Outcomes Archives - ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Made in San Francisco. Ready for the world. Sat, 13 Feb 2021 00:07:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 /wp-content/uploads/2025/03/cropped-2025-UC-Law-SF-site-icon-32x32.png Outcomes Archives - ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ 32 32 Preparation and Innovative Teaching Methods Produce Stellar Bar Passage Results /2021/02/11/bar-pass-rate-2021/ Thu, 11 Feb 2021 19:41:48 +0000 /?p=44647 Despite pandemic-related challenges and delays, a novel bar exam format and unusual testing conditions, and delays in exam administration, UC Law SF graduates posted an overall first-time pass rate of […]

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Graduates Triumph on California Bar /2020/01/05/graduates-triumph-ca-bar/ Mon, 06 Jan 2020 04:51:20 +0000 /?p=31837 Class of 2019 pass rate jumps by 20 points over July 2018, following adoption of innovative teaching methods UC Law SF graduates who took the California Bar Exam for the […]

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Four UC Law SF Graduates Earn Certificates in Child Advocacy /2019/05/18/four-uc-hastings-graduates-earn-certificates-in-child-advocacy/ Sun, 19 May 2019 00:07:47 +0000 /?p=24626 Recent UC Law SF graduates Ayana Faison, Sarah Doan-Minh, Claudia Cesena and Elsa-Marie Medeiros recently received the Legal Services for Children (LSC) Certificate in Child Advocacy. The four were honored […]

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Laurel (Derry) Gift: A Lawyer’s Reflections on Writing /2019/01/14/laurel-gift-lawyers-reflections-on-writing/ Tue, 15 Jan 2019 02:05:17 +0000 /?p=21246 Writing is crucial to the practice of law. It is our chance as attorneys to advocate for our clients by knitting together the story of their case with the history […]

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Dena Sharp ’06 Becomes Name Partner at Girard Sharp (Formerly Girard Gibbs) /2018/12/17/alumna-becomes-name-partner-girard-sharp/ Mon, 17 Dec 2018 23:00:20 +0000 /?p=20744 Dena Sharp ’06 was recently made a name partner at a prominent plaintiff’s class action firm in San Francisco. With founder Daniel Girard and others, the aptly named Sharp helped […]

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The “Great Facilitator” Sammy Chang Leaves a Lasting Legacy at UC Law SF /2018/06/15/the-great-facilitator-sammy-chang-leaves-a-lasting-legacy-at-uc-hastings/ Fri, 15 Jun 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://test-uc-hastings.pantheonsite.io/2018/06/15/the-great-facilitator-sammy-chang-leaves-a-lasting-legacy-at-uc-hastings/ Recent graduate Samuel "Sammy" Chang '18 identified many problems facing UC Law SF law students and facilitated the change needed to fix them throughout his law school career.

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Valerie McGinty ’06 Leads a Push to Elect Progressive Women in California /2018/06/07/valerie-mcginty-06-leads-a-push-to-elect-progressive-women-in-california/ Thu, 07 Jun 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://test-uc-hastings.pantheonsite.io/2018/06/07/valerie-mcginty-06-leads-a-push-to-elect-progressive-women-in-california/ The UC Law SF alumna founded Fund Her after the 2016 election to achieve gender parity in the California State Legislature.

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2L Jessica Valadez Recognized for Advocacy on Behalf of Vulnerable Children /2018/04/30/2l-jessica-valadez-recognized-for-advocacy-on-behalf-of-vulnerable-children-2/ Mon, 30 Apr 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://test-uc-hastings.pantheonsite.io/2018/04/30/2l-jessica-valadez-recognized-for-advocacy-on-behalf-of-vulnerable-children/ The UC Law SF student's numerous accolades include the Bergstrom Child Welfare Fellowship, a Hastings Public Interest Law Foundation Grant, and an Equal Justice Works Public Interest Award.

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Matt Edling ’07 Is Suing Big Oil Over Climate Change /2018/04/19/matt-edling-07-is-suing-big-oil-over-climate-change/ Thu, 19 Apr 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://test-uc-hastings.pantheonsite.io/2018/04/19/matt-edling-07-is-suing-big-oil-over-climate-change/ A groundbreaking ruling in the lawsuits he filed on behalf of California cities and counties may allow climate liability cases to be heard in state courts.

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UC Law SF Student Tapped for U.S. Department of Justice Honors Program /2018/03/14/uc-hastings-student-tapped-for-u-s-department-of-justice-honors-program/ Wed, 14 Mar 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://test-uc-hastings.pantheonsite.io/2018/03/14/uc-hastings-student-tapped-for-u-s-department-of-justice-honors-program/ 3L Samantha Ricci is heading to Washington, DC after graduation to join the DOJ at the Environment and Natural Resources Division through its Honors Program.

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Patrick Barry ’94 Takes COO Role at Legal Tech Startup Logikcull /2018/02/16/patrick-barry-94-takes-coo-role-at-legal-tech-startup-logikcull/ Fri, 16 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000 https://test-uc-hastings.pantheonsite.io/2018/02/16/patrick-barry-94-takes-coo-role-at-legal-tech-startup-logikcull/ The cloud-based eDiscovery software company brings Barry back to business as a tech executive after a two-year sabbatical.

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Justice Lidia Stiglich ’95 Brings Compassion to the Bench /2018/01/29/justice-lidia-stiglich-95-brings-compassion-to-the-bench/ Mon, 29 Jan 2018 08:00:00 +0000 https://test-uc-hastings.pantheonsite.io/2018/01/29/justice-lidia-stiglich-95-brings-compassion-to-the-bench/ She is taking a "people-centric" approach as the first openly gay justice to serve on the Nevada Supreme Court.

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Brianna Howard ’16 on “How to Level Up in the Growing World of Video Game Law” /2018/01/08/how-to-level-up-in-the-growing-world-of-video-game-law/ Mon, 08 Jan 2018 08:00:00 +0000 https://test-uc-hastings.pantheonsite.io/2018/01/08/how-to-level-up-in-the-growing-world-of-video-game-law/ Brianna Howard '16 is hitting the turbo button on her career by navigating the legal issues of esports, and augmented & virtual reality.

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Guaranteeing the Public Trust /2017/12/11/guaranteeing-the-public-trust/ Mon, 11 Dec 2017 08:00:00 +0000 https://test-uc-hastings.pantheonsite.io/2017/12/11/guaranteeing-the-public-trust/ Julia Olson '97 is spearheading a significant legal challenge to the United States government's role in causing and increasing the dangers of climate change.

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Port pilot John Betz ’96 discusses his non-legal career and the importance of education /2017/11/14/port-pilot-john-betz-96-discusses-his-non-legal-career-and-the-importance-of-education/ Tue, 14 Nov 2017 08:00:00 +0000 https://test-uc-hastings.pantheonsite.io/2017/11/14/port-pilot-john-betz-96-discusses-his-non-legal-career-and-the-importance-of-education/ A tragic "Deadliest Catch" moment piqued a lifelong interest in the law and encouraged John to pursue a law degree at UC Law SF.

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How a decade of high-flying, high-stakes government jobs led 3L Christa Hall to law school at UC Law SF /2017/10/17/how-a-decade-of-high-flying-high-stakes-government-jobs-led-3l-christa-hall-to-law-school-at-uc-hastings/ Tue, 17 Oct 2017 07:00:00 +0000 https://test-uc-hastings.pantheonsite.io/2017/10/17/how-a-decade-of-high-flying-high-stakes-government-jobs-led-3l-christa-hall-to-law-school-at-uc-hastings/ She's protected teams and aircraft on high-risk missions around the world, served as associate director and trip manager for President Barack Obama, and helped deal with crises like cyberhacks and the Ebola epidemic. Now she's preparing for a new way to serve.

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When a monkey takes a selfie, who owns the copyright? /2017/10/05/when-a-monkey-takes-a-selfie-who-owns-the-copyright/ Thu, 05 Oct 2017 07:00:00 +0000 https://test-uc-hastings.pantheonsite.io/2017/10/05/when-a-monkey-takes-a-selfie-who-owns-the-copyright/ Andrew Dhuey '92 and the infamous "Monkey Selfie" case.

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3L Griffin Estes advocates for the marginalized people of San Francisco /2017/09/19/3l-griffin-estes-advocates-for-the-marginalized-people-of-san-francisco/ Tue, 19 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000 https://test-uc-hastings.pantheonsite.io/2017/09/19/3l-griffin-estes-advocates-for-the-marginalized-people-of-san-francisco/ The Managing Director of the Brennan Award-winning Hastings Homeless Legal Services discusses the critical skills needed to pursue a career in public interest and social justice.

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Promoting Diversity in Tech /2017/09/08/promoting-diversity-in-tech/ Fri, 08 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000 https://test-uc-hastings.pantheonsite.io/2017/09/08/promoting-diversity-in-tech/ Pandora's chief counsel helps others find success and a sense of belonging.

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Law in a Brave New World /2017/09/08/law-in-a-brave-new-world/ Fri, 08 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000 https://test-uc-hastings.pantheonsite.io/2017/09/08/law-in-a-brave-new-world/ Members of the UC Law SF community are shaping the legal foundation of our rapidly changing society.

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