Eighteen Tech Companies Join Startup Legal Garage This Spring
March 13, 2018
The innovative startups will receive free legal services from UC Law SF students and practicing attorneys.
Current Students
UC Law SF Collaborates with Alum for Collection at Local Tenderloin Boutique
March 6, 2018
Attorney by day, small business owner by night, Nate Torres '07 created a capsule collection of UC Law SF-inspired t-shirts, sweatshirts, and hats that he hopes will capture the unique vibe of the attending law school in the TL and bring a communal feeling to campus.
UC Law SF Teams Power Their Way Through Regional & National Competitions
February 20, 2018
The UC Law SF competition teams were definitely not short on success this month as the Trial Teams, Moot Court Teams, and Client Counseling Teams all brought home trophies after some great showings at regional and national competitions across the country. Trial Team Places 2nd at National Competition in New…
Patrick Barry ’94 Takes COO Role at Legal Tech Startup Logikcull
February 16, 2018
The cloud-based eDiscovery software company brings Barry back to business as a tech executive after a two-year sabbatical.
Justice Lidia Stiglich ’95 Brings Compassion to the Bench
January 29, 2018
She is taking a "people-centric" approach as the first openly gay justice to serve on the Nevada Supreme Court.
1L Cindy Muro Receives Scholarship for Domestic Violence Advocacy
January 18, 2018
A survivor of abuse herself, Muro now strives to do everything in her power to help people help themselves and create a platform for individuals to be heard.
Message from Dean Faigman: On the passing of Professor Geoff Hazard
January 11, 2018
"A deeply inspiring teacher, a mentor to many generations of students and faculty, an enormously influential scholar, and a dear friend to so many of us."
Brianna Howard ’16 on “How to Level Up in the Growing World of Video Game Law”
Brianna Howard '16 is hitting the turbo button on her career by navigating the legal issues of esports, and augmented & virtual reality.
Leading end of life litigator Kathryn Tucker and End of Life Liberty Project find new academic base at UC Law SF
January 8, 2018
Tucker founded the End of Life Liberty Project in 2015 as a program within the Disability Rights Legal Center.
Meet Elizabeth McGriff ’96, Coming Full Circle to Become New Director of LEOP
December 19, 2017
Elizabeth McGriff '96 is a proud LEOP alumna and will continue to develop the program's tradition of almost 50 years of greatness at UC Law SF.
Associate Dean Lefstin & Other Leading Experts Conclude Current State of Patent Eligibility Jurisprudence “Indefensible”
December 14, 2017
According to a report released by Lefstin, and two of the nation's other leading patent law scholars, the current rules for determining what innovations are eligible for patent protection are indefensible as a matter of legal principle and are causing particular difficulties for bioscience fields.
Guaranteeing the Public Trust
December 11, 2017
Julia Olson '97 is spearheading a significant legal challenge to the United States government's role in causing and increasing the dangers of climate change.