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In the News – March 15, 2020
March 15, 2020
Media Highlights Should Straight Actors Play Gay Roles? A Star TV Writer Says No The New York Times—February 24, 2021 Matt Coles: “It’s illegal under the Supreme Court’s new interpretation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.” These Mothers Wanted to Care for Their Kids and Keep Their…
With gratitude and pride
March 15, 2020
David Faigman Dear UC Law SF Family, In times of crisis, the true character of a person or an institution tends to emerge. I have long held deep faith in the strength of UC Law SF’ community. During these past weeks, as I’ve watched our staff, students, and…
UC Law SF Rallies to Support Its Community Amid COVID-19
March 14, 2020
Think of it as feeding those who made the soup that fed your soul. With on-campus activity severely curtailed due to coronavirus-related safety precautions, the beloved Law Café at UC Law SF has closed two months ahead of its normal seasonal schedule, announcing that it made the difficult decision…
Negotiation and Dispute Resolution Team at the Academy of Dispute Resolution International Mediation Tournament
March 12, 2020
UC Law SF 1Ls are Semi-Finalists at the International Academy of Dispute Resolution International Mediation Tournament The Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) congratulates Kelly Sagaser (1L), Brian Ruben (1L) and Sarah Mojarro (2L) for placing as Semi-Finalists at the International Academy of Dispute Resolution International Mediation Tournament at…
In the News – March 8, 2020
March 8, 2020
Media Highlights Covid-19 disparities fuel tribes’ vaccine rollout success Native Sun News Today—February 25, 2021 Jo Carillo: “The Indian Health Service, in my view, is part of the story of Covid’s impact on Native American and indigenous communities.” Is a Mass Reckoning Coming for the Plaintiffs Bar? Law.com—February…
UC Law SF La Raza Co-Hosts NLLSA Conference
March 2, 2020
UC Law SF La Raza is co-hosting the National Latina/Latino Law Student Conference March 5-7 with students at Berkeley Law La Raza. The national conference draws more than 300 students, attorneys, and academics from around the country. The three-day conference includes a moot court competition, workshops, law firm tabling,…
In the News – March 1, 2020
March 1, 2020
Media Highlights Policing experts from 3 countries examine video of fatal shooting in U.S. The Telegraph—February 24, 2021 Setsuo Miyazawa: “Under Japanese law, an officer may finally shoot at the body only when the person came very close with a clear intention to attack an officer.” Bills to…
CNDR Hosts Career Panel for Young ADR Professionals
February 20, 2020
The Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) at UC Law SF is known internationally for it’s leading ADR courses and programs, but CNDR also keeps its focus on students. Over one-third of Hastings students taking CNDR’s offerings annually, and many go on to find careers in the ADR field,…
Students Help Women Asylum Seekers
February 20, 2020
Hastings Students for Immigrants’ Rights (HSIR) is sending eight law students to Taylor, Texas, in March to support women asylum seekers who are incarcerated at the T. Don Hutto Residential Center. This year’s trip builds on the work of two previous trips to family detention centers. Three students went to…
Frank H. Wu Honored for Contributions to Diverse Education
February 14, 2020
Professor Frank H. Wu William L. Prosser Distinguished Professor Frank H. Wu has been awarded the 2020 John Hope Franklin Award for his longtime contributions to higher education and diversity. Franklin, an American historian best known for his 1947 work From Slavery to Freedom, was awarded the Presidential Medal…
UC Law SF Foundation Gives Award to Professor Hadar Aviram
February 13, 2020
Professor Hadar Aviram Professor Hadar Aviram has won the UC Law SF Foundation Faculty Award for Outstanding Scholarship. The annual award from the Foundation Board of Trustees recognizes demonstrated scholarly production. And with three books in the last five years, Aviram hits the mark. Aviram is…