News - UC Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings)

Welcome New Faculty Members

September 25, 2017

Seven dynamic thought leaders bring wide-ranging experience and expertise to UC Law SF.

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.

The way we treat people in vulnerable situations speaks a lot about the society we live in, says 3L Griffin Estes.

3L Griffin Estes advocates for the marginalized people of San Francisco

September 19, 2017

The Managing Director of the Brennan Award-winning Hastings Homeless Legal Services discusses the critical skills needed to pursue a career in public interest and social justice.

If/When/How President Sarah Stephan (right) with Communications Director Miranda Rowley (left). Both are 2Ls.

Student Group Champions Reproductive Justice

September 18, 2017

Members of the UC Law SF chapter of If/When/How are making a difference through lobbying, fundraising and career development.

The Slants – Live from UC Law SF

September 15, 2017

2L Jeremy Chan, president of APALSA, reflects on how the student organization partnered with SFIPLA to bring the headline-making band to UC Law SF to perform and discuss their U.S. Supreme Court victory.

La Raza Law Students Association co-chairs Celia Guzman and Mayra Hernandez.

Community Connections

September 13, 2017

La Raza Law Students Association works for diversity in the classroom and the courtroom.

UC Law SF is a great place to be, says Professor Greaney

Coping With Concentration- Tim Greaney researches regulatory measures to combat increasing healthcare costs for Health Affairs

September 11, 2017

Professor Greaney's commentary suggests that regulations should target the real culprits, providers with market power and the ability to stifle competition.

Dean Faigman gets an assist from Lady Justice in the expansion of the UC Law SF campus into a

Building UC Law SF

September 8, 2017

Chancellor & Dean David Faigman is overseeing an unprecedented campus transformation.

I always wanted to be in-house so I could shape policies and build infrastructure, says Adelmise Warner '01.

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.

I write today to assure you that we stand united, committed to maintaining a culture of tolerance and inclusion.

Message from Dean Faigman: Defending DACA

September 6, 2017

As every student of constitutional law knows well, no change in unjust laws ever came about without resistance. This injustice must be resisted.

UC Law SF students catching a glimpse of August's solar eclipse on the Beach. Sometimes your future is so bright

Thinkers & Doers: August 2017

September 5, 2017

The 25th Amendment -- California Supreme Court awards alumnus precedent-setting ruling -- War on Sexism in Silicon Valley -- Professor Wu's Australian Tour -- Governor Jerry Brown's latest alumni appointees -- Bitcoin for the legal community -- What Do Dreamers Do Now? -- and much more