News - UC Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings)

New Year’s Greetings and Resolutions for the New Year

December 30, 2016

Message from Chancellor & Dean David Faigman

David L. Faigman Named 21st Chancellor & Dean at University of California Hastings College of the Law

December 19, 2016

Distinguished professor and renowned scholar brings dynamic leadership qualities, entrepreneurial mindset, comprehensive vision for the future of UC Law SF in San Francisco to the position.

Mockup of view from the Sky Deck at 333 Golden Gate

Update on the Building UC Law SF Campaign

December 15, 2016

Message from Eric T. Dumbleton, Chief Development Officer

Deputy Director Hilary Hardcastle (center) with the Law Library staff.

A Dynamic Intellectual Hub

December 9, 2016

The Law Library at UC Law SF has long been known for embracing technology and innovation. In the 1970s, it was an early adopter of Lexis and Westlaw, the newly introduced microfiche and microfilm systems, and maintained a mission of service that set it apart from other libraries. In…

UC Law SF 2L Andres Ramos will take a break from finals this year to cast an electoral vote on December 19.

From law school to the Electoral College, 2L Andres Ramos tapped as one of California’s 55 Electors

December 7, 2016

UC Law SF student Andres Ramos will be one of the selected few that directly casts a ballot for the next US President during California's Electoral College vote on December 19.

The European flag features a circle of 12 gold stars on a blue background. They stand for the ideals of unity

UC Law SF Role in EU Procedure Project

December 7, 2016

The European drafting process remains far from complete, and actual adoption of the resulting proposals will surely be a gradual thing. Throughout, however, these developments will have a significant UC Law SF component, and UC Law SF students will have the benefit of information about these significant international trends.

Professor Dave Owens with other speakers at the Department of Justice-sponsored conference on

Thinkers & Doers: November 2016

December 1, 2016

BIG NEW JOBS IN D.C. -- Prof Price's Op-Ed in the Washington Post -- ALUMNUS TAKES THE BRONZE -- Prof Cohen in High Times -- THE FUTURE OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAW -- Prof Hazard talks "imputation" -- PROF WILLIAMS GOES VIRAL -- and so much more.

Market Street for the Masses Coalition Confers “Good Neighbor” Status on UC Law SF Development Project

November 28, 2016

Long Range Campus Plan calls for development and rehabilitation of up to 1120 units of campus housing over the next 5 to 10 years

Lainey Feingold '81 author of Structured Negotiation

Lainey Feingold ’81 discusses her new book on Structured Negotiation and her tactics in dispute resolution

November 22, 2016

UC Law SF alumna Lainey Feingold '81 speaks with Professor Sheila Purcell about her new book Structured Negotiation, a Winning Alternative to Lawsuits.

UC Law SF alumnus Leah Chen Price '10 has made quite a name for herself in the field of social justice and immigration rights in the Greater Bay Area.

Leah Chen Price ’10 delivers hope for victims of human trafficking and human rights violations

November 17, 2016

Using her legal education and passion for advocacy, UC Law SF alumna Leah Chen Price gives victims of human trafficking and human rights violations a chance for a better future.

UC Law SF 3Ls Mica Williams (left) and Katayoon Hemati (right) make a home visit to veteran client Mark Brown (center).

Students support the troops with clinical legal services for San Francisco’s Senior Veterans

November 11, 2016

The Medical-Legal Partnership for Seniors- Veterans Project enables UC Law SF students to give back to San Francisco's Veterans by providing free legal services to those who have given so much for their country.

I could not do any of this without you. Thank you for your support. Let's get to work! -@KamalaHarris

UC Law SF Congratulates Kamala Harris ’89: California’s next U.S. Senator

November 9, 2016

"I'm a fighter - I've fought for the people of California, especially those most in need. And now I'm ready to take that fight to Washington." - Kamala Harris