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I truly feel that there is nothing better than to give back through public service and doing so through the lens of environmental law is where I can make the biggest impact, says 3L Samantha Ricci.

UC Law SF Student Tapped for U.S. Department of Justice Honors Program

March 14, 2018

3L Samantha Ricci is heading to Washington, DC after graduation to join the DOJ at the Environment and Natural Resources Division through its Honors Program.

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 is proud of the judiciary and the lawyers out there

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.

1L Cindy Muro decided to attend UC Law SF because of its

1L Cindy Muro Receives Scholarship for Domestic Violence Advocacy

January 18, 2018

A survivor of abuse herself, Muro now strives to do everything in her power to help people help themselves and create a platform for individuals to be heard.

Brianna Howard '16 was not allowed to play video games at home

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.

The Public Trust Doctrine is at its core a doctrine of intergenerational justice and the atmosphere is part of that public trust, says Olson.

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.

John Betz '96 giving Chancellor & Dean Faigman the experience of a port pilot at the Port of Los Angeles.

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.

Hall on Air Force One with President Obama. He had just sung her happy birthday on a flight back from Costa Rica.

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.

A 7-year old crested black macaque named Naruto used camera equipment owned by Dhuey's photographer client David Slater to take this selfie.

When a monkey takes a selfie, who owns the copyright?

October 5, 2017

Andrew Dhuey '92 and the infamous "Monkey Selfie" case.

The selection of Professor Dave Owen marks the second consecutive year the Rutter Award was presented to an environmental law professor at UC Law SF.

Professor Dave Owen receives 2017 Rutter Award for Teaching Excellence

October 4, 2017

When his parents denied access to all TV except PBS wildlife specials, it sparked a life-long environmental law interest in our "infectiously enthusiastic" professor.

Introducing the Inaugural Issue of The Judges’ Book

September 29, 2017

"The Judges' Book is the first compendium of legal scholarship I have seen specifically selected for its usefulness by the judiciary. The project is an important and welcome one." - From the Foreword by Judge Marsha S. Berzon, US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

2L Victor Escobar obtained a green card in August 2016 and began attending UC Law SF that fall.

2L Victor Escobar, Who Once Faced Deportation, Seeks To Help Undocumented Immigrants

September 22, 2017

After being locked up in immigration detention, the former DACA recipient wants to advocate for others.

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