Law Review's annual symposium issue in Spring 2009.

Public Interest and Social Justice Celebration and Graduation Ceremony

Mon, 05 May 2008 08:00:00 GMT

The Honorable Linda Kay Davis, of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, will serve as Keynote Speaker for the Celebration and Graduation Ceremony honoring public interest and social justice accomplishments on May 15 at 4 p.m. in the Benson Memorial Center (Williman Room).

Alexander Community Law Center Student Recovers $30,000 for her Client

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Azadeh Malek, a 2L at SCU School of Law negotiated a $30,000 settlement on behalf of her client at the Katharine and George Alexander Community Law Center (KGACLC), in less than three months.

SCU Law Professor Angelo Ancheta to Receive Asian Pacific Americans in Higher Education Award

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Angelo Ancheta, Santa Clara University Professor of Law and Director of the Katharine and George Alexander Community Law Center is receiving an Asian Americans in Higher Education Award on Thursday, April 24th.

Santa Clara School of Law Honors Distinguished Alumni Leaders

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:00:00 GMT

SANTA CLARA, CA- April 17, 2008. Santa Clara University School of Law is recognizing three of its distinguished alumni with the Alumni Special Achievement Award and a long-time faculty member with the Edwin J. Owens Lawyer of the Year award. The awards will be presented at this year's Spring Awards Banquet on April 25 at the Leavey Center on the University's campus.

Katharine and George Alexander Law Prize Recipient Bryan Stevenson

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:00:00 GMT

It is important to applaud lawyers who show courage, self-sacrifice, and a commitment to justice. But it's even better to back that praise with a $1 million endowment for a Prize recognizing those qualities.

Distinguished Advocate, Allen Ruby to Speak at School of Law on April 9th

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara University School of Law and The Heafey Center for Trial and Appellate Advocacy cordially invites your attendance at the following events during the visit of Distinguished Advocate, Allen Ruby: Noon - 1:00 pm, Career Retrospective Bannan Hall, Room 110, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Reception, Strong Common Room, Bergin Hall 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m."Is It a Profession or Is It a Business?" Panelli Moot Court Room, Bergin Hall

Rescheduled Roger Clay to Visit Campus, Meet With Students

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Roger Clay (Insight Center for Community Economic Development) is the Spring 2008 Social Justice Visiting Practitioner. He will speak on "Social Justice Lawyering: Housing Law and Community Economic Development" at the Social Justice Monday event on Monday, April 7, 2008 from Noon to 1 p.m. in Bannan 139 where pizza will be provided.

U.S. News' Survey Gives High Marks to Santa Clara University School of Law

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara Law was once again named one of the top 100 law schools in the country by U.S. News & World Report. The annual graduate school ranking also recognized the law school as having one of the most diverse student populations.

Judge Phyllis Hamilton to Speak at School of Law Commencement

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Judge Phyllis Hamilton will be the speaker at Santa Clara University School of Law's Commencement. Law School Commencement is Saturday, May 17th at 9:30 a.m. in the Mission Gardens.

Santa Clara Law Students Take First Place in Regional Moot Court Competition

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara Law School hosted the Western Regional competition on March 15 and 16 for the AIPLA Giles Sutherland Rich Moot Court Competition (for patent law). The Santa Clara team of Mona Kashani and Elif Kimyacioglu took first place in the regionals, earning them a trip to the national competition in Washington DC.

Justice for All: Santa Clara University hosts 2008 Innocence Network Conference

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:00:00 GMT

A weekend of Justice for All: Santa Clara University hosts 2008 Innocence Network Conference, a Hearing on the Fair Administration of the Death Penalty in California and the Northern California Innocence Project hosts inaugural awards dinner

Roger Clay to Visit Campus, Meet With Students

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Roger Clay (Insight Center for Community Economic Development) is the Spring 2008 Social Justice Visiting Practitioner. He will speak on "Social Justice Lawyering: Housing Law and Community Economic Development" at the Social Justice Monday event on Monday, March 17, 2008 from Noon to 1 p.m. in Bannan 139 where pizza will be provided.

Professor Angela Davis to Speak on Arbitrary Justice: The Power of the American Prosecutor

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT

On Thursday, March 13, 2008 from noon to 1 p.m. in Bannan 142, Professor Angela Davis will speak on Arbitrary Justice: The Power of the American Prosecutor. This event is co-sponsored with the Ethnic Studies Program, Public Interest and Social Justice Coalition, BLSA, and Women and Law

SCU School of Law to Host the Prestigious Jessup Moot Court Regional Competition

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara University School of Law will be hosting this year's regional competition of the prestigious Jessup Moot Court Competition. On February 29th through March 2nd, law students from more than 25 schools will convene at the Santa Clara School of Law to try to argue their way to the finals in Washington DC later this spring.

Bryan Stevenson to Receive the 2008 Katharine and George Alexander Law Prize

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Bryan Stevenson is the 2008 recipient of the Katharine and George Alexander Law Prize. The award will be presented to him at a dinner on Saturday, March 8, 2008 at the Hotel Valencia in San Jose.

Santa Clara Law Trial Teams reach final round of National Trial Competition

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Two Santa Clara Law School Trial Teams made superb showings at the regional competition of the Texas Young Lawyers Association National Trial Competition in San Francisco, California the weekend of February 15-17, 2008. Teams from schools across Northern California and Nevada competed in the tournament which involved presenting and arguing a negligence case. The mock trials were held in the Federal District Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and argued before federal judges and practicing litigators.

Laura Gomez (New Mexico) Speaking on Manifest Destinies: The Making of the Mexican American Race

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT

The Spring 2008 Social Justice Diversity lecture is taking place on Thursday, February 21st. Laura Gomez will be speaking in the Weigand Room in the Arts & Sciences Building on the Santa Clara University campus. The topic of her presentation is Manifest Destinies: The Making of the Mexican American Race.

SCU Law Student Erica Pun Receives Post Graduate Fellowship with Equal Justice Works

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Erica Pun, 3L, recently received a post-graduate fellowship with Equal Justice Works for 2008. These fellowships are very difficult to obtain and Santa Clara University School of Law congratulates her on this honor.

KGACLC Students Negotiate $88,000 Settlement

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Workers' Rights students at the Katharine and George Alexander Community Law Center recently negotiated an $88,000 settlement for their client. The client, a low-income, produce delivery driver worked six days per week, eleven hours per day for nearly four years, earning $400 per week.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday Celebration

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Faculty, staff, and students are invited to join the Center for Social Justice and Public Service to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday on Tuesday, January 22.

The Santa Clara Computer and High Technology Law Journal Presents the 2008 Symposium on February 1, 2008

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 08:00:00 GMT

The Santa Clara Computer and High Technology Law Journal cordially invites you to attend Internet Collaboration: Charting the Waters of Virtual Worlds, Web 2.0, and the GPL on February 1, 2008. The symposium features Keynote Speaker Chief Judge Alex Kozinski, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Santa Clara Law Review Hosts Family Law Symposium Analyzing the Transforming Structure of American Households

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 08:00:00 GMT

The Santa Clara Law Review's 2008 Symposium - When Change Comes Home: Legal Repercussions and Comparative Perspectives on the Transforming Structure of American Households - will provide a forum for debating and analyzing the legal and social issues surrounding the transforming structure of American families. The day-long Symposium is scheduled for February 15, 2008, at the Santa Clara University's Adobe Lodge and is open to the public.

Santa Clara University School of Law Sends Warm Holiday Wishes to Campus & Community

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:00:00 GMT

SCU School of Law gathered in Adobe Lodge for the annual holiday party on Thursday, December 6th. A crowd of almost 150 ate, drank, celebrated and spread good cheer. As in past years, one of the highlights of the party was professor and former dean, Jerry Uelmen playing his accordion so the jovial group could enjoy singing some traditional carols. The caroling was ably led by Professor Tyler Ochoa.

Santa Clara Team Advances to Finals in ABA Employment Law Arbitration Competition

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara University School of Law's Employment Law Arbitration team is one of 16 teams that has been invited to compete in the Arbitration Competition National Finals co-sponsored by the ABA Law Student Division and the National Arbitration Forum.

Professor Amos Guiora to Speak at SCU School of Law

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Professor Amos Guiora, currently a Professor of Law at S. J. Quinney College of Law, University of Utah, and 19-year veteran of the Israel Defense Forces Judge Advocate General's Corps will be speaking at Santa Clara University School of law on Thursday, November 15th from noon - 1:00 pm in Bannan 127. Food will be provided.

SCU Alum Becomes President of the Hispanic National Bar Association

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Victor M. Marquez (1990) is the President of the Hispanic National Bar Association. He is the founder and principal of the Marquez Law Group, a boutique firm in downtown San Francisco. Mr. Marquez' practice focuses on real estate transactions, private and public finance, and state and local government relations. He has extensive experience working before administrative, legislative and executive bodies.

Swearing-In Ceremony to be Held at School of Law on December 3, 2007

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 08:00:00 GMT

The Santa Clara County Bar Association and Santa Clara University School of Law are co-sponsoring the New Admittees Swearing-In Ceremony and Reception on Monday, December 3, 2007 from 5:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Former HRC Head Elizabeth Birch Honored at School of Law Diversity Event

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara University School of Law Alumna, Elizabeth Birch received Santa Clara University School of Law's inaugural Social Justice and Human Rights Award at its annual diversity gala that was held on October 25th at the San Jose City Hall Rotunda.

Santa Clara Law Community Releases Statement on Pakistan

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 08:00:00 GMT

On November 7, 2007, the following statement of the Santa Clara University law faculty and deans was released for publication. It expresses deep concern for the abrogation of the Rule of Law in Pakistan, a close political ally of the United States, and the well-being of Santa Clara Law graduate, Muneer Malik, who was detained by government forces.

Northern California Innocence Project Secures Exoneration of Fresno Man Wrongfully Convicted of Murder

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Presiding Superior Court Judge Gary D. Hoff today reversed the murder conviction of Armando Ortiz, a Fresno teenager wrongfully convicted of the 2001 brutal robbery and murder of a pregnant convenience store clerk in Reedley, Calif. The Northern California Innocence Project, a non-profit legal clinic at Santa Clara University School of Law which is dedicated to exonerating the wrongfully convicted represented Ortiz.

World Trade Organization's Hannu Wager to Speak to Faculty and Students at School of Law

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Mr. Hannu Wager will be speaking at a faculty workshop on Thursday, November 8th from noon - 1:00 pm in the Strong Common Room in Bergin Hall. The topic of his presentation is 'IP as part of the WTO Trading System: Background, Current Work and Dispute Settlement.' He will also be speaking to an international law class on Human Rights, Development and the World Trade Organization from 2:40 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. in Bannan Hall, room 142.

Members of Gray's Inn, London "Moot" SCU Law Students

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Members of Gray's Inn, London recently visited the School of Law and "mooted" against two of Santa Clara's students.

Santa Clara Law Review Hosts Family Law Symposium Analyzing the Transforming Structure of American Households

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 08:00:00 GMT

The Santa Clara Law Review's 2008 Symposium - When Change Comes Home: Legal Repercussions and Comparative Perspectives on the Transforming Structure of American Households - will provide a forum for debating and analyzing the legal and social issues surrounding the transforming structure of American families. The day-long Symposium is scheduled for February 15, 2008, at Santa Clara University's Adobe Lodge and is open to the public.

Christopher Daley to Visit Campus, Meet with Students

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Christopher Daley (Transgender Law Center) is the Fall 2007 Social Justice Visiting Practitioner. He will speak on Building the Transgender Law Center: A Report Back from the Cutting Edge at the Social Justice Monday event on Monday, November 5, 2007 from Noon to 1 p.m. in Bannan 139.

SCU School of Law's Professor Kreitzberg Quoted in Death Penalty Article in San Jose Mercury News

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 08:00:00 GMT

School of Law professor and Director of the Death Penalty College, Ellen Kretizberg, was quoted in a San Jose Mercury News article by Howard Mintz. To read the article go to http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_7175530?nclick_check=1.

Professor Miriam Aziz to Speak at Faculty Workshop

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Professor Miriam Aziz will speak at a Faculty Workshop on Monday, October 29th from noon - 1:00 pm in the Strong Common Room in Bergin Hall. The topic of her presentation is "Health Rights and Obligations in the European Union."

Leading Human Rights Lawyer, Paul Hoffman Speaking on "Litigating International Human Rights"

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Paul Hoffman (Schonbrun DeSimone Seplow Harris & Hoffman, LLP) will speak on Litigating International Human Rights at the Social Justice Workshop on Thursday, November 1, 2007 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. The workshop takes place in the Wiegand room in the Arts & Sciences Building on the Santa Clara University campus. A reception will follow the lecture in the Strong Common room in Bergin Hall.

Social Justice Thursday Presents Panel Discussion: Diversity in the Legal Profession

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Diversity in the Legal Profession is being co-sponsored by the Center for Public Interest & Social Justice, APALSA, BLSA, BGLAd, La Raza, & MELSA. The panel discussion is being presented Thursday, October 25th from noon - 1:00 pm in Bannan Hall, room 127. Pizza will be provided.

School of Law Hosts Elizabeth Birch

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Civil rights champion, and one of the most recognized lesbian leaders in the country, Elizabeth Birch will be honored Thursday, Oct. 25 by SCU's School of Law during its fourth annual Celebration of Diversity Gala.

Social Justice Workshop: Law and Labor in the Global Economy

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Katherine V.W. Stone (UCLA School of Law) will speak on "Globalization and Flexibilization: The Re-Invention of Employment Regulation in the 21st Century" on October 26, 2007 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Bannan 137.

High Tech Law Institute Presents Panel Discussion on Viacom v. YouTube (Google) Case: A Review of Section 512 (DMCA)

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 08:00:00 GMT

The High Tech Law Institute, Santa Clara University School of Law and the High Technology Law Section of the Santa Clara County Bar Association are presenting "Viacom v. YouTube (Google) Case: A review of Section 512 (DMCA)" on Tuesday, October 23, 2007. There will be a reception at 6:30 p.m. followed by a 7:00 p.m. panel discussion. This event will take place in the Wiegand Room in the Arts & Sciences Building on the Santa Clara University campus.

Faculty Workshop October 18th Why Commitment Offense Parole Denials are Unconstitutional

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Professor David Ball will be the speaker at a faculty workshop on Thursday, October 18th from noon to 1:00 pm in the Strong Common Room in Bergin Hall. The topic of the workshop is "Heinous, Atrocious, and Cruel: Why Commitment Offense Parole Denials are Unconstitutional under Apprendi v. New Jersey."

Ahmed White speaks on Capitalism, Social Marginality, and the Rule of Law's Uncertain Fate in Modern Society

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 08:00:00 GMT

The Social Justice Workshop: Law and Labor in the Global Economy will be held on October 18 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. in Bannan 137. A reception will follow the workshop in the Strong Common room. Professor Ahmed White will be speaking on "Capitalism, Social Marginality, and the Rule of Law's Uncertain Fate in Modern Society."

California Commission on the Fair Administration of Justice Announces Public Hearing on Remedies for Wrongful Conviction

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 08:00:00 GMT

The California Commission on the Fair Administration of Justice (CCFAJ), created by the California State Senate to examine the causes of wrongful convictions and make recommendations and proposals to further insure that the administration of criminal justice in California is just, fair and accurate, announced it will hold a public hearing to address the issues of remedies for wrongful conviction. The Executive Director of CCFAJ is Santa Clara University School of Law professor Jerry Uelmen.

SCU Law Professor's Op Ed on Immigration Policy Published in San Francisco Chronicle

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Assistant Professor of Law, Deep Gulasekaram had an op ed piece on immigration policy published in the Sunday September 30^th edition of the San Francisco Chronicle.

Michael Madison of the University of Pittsburgh Law School to Speak at October 12th Faculty Workshop

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Michael J. Madison, Associate Professor of Law at the University of Pittsburgh Law School will be speaking on "Information Governance" at a faculty workshop on Friday, October 12th. The workshop is being held from noon - 1:00 pm in the Strong Common Room in Bergin Hall.

Dean Christopher Edley, Jr. (Boalt Hall) To Speak on Circumventing Civil Rights Exhaustion Through Regulatory Social Justice

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Dean Christopher Edley, Jr. from Boalt Hall will be speaking at Santa Clara University School of Law on Thursday, October 4^th at 4:00 pm in the Weigand Room in the Arts & Sciences Building on the Santa Clara University campus. This event is co-sponsored by the Black Law Students Association

Dean Vicki Huebner Appointed to ABA's General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara University School of Law Assistant Dean for Law Career Services, Vicki Huebner is serving as the 2007-2008 Trans Team Chair for the General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division of the American Bar Assoication. She was named to this postion at the recent ABA Annual Meeting in San Francisco.

Santa Clara University School of Law Announces New Distinguished Chairs

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara University's School of Law announced the appointment of three new distinguished faculty chairs, including national legal superstars Patricia Cain and Jean Love. "We are pleased to introduce three faculty members who have been awarded Chairs of Excellence in law and policy," said Dean Donald Polden. "These passionate legal scholars will make significant contributions to our ongoing efforts to educate future lawyers who lead." Pictured at left are Allen Hammond, Jean Love and Patricia Cain.

SCU School of Law Professor Quoted in New York Times Regarding British Couple's Missing Daughter

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara University School of Law professor, Michelle Oberman was quoted in the September 9^th edition of the New York Times in a story about the British couple cited as suspects in the disappearance of their 4-year-old daughter from a Portuguese vacation apartment.

The Association of American Law Schools (AALS) and the National Law Journal Present "Blogging, Scholarship, and the Bench and Bar"

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Law professors have increasingly turned to blogs and other electronic media to engage current legal issues. Law schools must evaluate if the work of these "blawgers" should weigh comparably with traditional hard copy scholarship. Does this form of writing present challenges to credibility or does timeliness make it particularly useful?

SCU School of Law Student Receives California Bar Foundation Scholarship

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara Law Graduate Elected National Bar Association President for the 2008 - 2009 Term

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Rodney G. Moore, an attorney with Greenberg Traurig, LLP in Atlanta and a 1985 graduate of Santa Clara University School of Law was elected President of the National Bar Association for the 2008 - 2009 term.

The KGLCLC Launches "Swift Justice" in Conjunction with Law Student JT Service

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 08:00:00 GMT

The Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center (http://www.scu.edu/law/kgaclc) is launching "Swift Justice," a fundraising activity organized in conjunction with Olympic Trials qualifier and SCU Law student, JT Service.

SCU Law Student Receives Asian American Bar Association's Summer Law Grant

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Chio Saephanh, a second year law student at Santa Clara University School of Law received the AABA's Summer Law Grant.

Death Penalty College Begins on August 4th

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Defense lawyers with pending capital cases will come to college at Santa Clara University School of Law on August 4 for a six-day intensive training program with some of the nation's leading death penalty attorneys.

SJ Mercury Publishes Op Ed by Lia Epperson About the Supreme Court's Decision Regarding School Integration

Mon, 02 Jul 2007 08:00:00 GMT

An op-ed about the Supreme Court's recent decision regarding school integration by Santa Clara University School of Law Professor Lia Epperson was published in the Sunday, July 1, 2007 edition of the San Jose Mercury News.

SCU Law Professor Catherine Sandoval Writes Op Ed on Bilingualism for San Jose Mercury News

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 08:00:00 GMT

SCU professor of law Catherine Sandoval wrote an op ed on bilingualism that appeared in the San Jose Mercury News on Sunday, June 24^th.

The Stretch for Swift Justice Continues

Mon, 02 Jul 2007 08:00:00 GMT

SCU Law student JT Service recently qualified to compete for a spot on the 2008 Olympic Marathon team on November 7, 2007 in New York City's Central Park. On June 16^th, as a participant in the Grandma's Marathon in Duluth Minnesota, he took 8^th place amongst a very competitive field of 10,000 runners and finished in a person best time of 2:21:31.

The Year in Review: 2006 - 2007 at Santa Clara University School of Law

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 08:00:00 GMT

2006 - 2007 was an eventful year at Santa Clara University School of Law. As summer begins we want to feature some of the stories from the past academic year about the law school, its students, faculty, alumni and distinguished visitors.

U.S. Circuit Judge Tells Santa Clara University School of Law Graduates Opportunities are Limitless

Tue, 22 May 2007 08:00:00 GMT

United States Circuit Judge and 1975 graduate of Santa Clara University Richard C. Tallman returned home when he addressed the class of 2007 at the Santa Clara University School of Law commencement ceremony in the university's Mission Gardens on Saturday, May 19^th.

Santa Clara County Bar Association Hosting New Admittees Swearing-In Ceremony on June 12th

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 08:00:00 GMT

The Santa Clara County Bar Association is hosting a new admittees swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at the Santa Clara County Bar Association Conference Center located at 31 North Second Street, 4^th Floor in San Jose.

SCU Law Professor Al Hammond Appointed as the Phil and Bobbie Sanfilippo Chair

Wed, 02 May 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara University School of Law professor, Allen S. Hammond IV has been appointed as the Phil and Bobbie Sanfilippo Chair at Santa Clara University. The appointment to the Sanfilippo Chair is for five years.

Judge Richard C. Tallman to Speak at School of Law Commencement

Thu, 10 May 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Judge Richard C. Tallman will be the speaker at Santa Clara University School of Law's Commencement. Law School Commencement is Saturday, May 19th at 9:30 a.m. in the Mission Gardens.

SCU Law Professor Alan Scheflin Co-Writes Brief that Frees Son From Sexually Abusive Father

Thu, 24 May 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Students at the KGACLC Settle a Case for $20,000

Fri, 04 May 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Anna Brathwaite and Patrick Stokes, (Patrick is pictured at left) both 3L students at the Katharine and George Alexander Community Law Center, recently negotiated a $20,000 settlement for unpaid wages on behalf of their client.

School of Law Honors Distinguished Alumni

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara University School of law is recognizing three of its distinguished alumni with the Alumi Special Achievement Award and the Edwin J. Owens Lawyer of the Year award at this year's Spring Awards Banquet on April 27 at the Leavey Center on the University's campus.

The KGACLC Shares its Experience with Organizations Across the Globe

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 08:00:00 GMT

The Katharine and George Community Law Center (KGACLC) was recently honored by a visit from Mr. Sophearith Choung and Mr. Socheat Nhean, two members of the Victims of Torture Project, a part of the Documnetation Center in Cambodia (DC-Cam). Pictured at left are

Professor Lynette Parker and Mr. Sophearith Choung.

SCU School of Law Computer & High Technology Law Journal Announces Volume 24 Editorial Board

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 08:00:00 GMT

The Santa Clara Computer & High Technology Law Journal is proud to present the appointment of its Volume 24 Editorial Board. The Journal's incoming Executive Board consists of the following Santa Clara University School of Law students pictured left to right: Mona Kashani, Kellyn Wulff, Allison Hendrix, Peter Bade and Jared Schuettenhelm.

SCU Students Compete in Three High Tech Moot Court Competitions

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Twelve Santa Clara University Law students took part recently in three High Tech Moot Court Competitions. Pictured are from left to right, Saina Shamilov, Giles Rich Moot Court coach, John Pettit and Victoria Jimenez, competitors in the Giles Rich Moot Court Competition.

Santa Clara Law Review Announces its Executive Board for Volume 48

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 08:00:00 GMT

The Santa Clara Law Review recently announced its selection for the Executive Board for Volume 48. Pictured at left are Michael Wahlander and Jennifer Tse.

Northern California Innocence Project Exonerates Ken Foley

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 08:00:00 GMT

On Thursday, April 5th, the Santa Clara County Superior Court granted a petition for writ of habeas corpus filed by the Northern California Innocence Project, and vacated the charges against Ken Foley.

2007 Gender and Law Conference: The Power of Women's Stories: Examining Women's Role in Law and the Legal System

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 08:00:00 GMT

The Center for Social Justice and Public Service at Santa Clara University School of Law would like to invite you to the 2007 Gender and Law Conference: The Power of Women's Stories: Examining Women's Role in Law and the Legal System on Friday, April 20, 2007 at Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, California.

Distinguished Advocate, Joseph Cotchett Speaking at SCU School of Law on April 19th

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Distinguished Advocate, Joseph Cotchett will be speaking at Santa Clara University School of Law on Thursday, April 19, 2007.

Katharine and George Alexander Community Law Center Reception on April 19, 2007

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Sixth District Court of Appeal at School of Law on Tuesday, April 17th

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 08:00:00 GMT

The Sixth District Court of Appeal will be on campus hearing oral arguments in the Panelli Moot Court Room in Bergin Hall on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Katharine & George Alexander Law Prize Announced

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Katharine and George Alexander have contributed $1,000,000 for the establishment of a Law Prize to be awarded annually on former Dean George Alexander's birthday, March 8th, at Santa Clara University School of Law.

Intellectual Property Law Review Judges Santa Clara Computer & High Technology Law Journal Article as One of the Best in 2006

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 08:00:00 GMT

"SWIFT JUSTICE": Olympic Trials Marathon is Bittersweet for SCU Law Student

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 08:00:00 GMT

For SCU law student JT Service, the March 4^th Los Angeles Marathon was a bittersweet experience. On the downside, he was not able to accomplish his goal of qualifying for the Olympic Trials due to hot weather during the race (Read the related article). On the upside, he was the top American and finished in 6^th place in a major marathon, barely missing qualification by less than two minutes.

The Journal of International Law Announces its New Executive Board for Volume VI

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 08:00:00 GMT

SCU Law Students and Faculty Spend Spring Break Assisting People in Need in New Orleans

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Twenty-two students and three faculty members traveled to New Orleans, Louisiana over spring break to work with organizations there. Pictured at left are Molly Healy and Gemma Daggs.

Students at the Alexander Community Law Center Reach a $50,000 Settlement for Their Clients

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Anna Brathwaite (3L), Sara Dabkowski (2L), and Cody Knight (2L) negotiated a $50,000 settlement for three Guatemalan stone cutters after a day and half of trial. Pictured at left (from left to right) are: Sara Dobrowski, Margarita P. Alvarez (Workers' Rights Attorney at the KGACLC) and Anna Brathwaite.

March 26th Faculty Workshop Features Columbia Law School Professor Eben Moglen

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Professor Eben Moglen will be speaking on "Free as in Freedom: The Political Economy of Digital Production" at a faculty workshop on Monday, March 26^th. The workshop takes place from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Strong Common Room in Bergin Hall.

DePaul University School of Law's Professor Roberta Kwall Speaking on "Judaism as Cultural Property"

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Professor Roberta Kwall will be speaking about "Judaism as Cultural Property" at a faculty workshop on Thursday, March 22^nd from noon - 1:00 p.m. in the Strong Common Room in Bergin Hall.

Social Justice Monday Speaker is Maya Harris of ACLU of Northern California

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Maya Harris is the Spring 2007 Visiting Practitioner and Social Justice Monday Speaker on Monday, March 19, 2007. She will be speaking about "Social Justice Lawyering: Race, Criminal Justice, and Civil Rights Advocacy" from noon - 1:00 p.m. in Bannan Hall, Room 139. Pizza will be provided. Limited space is available for lunch with Ms. Harris following her talk.

New York Law Professor Michael L. Perlin to Speak at March 16th Faculty Workshop

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Michael L. Perlin will be speaking at a faculty workshop from noon - 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 16^th in the Strong Common Room in Bergin Hall. The title of his presentation is "International Human Rights and Comparative Mental Disability Law: The Universal Factors."

March 13, 2007 - Clarence Darrow Day at SCU School of Law

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 08:00:00 GMT

The career of legendary trial lawyer Clarence Darrow inspired thousands to pursue a legal career themselves. More recent aspirants to legal careers, however, are less familiar with this traditional source of inspiration. Every year on March 13, the anniversary of Darrow's death in 1938, admirers gather at the Chicago lake where his ashes were spread to present a wreath and remember this legal giant. This year, a similar gathering will take place on the campus of Santa Clara University School of Law. Students, faculty, alumni and friends are invited to participate in any and all of the following events:

Former Attorney General, John Van de Kamp to Speak at SCU School of Law on March 14th

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 08:00:00 GMT

The Northern California Innocence Project is proud to present John Van de Kamp, Chair of the California Commission on the Fair Administration of Justice and former Attorney General. He will be making a lunch presentation on the Commission's origin and work so far on Wednesday, March 14 from noon - 1:00 pm in Bannan 127.

Hon. Edward Damich, Chief Judge, U.S. Court of Federal Claims to Speak at SCU School of Law March 12th

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Hon. Edward Damich, Chief Judge, U.S. Court of Federal Claims, Washington D.C is speaking at Santa Clara University School of Law on Monday, March 12, 2007 from noon 0 1:00 p.m. in Bannan Hall, Room 127. The topic of his presentation is "Patents as Property Rights: The Taking of Patents by the Federal Government as an Exercise of Eminent Domain, Zoltek Corp. v. U.S." Later that evening, from 8:45 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. in Bannan Hall, Room 135 there will be an informal Q & A with Judge Damich about Intellectual Property and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. This event is co-sponsored by the PTLSA, IPA and HTLI.

SCU Law Student's Article Selected for Publication in The Criminal Law Bulletin

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 08:00:00 GMT

SCU Law Student Michael J. Percy Awarded First Place in the ABA Real Property Section Student Writing Competition

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 08:00:00 GMT

SCU Law Professor Wildman to Speak at the 2007 Fordham Urban Law Journal Symposium

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 08:00:00 GMT

On March 5, 2007 in New York, Stephanie M. Wildman, Professor of Law and Director, Center for Social Justice and Public Service, has been invited to speak at this year's Fordham Urban Law Journal Symposium, "What is the Place of Poverty Law in the Law School Curriculum?: Looking Back and Planning for the Future." Professor Wildman will speak on Race and Wealth Disparity: The Role of Law and the Legal System (a piece co-authored with Professor Beverly Moran (Vanderbilt).

"SWIFT JUSTICE": SCU Law Student Seeks Olympic Trials Marathon

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Elite distance runner and Santa Clara University Law School student, J.T. Service, is running the 2007 Honda Los Angeles Marathon in hopes of fulfilling both his athletic goal of qualifying for the 2008 USA Marathon Olympic Trials and his social goal of serving the Katharine and George Community Law Center (KGACLC) in San Jose.

The Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center Continues Its String of Successful Immigration Cases

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Law School's NCIP Intern, Curtis Macon, Helps Free an Innocent Santa Clara County Man

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 08:00:00 GMT

On Monday, February 5, 2007, Jeffrey Rodriguez, (pictured at left) a 29 year old Santa Clara man, was freed after he served nearly six years in prison for a 2001 robbery he did not commit.

Professor John Henry Merryman To Participate In SCU School of Law's 2007 Summer Abroad Program in Instanbul, Turkey

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 08:00:00 GMT

John Henry Merryman, Professor Emeritus, Stanford University Law School, will participate in the Santa Clara University Law School's Summer Abroad program in Istanbul, Turkey by presenting the program's keynote lecture.

SCU Law Student Places Third in ABA Howard C. Schwab Memorial Essay Contest

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 08:00:00 GMT

James Brosnahan to Speak on "How to Pick a Jury"

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Noted lawyer, James Brosnahan is speaking at Santa Clara University School of Law on Thursday, February 15 at noon in the Panelli Moot Court Room in Bergin Hall. The topic of his presentation is "How to Pick a Jury".

Santa Clara Law Professor Featured in Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Web Story

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara Law Review Hosts Education Policy Symposium Analyzing the Future of High-Stakes Standardized Testing

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Policymakers, attorneys, and scholars will debate and analyze the constitutional and social issues surrounding high-stakes standardized testing at the Santa Clara Law Review's 2007 Symposium, scheduled for February 9, 2007 at Hotel Valencia in San Jose. The symposium is free to law students and faculty.

Berta Hernández-Truyol to Speak on International Rights as an Instrument of Social Justice

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Berta Hernández-Truyol will be speaking at Santa Clara University School of Law on Thursday, February 8^th from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the de Saisset Museum at Santa Clara University. This lecture is co-sponsored with the Center for Global Law and Policy. A wine and cheese reception will immediately follow the lecture. The reception is co-hosted with the PI & SJ Coalition, LaRaza, Women and Law, and BGLAd.

International Humanitarian Law Workshop To Take Place at School of Law

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 08:00:00 GMT

James J. Brosnahan to Speak on "How to Pick a Jury"

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 08:00:00 GMT

James J. Brosnahan will be speaking at Santa Clara University School of Law on Thursday, February 15 at noon in the Panelli Moot Court Room. The topic of his presentation is "How to Pick a Jury."

International Law Weekend-West To Be Held At SCU February 2-3, 2007

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 08:00:00 GMT

International Law Weekend-West is a biennial conference convened by the American Branch of the International Law Association. The purpose of this conference is to bring together legal practitioners and academics to discuss cutting-edge issues in pubic and private international law.

Social Justice Monday: Lawyers Talk About Unconscious Bias

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 08:00:00 GMT

What is unconscious bias? What should you say or do when you see or hear stereotyping? As lawyers, do we have a special obligation to speak up?

ABA Tax Challenge Team Wins Best Written Submission Award

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara's student team has won the Best Written Submission award in the nationwide ABA Law Student Tax Challenge.

Computer & High Technology Law Journal Symposium Scheduled for January 26th

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 08:00:00 GMT

The 22nd annual Computer & High Technology Law Journal Symposium will be taking place on Friday, January 26, 2007, at the San Jose Museum of Art.

Law School Offers Students Opportunity to Practice in Australia

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 08:00:00 GMT

For Many, the Alexander Community Law Center is the Door to a New Life

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 08:00:00 GMT

My name is Raman Alcayde. I am 25 years old, and I am starting my life over in the United States. I left behind my country, my family, my friends, and everything I hold dear. I had to do it - the harassment by the police and people from the neighborhood had become unbearable.

SCU Law Professor Stephanie Wildman Receives 2007 SALT Teaching Award

Tue, 09 Jan 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Stephanie Wildman has received the 2007 Great Teacher Award from the Society of American Law Teachers, the largest national organization of law school faculty. The award was presented recently at the SALT annual awards dinner in Washington, DC.

Vanderbilt Law School's Chris Guthrie to Speak at Faculty Workshop

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Chris Guthrie, Vanderbilt Law School's Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Law will be speaking at a Faculty Workshop on Friday, January 19, 2007 at noon in the Strong Common Room in Bergin Hall. The topic of his presentation is "Modernizing the Law School Curriculum: the Experience at Vanderbilt."

Social Justice Monday Event: "Social Justice Lawyering: Fair Housing Law and People with Disabilities"

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Two Events Scheduled at the School of Law To Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Faculty, staff, and students are invited to join the Center for Social Justice and Public Service to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday on Tuesday, January 16.

ABA Tax Challenge Success

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Two SCU Law School Alumni Honored for Pro Bono Work

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Julie Saffren and Fariba Soroosh were honored in the December 2006 issue of California Lawyer magazine as two of California's outstanding pro bono lawyers.

SCU Law Professor Uelmen Writes about "Californians at the Hague"

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara University School of Law professor and former dean, Gerald Uelmen, wrote an article for the December 2006 issue of California Lawyer magazine.

SCU Law Professor Participates in Community Panel for Public Input on Equal Access to Municipal Broadband

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 08:00:00 GMT

A community panel organized by Santa Clara University's Center for Science, Technology, and Society and the Broadband Institute of California urged greater public participation in planning broadband networks that are being commissioned by local governments around the country.

Santa Clara Law Wins the International Criminal Court Moot Competition

Tue, 21 Nov 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara University's International Criminal Court moot team (comprised of Jessica Tillson, Sharron Fang and Jacqueline Binger pictured at left) took first place at this year's International Criminal Court Moot Competition, held at Pace Law School earlier this month.

New Summer Law Study Abroad Programs Approved by the ABA

Wed, 06 Dec 2006 08:00:00 GMT

The ABA recently approved the addition of two unique new summer law study abroad programs to the extensive School of Law offerings.

Swearing-In Ceremony to be Held at SCU School of Law

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 08:00:00 GMT

The Santa Clara County Bar Association and Santa Clara University School of Law are co-sponsoring the New Admittees Swearing-In Ceremony and Reception on Monday, December 4, 2006 from 5:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Santa Clara University Law School Featured in The Princeton Review's "Best 170 Law Schools 2007 Edition"

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara University's Law School is one of the nation's most outstanding law schools, according to The Princeton Review. The New York-based education services company features the school in the recently published 2007 edition of its "Best 170 Law Schools" (Random House / Princeton Review 2006).

Social Justice Workshop: The Rise and Fall of School Vouchers: A Story of Race, Religion, and Politics

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 08:00:00 GMT

James Forman (Associate Professor of Law, Georgetown University and Founder of Maya Angelou Charter School): will be speaking at the School of Law on Tuesday, November 21^st.

WIPO Legal Counsel Visits Law School

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Important Victory for Northern California Innocence Project

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 08:00:00 GMT

"Law Night" at the Cal vs. SCU Men's Basketball Game - November 20

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Cal Athletics, along with the UC Berkeley School of Law, Boalt Hall and Santa Clara University School of Law, invites you to Law Night 2006, a special gathering of the law community, sports and Bay Area basketball.

San Francisco Chronicle Reports on SCU Law Professor's Leading Role in Mock Trial

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Beth Van Schaak (pictured at left) served as a plaintiffs' trial counsel in a landmark human rights case against two Salvadoran generals found guilty of torture. Her work has also involved prosecuting war crimes in the former Yugoslavia and tracking the atrocities of Cambodia's Khmer Rouge.

KGACLC Students Sharpen Their Legal Skills and Make a Difference at the Same Time

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 08:00:00 GMT

In September of this year, Katharine and George Alexander Community Law Center students Jacquetta Lannan ('06) and Patrick Stokes ('07) (pictured at left with Mr. O.) successfully settled a wage and hour claim for $15,000.

UCLA Law Professor Paul Bergman to Present Lecture/Film "Reel Justice" on November 13th

Tue, 07 Nov 2006 08:00:00 GMT

"Reel Justice", a lecture/film presentation by UCLA Law Professor Paul Bergman is taking place on Monday, November 13 from noon - 1:00 pm in Bannan 142. This event is sponsored by the Heafey Center for Trial and Appellate Advocacy.

SCU Law Wellness Week Begins Monday, November 13th

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 08:00:00 GMT

The School of Law's Wellness Week begins Monday, November 13^th with the Wellness Faire in the Bannan Lounge.

Georgetown Law Professors Charles Lawrence and Mari Matsuda to Speak at Social Justice Events November 9th

Thu, 02 Nov 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Charles Lawrence and Mari Matsuda both from Georgetown University will each be speaking at a social justice event on November 9, 2006. Professor Lawrence will speak at the Social Justice Workshop and Professor Matsuda will present the Fall 2006 Social Justice Diversity Lecture.

Inter-American Court of Human Rights at School of Law

Wed, 08 Nov 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Katharine and George Alexander Community Law Clinic Changes Lives with Immigration Work

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 08:00:00 GMT

The Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center had a busy and productive Summer and Fall this year. Thanks to the work performed by its many law students, the KGACLC also became the stage for the resolution of complex issues faced by its clients in the areas of Immigration, Workers' Rights, Workers' Compensation and Consumer Rights.

Social Justice Monday Event: "Social Justice and Cyber Liberties"

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Kevin Bankston from the Electronic Frontier Foundation and Ann Brick (pictured at left) from the ACLU of Northern California will be speaking on Monday, November 6 from Noon to 1 p.m. in Bannan 135. The Social Justice Monday topic is"Social Justice and Cyber Liberties." The event will be co-sponsored with the High Tech Law Institute.

Pablo Saavedra, Secretary of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights to Speak at School of Law

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Pablo Saavedra, Secretary of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights will be speaking at a student lecture from noon - 1:00 pm on Wednesday, November 1st in Bannan 135. The topic of his presentation is "The Reparations in the Case-Law of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights." He will also be speaking at a faculty workshop on Thursday, November 2^nd from noon - 1:00 pm in the Strong Common Room in Bergin Hall.

Patent Policy Conference, "Patent Policy in the Supreme Court and Congress" - October 27, 2006

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 08:00:00 GMT

A patent policy conference, "Patent Policy in the Supreme Court and Congress is being held at Santa Clara University School of Law on Friday, October 27, 2006 from 8:15 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. in Bannan Hall Room 127.

Bill Quigley (Loyola New Orleans) to Speak on New Orleans and Katrina Recovery Efforts

Mon, 23 Oct 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Professor Bill Quigley from Loyola New Orleans will be speaking on Thursday, October 26 from Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center Continues Outstanding Legal Work

Mon, 23 Oct 2006 08:00:00 GMT

The Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center had a busy and productive Summer and Fall this year.

Law Faculty With Opinions

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara University School of Law faculty had several op-ed pieces published in the past few weeks. The pieces consider and discuss some significant and controversial issues of public opinion. They also address diverse topics such as public accessibility to broadband services (Professor Allen Hammond), a set of trademark issues surrounding the entitlement to the term "Surf City" (Professor Tyler Ochoa) and lethal injection hearings (Professor Ellen Kreitzberg).

Judges Alex Kozinski and Stephen R. Reinhardt speak at Annual Judge William A. Ingram Memorial Symposium

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 08:00:00 GMT

The Honorable Alex Kozinski (pictured at left) and the Honorable Stephen R. Reinhardt will be speaking at the Fourth Annual Judge William A. Ingram Memorial Symposium being held Tuesday Oct. 17 in the Recital Hall on the Santa Clara University campus from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Jose Padilla of California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 08:00:00 GMT

José Padilla from the California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. will be speaking on Monday, October 16, 2006 from noon - 1:00 pm in Bannan Hall Room 135. The topic is "Surviving 40 Years of Poverty Law Practice: Salvaging Justice-Promises Made to the Rural and Farm Worker Poor."

2nd Annual Jerry A. Kasner Estate Planning Symposium to be Held October 10, 2006

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 08:00:00 GMT

The 2^nd Annual Jerry A. Kasner Estate Planning Symposium is being held at Santa Clara University in Bannan Hall on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

October 4 Workshop: Challenges Facing Women Entering the Legal Profession: What Difference Does Gender Make?

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, October 4, 2006 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm there will be a workshop on "Challenges Facing Women Entering the Legal Profession: What Difference Does Gender Make?" The speaker will be Dr. Ellen Lack Wright, clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst specializing in gender workplace issues.

SCU Law Professor Eric Goldman Quoted in New York Times

Fri, 06 Oct 2006 08:00:00 GMT

SCU Law Professor and Academic Director of the High Tech Law Institute, Eric Goldman was quoted in a New York Times article about the liability of Hewlett-Packard's most senior lawyer in the company's spying case.

SCU Law Professor Eric Goldman Quoted in New York Times

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 08:00:00 GMT

SCU Law Professor Ellen Kreitzberg Writes Op-Ed About Constitutionality of State Executions

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 08:00:00 GMT

The Sunday, September 24th edition of the San Jose Mercury News featured an op-ed by Santa Clara University Law Professor, Ellen Kreitzberg. To read the article go to:

http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/15598076.htm

Geoff Monahan from University of Technology Sydney to Speak at Faculty Workshop

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Geoff Monahan will be speaking at a Faculty Workshop on Wednesday, September 27 from noon - 1:00 pm in the Strong Commons Room in Bergin Hall. The topic of the workshop is "Relationship Breakdown and the Rights and Responsibilities of Unmarried Couples: The Australian Experience."

Northern California Innocence Project Sponsors "Snitch Testimony" Discussion

Fri, 22 Sep 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Come and hear a discussion about the use of snitch testimony with Santa Clara County District Attorney George Kennedy, Exoneree Gloria Killian, and SCU Law Professor Jerry Uelmen (pictured at left). The discussion takes place on Wednesday, October 4, 2006 from Noon -1:00pm in Bannan 142 on the Santa Clara University campus. Lunch will be provided.

Faculty Activities and New Faculty Introductions

Thu, 31 Aug 2006 08:00:00 GMT

As the new academic year begins, Dean Donald Polden introduces new members of the faculty, including visiting faculty, Senior Fellows and LARAW faculty. He also reports on recent activities and accomplishments of faculty and staff.

Santa Clara Law's Stephanie Wildman Cited in Equal Justice Works E-Guide Library

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara Law's Steve Diamond Quoted in Wall Street Journal Blog

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 08:00:00 GMT

SCU School of Law Featured on LawCrossing

Fri, 08 Sep 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara University School of Law is currently the featured law school on LawCrossing. You can view the article about the School of Law at www.lawcrossing.com. Click on "profiles" to read the article.

SCU Law School Graduate Named New Bankruptcy Judge for Northern District of California

Tue, 05 Sep 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Chief Judge Mary M. Schroeder of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has announced the appointment of attorney Roger L. Efremsky, a 1983 SCU School of Law graduate, as a bankruptcy judge for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California.

First-Place Writing Award Given to SCU Law Student in ABA-Sponsored Contest

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 08:00:00 GMT

The American Bar Association's Real Property, Probate & Trust Journal has announced that SCU law student, Michael J. Percy, has received first place in the 2006 Quarles & Brady Property & Probate Scholarship Student Writing Contest. The title of his essay is: "Delta Levees - Tort Immunity vs. Takings Liability."

Baroness Ruth Deech to Speak at August 31st Faculty Workshop

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Ruth Lynn Deech, Baroness Deech, Baroness of the British Empire is an academic and a Governor of the British Broadcasting Company. She will be speaking at a Faculty Workshop on Thursday, August 31^st at noon in the Strong Commons Room in Bergin Hall. The topic of the workshop is "New Bodies, Old Politics."

University of Texas Law School's Sanford Levinson to Speak at SCU Law Faculty Workshop

Fri, 18 Aug 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Sanford Levinson, who holds the W. St. John Garwood and W. St. John Garwood, Jr. Centennial Chair in Law, at the University of Texas Law School will be speaking at a faculty workshop onThursday, August 24^th at noon in the Strong Commons Room. The topic of his presentation is "Where the United States Constitution Goes Wrong (and What We The People Can Begin Doing About It)."

David G. Yosifon Joins Santa Clara Law Faculty

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 08:00:00 GMT

David G. Yosifon will begin teaching law at Santa Clara University in August 2006. Before joining the faculty at Santa Clara University, Yosifon served as a visiting professor at Rutgers Law School-Camden, and at New York Law School. Prior to joining the academic ranks he served as a law clerk to the Honorable Patti B. Saris of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and as a litigation associate at the Boston firm of Ropes & Gray, LLP.

University of Technology Sydney Launches Special Volume of the UTS Law Review Together with SCU School of Law

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 08:00:00 GMT

On July 11, 2006 Sir Gerard Brennan, former Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia and former Chancellor of University of Technology Sydney launched a special volume of the UTS Law Review, a joint production with Santa Clara University School of Law's Journal of International Law. Pictured at left at the Law Review reception is Professor Gary Spitko from SCU School of Law and Professor Marilyn Scott from UTS.

SCU Law Center's Attorney Quoted in Boston Globe

Thu, 03 Aug 2006 08:00:00 GMT

The Year in Review: 2005 - 2006 at Santa Clara University School of Law

Thu, 08 Jun 2006 08:00:00 GMT

2005 - 2006 was an eventful year at Santa Clara University School of Law. As summer begins we want to feature some of the stories from the past academic year about the law school, its students, faculty, alumni and distinguished visitors.

SCU Launches Summer Law Study Abroad 2006

Wed, 31 May 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Faculty and students began studies in late May in Costa Rica and The Hague, launching the first of the summer series of the School of Law Summer Law Study Abroad Programs.

School of Law Commencement Speaker Featured on The Nation

Thu, 25 May 2006 08:00:00 GMT

The speech by Santa Clara University School of Law's commencement speaker, Samantha Power, was posted on The Nation on May 23, 2006. To read the article there, go to http://www.thenation.com/doc/20060605/power.

Wrongfully Accused John Stoll Receives $704,700 from the California State Board of Control

Mon, 22 May 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara, Calif - May 19, 2006 -- The California State Board of Control awarded $704,700 to John Stoll to compensate him for the 20 years he spent in state prison, wrongfully convicted of child sexual abuse.

Santa Clara County Bar Association Hosting New Admittees Swearing-In Ceremony on June 5th

Mon, 22 May 2006 08:00:00 GMT

The Santa Clara County Bar Association will be hosting the New Admittees Swearing-In and Reception on Monday, June 5, 2006 from 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. in the Santa Clara County Superior Court at 161 North First Street in San Jose. All new admittees are welcome to attend regardless of law school attended.

SCU Law Professor Margaret Russell to Participate in Dialogue on Civil Rights & Race Relations

Wed, 31 May 2006 08:00:00 GMT

SCU Law Professors Participate in Panel Discussion at the National Conference on Racial Equality

Wed, 31 May 2006 08:00:00 GMT

SCU Law Professors Participate in Panel Discussion at the National Conference on Racial Equality

Wed, 31 May 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Pulitzer Prize Winning Author Encourages Santa Clara University Law Graduates to Use Degrees to Change the World

Mon, 22 May 2006 08:00:00 GMT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - May 20, 2006. Pulitzer Prize winning author Samantha Power gave Santa Clara University School of Law's class of 2006 five lessons to ponder as they celebrate their academic success and pursue various professions with their newly minted law degrees.

"Leadership for Lawyers" Law School Course Noted by National Media

Tue, 16 May 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Professor Nicolas Terry to Teach at SCU Law School Summer Session

Mon, 08 May 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Nicolas P. Terry, Chester A. Myers Professor of Law and Co-Director, Center for Health Law Studies, Saint Louis University School of Law will be teaching "Health Law II - Health Care Regulation and Finance" at Santa Clara University's School of Law Summer Session which begins Tuesday, May 30th.

Pulitzer Prize Winner, Samantha Power, to Speak at 2006 Law School Commencement

Fri, 12 May 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara University School of Law's 2006 commencement ceremony is being held on Saturday, May 20th at 9:30 a.m. in the Missions Gardens at Santa Clara University. Pullitzer Prize winner, Samantha Power, is the 2006 commencement speaker.

Public Interest and Social Justice Law Celebration & Graduation Ceremony to be Held May 18th

Fri, 12 May 2006 08:00:00 GMT

The Honorable Risë Jones Pichon, of the Santa Clara County Superior Court, will serve as Keynote Speaker for the Celebration and Graduation Ceremony honoring public interest and social justice accomplishments on May 18 at 4 p.m. in the Williman Room in Benson Memorial Center on the Santa Clara University campus.

Pulitzer Prize Winner, Samantha Power, to Speak at 2006 Law School Commencement

Thu, 11 May 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Spring Awards Banquet Recognizes Distinguished Law School Alumni

Mon, 08 May 2006 08:00:00 GMT

On Friday, April 28, Santa Clara University School of Law honored four of its most distinguished and accomplished graduates at its annual Spring Awards Banquet.

SCU Law Professor Toman Participates in "Webinar" on "Governing the Maelstrom: the Law of International Disaster Response"

Mon, 01 May 2006 08:00:00 GMT

A recording and documents from the April 25, 2006, "webinar" (featuring a presentation by SCU law professor, Dr. Jiri Toman, pictured at left) "Governing the Maelstrom: the Law of International Response" is now available for viewing free of charge on the web.

US News Survey Ranks Santa Clara Law IP number 4 in Country

Mon, 03 Apr 2006 08:00:00 GMT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - March 31, 2006. Santa Clara University School of Law was named one of the top 100 law schools in the country by U.S. News & World Report. The annual graduate school ranking also recognized the law school's intellectual property law program as among the top 5 in the country. SCU School of Law was also named one of the 10 most diverse schools in the country.

Special Performance of "Barred From Life"

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 08:00:00 GMT

On Thursday May 4 at 7:00 p.m.a free performance of "Barred From Life," will be performed at the de Saisset Museum on the Santa Clara University campus. Created and performed by SCU Dance Program Director David J. Popalisky in collaboration with Cookie Ridolfi,(pictured at left) Director of the School of Law's Northern California Innocence Project.

Spring Awards Banquet to Recognize Alumni Special Achievement Award Recipients and Owens Lawyer of the Year

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Santa Clara University's School of Law Spring Awards Banquet is being held Friday, April 28, 2006. The Awards Banquet recognizes the Alumni Special Achievement Award recipients and the Owens Lawyer of the Year. The photo at left shows Dean Donald Polden with one of the 2005 recipients, Honorable Eugene M. Premo '62.

SCU Law Professor Hammond on Panel to Discuss "Internet Neutrality"

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 08:00:00 GMT

SCU School of Law Professor Allen Hammond will be one of four panelists discussing "Internet Neutrality" on Tuesday, April 25 in the Recital Hall in the Performing Arts Complex at Santa Clara University. Registration and a light reception begin at 6:30 p.m. with the program starting at 7:00 p.m.

SCU Law Professor Wildman Traveling to Vanderbilt to Discuss Centers for Social Justice

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 08:00:00 GMT

SCU Law Professor Hammond to Discuss "Internet Neutrality" on Panel

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 08:00:00 GMT

SCU School of Law Professor Allen Hammond will be one of four panelists discussing "Internet Neutrality" on Tuesday, April 25 in the Recital Hall in the Performing Arts Complex at Santa Clara

Larry C. Farmer to Speak at Faculty Forum

Mon, 17 Apr 2006 08:00:00 GMT

On Tuesday, April 18 - Larry Farmer, Professor of Law at Brigham Young University, will speak on "Integration of Technology and Teaching," at a Faculty Forum at noon in the Strong Common Room in Bergin Hall.

Venezuelan Supreme Court Justice Fernando Ramon Vegas Torrealba to Speak at Faculty Forum

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Venezuelan Supreme Court Justice Fernando Ramon Vegas Torrealba will be speaking about "Democracy Under the Bolivarian Constitution of Venezuela" at a faculty forum on Monday, April 17 from noon- 1:00 p.m. in the Strong Common Room in Bergin Hall.

Eric Goldman to Direct High Technology Law Institute at Santa Clara University School of Law

Fri, 31 Mar 2006 08:00:00 GMT

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - April 3, 2006 - Santa Clara University School of Law has appointed Eric Goldman as the Director of its High Technology Law Institute and a member of the faculty. Goldman's appointment commences August 16, 2006.

Santa Clara Journal of International Law Announces Volume 5 Board of Editors

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 08:00:00 GMT

The Santa Clara Journal of International Law is proud to announce its Board of Editors for Volume 5. Their talent and experience will continue to move the Journal forward as it implements a unique peer-review system where professors will provide feedback to authors who are being published in print:

University of Texas Professor Sarah Buel is Social Justice Monday Speaker

Mon, 10 Apr 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Professor Sarah Buel of the University of Texas will speak about "Social Justice Lawyering: Litigating Against Domestic Violence" on Monday, April 10 from noon - 1:00 p.m. in Bannan Hall Room 139.

The Faces of Wrongful Conviction

Thu, 06 Apr 2006 08:00:00 GMT

More than 200 men and women have been wrongfully convicted in California since 1990. That amounts to approximately one a month, an unconscionable statistic under any circumstances.

Santa Clara Sends Seven Editors to National Conference of Law Reviews in Chicago

Thu, 06 Apr 2006 08:00:00 GMT

SANTA CLARA, CA (April 6, 2006) - Seven Santa Clara law journal editors took four days out of their busy schedules recently to attend the National Conference of Law Reviews in Chicago, where they sharpened their own management skills and shared techniques with other publications.

Book Signing by Professor David Friedman

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Professor David Friedman, a member of the School of Law and School of Business faculties will be signing copies of his novel, "Harald," on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 from 4:00 p.m. -5:50 p.m. in the Panelli Moot Court Room in Bergin Hall on the Santa Clara University campus. Copies of the book will be on sale at the event for $24.00.

SCU Professor of Law Jerry Uelmen Named Executive Director of the California Commission on the Fair Administration of Justice

Tue, 28 Mar 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Jerry Uelmen, Santa Clara University School of Law professor and former dean was recently named Executive Director of the California Commission on the Fair Administration of Justice by Commission Chair, John Van de Kamp.

Northern California Innocence Project Hosts Panel to Discuss Mercury News Series, "Tainted Trials, Stolen Justice"

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 08:00:00 GMT

The Northern California Innocence Project at Santa Clara University School of Law will host a panel discussion featuring Fredric Tulsky, (pictured at left) San Jose Mercury News author of "Tainted Trials, Stolen Justice."

Professor M. Stuart Madden to Speak at Faculty Forum on March 28

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Visiting Professor of Law, M. Stuart Madden is speaking at a faculty forum on Tuesday, March 28 from noon - 1:00 p.m. in the Strong Common Room in Bergin Hall. The topic of the forum is "The Effect of Myth on Primitive and Ancient Justice."

Santa Clara Law Review Announces Volume 47 Board of Editors

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 08:00:00 GMT

The Santa Clara Law Review has selected its Board of Editors for the upcoming Volume 47. The new board embodies the talent and excellence that the School of Law has come to expect of its officially-sponsored law journal. The members of the Volume 47 Board, who are J.D. candidates for 2007, will begin their production in the early summer.

SCU Law Professor Wildman Participates in University of Notre Dame Symposium

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Katharine Baker to Speak on "Bionormativity and Parental Status"

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Katharine Baker, Professor and Associate Dean of Chicago-Kent College of Law is speaking at a faculty forum on Monday, March 27 from noon – 1:00 p.m. in the Strong Common Room in Bergin Hall. The topic of her forum is "Bionormativity and Parental Status."

SCU Law Professor Wildman Participates in University of Notre Dame Symposium

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Leon Panetta Speaks on Panel at Law School Concerning Domestic Surveillance & Executive Authority

Tue, 21 Mar 2006 08:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday, March 15, the law school hosted a panel discussion on the recently disclosed program operated by the National Security Administration to conduct electronic surveillance of persons that the government had reason to believe were linked to terrorist organizations.

Katharine Baker to Speak on "Bionormativity and Parental Responsibility for Children"

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Katharine Baker, Professor and Associate Dean of Chicago-Kent College of Law is speaking at a faculty forum on Monday, March 27 from noon - 1:00 p.m. in the Strong Common Room in Bergin Hall. The topic of her forum is "Bionormativity and Parental Responsibility for Children."

Social Justice Spring 2006 Visiting Practitioner, Michael Adams, to Speak at School of Law Monday, March 20

Thu, 16 Mar 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Michael Adams of the Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund is speaking at Santa Clara University School of Law Monday, March 20. He will be speaking about "Advocating for LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) Equality in Courts of Law and Public Opinion."

Professor David Sloss to Speak on "The Origins of the Right-Remedy Gap in the Domestic Law of Treaties"

Thu, 16 Mar 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Professor David Sloss is speaking at a faculty forum on Wednesday, March 22 from noon - 1:00 p.m. in the Strong Common Room in Bergin Hall. The topic of the forum is "The Origins of the Right-Remedy Gap in the Domestic Law of Treaties."

Symposium 2006 -The Globalization of Pharmaceutical Development: Race, Markets and Ethics

Thu, 09 Mar 2006 08:00:00 GMT

This 2006 Symposium is taking place March 16 - 17. The topic of this conference is the globalization of pharmaceutical development, with an emphasis on race, markets and ethics. John Barton, (pictured at left) of Stanford University will give the keynote address.

Adam Mossoff to Speak on Reconsidering the Patent 'Privilege' in Historical Context"

Mon, 13 Mar 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Assistant Professor Adam Mossoff of Michigan State University College of Law is speaking at a faculty forum on Thursday, March 16 from noon - 1:00 p.m. in the Strong Common Room in Bergin Hall.

SCU High Tech Moot Court Teams Compete at the Giles Rich Patent Competition

Wed, 15 Mar 2006 08:00:00 GMT

The Regional Giles Rich Moot Court Competition took place at USF on March 10, 11 and 12. The competition involved appellate arguments focusing on patent law issues. SCU School of Law was coached by Bingham McCutchen attorney, Saina Shamilov and represented at the Regional Competition by two teams:

SCU High Tech Moot Court Teams Compete at the Saul Lefkowitz Trademark Competition

Wed, 15 Mar 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to SCU School of Law High Tech Law Institute External Moot Court Team members Kim-Lien Dang, Sriranga Veeraraghavan, Amanda Gardner and Matt Williams! The two teams competed recently at the West Coast Regional Rounds for the 15th Annual Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition.

"Murder, Witches and Capital Punishment: The Case of Damien Echols and the West Memphis Three"

Mon, 13 Mar 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Dennis Riordan, Counsel for Damien Echols, is speaking at Santa Clara University School of Law on Wednesday, March 15.

Recently Named UN Assistant Secretary-General for Legal Affairs, Larry Johnson, to Speak at School of Law

Thu, 09 Mar 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Mr. Larry Johnson, recently named by United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan as UN Assistant Secretary-General for Legal Affairs is speaking at Santa Clara University School of Law on Monday and Tuesday, March 13 and 14.

J. Thomas Oldham to Speak at Faculty Forum

Wed, 08 Mar 2006 08:00:00 GMT

J.Thomas Oldham helped develop a creative approach to comparative law that involved a class in the US, and a class in Mexico using videoconferencing technology to provide interaction between the two groups of law students.

SCU School of Law Student Selected to Attend Prestigious Oxford University Summer Program

Thu, 09 Mar 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Second year law student, Marc Theriault, was recently selected as the law student who is invited to join the State Bar of California's Litigation Section for "A Week in Legal London" and the "Oxford University Summer Program" in July 2006.

SCU External Moot Court Team Makes Strong Showing for School of Law

Thu, 09 Mar 2006 08:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to SCU External Moot Court Team members Paola Estanislao, Oanh Tran, Jaclyn Rey-Hipolito, Alaleh Kianerci, Elnaz Abdoli and Renee Bernard! The two teams competed recently at the ABA sponsored National Appellate Advocacy Competition, one of the largest competitions in the nation.

8th Annual Trina Grillo Public Interest and Social Justice Law Retreat

Thu, 02 Mar 2006 08:00:00 GMT

The Trina Grillo Law Retreat provides a unique opportunity for public interest and social justice-oriented law students, faculty, and practitioners to exchange viewpoints, explore career opportunities, and formulate strategies for social justice.

High Tech Dean Directing Singapore Summer Abroad Program

Fri, 03 Mar 2006 08:00:00 GMT

This summer, Assistant Dean for High Tech Law at Santa Clara University School of Law, Jenny Lynn Cox, will be on-site in Singapore as Program Director of the summer law study abroad program.

Santa Clara Computer & High Tech Law Journal Names New Editors

Thu, 02 Mar 2006 08:00:00 GMT

The Santa Clara Computer & High Technology Law Journal recently announced the appointment of its Volume 23 Editorial Board.

Regional Broadband Innovation Summit

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The BroadBand Institute of California (BBIC) at the Santa Clara University School of Law invites you to attend the Regional Broadband Innovation Summit.