October 6, 2025
UC Law SF alumni are leaders in law, with many appointed to courts at all levels. Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed two UC Law San Francisco alumni to serve as judges in California’s Superior Courts. Matthew Siroka ’04 has been appointed to Marin County Superior Court. Siroka worked…
September 30, 2025
Presiding Judge Julie A. Emede ’85 and Assistant Presiding Judge Eric S. Geffon started their terms on January 1, 2025. The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, has announced the election of Julie A. Emede ’85 as presiding judge for the 2025–2026 term. Emede, previously…
September 17, 2025
Since 2004, Nicole Ozer has worked at the forefront of the intersection of constitutional law, civil rights, and emerging technology, shaping some of the most significant privacy and technology laws and policies in the country. Constitutional rights and technology law expert Nicole Ozer will lead UC Law SF’s…
August 21, 2025
The Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) at UC Law San Francisco is proud to announce that 3L Ron Kinan has been awarded the 2025 Francis E. McGovern Scholarship. The McGovern Scholarship honors the legacy of the late Professor Francis McGovern, a pioneer in the field of alternative…
July 10, 2025
UC Law SF alumni Jeffrey El-Hajj ’09 and Eunice W. Lee ’09 bring extensive public service and private practice experience to their new roles as Superior Court judges in Santa Clara County. Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed two UC Law San Francisco…
January 21, 2025
The University of California College of Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings) and its Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) were well represented at the 17th Annual AALS Alternative Dispute Resolution Works-in-Progress Conference, held at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law from October 18-19,…
January 21, 2025
The Hon. Steve B. Chu, U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of California, exemplifies the values of public service, dedication, and a lifelong commitment to learning. As a proud graduate of the University of California College of Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings) and the first Asian-American…
January 16, 2025
On June 20, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom appointed long-time Adjunct Professor James Schurz to the Marin County Superior Court. Judge Schurz had previously practiced law for 35 years, specializing in complex commercial and class action civil cases. The Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) recently honored Judge Schurz…
January 15, 2025
The Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) at the University of California College of Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings), is making significant strides in legal education in India. Partnering with the National Law School of India University, Bangalore (NLSIU)—the top law school in the country—UC…
October 7, 2024
The Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) is proud to announce that Professor John Dean (’79) has been appointed to serve as a CNDR Senior Faculty Mentor! In this role, Professor Dean will be a point of contact and provide support for other…
April 24, 2024
Current and former students say Professor Stefano Moscato nurtured a sense of confidence and belonging, while also making lessons relevant and engaging. His message to students at the award ceremony: “My number-one priority when I walk into the classroom at the beginning of the semester and when…
April 20, 2024
UC Law Alum John Lande Award Ceremony In April 2024, the American Bar Association hosted the annual Spring Conference for the Dispute Resolution Section in San Diego, California, bringing together practitioners, academics, and other leaders in the field. This y ear’s theme was Mastering the Future:…