December 13, 2024
David Faigman is a nationally recognized expert on evidence. Faculty Who Lead: David Faigman In Scientific American, Chancellor & Dean David Faigman and Towson University Professor Jeff Kukucka argue that the legal system must change to keep up with our evolving understanding of science. Lyle…
October 7, 2024
The Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) is proud to announce that Professor John Dean (’79) has been appointed to serve as a CNDR Senior Faculty Mentor! In this role, Professor Dean will be a point of contact and provide support for other…
Of the myriad ways in which technology is reshaping legal systems across the globe, perhaps none is more focused or comprehensive than the Corporate Social Credit System (“CSCS”) now being built by the People’s Republic of China. The CSCS is a technology-based data collection tool that enables the…
About: This event will discuss the legislation clinic, explaining what it does, what it means, and why it is important for students to take it. It will also explain how the clinic fills some of the Government Law Concentration Requirements. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Moderator: Dorit Reiss…
August 16, 2024
More than a dozen top experts in artificial intelligence, international law, and more are joining UC Law San Francisco this year as new faculty members. All leading scholars and practitioners in their fields, they will expand the College’s strong roster of skilled educators and researchers, enhancing expertise across multiple practice…
July 10, 2024
Professors Emily Murphy and Matt Coles’ arguments were cited in a concurring Supreme Court opinion that could shape how expert testimony is used in future criminal trials. Faculty Who Lead: Emily Murphy and Matt Coles Professors Emily Murphy and Matt Coles influenced a Supreme Court case on the…
July 8, 2024
Professors Scott Dodson and Joshua Davis of the Center for Litigation and Courts successfully represented a client in a precedent-setting Supreme Court case that expands access to justice for federal employees. Professors at UC Law SF’s Center for Litigation and Courts (CLC) recently scored a major victory…
June 11, 2024
Eight experts in various fields, including artificial intelligence, criminal law, and health law, are joining UC Law San Francisco this year as new faculty members and visiting assistant professors. All top scholars and practitioners in their fields, they are expanding the College’s already deep bench of talented teachers and researchers…
June 3, 2024
UC Law SF Dean Emeritus Leo P. Martinez ’78 has received the Kutak Award, a national honor for strengthening connections between legal education and practice. Faculty Who Lead: Leo Martinez ’78 The American Bar Association’s Section on Legal Education and Admission to the Bar has named UC…
May 30, 2024
On May 30-31, Prof. Viswanathan presented “Earmarked Taxes and Progressivity” at the Association of Mid-Career Tax Professors Conference (AMT) (for faculty tenured for up to 10 years), and Prof. Field presented “Selling Tax Benefits” at the Experienced in Tax Conference (EITC) (for faculty tenured between 10 and 20 years). AMT…
May 27, 2024
Professor Ascanio Piomelli has received the Ellman Memorial Clinical Scholarship Award, recognizing his decades of work as a clinical legal educator and scholarly writing that advocates for advancing justice and equity in society. Faculty Who Lead: Ascanio Piomelli The Association of American Law Schools’ (AALS) Section on…
April 24, 2024
Current and former students say Professor Stefano Moscato nurtured a sense of confidence and belonging, while also making lessons relevant and engaging. His message to students at the award ceremony: “My number-one priority when I walk into the classroom at the beginning of the semester and when…