March 13, 2025
This photograph of Wong Kim Ark accompanied his 1894 departure statement, which certified that Wong was able leave and return to the U.S. With birthright citizenship recently thrust into the headlines, UC Law San Francisco professors are continuing to shape the debate. By sharing their expertise…
February 27, 2025
Assistant Dean Elizabeth McGriff ’96 and civil rights attorney Adanté Pointer ’03 discuss the legacy of Black attorneys and the ongoing fight for justice. Pointer encouraged students to use their legal education to drive change. Discussing the impact of Black lawyers in the United States, civil rights attorney…
February 20, 2025
Jacqueline Ravenscroft ’11, a partner at Tobener Ravenscroft, is working to help Los Angeles residents fight back against post-disaster rent gouging following the recent fires. In response to reports of landlords illegally inflating rents after recent fires, she authored a comprehensive legal toolkit to empower displaced tenants.
February 14, 2025
Some UC Law San Francisco graduates leave with more than a degree—they leave with a life partner. Kim Gelman ’89 and Andy Turner ’89 met through friends, bonded over softball games, and built a life together. Raul González-Casarrubias ’18 and David Casarrubias-González ’18 grew close in their 3L…
February 11, 2025
Alfred M.K. Wong ’64, a steadfast champion of UC Law SF, worked tirelessly to support students, foster alumni connections, and ensure a strong future for legal education. His legacy of leadership and generosity will endure for generations. UC Law San Francisco honors the life and work of Alfred…
Join us for a special San Diego Alumni Happy Hour on Wednesday, February 7th, from 6:00–8:00 PM at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens at Liberty Station. This event is a cherished tradition of bringing our alumni community together in the San Diego area. Enjoy light appetizers, refreshing drinks, and a beautiful setting as…
January 23, 2025
Eric Casher graduated from UC Law San Francisco in 2006. He is founder founder/partner at Redwood Public Law. Eric’s passion for law was ignited as an undergraduate at UC Berkeley, where studying the Civil Rights Movement introduced him to the legal legacies of Thurgood Marshall and Charles Hamilton Houston.
January 21, 2025
The Hon. Steve B. Chu, U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of California, exemplifies the values of public service, dedication, and a lifelong commitment to learning. As a proud graduate of the University of California College of Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings) and the first Asian-American…
December 12, 2024
Richard “Dick” Gayer ’75, pictured in a 1975 Class Digest publication, was a trailblazer in the fight for LGBTQ+ legal rights, challenging discrimination with courage and tenacity even before graduating from UC Law SF. Many students enter law school with ambitious plans to tackle society’s injustices. Richard “Dick”…
December 9, 2024
Judge Charles A. Smiley ’97 is expected to bring decades of legal expertise to his new role as an associate justice on California’s First District Court of Appeal, Division One. After overseeing civil and criminal cases in the East Bay for more than a decade, Alameda County…
UC Law SF alumni in San Francisco are invited to kick off the new year with the Alumni Association’s 2nd Annual Holiday Happy Hour at Standard Deviant Brewing, located in the heart of SF’s Mission District. Spend the evening reconnecting with fellow alumni over networking, appetizers, and drinks,…
UC Law SF alumni in Los Angeles are invited to join the Alumni Association’s holiday happy hour at Boomtown Brewery, located in the vibrant heart of DTLA’s Arts District. Enjoy an evening of networking with fellow alumni, plus appetizers and drinks—the first one’s on us! All ticket proceeds directly…