October 1, 2025
UC Law SF alumni celebrate the launch of the new Sacramento chapter, strengthening a community with deep roots in the region. Graduates there reflect the breadth of the College’s impact — serving as judges, lawmakers, attorneys, government officials, and leaders across nearly every sector shaping California’s future. UC…
September 30, 2025
Chancellor & Dean David Faigman speaks at a Sept. 16 memorial celebrating the life and legacy of Joseph R. Grodin, a beloved professor, justice, and mentor whose intellect and compassion shaped generations of lawyers and legal scholars. Former California Supreme Court Justice and UC Law SF Professor Joseph…
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 27, 2025
Graduates thrive at UC Law San Francisco because of the College’s strong foundation of donor support, which sustains student success programs, advances faculty excellence, and fuels groundbreaking centers and initiatives. The Into the Future campaign builds on this momentum, ensuring students and faculty have the resources to lead…
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…
September 15, 2025
UC Law SF Professor Rory Little previews the criminal law cases set to shape the Supreme Court’s 2025–26 term. Professor Rory Little describes what’s at stake in upcoming Supreme Court cases, including three cases involving a defendant’s right to legal counsel, police “emergency search” powers, and capital punishment.
September 10, 2025
A leading researcher and voice in vaccine law and policy, Professor Dorit Reiss helps the media and the public make sense of a rapidly evolving federal health policy landscape. Professor Dorit Reiss is a leading national voice on vaccine law, regularly interviewed by major outlets like CNN,…
September 5, 2025
Professors Heather Field and Manoj Viswanathan, co-directors of UC Law SF’s Center on Tax Law, guide students through the complexities of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act during a discussion at the Cotchett Law Center. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act—a sweeping, 870-page law signed July 4—is packed…
September 4, 2025
Veronica Ramos ’07 and Michael Martin ’12 join the California Superior Court, continuing UC Law SF’s tradition of alumni public service. Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed two UC Law San Francisco alumni to serve as judges in California’s Superior Courts. Veronica…
August 28, 2025
Catherine Hu, CEALS Student Fellow Catherine, originally from Taiwan, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Information Systems with a minor in Law and Society from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. At Cal Poly, she explored interests in Chinese political culture and technology…
August 27, 2025
Graduates of UC Law SF’s JD and LLM programs practicing in Japan met with administrators in Tokyo for a Fall 2024 luncheon, showcasing how the College’s programs and global partnerships prepare lawyers to navigate complex legal systems and succeed abroad. UC Law SF prepares students for global…
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…