Matt Edling ’07 Is Suing Big Oil Over Climate Change
April 19, 2018
A groundbreaking ruling in the lawsuits he filed on behalf of California cities and counties may allow climate liability cases to be heard in state courts.
Alumni
Patrick Barry ’94 Takes COO Role at Legal Tech Startup Logikcull
February 16, 2018
The cloud-based eDiscovery software company brings Barry back to business as a tech executive after a two-year sabbatical.
Justice Lidia Stiglich ’95 Brings Compassion to the Bench
January 29, 2018
She is taking a "people-centric" approach as the first openly gay justice to serve on the Nevada Supreme Court.
Brianna Howard ’16 on “How to Level Up in the Growing World of Video Game Law”
Brianna Howard '16 is hitting the turbo button on her career by navigating the legal issues of esports, and augmented & virtual reality.
Guaranteeing the Public Trust
December 11, 2017
Julia Olson '97 is spearheading a significant legal challenge to the United States government's role in causing and increasing the dangers of climate change.
Port pilot John Betz ’96 discusses his non-legal career and the importance of education
November 14, 2017
A tragic "Deadliest Catch" moment piqued a lifelong interest in the law and encouraged John to pursue a law degree at UC Law SF.
How a decade of high-flying, high-stakes government jobs led 3L Christa Hall to law school at UC Law SF
October 17, 2017
She's protected teams and aircraft on high-risk missions around the world, served as associate director and trip manager for President Barack Obama, and helped deal with crises like cyberhacks and the Ebola epidemic. Now she's preparing for a new way to serve.
When a monkey takes a selfie, who owns the copyright?
October 5, 2017
Andrew Dhuey '92 and the infamous "Monkey Selfie" case.
Promoting Diversity in Tech
September 8, 2017
Pandora's chief counsel helps others find success and a sense of belonging.
Law in a Brave New World
September 8, 2017
Members of the UC Law SF community are shaping the legal foundation of our rapidly changing society.
Silicon Valley Star: Jonathan Runyan ’06 is Helping Startups Succeed
July 14, 2017
After representing hundreds of tech firms and venture funds, Runyan decided to join one.
This Is Why We Work For Justice
June 26, 2017
The idea of becoming a lawyer is full of stereotypes, but what is truly at the heart of people dedicated to law? What does justice really mean to them? This is why we work #ForJustice.