2009 News Archive
October '09
Estate Planning Society’s Attorney Panel
October 29, 2009
The Estate Planning Society hosted a panel discussion Oct. 15 offering students firsthand accounts from lawyers working in estate planning. Read More
Pemberton Leaves Mark on USF
October 28, 2009
Professor Emeritus John de J. 'Jack' Pemberton, a civil rights activist and distinguished leader in labor and employment law, died Oct. 21. He was 90 years old. Read More
USF Promotes Pro Bono Service
October 26, 2009
In conjunction with nationwide activities, the USF School of Law will present the National Pro Bono Celebration the week of Oct. 25. Read More
Reunion Builds Upon Alumni Network
October 22, 2009
Approximately 200 alumni and friends gathered at the Westin San Francisco Market Street for the 2009 Reunion Gala Dinner Dance on Oct. 17. Read More
EFF Provides Lesson on Fair Use
October 22, 2009
Electronic Frontier Foundation’s Fred von Lohmann, a leading authority on intellectual property law, presented on online copyright infringement and the doctrine of fair use to a USF audience on Oct. 6. Read More
Class of 1969 Reunites After 40 Years
October 14, 2009
Approximately 50 guests gathered to celebrate the 40th reunion of the class of 1969 on sept. 26. Read More
California State Bar Foundation Awards
October 8, 2009
Seven USF law students and graduates were honored with scholarships from the California State Bar Foundation at the 2009 Scholarship Reception. Read More
USF Symposium Explores Antitrust Enforcement in Pharmaceutical Industry
October 5, 2009
On Sept. 25, the USF School of Law hosted Lawyers, Drugs, and Money, a symposium exploring antitrust enforcement in the pharmaceutical industry featuring several leaders in the field. Read More
September '09
Symposium Examines Changing Job Market for Lawyers
September 25, 2009
Nearly 300 people gathered at the University of San Francisco Sept. 17 for a day-long symposium examining the changing legal employment landscape. Read More
Public Interest Internships Enrich Students
September 14, 2009
This summer, 26 USF law students engaged in Public Interest Law Foundation sponsored internships at locations as diverse as the San Francisco Public Defender Office, the National Center for Lesbian Rights, the Homeless Action Center, and the Children’s Law Center in Los Angeles. Read More
USF Ranked in Top 10 Law Schools for Hispanics
September 9, 2009
Hispanic Business magazine recognized the University of San Francisco School of Law as one of the top 10 law schools for Hispanics in 2009. Read More
1Ls in the Community
September 3, 2009
More than 100 USF law students, faculty, and family members volunteered at Law In Motion’s annual Service Saturday event on Aug. 22. Read More
August '09
Iglesias Participates in Immersion Trip to El Salvador
August 31, 2009
USF School of Law Professor Tim Iglesias joined University of San Francisco faculty and staff during a summer immersion trip to El Salvador that brought participants face-to-face with their own economic privilege. Read More
Larger, Diverse Class of 1Ls Join USF
August 24, 2009
The USF School of Law welcomed a new class of 272 first-year law students last week who were chosen from nearly 4,000 applicants. Read More
The New Yorker Reports on Richard Leo's Book, The Wrong Guys
August 17, 2009
In the Aug. 24 issue of The New Yorker magazine, Jeffrey Toobin writes about Richard Leo's work on the case known as the 'Norfolk Four,' in which four men were wrongfully convicted of murder and rape. Read More
Around the World in a Summer
July 31, 2009
Internship, volunteer, and study opportunities brought more than 120 USF School of Law students around the world this summer. Read More
July '09
Around the World in a Summer
July 31, 2009
Internship, volunteer, and study opportunities brought more than 120 USF School of Law students around the world this summer. Read More
Maritime Law Event Explores Longshore Act
July 9, 2009
In conjunction with the Longshore Institute, the University of San Francisco Maritime Law Journal will sponsor a one-day educational seminar July 21 to explain the Longshore Act and its extensions. Read More
LIM Joins Michelle Obama in Community Service
July 1, 2009
Law In Motion Service Program participants worked beside first lady Michelle Obama and first lady of California Maria Shriver to build a new playground at Bret Harte Elementary School. Read More
June'09
Leo Wins 2009 Herbert Jacob Book Prize
June 24, 2009
Associate Professor Richard Leo received the prestigious 2009 Herbert Jacob Book Prize. Read More
USF Students Excel in Advocacy Competitions
June 18, 2009
During the spring semester, USF School of Law students competed in moot court competitions, with many earning first-place finishes. Read More
A Visit to Cambodia and Vietnam
June 4, 2009
Dean Jeffrey Brand is assisting students in Cambodia and Vietnam for several weeks and chronicling his trip on a new blog and Twitter page. Read More
NBC Nightly News Reports on USF Law Clinic
June 1, 2009
The USF School of Law's Investor Justice Clinic is receiving national attention for its work on behalf of small investors. Read More
May'09
Alumni Graduates Dinner Salutes Class of 2009
May 27, 2009
The USF School of Law community celebrated the Class of 2009 at the Alumni Graduates Dinner. Read More
Shatz Presented Sarlo Prize
May 27, 2009
On May 13, Professor Steven Shatz received the USF Sarlo Prize for teaching excellence. Read More
232 Receive Degrees at May 23 Commencement
May 26, 2009
The Class of '09 was welcomed into the ranks of USF Law Alumni at a ceremony in St. Ignatius Church. Read More
Nelson Receives Meehan Award
May 22, 2009
The USF School of Law presented Christina Gallagher Nelson '88 with the John J. Meehan Alumni Fellow Award in recognition of her service to the law school including her work mentoring students. Read More
Honigsberg's Book Explores War on Terror
May 19, 2009
In his new book, Professor Peter Jan Honigsberg recounts in vivid detail the stories of detainees in Guantanamo Bay and other prisons who have endured torturous interrogations and inhumane conditions. Read More
Four Accomplished Scholars Join USF Faculty
May 11, 2009
The USF School of Law has announced the lateral appointments of four new faculty who are accomplished legal scholars and award-winning teachers from law schools around the country. Read More
April'09
USF Law Ranked Among Best in Nation
April 28, 2009
Touting a bar pass rate of nearly 88 percent and a student body that is among the most diverse in the nation, the USF School of Law is listed as one of the top 100 law schools in the new 2010 U.S. News and World Report rankings. Read More
Law School Marks Fair Housing Month
April 23, 2009
Law school clinic publishes guide to mortgage foreclosure, hosts talk by renowned fair housing attorney in April. Read More
Law School Teams Up For Diversity
April 21, 2009
The USF School of Law has joined the Bar Association of San Francisco in an attempt to recruit more minority students to become lawyers. Read More
USF Students Serve Local and Global Communities
April 14, 2009
USF School of Law students served local and global communities during spring break, participating in the U.N. Commission on the Status of Women in New York City, the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, and Rural Education and Access to the Law events in Bakersfield and Watsonville. Read More
WLC Career Panel Offers Advice to Legal Practitioners
April 14, 2009
The March 19 USF School of Law Women Lawyers Career panel, which featured panelists from the private and public sectors, fostered ideas for lawyers to navigate their careers in the present economy. Read More
USF Bestowed National Community Service Honor
April 9, 2009
The University of San Francisco earned placement on the 2008 Corporation for National and Community Service President's Honor Roll, with distinction, in part due to law school centers and programs. Read More
Law Students as Heroes
April 1, 2009
USF's investor justice clinic, which provides legal assistance to small investors who have lost money due to bad advice from brokers, is profiled in the April 3 edition of The Chronicle of Higher Education. Read More
Class of '08 Posts 87.4% Bar Pass Rate
December 10, 2008
Nearly 190 USF graduates who passed the July California Bar Examination were honored at a recent swearing-in ceremony. Read More
March'09
Law Students as Heroes
April 1, 2009
USF's investor justice clinic, which provides legal assistance to small investors who have lost money due to bad advice from brokers, is profiled in the April 3 edition of The Chronicle of Higher Education. Read More
Estate Planning Reception Explores Career Choices
March 24, 2009
USF law students with an interest in estate planning joined alumni and estate planning practitioners for a networking reception hosted by Christina Gallagher Nelson '88, partner at Greene Radovsky Maloney Share Hennigh LLP; Visiting Professor John Osborn; and the USF Estate Planning Society. Read More
Call for Cities to Fight Global Warming
March 17, 2009
The fight against global climate change must be fought and won by America's cities and towns, not only through federal initiatives, according to Professor Alice Kaswan. Read More
Public Interest Retreat Draws Large USF Numbers
March 11, 2009
Professors Connie de la Vega and Dolores Donovan, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs Erin Dolly, and 17 USF law students attended the Trina Grillo Public Interest and Social Justice Retreat at Stanford University in February. Read More
February'09
Law Review Symposium Focuses on Plight of Immigrant Workers
March 5, 2009
More than 150 lawyers, professors, students, and community members gathered Feb. 27 for the University of San Francisco School of Law's annual Law Review Symposium. Read More
Events Honor Life of Art Zief
February 24, 2009
The law school honored one of its most ardent supporters, the late Art Zief, BA '41, JD '47, on Feb. 14 with a memorial service in St. Ignatius Church and other campus events. Read More
EJS Raises Awareness of Global Poverty
February 17, 2009
The USF School of Law chapter of the Equal Justice Society is sponsoring the Fifth Annual Creative Justice Art Show to raise awareness of poverty and those ignored by the political process. Read More
Panel Highlights Importance of Civility in Law
February 9, 2009
The Center for Law and Ethics sponsored a panel urging students to be mindful of the importance of maintaining civility in their careers as lawyers. Read More
Thomas Tang Team Advances to International Finals
February 2, 2009
For the first time in school history, a USF School of Law Thomas Tang Moot Court Competition team advanced to the international finals. Read More
January '09
USF Law Students Assist Rural Communities
January 22, 2009
During winter break, USF law students traveled to rural communities to help clients complete court paperwork. Read More
Talbot Discusses BART Shooting Case on KQED
January 16, 2009
Professor Robert Talbot was a guest on KQED's Forum Jan. 16, offering legal analysis of the murder case involving a former BART police officer. Read More
Honigsberg's Guantanamo Truth Commission
January 16, 2009
Peter Jan Honigsberg outlined his proposal to establish the Guantanamo Truth Commission in a column published in The Huffington Post. Read More
December
Crew Named 2008 Alumnus of the Year
December 10, 2008
The USF School of Law and Bay Area legal communities gathered Dec. 5 at the San Francisco Ritz-Carlton to honor Eugene Crew '63 as the law school's 2008 Alumnus of the Year. Read More
Class of '08 Posts High Bar Pass Rate
December 3, 2008
The USF School of Law Class of 2008 posted a pass rate of 87.4 percent on the July California Bar examination. Read More
Law Student Wins Music Award
December 3, 2008
Gregg Wager 1L, a pianist and composer, has been named an ASCAPLUS Awards winner for 2008-09. Read More
November
Professor Leo's New Book Explores False Confessions
November 26, 2008
In their new book, Associate Professor Richard Leo and Tom Wells tell the story of four men wrongfully convicted of murder and rape. Read More
USF Fundraising Event Honors Work of LGBT Rights Advocates
November 14, 2008
The Public Interest Law Foundation Fifth Annual Gala Auction and Award Ceremony raised money for students to intern in the public sector, while honoring the work of Shannon Minter and Therese Stewart. Read More
Moser Firm Fosters USF Alumni Network
November 4, 2008
Barbara Moser '90, a founding partner of a thriving family law practice, hires many USF graduates to work at her firm. Read More
October
Miller Wins Advocate of the Year Competition
October 30, 2008
Nicholas Miller 3L, the USF School of Law 2008 Advocate of the Year, argued with opponent Joseph Sutton 4L before an esteemed panel of judges during the competition finals Oct. 24. Read More
Richard Leo Featured on KQED Forum
October 28, 2008
Associate Professor Richard Leo was featured discussing the police investigation into the murder of journalist Chauncey Bailey. Read More
Law Students Awarded California Bar Foundation Scholarships
October 22, 2008
The California Bar Foundation recently presented scholarships to USF School of Law students who demonstrated a commitment to public service. Read More
National Law Journal Highlights USF's Distinctive Brand of Legal Education
October 6, 2008
Dean Jeffrey Brand says "feeding the spirit and the soul of a law student is as important as feeding the student's mind" in a time marked by rising rates of stress, depression, and mental illness among lawyers. Read More
September
USF Talk by Father of "American Taliban" Attracts Media Attention
September 29, 2008
In a presentation at the USF School of Law Sept. 24, Frank Lindh, the father of John Walker Lindh, said his son is "not a criminal by any stretch of the imagination." Read More
Progressive Lawyering Day to Feature Attorney Who Argued Same-Sex Marriage Case
September 24, 2008
Attorneys, community workers, and Bay Area law students will gather at the USF School of Law Sept. 27 for the 40th annual Progressive Lawyering Day. Read More
Guantanamo Lawyer Calls Military Tribunals Illegal
September 18, 2008
In a speech at the USF School of Law this month, an attorney representing a Guantanamo Bay prisoner facing a military tribunal detailed the torture his client has endured and deemed the pending trial illegal. Read More
Students Share Experiences at Justice Forum
September 17, 2008
Students shared stories of their summer placements in India, Vietnam, Cambodia, and the American South at the USF School of Law Justice Forum. Read More
USF Alum Wins Competitive Congressional Fellowship
September 4, 2008
Troy Ware '07 joined legislators on Capitol Hill this week as he began a Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Fellowship. Read More
August
First-Year Students Give Back to Community
August 29, 2008
First-year law students gave back to the community by volunteering at various events organized by USF's Law In Motion (LIM) service program on Sept. 23. Read More
New Class Distinguished by Diversity, Academic Credentials
August 25, 2008
The USF School of Law opens its doors this week to 236 first-year students, chosen from nearly 4,200 applicants. Read More
PILF Honors Donate-a-Day Participants
August 21, 2008
The Public Interest Law Foundation thanked Donate-a-Day participants this summer for pledging a day of their salaries to sponsor students engaged in community work. Read More
New Students Welcomed to USF
August 18, 2008
Students new to the USF School of Law will begin the academic year with a number of welcoming activities and support services this week. Read More
Law School Welcomes New Faculty
August 13, 2008
A lawyer with a background in biochemistry and a renowned antitrust attorney are among the new faculty faces in Kendrick Hall this year. Read More
Summer Abroad Highlight: Indian Internship Program
August 11, 2008
Nine USF School of Law students were immersed in the bustling city of Bangalore, home to India's high-tech industry, for five weeks this summer as part of the law school's new internship program in that city. Read More
July
Zief Legacy Distinguished by Unwavering Support of USF
July 28, 2008
Arthur C. Zief BA '41, JD '47, who transformed the law school with his support of the law library and student scholarships and whose personality and heart are remembered as larger than life, died July 25. Read More
USF Law Students Impact Death Penalty Cases
July 15, 2008
Six USF students are learning U.S. death penalty law as summer interns in New Orleans and Jackson, Miss., as part of the USF School of Law's Keta Taylor Colby Death Penalty Project. Read More
Professor's Legislation Helps IRS Collect
July 8, 2008
People who cheat on their taxes are now more likely to be caught, thanks to whistleblower legislation proposed by USF School of Law Professor Joshua Rosenberg and enacted by Congress in 2007. Read More
June
Human Rights Contributions Honor Frances B. Newman
June 26, 2008
Donations are being made to the Frank C. Newman International Human Rights Clinic at the USF School of Law in honor of Frances Burks Newman, who passed away in Walnut Creek June 11. Read More
USF Alum Featured in Modesto Bee
June 24, 2008
Jeeni Phillips '08 was featured in a Modesto Bee article that highlighted her experiences at the 52nd United Nations' Commission on the Status of Women. Read More
Three Students Win Labor Law Awards
June 17, 2008
Cynthia Burks '08, Mary Johnson '08, and Eric Wiesner '08 recently accepted the ABA-BNA Award for Excellence in the Study of Labor and Employment Law. Read More
Summer Programs Circle the Globe
May 19, 2008
Approximately 135 students participated in USF School of Law international study and internship programs this summer, exploring topics such as human rights, transnational labor regulations, and climate change. Read More
May
Alumni Graduate Dinner Features Awards and Salute to Class of 2008
May 20, 2008
More than 325 USF students, alumni, faculty, and administrators gathered at San Francisco's Mark Hopkins Hotel May 13 to celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2008. Read More
Commencement Ceremony Celebrates, Inspires Graduates
May 13, 2008
On May 17, an estimated 243 students graduated from the USF School of Law, including 227 students who received Juris Doctor degrees and 16 students who received Master of Law degrees. Read More
Students Attend U.N. Meetings on Human Rights
May 8, 2008
USF's innovative International Human Rights Clinic brought Professor Connie de la Vega and 10 students to recent meetings of the United Nations human rights bodies. Read More
Three Distinguished Professors to Retire
May 5, 2008
The retirements this month of Professors William Bassett, Paul McKaskle, and Delos Putz mark the end of three long and distinguished teaching careers. Read More
April
Maritime Law Journal Marks 20th Anniversary
April 28, 2008
On April 11, the Maritime Law Journal celebrated its 20th Anniversary at the USF School of Law. Read More
Meditation Sessions Help Students De-Stress
April 24, 2008
USF's effort to humanize legal education and provide law students with techniques for effectively managing their stress has manifested in weekly guided "mindfulness meditation" sessions. Read More
Raskin Scholarship Helps Students With High Cost of Legal Education
April 15, 2008
Since it was founded 13 years ago, the Douglas M. Raskin Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to more than a dozen USF School of Law students, helping them focus on academics and worry less about finances. Read More
Commemoration of the Black Exodus of 1858
April 15, 2008
Professor Rhonda Magee is working with the African American Historical Society of San Francisco to commemorate the black exodus from San Francisco that occurred 150 years ago. Read More
Reza Dibadj Granted Tenure, Promotion
April 11, 2008
Reza Dibadj joined the ranks of USF School of Law tenured faculty members when he was granted tenure and promoted to full professor in March. Read More
Students Pursue Social Justice in San Quentin
April 8, 2008
A group of USF law students are putting their research skills to work on behalf of San Quentin inmates who are aiming to turn their lives around. Read More
First-Year Students Go To Moot Court
April 8, 2008
Hundreds of students, volunteer alumni judges and the student-run Moot Court Executive Board took over the law school for Moot Court Weekend April 5 and 6. Read More
USF Student Takes Second in National Writing Competition
April 7, 2008
USF law student Juliana Poindexter 3L earned second place in the Louis Jackson National Student Writing Competition in Employment and Labor Law. Read More
Protecting Senior Citizens from Investment Fraud
April 1, 2008
Students in the USF School of Law Investor Justice Clinic held a series of seminars at San Francisco senior centers to help the elderly avoid falling victim to investment scams. Read More
March
USF Law Students Attend Trina Grillo Social Justice Retreat
March 28, 2008
USF law students attended the 10th Annual Trina Grillo Public Interest and Social Justice Law Retreat at the William S. Boyd School of Law. Read More
Symposium Explores Corporate Responsibility
March 28, 2008
Approximately 100 people gathered in Kendrick Hall April 4 for the 2008 Journal of Law and Social Challenges Symposium, "The Future of Corporate Accountability and Oversight." Read More
Alumna's Gift Honors Legacy of Women in Law
March 17, 2008
Frances Elisabeth Sheridan '59, one of the few women in her class, has left her estate to the USF School of Law. Read More
Political Poster Art on Display in Kendrick Hall
March 13, 2008
The work of Lincoln Cushing, a well-known curator and political poster artist, is adorning the walls of the rotunda in USF School of Law's Kendrick Hall from now until May 18. Read More
Pride Law Honored for Service to LGBT Community
March 12, 2008
Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom (BALIF) recognized USF's Pride Law for its contributions to the LGBT community. Read More
Law Review Symposium to Examine California Prison Conditions
March 5, 2008
With more than 173,000 inmates crowded into prisons designed to house half that number, California's correctional system is at a breaking point. On March 15 the University of San Francisco Law Review will present a one-day symposium, Confronting the Crisis: Current State Initiatives and Lasting Solutions for California's Prison Conditions. Read More
February
Justice Forum Examines Case of Jena 6
February 28, 2008
A USF School of Law Justice Forum Feb. 27 brought together students, faculty, and a city official to examine the case of the "Jena 6" and its implications for racial and criminal injustice. Read More
Alumni Bring Pro Basketball Back to San Francisco
February 26, 2008
USF Law alumni Damone Hale '87 and Gina DeVito '87 hope to benefit at-risk youth while giving local basketball fans a new team to cheer for. Read More
Law Students Provide Counseling to Individuals Targeted by Recording Industry
February 21, 2008
A new undertaking by the Internet and Intellectual Property Justice Project at the USF School of Law aims to provide college students with the legal counseling they need to make an informed decision on how to respond to letters from the recording industry accusing them of music piracy. Read More
Professor's New Book Sheds Light on Hidden Corner of Justice System
February 14, 2008
Associate Professor Richard Leo's new book on U.S. police interrogation examines how American police have developed sophisticated interrogation methods that rely on persuasion, manipulation, and deception to elicit confessions from criminal suspects. Read More
USF Law Alumni Find Home at Gordon & Rees
February 13, 2008
With nearly two dozen USF graduates working for Gordon & Rees, the firm is now extending its support of the school by joining the Law Firm Challenge. Read More
January
Donation of Rare Books Enhances Library Collection
January 31, 2008
Zief Law Library is now home to several antiquarian books dating to the 1600s thanks to a donation from Harold Boucher. Read More
Intellectual Property Law Bulletin Holds Inaugural Symposium
January 31, 2008
Industry, academic leaders debated net neutrality at a USF School of Law symposium Jan. 26. Read More
De La Vega Builds on Human Rights Work with New Book
January 16, 2008
Professor Connie de la Vega's lengthy record in promoting international human rights includes helping to incorporate the nonprofit organization Human Rights Advocates in 1978 and establishing a law clinic at USF in 1998 that has impacted reform in such issues as the juvenile death penalty and trafficking in women. Read More
Teacher, Scholar, Counselor: William Bassett
January 10, 2008
Professor William Bassett is a recognized expert in fields as modern as community property and as ancient as canon law. He also is a revered professor and able counselor. Read More