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Annual Public Interest Law Foundation Auction to Be Held March 9, 2010
The School of Law will hold the 2010 Public Interest Law Foundation (PILF) Auction on Tuesday, March 9, in downtown San Francisco to raise funds for students working in public interest law positions. For more information about attending or donating to the auction, visit the PILF page.
The School of Law will hold the 2010 Public Interest Law Foundation (PILF) Auction on Tuesday, March 9, in downtown San Francisco to raise funds for students working in public interest law positions. For more information about attending or donating to the auction, visit the PILF page.
Major Two-Day Poverty Law Conference Set for March 19-20 at Golden Gate Law
The School of Law and Society of American Law Teachers (SALT) are co-hosting a major Poverty Law Conference on campus March 19-20, 2010. The keynote speaker is John Payton, president and director-counsel of the NAACP Legal and Educational Defense Fund. See the conference press release. To register and for more information,visit the SALT conference page.
The School of Law and Society of American Law Teachers (SALT) are co-hosting a major Poverty Law Conference on campus March 19-20, 2010. The keynote speaker is John Payton, president and director-counsel of the NAACP Legal and Educational Defense Fund. See the conference press release. To register and for more information,visit the SALT conference page.
Jesse Carter Program on April 1 Features Film on Former Calif. Supreme Court Justice Cruz Reynoso and Panel with Hons. Reynoso & Joseph Grodin, Attorney James Brosnahan, Advocate Jose Padilla & Filmmaker Abby Ginzberg
The 2010 Jesse Carter Distinguished Lecture Series Program presents a screening of the documentary Cruz Reynoso: Sowing the Seeds of Justice, which features commentary by many noted leaders in the legal community, including School of Law Dean Drucilla Stender Ramey. The film will be followed by a panel discussion with former California Supreme Court Justices Cruz Reynoso and Joseph Grodin; Morrison and Foerster Partner James Brosnahan; Jose Padilla, Executive Director of California Rural Legal Assistance; and filmmaker Abby Ginzberg and moderated by Dean Ramey. To register and for more information, contact Lisa Lomba at llomba@ggu.edu.
The 2010 Jesse Carter Distinguished Lecture Series Program presents a screening of the documentary Cruz Reynoso: Sowing the Seeds of Justice, which features commentary by many noted leaders in the legal community, including School of Law Dean Drucilla Stender Ramey. The film will be followed by a panel discussion with former California Supreme Court Justices Cruz Reynoso and Joseph Grodin; Morrison and Foerster Partner James Brosnahan; Jose Padilla, Executive Director of California Rural Legal Assistance; and filmmaker Abby Ginzberg and moderated by Dean Ramey. To register and for more information, contact Lisa Lomba at llomba@ggu.edu.
Golden Gate Reaches Quarterfinal Round at Moot Court Competition on Gender Identity Law
Golden Gate students Caleb Arring, Julia Hyde, and Carrie Wipplinger made it to the quarterfinal round of the Sixth Annual Williams Institute Moot Court Competition on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Law, which took place at the UCLA School of Law in late January. Visiting Professor Diane Klein coached the team for this prestigious competition, which included 30 teams from 23 schools.
Golden Gate students Caleb Arring, Julia Hyde, and Carrie Wipplinger made it to the quarterfinal round of the Sixth Annual Williams Institute Moot Court Competition on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Law, which took place at the UCLA School of Law in late January. Visiting Professor Diane Klein coached the team for this prestigious competition, which included 30 teams from 23 schools.
Environmental Law & Justice Clinic (ELJC) Receives Major Cy Pres Award
The ELJC has received a $300,000 cy pres distribution resulting from the settlement of a San Francisco Superior Court class action case against smokeless tobacco. The court approved the cy pres award as part of the distribution plan for settlement money that became available, largely as a result of amounts unclaimed by class members.
The ELJC has received a $300,000 cy pres distribution resulting from the settlement of a San Francisco Superior Court class action case against smokeless tobacco. The court approved the cy pres award as part of the distribution plan for settlement money that became available, largely as a result of amounts unclaimed by class members.
See Latest Edition of the Fall Winter 2010 Golden Gate Lawyer Magazine
The latest edition of Golden Gate Lawyer features Golden Gate's back-to-back mock trial victories with commentary from Litigation Program Director Bernie Segal, the student competitors, and the alumni who coached them; our 2008-09 list of donors and articles about some major recent gifts; profiles of outstanding alumni; excerpts from the Chief Justice Ronald M. George Distinguished Lecture; our latest California "Super Lawyers" and much more.
The latest edition of Golden Gate Lawyer features Golden Gate's back-to-back mock trial victories with commentary from Litigation Program Director Bernie Segal, the student competitors, and the alumni who coached them; our 2008-09 list of donors and articles about some major recent gifts; profiles of outstanding alumni; excerpts from the Chief Justice Ronald M. George Distinguished Lecture; our latest California "Super Lawyers" and much more.
Law Students Raise Funds for Victims of Haiti Earthquake; University Trustees Match Effort
In response to the tragedy in Haiti following the devastating earthquake on January 12, the GGU Student Bar Association Board has commenced a "Shine for Haiti" campaign, with the goal of raising over $10,000 for relief efforts. The campaign has included a variety of events and programs, including "Haitian Education" town hall meeting on January 27. The Golden Gate University Board of Trustees has committed to match contributions to the effort. For more information, contact SBA President Trevor Nguyen at tnguyen@gmail.com.
In response to the tragedy in Haiti following the devastating earthquake on January 12, the GGU Student Bar Association Board has commenced a "Shine for Haiti" campaign, with the goal of raising over $10,000 for relief efforts. The campaign has included a variety of events and programs, including "Haitian Education" town hall meeting on January 27. The Golden Gate University Board of Trustees has committed to match contributions to the effort. For more information, contact SBA President Trevor Nguyen at tnguyen@gmail.com.
Myron Moskovitz Discusses Cases Against BART Police Officer on KTVU Channel 2 News
Professor of Law Myron Moskovitz discussed the criminal and civil cases against former BART police officer Jason Mehserle in an interview that aired on February 4; see KTVU.
Professor of Law Myron Moskovitz discussed the criminal and civil cases against former BART police officer Jason Mehserle in an interview that aired on February 4; see KTVU.
Golden Gate Named First NAWJ Landmark Sponsor Law School
The School of Law is the first-ever National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ) Landmark Sponsor Law School, joining an array of major law firms and corporations that have served as NAWJ Landmark Sponsors. The arrangement, underwritten by alumna and attorney Amy Eskin (JD 86), will enable Eskin, who serves on the NAWJ Resource Board, along with one member of the School of Law faculty to attend the association's annual and regional meetings in 2010.
The School of Law is the first-ever National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ) Landmark Sponsor Law School, joining an array of major law firms and corporations that have served as NAWJ Landmark Sponsors. The arrangement, underwritten by alumna and attorney Amy Eskin (JD 86), will enable Eskin, who serves on the NAWJ Resource Board, along with one member of the School of Law faculty to attend the association's annual and regional meetings in 2010.
Adjunct Faculty Member Named Senior Attorney at Environmental Defense Fund
Cynthia Koehler, who teaches Water Law at Golden Gate and is a past president of the Marin Municipal Water District Board, has been named senior attorney and California water legislative director for Environmental Defense Fund. For more about her new position and background in water law, see EDF.
Cynthia Koehler, who teaches Water Law at Golden Gate and is a past president of the Marin Municipal Water District Board, has been named senior attorney and California water legislative director for Environmental Defense Fund. For more about her new position and background in water law, see EDF.
Former Golden Gate Law Clinic Associate Director Donna Ryu Appointed Magistrate Judge
Donna Ryu, a former associate director of the School of Law Women's Employment Rights Clinic and adjunct professor at Golden Gate, has been appointed a magistrate judge. See press release at Ryu release.
Donna Ryu, a former associate director of the School of Law Women's Employment Rights Clinic and adjunct professor at Golden Gate, has been appointed a magistrate judge. See press release at Ryu release.
Watch Video of California Chief Justice Ronald M. George's Lecture at Golden Gate
Watch streaming video of the Inaugural Chief Justice Ronald M. George Distinguished Lecture, delivered on campus in fall 2009 by California Chief Justice Ronald M. George here.
Watch streaming video of the Inaugural Chief Justice Ronald M. George Distinguished Lecture, delivered on campus in fall 2009 by California Chief Justice Ronald M. George here.
View the School of Law Prospectus for Prospective JD Students Online
Learn about the School of Law's rich history, extensive course and clinical offerings, Certificates of Specialization, Honors Lawyering Program, Centers and Symposia, campus life, and much more at JD Prospectus.
Learn about the School of Law's rich history, extensive course and clinical offerings, Certificates of Specialization, Honors Lawyering Program, Centers and Symposia, campus life, and much more at JD Prospectus.
"Student Spotlights" Feature Interviews with Law Students from Many Backgrounds
Read interviews with a variety of interesting Golden Gate Law students at the Spotlights webpage.
Read interviews with a variety of interesting Golden Gate Law students at the Spotlights webpage.