News - UC Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings)

Terry Edwards (in a photograph from the Dallas Morning News)

Zero Hour: Adjunct Prof John Mills represents Texas inmate Terry Edwards, set to be executed 1/26/17.

January 25, 2017

"Is Texas About to Execute an Innocent Man?" asks Slate.

Every day I come to UC Law SF and I am totally baffled that I have this job that I love, said David. Pictured here with some of his students in attendance for the award ceremony.

A Class Above: Professor David Takacs receives 2016 Rutter Award for Teaching Excellence

January 23, 2017

Friends, colleagues, alumni, students, and other members of the UC Law SF community gathered to celebrate Professor Takacs as the winner of the 2016 Rutter Award for Teaching Excellence.

Professor Leo Martinez Elected Fellow of American College of Coverage and Extracontractual Counsel

January 17, 2017

One of only five academics in elite organization focused on the creative, ethical, and efficient adjudication of insurance coverage and extra-contractual disputes, peer-provided scholarship, professional coordination and the improvement of the relationship between and among its diverse members.

Kelsey (front and center) in Washington with members of Veterans for American Ideals.

She taught me the meaning of true bravery’: 2L Kelsey Campbell advocates for refugee legislation

January 12, 2017

Former Pentagon foreign policy advisor and Air Force veteran promotes visa programs to protect refugees, like her friend Sura, who supported U.S. Armed Forces as interpreters.

How to Ask a Question: Renowned trial attorney Shanin Specter brings his expertise back to UC Law SF

January 5, 2017

Whether to capture the attention of a jury, conduct a deposition, or even order a Starbucks, Shanin Specter shares his experience on the best way to ask and answer a question in his upcoming "How to Ask a Question" course at UC Law SF.

Ryan Khojasteh takes the Oath of Office for San Francisco Immigrant Rights Commission Seat 3

1L Ryan Khojasteh Appointed to San Francisco Immigrant Rights Commission

January 3, 2017

"It's for my generation to rise up, to play our part, and to allow other people to have hope," says Khojasteh, son of immigrants.

Professor Dave Owen preparing for his interview with KPIX 5 News on the future of environmental law under the Trump Administration.

Thinkers & Doers: December 2016

January 1, 2017

FACULTY on everything from the future of environmental law to "The Historical Origins of American Regulatory Exceptionalism" -- Prof Feldman receives a World Technology Award - Which Alumni was part of the trial team that successfully swayed a Texas jury to order Johnson & Johnson to pay a record $1 billion (yes, that's with a "B") to patients for faulty hip implants? -- Students enjoy spicy Thai food with the TENDERLOIN Economic Development Project for their Restaurant of the Week campaign -- and so much MORE.

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.