USC Law News—Fall 2006 - Spring 2007
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Attorney named assistant writing director
June 26, 2007
Rebecca S. Lonergan joins USC Law from the U.S. Attorney's Office...more
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Two professors join USC Law
May 23, 2007
Rising scholars Kim Shayo Buchanan and Camille Gear Rich join the faculty...more
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300 graduate from USC Law
May 14, 2007
Speaker Charles Munger encourages a lifetime of learning...more
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Preview Day offers glimpse of USC Law
April 27, 2007
Admitted students introduced to the people and programs at the law school...more
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Criminal prosecution and defense
April 20, 2007
Attorneys from both sides of the aisle speak at USC Law...more
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Teen Court offers second chance
April 20, 2007
Juvenile offenders meet with La Raza before jury deliberations at USC Law...more
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Mayor’s counsel: Immigration is “the big question”
April 13, 2007
Villaraigosa's chief counsel spoke at USC Law...more
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PILF to thank volunteers, grads at luncheon
April 13, 2007
Annual Pro Bono Luncheon will be Wednesday, April 18...more
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USC Law Award Winners
April 13, 2007
Students, staff and faculty honored at annual award ceremony...more
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Klerman, Dudziak honored for scholarship
April 13, 2007
Grants will support forthcoming publications...more
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Law professor receives two fellowships
April 9, 2007
Prof. Dudziak awarded by Guggenheim Foundation, Institute for Advanced Study...more
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Women leaders discuss road to bench
April 6, 2007
Pioneers in judiciary encourage women lawyers to find a career they love...more
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Students find legal work in Gulf Coast
April 5, 2007
Second spring break trip to hurricane-affected areas proves help is still needed...more
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Tips for a winning summer
April 5, 2007
Attorneys advise students on the do's and dont's of interning...more
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Speaker to discuss wrongful conviction
March 30, 2007
Orange County man recently freed after spending 16 months in prison...more
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Alumni honored at Judges & Lawyers Night
March 30, 2007
La Raza Law Students Association hosts its annual reception...more
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Appeals cases heard at USC Law
March 30, 2007
Second visit by the California Court of Appeal to the law school...more
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IP rights a new frontier for universities
March 30, 2007
Prof. Urban joins other experts in panel discussion...more
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Judges to discuss courtroom leadership
March 23, 2007
Panel will feature five women judges from state and federal trial and appellate courts...more
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Workspace comfort brings better productivity
March 23, 2007
Ergonomics presentation during Wellness Week points out law students' risk factors...more
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Support needed for work/life balance
March 23, 2007
"Conversations" panelists say handling work/life issues takes planning...more
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Achieving a work/life balance
March 21, 2007
View video from "Conversations with the Dean: Balancing Work and Life: Is it possible?"...more
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Project to study legal obstacles to entrepreneurship
March 19, 2007
Center created by grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation...more
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Alumni find fulfillment as in-house counsel
March 16, 2007
Panelists tell students of the highs, lows of leaving firm life...more
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Students, attorneys mingle at small firm reception
March 16, 2007
Second annual event shows students alternatives to big firms...more
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Moot Court photo gallery
March 14, 2007
A selection of photos from the final round of Moot Court...more
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After the hurricane, she found her calling
March 2, 2007
Public interest Attorney Tracie Washington talks about rebuilding New Orleans...more
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Dean, alumni to discuss work/life balance
March 2, 2007
"Conversations with the Dean" event will kick off more in-depth study...more
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Prof. Garrett named Distinguished Alumna
March 2, 2007
University of Oklahoma honors her contributions to the social sciences...more
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Keogh wins Moot Court competition
March 2, 2007
Four finalists honored for their oral advocacy skills...more
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PILF Auction 2007: "Casino Royale"
February 23, 2007
Proceeds will support summer grants for public interest work...more
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First-years meet law school alumni at Mentor Lunch
February 23, 2007
Annual event introduces students to USC's Trojan Network...more
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Top entertainment lawyer speaks to students
February 23, 2007
Alumnus Larry Stein kicks off Spring Panel Series...more
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Law school study finds abused children often recant claims
February 16, 2007
Age and parental support play a key role...more
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Becoming a legal leader
February 16, 2007
Be open to opportunities that will set you apart, panelists advise...more
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USC Law professors explore "Race, Rap & Redemption"
February 16, 2007
Special event will feature performances by Ice Cube, Lupe Fiasco and Saul Williams...more
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Hale Moot Court Program semifinals
February 9, 2007
Four students will advance to the finals on March 2...more
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1L summer job search is underway
February 9, 2007
More than 100 students will participate in on-campus interviews this week...more
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Will the high court turn right?
February 9, 2007
Veteran Supreme Court reporter David Savage visits USC Law for "Conversations"...more
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Capron appointed to new chair in healthcare law
February 9, 2007
Chair established by QueensCare; named in honor of Scott Bice...more
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A long road
February 2, 2007
Legal aid from students still needed in Mississippi's hurricane-damaged areas...more
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DeGrushe named assistant dean for career services
February 2, 2007
Priya Sridharan will take over as director of career services...more
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Award for excellence in teaching
February 2, 2007
Nominations due March 15; new prize will be awarded in April...more
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Lectures coming to iPods
January 26, 2007
Law school's web architect helped design new podcast system...more
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Alternative Spring Break 2007
January 26, 2007
USC Law students will return to the Gulf Coast to offer legal aid...more
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A call to action for Darfur
January 26, 2007
Adviser to Africa says people in the region are beginning to lost hope...more
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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
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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
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Job search 101: The Trojan Network
January 19, 2007
Contacting alumni can be an invaluable first step in finding the right career...more
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"Tolerance in an Age of Terrorism"
January 19, 2007
Martha Minow presents the fifth annual Law and Humanities Distinguished Lecture...more
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A summer of public interest work
January 12, 2007
Stories from students who received grants from the Public Interest Law Foundation...more
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Working for justice in China
January 12, 2007
Speaker offers a glimpse into the Chinese justice system...more
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More 1L employment options
January 12, 2007
Students discuss benefits of public interest, government work during their first summer...more
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Supporting excellence
January 5, 2007
USC Law alumni champion students, faculty by creating endowments...more
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Tolerance amid terrorism will be speaker's focus
January 5, 2007
Martha Minow presents 5th Annual Humanities Distinguished Lecture...more
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Munger to keynote commencement
January 5, 2007
Renowned investor Charles T. Munger will speak to 2007 grads...more
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A civics lesson
December 30, 2006
2L Alex Barney joins Liberian peacekeeping project with alum Andy Michels '92...more
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Give Online!
December 27, 2006
Easy one-step process to give online to the USC Gould School of Law!...more
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Dean McCaffery to keynote Tax Institute
December 22, 2006
Updates and strategies offered at three-day institute...more
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Graduates sworn into bar
December 11, 2006
One hundred welcomed to law profession during ceremony at USC...more
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Semester ends for law students in London
December 1, 2006
Dual-degree program exchanges students between USC Law and London School of Economics...more
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Initiative process abused
December 1, 2006
Political consultant Chuck Winner speaks with Dean McCaffery...more
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Upcoming Institute for Corporate Counsel
November 30, 2006
Attorney for former Enron president/CEO will share perspectives from the trial...more
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USC Law dodgeball champs
November 27, 2006
Student team competes in first local law school tournament...more
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Alumnae judges to swear in new attorneys
November 27, 2006
Bar admission ceremony will be held Monday, Dec. 4 at 4 p.m....more
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Chuck Winner to discuss ballot measures
November 27, 2006
Political expert will join Dean McCaffery for "Conversation" on Nov. 28...more
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Public interest agencies connect with students
November 17, 2006
Second annual Public Interest Career Fair brings 30 groups to campus...more
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Affording law school
November 17, 2006
Financial aid expert conducts live chat to answer law students’ questions...more
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USC Law Bar Admission Ceremony
November 14, 2006
Graduates will be sworn in to the state and federal bars on Dec. 4...more
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Chuck Winner to discuss ballot measures
November 10, 2006
Political expert will join Dean McCaffery for "Conversation" on Nov. 28...more
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1L summer employment options
November 10, 2006
Three former externs and three law firm interns share their advice...more
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Estrich discusses new book, election
November 9, 2006
Civil discourse nearly impossible, she says...more
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Conference brings probate experts
November 3, 2006
Attorneys David Lane and John D. Raskin will present keynotes...more
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Ballot props affecting elections?
November 3, 2006
Controvertsial initiatives draw voters who might otherwise abstain...more
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Rampart scandal revisited
November 3, 2006
Students invited to hear from attorney Connie Rice, L.A. civil rights activst...more
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Posing with the mayor
November 3, 2006
USC Law students at rally featuring Barack Obama, snap photo with Villaraigosa...more
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Adventure for assistant dean
November 1, 2006
Melissa Balaban departs with family to travel and volunteer...more
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Exploring careers of women in law
October 27, 2006
Five USC Law alumnae highlight different career paths and offer advice...more
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A first in public interest
October 27, 2006
South Korea's only full-time public interest lawyers visit USC Law...more
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High-profile attorney lives for public interest work
October 27, 2006
Tom Mesereau tells students to keep up public interest work...more
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Taking on Ann Coulter
October 23, 2006
Prof. Susan Estrich tackles culture of division in new book...more
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"The Trials of Darryl Hunt"
October 20, 2006
Hunt's attorney comes to documentary screening at USC Law...more
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Global warming on the rise
October 20, 2006
Adjunct Professor Bryant Danner says students should take note of the issue...more
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Former Homestore CFO talks to USC Law
October 13, 2006
Joe Shew, attorney Bob Fairbank speak at first “Conversations with the Dean”...more
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International Food Fair
October 13, 2006
Dozens of ethnic dishes from around the world sampled at first annual event...more
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Student Honors: Greg Pleasants
October 11, 2006
Pleasants, a J.D./MSW student, recognized for public interest work....more
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Dean McCaffery to host corporate ethics discussion
October 6, 2006
Inaugural "Conversations with the Dean" speaker series at USC Law...more
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Documentary screening: "The Trials of Darryl Hunt"
October 6, 2006
"The Trials of Darryl Hunt"...more
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Implications of state-sponsored torture
October 6, 2006
Defining torture and its use by the U.S. comes at critical time, panelists say...more
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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
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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
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Faculty receive endowed appointments
September 15, 2006
Three USC Law professors are named to endowed professorships...more
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Student Honors: Don Hammond
September 15, 2006
1L Don Hammond received scholarship after a life-changing motorcycle accident...more
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Rising stars join USC Law faculty
August 25, 2006
Shmuel Leshem and Jonathan Barnett are two new assistant professors...more
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Professor receives fellowship
August 24, 2006
Professor Mary Dudziak has won a prestigious fellowship...more
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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
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New students welcomed
August 18, 2006
USC Law welcomed new first-year, transfer and LL.M. students at Orientation Day...more
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Students perform community service
August 17, 2006
USC Law students spruce up the Challengers Boys & Girls Club...more
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Professor named USC VP
August 16, 2006
Elizabeth Garrett named USC Vice President for Academic Planning and Budget...more
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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
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Summer Program begins
July 7, 2006
USC Law's Summer Law & English Program offers an introduction to the U.S. legal system...more