March 21, 2025
Second-year law student Victor Anzaldo鈥檚 close collaboration with a client on an asylum application at Centro Legal de la Raza made a difference. A judge cited Anzaldo鈥檚 work when approving the client鈥檚 asylum claim. 2L student Victor Anzaldo discusses his work with the Immigrants’ Rights Clinic, where he…
March 21, 2025
Third-year law student Jasmine Williams鈥 externship with the 精东影业 of California Office of the President (UCOP) strengthened her knowledge of transactional law and supported her career aspiration to become a litigator. 3L student Jasmine Williams discusses her experiences working with the 精东影业 of California Office of the President…
March 21, 2025
Third-year law student Shan Pyarali applied legal strategy to real-world business challenges during his externship with Chime, a fintech company in San Francisco. 3L student Shan Pyarali discusses his work at Chime through UC Law SF鈥檚 Corporate Counsel Externship Program, in which students gain real-world experience in the…
March 18, 2025
Third-year law student Riley O鈥機onnell helped low-income seniors with estate planning, public benefits, housing issues, and other legal challenges. Third-year law student Riley O鈥機onnell discusses her work through the Medical Legal Partnership for Seniors (MLPS) Clinic, in which students help low-income seniors navigate complex challenges.聽 Assisted elderly…
March 17, 2025
The UC Law Journal鈥檚 2025 symposium, 鈥淐hronically Online: Social Media Content Moderation鈥檚 Struggle With the First Amendment,鈥 brought together leading scholars and lawyers who work in the space to explore the tensions that are part of everyday life for millions of people. From children getting their first smartphone…
March 14, 2025
The Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) at UC Law San Francisco recently had the honor of hosting a delegation from the Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department (LAD). Participating in the delegation were Rama Salih, Senior Legal Officer, Assistant Head of the Government Legal Support Section, and Abdul…
March 14, 2025
CBL Scholars Marilyn Aguilar-Portillo, Erik Israel, and Bubba Gleaves will receive financial support and mentorship from top industry professionals as they prepare to enter the dynamic world of business law. The UC Center for Business Law San Francisco created the CBL…
March 13, 2025
This photograph of Wong Kim Ark accompanied his 1894 departure statement, which certified that Wong was able leave and return to the U.S. With birthright citizenship recently thrust into the headlines, UC Law San Francisco professors are continuing to shape the debate. By sharing their expertise…
March 12, 2025
Tenderloin community advocates Dennis McCauley, Del Seymour, and Shavonne Allen gather at UC Law San Francisco鈥檚 198 McAllister building to celebrate the 鈥淭enderloin Blackness鈥 exhibit, which honors the artists, leaders, and individuals that contribute to the neighborhood鈥檚 creativity and resilience. A new exhibit on UC Law San…
March 11, 2025
March 10, 2025
Four highly accomplished UC Law SF alumni working as part of Salesforce’s in-house legal team spoke about their career journeys and the importance of keeping an open mind. From left to right: Professor Paul Belonick; Todd Machtmes ’95, General Counsel; Francesca Montesano 鈥08, Senior Director, Commercial Legal; Matt…
March 7, 2025
UC Law San Francisco faculty are adding important legal context and meaning to issues at the center of the national debate, including San Francisco’s Presidio, the future of Medicaid, and international asylum seekers fleeing abuse. Some publications may require registration or a subscription. Executive Power San Francisco Chronicle聽…