May 8, 2025
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law SF Professor Nira Geevargis, center, inaugural AALS Clinical Legal Education Section Externships Committee Mentorship Award recipient, with Emerging Leader Award recipients: University of Baltimore School of Law Professor Neha Lall, left, and Loyola Law School Professor Grace Parrish. The awards were presented at the AALS Clinical…
May 8, 2025
Law.com ranked Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law SF No. 25 among law schools that send the highest percentage of graduates to jobs at the nation’s biggest law firms. The positions are incredibly selective and usually go to students with strong academic profiles and sharp interviewing skills. The ranking reflects the strength of Â鶹ÊÓƵ…
May 5, 2025
Third-year law student Alisha Parikh drafted legislation and conducted policy analysis at California’s Office of Legislative Counsel through Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law SF’s Legislation Clinic, gaining experience in statutory interpretation, regulatory strategy, and the legislative process—skills she plans to apply in privacy and AI regulation. 3L student Alisha…
May 5, 2025
The communication skills that Michael Diamandakis developed working for the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office proved to be essential for building strong legal cases and securing positive outcomes for clients. 3L Michael Diamandakis shares how the Criminal Practice Clinic at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law San Francisco gave…
May 1, 2025
Chancellor and Dean David Faigman sent this message to the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law SF Community on May 1, 2025. Dear Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law Community, This past Tuesday marked the end of the first 100 days of the Trump administration and today we celebrate Law Day. Yet, ironically, the former date marks…
April 28, 2025
While participating in a mock trial with The LGBT Asylum Project, 1L Juan Alejandro Montoya deepened his understanding of the asylum process and the barriers faced by LGBTQ+ asylum seekers. 1L Juan Alejandro Montoya learned about the complexities of the U.S. asylum system and how to best serve…
April 28, 2025
Working with youths in the welfare system during the Child Welfare Practicum highlighted the importance of balancing empathy with professionalism for 3L CJ Andrea Molo.. 3L student CJ Andrea Molo reflects on working with vulnerable children at East Bay Children’s Law Offices (EBCLO) through Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law SF’s Child…
April 24, 2025
Mike Wood ’79 appears in a photo for a 2009 alumni publication celebrating his accomplishments as an educational entrepreneur. Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law San Francisco remembers Mike Wood ’79, a visionary entrepreneur whose determination to help his son learn to read sparked a new era in early childhood education.
April 22, 2025
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law SF Professors Matt Coles, Rory Little, and Natalia RamÃrez Lee discuss the legal and constitutional implications of the Trump administration’s early actions in a panel discussion at the San Francisco Public Library in April. Three Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law San Francisco professors reflected on the first 100…
April 21, 2025
Third-year law student Natalie Dybeck applied classroom learning to real-life cases during her externship with the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California by analyzing legal disputes and experiencing procedural rules in action. 3L student Natalie Dybeck reflects on her experience externing for a…
April 21, 2025
2L Joshua Johnson reflects on his experience appearing on behalf of clients in court and helping others apply to clear criminal records with the Contra Costa County Public Defender’s Office during spring break. Represented clients in live court hearings with the Contra Costa County Public Defender’s Office, arguing…
April 15, 2025
A standout litigator and respected leader in the profession, Kelly Matayoshi ’12 of Farella Braun + Martel LLP was named Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law SF’s 2025 Alum of the Year in recognition of her remarkable career accomplishments and enduring commitment to the College. Kelly Matayoshi ’12, a partner at Farella…