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USC Law News—Fall 2006 - Spring 2007

  • Attorney named assistant writing director

    Attorney named assistant writing director

    June 26, 2007

    Rebecca S. Lonergan joins USC Law from the U.S. Attorney's Office...more


  • All smiles at Reunion 2007

    All smiles at Reunion 2007

    June 21, 2007

    Nearly 400 alumni celebrate USC Law experience...more


  • Reunion 2007

    Reunion 2007

    June 8, 2007

    Alumni from 10 classes gather June 9....more


  • Two professors join USC Law

    Two professors join USC Law

    May 23, 2007

    Rising scholars Kim Shayo Buchanan and Camille Gear Rich join the faculty...more


  • 300 graduate from USC Law

    300 graduate from USC Law

    May 14, 2007

    Speaker Charles Munger encourages a lifetime of learning...more


  • BLSA banquet

    BLSA banquet

    April 27, 2007

    LAUSD superintendent spoke at fourth annual event...more


  • Preview Day offers glimpse of USC Law

    Preview Day offers glimpse of USC Law

    April 27, 2007

    Admitted students introduced to the people and programs at the law school...more


  • USC Law Commencement 2007

    USC Law Commencement 2007

    April 27, 2007

    Charles Munger will speak at May 13 ceremony...more


  • New SBA officers

    New SBA officers

    April 20, 2007

    ...more


  • Criminal prosecution and defense

    Criminal prosecution and defense

    April 20, 2007

    Attorneys from both sides of the aisle speak at USC Law...more


  • Pro Bono Luncheon

    Pro Bono Luncheon

    April 20, 2007

    Record number of pro bono hours logged this school year...more


  • Teen Court offers second chance

    Teen Court offers second chance

    April 20, 2007

    Juvenile offenders meet with La Raza before jury deliberations at USC Law...more


  • Judicial clerkship reception

    Judicial clerkship reception

    April 13, 2007

    ...more


  • Mayor’s counsel: Immigration is “the big question”

    Mayor’s counsel: Immigration is “the big question”

    April 13, 2007

    Villaraigosa's chief counsel spoke at USC Law...more


  • A car wash for a good cause

    A car wash for a good cause

    April 13, 2007

    ...more


  • PILF to thank volunteers, grads at luncheon

    PILF to thank volunteers, grads at luncheon

    April 13, 2007

    Annual Pro Bono Luncheon will be Wednesday, April 18...more


  • USC Law Award Winners

    USC Law Award Winners

    April 13, 2007

    Students, staff and faculty honored at annual award ceremony...more


  • Klerman, Dudziak honored for scholarship

    Klerman, Dudziak honored for scholarship

    April 13, 2007

    Grants will support forthcoming publications...more


  • Law professor receives two fellowships

    Law professor receives two fellowships

    April 9, 2007

    Prof. Dudziak awarded by Guggenheim Foundation, Institute for Advanced Study...more


  • Women leaders discuss road to bench

    Women leaders discuss road to bench

    April 6, 2007

    Pioneers in judiciary encourage women lawyers to find a career they love...more


  • Students find legal work in Gulf Coast

    Students find legal work in Gulf Coast

    April 5, 2007

    Second spring break trip to hurricane-affected areas proves help is still needed...more


  • Tips for a winning summer

    Tips for a winning summer

    April 5, 2007

    Attorneys advise students on the do's and dont's of interning...more


  • Speaker to discuss wrongful conviction

    Speaker to discuss wrongful conviction

    March 30, 2007

    Orange County man recently freed after spending 16 months in prison...more


  • Alumni honored at Judges & Lawyers Night

    Alumni honored at Judges & Lawyers Night

    March 30, 2007

    La Raza Law Students Association hosts its annual reception...more


  • Appeals cases heard at USC Law

    Appeals cases heard at USC Law

    March 30, 2007

    Second visit by the California Court of Appeal to the law school...more


  • IP rights a new frontier for universities

    IP rights a new frontier for universities

    March 30, 2007

    Prof. Urban joins other experts in panel discussion...more


  • Law Firm Challenge 2007

    Law Firm Challenge 2007

    March 28, 2007

    Challenge for alumni giving ends June 30...more


  • Judges to discuss courtroom leadership

    Judges to discuss courtroom leadership

    March 23, 2007

    Panel will feature five women judges from state and federal trial and appellate courts...more


  • Workspace comfort brings better productivity

    Workspace comfort brings better productivity

    March 23, 2007

    Ergonomics presentation during Wellness Week points out law students' risk factors...more


  • Support needed for work/life balance

    Support needed for work/life balance

    March 23, 2007

    "Conversations" panelists say handling work/life issues takes planning...more


  • Family fun at

    Family fun at "Bring your child to school day"

    March 23, 2007

    ...more


  • Achieving a work/life balance

    Achieving a work/life balance

    March 21, 2007

    View video from "Conversations with the Dean: Balancing Work and Life: Is it possible?"...more


  • Project to study legal obstacles to entrepreneurship

    Project to study legal obstacles to entrepreneurship

    March 19, 2007

    Center created by grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation...more


  • Alumni find fulfillment as in-house counsel

    Alumni find fulfillment as in-house counsel

    March 16, 2007

    Panelists tell students of the highs, lows of leaving firm life...more


  • Students, attorneys mingle at small firm reception

    Students, attorneys mingle at small firm reception

    March 16, 2007

    Second annual event shows students alternatives to big firms...more


  • Moot Court photo gallery

    Moot Court photo gallery

    March 14, 2007

    A selection of photos from the final round of Moot Court...more


  • After the hurricane, she found her calling

    After the hurricane, she found her calling

    March 2, 2007

    Public interest Attorney Tracie Washington talks about rebuilding New Orleans...more


  • 2007 Softball Tournament photo gallery

    2007 Softball Tournament photo gallery

    March 2, 2007

    ...more


  • Dean, alumni to discuss work/life balance

    Dean, alumni to discuss work/life balance

    March 2, 2007

    "Conversations with the Dean" event will kick off more in-depth study...more


  • Prof. Garrett named Distinguished Alumna

    Prof. Garrett named Distinguished Alumna

    March 2, 2007

    University of Oklahoma honors her contributions to the social sciences...more


  • Keogh wins Moot Court competition

    Keogh wins Moot Court competition

    March 2, 2007

    Four finalists honored for their oral advocacy skills...more


  • Commencement trivia

    Commencement trivia

    February 26, 2007

    ...more


  • PILF Auction 2007:

    PILF Auction 2007: "Casino Royale"

    February 23, 2007

    Proceeds will support summer grants for public interest work...more


  • First-years meet law school alumni at Mentor Lunch

    First-years meet law school alumni at Mentor Lunch

    February 23, 2007

    Annual event introduces students to USC's Trojan Network...more


  • Moot Court final arguments

    Moot Court final arguments

    February 23, 2007

    ...more


  • Top entertainment lawyer speaks to students

    Top entertainment lawyer speaks to students

    February 23, 2007

    Alumnus Larry Stein kicks off Spring Panel Series...more


  • USC BLSA wins western region Chapter of the Year

    USC BLSA wins western region Chapter of the Year

    February 23, 2007

    ...more


  • Summer Fellows luncheon

    Summer Fellows luncheon

    February 16, 2007

    ...more


  • Law school study finds abused children often recant claims

    Law school study finds abused children often recant claims

    February 16, 2007

    Age and parental support play a key role...more


  • Becoming a legal leader

    Becoming a legal leader

    February 16, 2007

    Be open to opportunities that will set you apart, panelists advise...more


  • USC Law professors explore

    USC Law professors explore "Race, Rap & Redemption"

    February 16, 2007

    Special event will feature performances by Ice Cube, Lupe Fiasco and Saul Williams...more


  • Fourth Annual SBA Softball Tournament

    Fourth Annual SBA Softball Tournament

    February 16, 2007

    ...more


  • Background on military recruiting

    Background on military recruiting

    February 13, 2007

    ...more


  • Hale Moot Court Program semifinals

    Hale Moot Court Program semifinals

    February 9, 2007

    Four students will advance to the finals on March 2...more


  • 1L summer job search is underway

    1L summer job search is underway

    February 9, 2007

    More than 100 students will participate in on-campus interviews this week...more


  • A postcard from London

    A postcard from London

    February 9, 2007

    ...more


  • Will the high court turn right?

    Will the high court turn right?

    February 9, 2007

    Veteran Supreme Court reporter David Savage visits USC Law for "Conversations"...more


  • Capron appointed to new chair in healthcare law

    Capron appointed to new chair in healthcare law

    February 9, 2007

    Chair established by QueensCare; named in honor of Scott Bice...more


  • Creating a Class of 2007 legacy

    Creating a Class of 2007 legacy

    February 2, 2007

    The 2007 Class Gift campaign kicks off...more


  • A long road

    A long road

    February 2, 2007

    Legal aid from students still needed in Mississippi's hurricane-damaged areas...more


  • DeGrushe named assistant dean for career services

    DeGrushe named assistant dean for career services

    February 2, 2007

    Priya Sridharan will take over as director of career services...more


  • Award for excellence in teaching

    Award for excellence in teaching

    February 2, 2007

    Nominations due March 15; new prize will be awarded in April...more


  • Photo gallery: PILF alumni reception

    Photo gallery: PILF alumni reception

    February 2, 2007

    ...more


  • Lectures coming to iPods

    Lectures coming to iPods

    January 26, 2007

    Law school's web architect helped design new podcast system...more


  • Recruiting overseas for USC Law G&IP

    Recruiting overseas for USC Law G&IP

    January 26, 2007

    ...more


  • Alternative Spring Break 2007

    Alternative Spring Break 2007

    January 26, 2007

    USC Law students will return to the Gulf Coast to offer legal aid...more


  • A call to action for Darfur

    A call to action for Darfur

    January 26, 2007

    Adviser to Africa says people in the region are beginning to lost hope...more


  • The

    The "death tax" won't die soon

    January 26, 2007

    Dean McCaffery spoke about the future of estate tax reform during the Tax Institute...more


  • Respected legal reporter to visit USC Law for 'Conversations with the Dean'

    Respected legal reporter to visit USC Law for 'Conversations with the Dean'

    January 19, 2007

    David Savage has covered the Supreme Court for 20 years...more


  • Job search 101: The Trojan Network

    Job search 101: The Trojan Network

    January 19, 2007

    Contacting alumni can be an invaluable first step in finding the right career...more


  • "Tolerance in an Age of Terrorism"

    January 19, 2007

    Martha Minow presents the fifth annual Law and Humanities Distinguished Lecture...more


  • A summer of public interest work

    A summer of public interest work

    January 12, 2007

    Stories from students who received grants from the Public Interest Law Foundation...more


  • On the record

    On the record

    January 12, 2007

    Two grads put entertainment law in the news...more


  • Working for justice in China

    Working for justice in China

    January 12, 2007

    Speaker offers a glimpse into the Chinese justice system...more


  • More 1L employment options

    More 1L employment options

    January 12, 2007

    Students discuss benefits of public interest, government work during their first summer...more


  • Supporting excellence

    Supporting excellence

    January 5, 2007

    USC Law alumni champion students, faculty by creating endowments...more


  • Tolerance amid terrorism will be speaker's focus

    Tolerance amid terrorism will be speaker's focus

    January 5, 2007

    Martha Minow presents 5th Annual Humanities Distinguished Lecture...more


  • Munger to keynote commencement

    Munger to keynote commencement

    January 5, 2007

    Renowned investor Charles T. Munger will speak to 2007 grads...more


  • A civics lesson

    A civics lesson

    December 30, 2006

    2L Alex Barney joins Liberian peacekeeping project with alum Andy Michels '92...more


  • Give Online!

    Give Online!

    December 27, 2006

    Easy one-step process to give online to the USC Gould School of Law!...more


  • Dean McCaffery to keynote Tax Institute

    Dean McCaffery to keynote Tax Institute

    December 22, 2006

    Updates and strategies offered at three-day institute...more


  • Judges advise new attorneys

    Judges advise new attorneys

    December 22, 2006

    Alumnae swear in recent grads, offer counsel...more


  • Graduates sworn into bar

    Graduates sworn into bar

    December 11, 2006

    One hundred welcomed to law profession during ceremony at USC...more


  • Semester ends for law students in London

    Semester ends for law students in London

    December 1, 2006

    Dual-degree program exchanges students between USC Law and London School of Economics...more


  • Initiative process abused

    Initiative process abused

    December 1, 2006

    Political consultant Chuck Winner speaks with Dean McCaffery...more


  • USC team participates in national tax competition

    USC team participates in national tax competition

    December 1, 2006

    ...more


  • Upcoming Institute for Corporate Counsel

    Upcoming Institute for Corporate Counsel

    November 30, 2006

    Attorney for former Enron president/CEO will share perspectives from the trial...more


  • USC Law dodgeball champs

    USC Law dodgeball champs

    November 27, 2006

    Student team competes in first local law school tournament...more


  • Alumnae judges to swear in new attorneys

    Alumnae judges to swear in new attorneys

    November 27, 2006

    Bar admission ceremony will be held Monday, Dec. 4 at 4 p.m....more


  • Chuck Winner to discuss ballot measures

    Chuck Winner to discuss ballot measures

    November 27, 2006

    Political expert will join Dean McCaffery for "Conversation" on Nov. 28...more


  • Public interest agencies connect with students

    Public interest agencies connect with students

    November 17, 2006

    Second annual Public Interest Career Fair brings 30 groups to campus...more


  • Affording law school

    Affording law school

    November 17, 2006

    Financial aid expert conducts live chat to answer law students’ questions...more


  • Crisis in Darfur warrants attention and action, speaker says

    Crisis in Darfur warrants attention and action, speaker says

    November 17, 2006

    ...more


  • Global piracy experts speak at USC Law

    Global piracy experts speak at USC Law

    November 17, 2006

    ...more


  • USC Law Bar Admission Ceremony

    USC Law Bar Admission Ceremony

    November 14, 2006

    Graduates will be sworn in to the state and federal bars on Dec. 4...more


  • Public Interest Career Fair

    Public Interest Career Fair

    November 10, 2006

    Agencies will be at USC Law Tuesday, Nov. 14...more


  • Chuck Winner to discuss ballot measures

    Chuck Winner to discuss ballot measures

    November 10, 2006

    Political expert will join Dean McCaffery for "Conversation" on Nov. 28...more


  • Connie Rice speaks on police misconduct

    Connie Rice speaks on police misconduct

    November 10, 2006

    ...more


  • Law students attend Equal Justice Works Conference

    Law students attend Equal Justice Works Conference

    November 10, 2006

    ...more


  • 1L summer employment options

    1L summer employment options

    November 10, 2006

    Three former externs and three law firm interns share their advice...more


  • Estrich discusses new book, election

    Estrich discusses new book, election

    November 9, 2006

    Civil discourse nearly impossible, she says...more


  • Conference brings probate experts

    Conference brings probate experts

    November 3, 2006

    Attorneys David Lane and John D. Raskin will present keynotes...more


  • Ballot props affecting elections?

    Ballot props affecting elections?

    November 3, 2006

    Controvertsial initiatives draw voters who might otherwise abstain...more


  • Rampart scandal revisited

    Rampart scandal revisited

    November 3, 2006

    Students invited to hear from attorney Connie Rice, L.A. civil rights activst...more


  • Posing with the mayor

    Posing with the mayor

    November 3, 2006

    USC Law students at rally featuring Barack Obama, snap photo with Villaraigosa...more


  • Adventure for assistant dean

    Adventure for assistant dean

    November 1, 2006

    Melissa Balaban departs with family to travel and volunteer...more


  • Exploring careers of women in law

    Exploring careers of women in law

    October 27, 2006

    Five USC Law alumnae highlight different career paths and offer advice...more


  • USC La Raza attends national conference

    USC La Raza attends national conference

    October 27, 2006

    ...more


  • A first in public interest

    A first in public interest

    October 27, 2006

    South Korea's only full-time public interest lawyers visit USC Law...more


  • High-profile attorney lives for public interest work

    High-profile attorney lives for public interest work

    October 27, 2006

    Tom Mesereau tells students to keep up public interest work...more


  • Students raise $860 in AIDS Walk

    Students raise $860 in AIDS Walk

    October 27, 2006

    ...more


  • Taking on Ann Coulter

    Taking on Ann Coulter

    October 23, 2006

    Prof. Susan Estrich tackles culture of division in new book...more


  • "The Trials of Darryl Hunt"

    October 20, 2006

    Hunt's attorney comes to documentary screening at USC Law...more


  • Global warming on the rise

    Global warming on the rise

    October 20, 2006

    Adjunct Professor Bryant Danner says students should take note of the issue...more


  • Commencement 2007 update

    Commencement 2007 update

    October 20, 2006

    Date and time confirmed...more


  • Former Homestore CFO talks to USC Law

    Former Homestore CFO talks to USC Law

    October 13, 2006

    Joe Shew, attorney Bob Fairbank speak at first “Conversations with the Dean”...more


  • International Food Fair

    International Food Fair

    October 13, 2006

    Dozens of ethnic dishes from around the world sampled at first annual event...more


  • Student Honors: Greg Pleasants

    Student Honors: Greg Pleasants

    October 11, 2006

    Pleasants, a J.D./MSW student, recognized for public interest work....more


  • Dean McCaffery to host corporate ethics discussion

    Dean McCaffery to host corporate ethics discussion

    October 6, 2006

    Inaugural "Conversations with the Dean" speaker series at USC Law...more


  • Documentary screening:

    Documentary screening: "The Trials of Darryl Hunt"

    October 6, 2006

    "The Trials of Darryl Hunt"...more


  • Implications of state-sponsored torture

    Implications of state-sponsored torture

    October 6, 2006

    Defining torture and its use by the U.S. comes at critical time, panelists say...more


  • Guantanamo Bay Teach-In to be broadcast at USC Law

    Guantanamo Bay Teach-In to be broadcast at USC Law

    September 26, 2006

    USC Law to host live panel discussion on the implications of torture after teach-in broadcast...more


  • Dean McCaffery to host discussion of corporate ethics

    Dean McCaffery to host discussion of corporate ethics

    September 26, 2006

    Former Homestore.com CFO to discuss his role in company's securities fraud case...more


  • Tom Lyon receives NIH grant

    Tom Lyon receives NIH grant

    September 22, 2006

    Lyon will study honesty in abused children...more


  • Faculty receive endowed appointments

    Faculty receive endowed appointments

    September 15, 2006

    Three USC Law professors are named to endowed professorships...more


  • Student Honors: Don Hammond

    Student Honors: Don Hammond

    September 15, 2006

    1L Don Hammond received scholarship after a life-changing motorcycle accident...more


  • 2Ls Meet the Dean

    2Ls Meet the Dean

    September 15, 2006

    Dean Edward J. McCaffery spoke with 2Ls on Sept. 12...more


  • Rising stars join USC Law faculty

    Rising stars join USC Law faculty

    August 25, 2006

    Shmuel Leshem and Jonathan Barnett are two new assistant professors...more


  • Professor receives fellowship

    Professor receives fellowship

    August 24, 2006

    Professor Mary Dudziak has won a prestigious fellowship...more


  • Notable critical race theorist joins USC Law faculty

    Notable critical race theorist joins USC Law faculty

    August 22, 2006

    Daria Roithmayr, a nationally recognized critical race theorist, has joined USC Law as a professor....more


  • New students welcomed

    New students welcomed

    August 18, 2006

    USC Law welcomed new first-year, transfer and LL.M. students at Orientation Day...more


  • Students perform community service

    Students perform community service

    August 17, 2006

    USC Law students spruce up the Challengers Boys & Girls Club...more


  • Professor named USC VP

    Professor named USC VP

    August 16, 2006

    Elizabeth Garrett named USC Vice President for Academic Planning and Budget...more


  • Alumnus to host judges' forum

    Alumnus to host judges' forum

    August 7, 2006

    The Honorable Dickran Tevrizian '65 will lead the Armenian-American Federal Judges' Forum on Sunday, Aug. 13....more


  • Summer Program begins

    Summer Program begins

    July 7, 2006

    USC Law's Summer Law & English Program offers an introduction to the U.S. legal system...more