Port pilot John Betz ’96 discusses his non-legal career and the importance of education
November 14, 2017
A tragic "Deadliest Catch" moment piqued a lifelong interest in the law and encouraged John to pursue a law degree at UC Law SF.
Faculty
Thinkers & Doers: October 2017
November 3, 2017
100 Things Warriors Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die -- Alum appointed Chargé d'Affaires -- The poisonous dynamic over who's to blame for racism -- Prof. Williams on the Harvey Weinstein Effect -- Two More UC Law SF Grads Receive Judgeships from Gov. Brown -- Jury selection in the Steinle case -- and much more
Why do drug prices remain so high?
November 1, 2017
"Because drug companies block competition," says Professor Feldman in a new study that examines all drugs on the market between 2005 and 2015, identifying and analyzing every instance in which the company added new patents or exclusivities.
UC Law SF Community Offers Legal Help to Wine Country Wildfire Victims
October 25, 2017
"I'd been reading stories in the news, and it was devastating. It bothered me not doing anything about it-I just wanted to do something for the families," says 2L Trang Luong.
UC Law SF Receives $1 Million Gift from Shanin Specter
Gift from renowned trial attorney will be used to build the new "Shanin Specter Courtroom" and to support multiple areas within the College.
How a decade of high-flying, high-stakes government jobs led 3L Christa Hall to law school at UC Law SF
October 17, 2017
She's protected teams and aircraft on high-risk missions around the world, served as associate director and trip manager for President Barack Obama, and helped deal with crises like cyberhacks and the Ebola epidemic. Now she's preparing for a new way to serve.
Professor Dave Owen receives 2017 Rutter Award for Teaching Excellence
October 4, 2017
When his parents denied access to all TV except PBS wildlife specials, it sparked a life-long environmental law interest in our "infectiously enthusiastic" professor.
Thinkers & Doers: September 2017
October 3, 2017
National Law Journal's 2017 Winning Litigators -- Uber's "Hell" program -- Foie gras off the menu in CA -- Comments on the Hash Lab Murder Case -- Pao Effect fighting the bamboo ceiling -- Top 10 LLM Program in California -- New neighborhood hotspots -- and much more
Introducing the Inaugural Issue of The Judges’ Book
September 29, 2017
"The Judges' Book is the first compendium of legal scholarship I have seen specifically selected for its usefulness by the judiciary. The project is an important and welcome one." - From the Foreword by Judge Marsha S. Berzon, US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Welcome New Faculty Members
September 25, 2017
Seven dynamic thought leaders bring wide-ranging experience and expertise to UC Law SF.
2L Victor Escobar, Who Once Faced Deportation, Seeks To Help Undocumented Immigrants
September 22, 2017
After being locked up in immigration detention, the former DACA recipient wants to advocate for others.
3L Griffin Estes advocates for the marginalized people of San Francisco
September 19, 2017
The Managing Director of the Brennan Award-winning Hastings Homeless Legal Services discusses the critical skills needed to pursue a career in public interest and social justice.