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USC Law News—Fall 2008 - Spring 2009

  • Pledging a day's wages

    Pledging a day's wages

    June 25, 2009

    Students raise money to help classmates working in public interest law...more


  • Trojans assess Obama administration

    Trojans assess Obama administration

    June 15, 2009

    Experts meet in DC to examine accomplishments, offer prognosis for the future...more


  • Prof. wins James Willard Hurst Prize

    Prof. wins James Willard Hurst Prize

    June 5, 2009

    Book by Ariela Gross examines racial identity trials...more


  • Students celebrate victory for migrant workers

    Students celebrate victory for migrant workers

    June 5, 2009

    Judge rules residents may stay in mobile home park...more


  • Prof. Roithmayr Interviewed on Sotomayor

    Prof. Roithmayr Interviewed on Sotomayor

    June 2, 2009

    Listen to Roithmayr Speak on SC Nominee Sotomayor...more


  • Prof. Buchanan Interviewed on Prop. 8

    Prof. Buchanan Interviewed on Prop. 8

    May 29, 2009

    Listen to Buchanan's commentary on KNBC...more


  • USC Law celebrates 109th commencement

    USC Law celebrates 109th commencement

    May 20, 2009

    Jerry Brown tells new lawyers to transform society...more


  • USC Law Professor Wins Rutter Teaching Award

    USC Law Professor Wins Rutter Teaching Award

    May 19, 2009

    The 2009 William A. Rutter Distinguished Teaching Award honors exceptional abilities in the classroom...more


  • Creating the firm of the future

    Creating the firm of the future

    May 13, 2009

    Three students join innovation competition to create new business model...more


  • Celebrating black alumni

    Celebrating black alumni

    May 8, 2009

    BLSA honors students, grads...more


  • New practice practicum course yields results

    New practice practicum course yields results

    May 8, 2009

    Recent grads receive favorable appellate decision...more


  • Raizman wins Public Law writing competition

    Raizman wins Public Law writing competition

    May 8, 2009

    2L wrote about transitioning foster youth services...more


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  • USC Law Students Represent Filmmakers

    USC Law Students Represent Filmmakers

    May 7, 2009

    IP and Technology Law Clinic students attend hearings in Washington, D.C....more


  • USC Law hosts Conference on Empirical Legal Studies

    USC Law hosts Conference on Empirical Legal Studies

    May 6, 2009

    Event features empirical and experimental scholarship on legal issues...more


  • Prof. Dudziak's Washington Post Op-ed

    Prof. Dudziak's Washington Post Op-ed

    May 5, 2009

    Dudziak weighs in on Souter replacement...more


  • A for Effort and E for Equilibrium?

    A for Effort and E for Equilibrium?

    April 30, 2009

    “Grading Obama’s First 100 Days” event found first days a mixed bag...more


  • Financial Law & Innovation Conference

    Financial Law & Innovation Conference

    April 29, 2009

    Event will be held at USC Law May 8...more


  • La Raza Judges & Lawyers Night

    La Raza Judges & Lawyers Night

    April 24, 2009

    Three honored at annual student, alumni mixer...more


  • Kudos to students, faculty, staff

    Kudos to students, faculty, staff

    April 24, 2009

    Annual Awards Ceremony honors USC Law standouts...more


  • Pro bono: students, alumni applauded

    Pro bono: students, alumni applauded

    April 24, 2009

    Service hours recognized, summer grants awarded at annual luncheon...more


  • USC Law Taps Top Tax Scholar

    USC Law Taps Top Tax Scholar

    April 23, 2009

    Edward D. Kleinbard of Joint Committee on Taxation will join faculty this summer...more


  • Clerkships a rich experience, judge says

    Clerkships a rich experience, judge says

    April 23, 2009

    Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice visits USC Law...more


  • Students raise funds for cancer research

    Students raise funds for cancer research

    April 23, 2009

    APALSA members join 24-hour event on USC campus...more


  • Presidential Medal Goes to Stanley Gold '67

    Presidential Medal Goes to Stanley Gold '67

    April 21, 2009

    USC Law alumnus has served as a USC trustee since 1993; Professors Gross and McCaffery also honored...more


  • Kudos to students, faculty, staff

    Kudos to students, faculty, staff

    April 17, 2009

    Annual Awards Ceremony honors USC Law standouts...more


  • Grading Obama’s First 100 Days

    Grading Obama’s First 100 Days

    April 16, 2009

    April 21 event features law, politics and business scholars...more


  • Students Arm Businesses with Legal Acumen

    Students Arm Businesses with Legal Acumen

    April 10, 2009

    Clinic students address formation, growth of new ventures...more


  • BLSA finalists in national moot court

    BLSA finalists in national moot court

    April 10, 2009

    Two 3Ls won regional competition in Jan....more


  • Breaking into sports law

    Breaking into sports law

    April 10, 2009

    Take advantage of professional resources, prof. says...more


  • Noted business leader keynotes CLE program

    Noted business leader keynotes CLE program

    April 10, 2009

    Thomas J. Barrack, Jr., spoke at CLE Real Estate Law and Business Forum...more


  • PILF blood drive

    PILF blood drive

    April 10, 2009

    Donations benefit USC hospital patients...more


  • Bringing court to the classroom

    Bringing court to the classroom

    April 10, 2009

    Court of Appeal visits USC Law...more


  • Professor tapped for D.C. post

    Professor tapped for D.C. post

    April 3, 2009

    Elizabeth Garrett to join Treasury Department...more


  • LADA Steve Cooley '73 re-elected to third term

    LADA Steve Cooley '73 re-elected to third term

    April 3, 2009

    View video clips from his oath of office ceremony...more


  • Event addresses diversity in the legal profession

    Event addresses diversity in the legal profession

    March 27, 2009

    Prof. Armour leads discussion on “Stereotypes in the First-Year Curriculum”...more


  • Alumni meet 1Ls at Mentor Lunch

    Alumni meet 1Ls at Mentor Lunch

    March 27, 2009

    More than 300 connect through shared career interests...more


  • Student wins freedom for battered woman

    Student wins freedom for battered woman

    March 27, 2009

    Governor allows release of woman who served nearly 30 years in prison...more


  • Moot Court Finals

    Moot Court Finals

    March 27, 2009

    Sara Menz named champion of oral advocacy competition...more


  • Rule of Law Symposium

    Rule of Law Symposium

    March 25, 2009

    Legal scholars, philosophers and social scientists to take part in multidisclipinary study at USC Law...more


  • Judges and Lawyers Night

    Judges and Lawyers Night

    March 20, 2009

    Three will be honored at annual La Raza event...more


  • Dworkin presents Distinguished Lecture

    Dworkin presents Distinguished Lecture

    March 13, 2009

    NYU professor and legal philosopher discusses interpretation...more


  • Examining race on trial in America

    Examining race on trial in America

    March 13, 2009

    Panel discusses Prof. Gross’ book 'What Blood Won’t Tell'...more


  • USC Law Students Come to Legal Rescue in New Orleans

    USC Law Students Come to Legal Rescue in New Orleans

    March 13, 2009

    60 students will gain valuable legal experience in weeklong spring break effort...more


  • Students compete in softball tourney

    Students compete in softball tourney

    March 13, 2009

    2Ls prevail at annual competition...more


  • Questioning the death penalty

    Questioning the death penalty

    March 13, 2009

    Moral quandaries aside, it's time to abolish capital punishment, professor says...more


  • Intellectual Property Institute

    Intellectual Property Institute

    March 12, 2009

    March 17 event features patent, trademark and copyright experts...more


  • Diversity in the Legal Profession

    Diversity in the Legal Profession

    March 10, 2009

    Students organize daylong symposium...more


  • Tenant Advocates Discuss Evictions, Landlords

    Tenant Advocates Discuss Evictions, Landlords

    March 6, 2009

    New 'Slumbusters' club hosts attorneys for lunchtime talk...more


  • Student Campaigns to Free Inmate

    Student Campaigns to Free Inmate

    February 27, 2009

    Battered woman has spent 30 years in prison...more


  • Debating the bailout

    Debating the bailout

    February 27, 2009

    Dean Rasmussen and Stanford’s G. Marcus Cole consider solutions...more


  • Four advance to Moot Court finals

    Four advance to Moot Court finals

    February 27, 2009

    Arguments will be heard March 6...more


  • USC Law Holds Graduation Fair

    USC Law Holds Graduation Fair

    February 27, 2009

    3Ls prepare for May 15 ceremony...more


  • Panel discusses lack of black NCAA football coaches

    Panel discusses lack of black NCAA football coaches

    February 27, 2009

    Esteemed USC athletics officials join Sports Law Society event...more


  • Law & Humanities Distinguished Lecture

    Law & Humanities Distinguished Lecture

    February 18, 2009

    Philosophy and law expert Ronald Dworkin will speak Feb. 25...more


  • A Day in the Life of a Corporate Attorney

    A Day in the Life of a Corporate Attorney

    February 13, 2009

    Law firm partners discuss their goals and responsibilities...more


  • Poker tourney is aces

    Poker tourney is aces

    February 13, 2009

    Players hide hand, show heart at event to benefit legal aid...more


  • Building a Pizza Empire

    Building a Pizza Empire

    February 13, 2009

    Larry Flax '67 dishes about his journey from courtroom to the kitchen...more


  • Scholarship Recognition Luncheon

    Scholarship Recognition Luncheon

    February 13, 2009

    Event brings students and donors together...more


  • Annual PILF auction

    Annual PILF auction

    February 4, 2009

    Silent and live auction Friday, Feb. 27...more


  • 3Ls kick off Class Gift campaign

    3Ls kick off Class Gift campaign

    January 30, 2009

    Class of 2009 hopes to surpass previous classes...more


  • Celebrating Lincoln

    Celebrating Lincoln

    January 30, 2009

    Law Library features its collection of artifacts...more


  • Students stand up for migrant workers

    Students stand up for migrant workers

    January 16, 2009

    Residents of squalid mobile home park may be forced to leave homes...more


  • Student awarded for law review note

    Student awarded for law review note

    January 16, 2009

    Michelle Layser wrote about trans fat laws...more


  • Sam Martinuzzi Joins USC Law

    Sam Martinuzzi Joins USC Law

    January 13, 2009

    New Associate Dean will lead fundraising and alumni relations...more


  • An Interview with Ariela Gross on Race

    An Interview with Ariela Gross on Race

    January 7, 2009

    New book examines racial identity trials in America...more


  • Leading Legal Innovation conference

    Leading Legal Innovation conference

    January 5, 2009

    Event for business and legal scholars explored reform of legal markets...more


  • Conversations with the Dean

    Conversations with the Dean

    December 16, 2008

    Larry Flax, founder of CPK, will speak at USC Law...more


  • Prof. Elyn Saks wins 'Best Books' Award

    Prof. Elyn Saks wins 'Best Books' Award

    December 16, 2008

    Memoir about life with schizophrenia honored in mental health category...more


  • H.S. students engage in world trade at USC Law

    H.S. students engage in world trade at USC Law

    December 12, 2008

    Event teaches economics and international cooperation...more


  • Thurgood Marshall and Kenyan independence

    Thurgood Marshall and Kenyan independence

    December 12, 2008

    Prof. Dudziak discusses new book on Marshall’s role in the democracy...more


  • Brain food for 1Ls

    Brain food for 1Ls

    December 12, 2008

    Pre-finals breakfast provided in USC Law tradition...more


  • Proud to Admit

    Proud to Admit

    December 5, 2008

    71 graduates sworn into bar by alumni judges at USC Law ceremony...more


  • Student think tank awarded

    Student think tank awarded

    December 5, 2008

    Two 3Ls recognized for initiatives to advance liberty...more


  • Dean's Fall Forum

    Dean's Fall Forum

    December 5, 2008

    Rasmussen lends his ear to students...more


  • Abolish the Criminal Law

    Abolish the Criminal Law

    December 5, 2008

    Economist David Friedman makes the case for a pure tort system...more


  • Mary Dudziak book talk

    Mary Dudziak book talk

    December 4, 2008

    Book explores Thurgood Marshall's ventures to Africa...more


  • Remembering Charlie

    Remembering Charlie

    November 25, 2008

    Hundreds pay tribute to late Prof. Whitebread...more


  • 2Ls celebrate…just because

    2Ls celebrate…just because

    November 21, 2008

    Classmates gather before upcoming exams...more


  • Careers in Environmental Law

    Careers in Environmental Law

    November 21, 2008

    Three practicing attorneys share their paths with students...more


  • Public Interest Career Fair

    Public Interest Career Fair

    November 21, 2008

    Thirty local agencies and 200 students attend annual event...more


  • Trust & Estate Conference

    Trust & Estate Conference

    November 17, 2008

    Nov. 21 event features ethics updates for lawyers...more


  • USC v UCLA: Pro Bono Challenge

    USC v UCLA: Pro Bono Challenge

    November 14, 2008

    Students compete for most volunteer hours during spring semester...more


  • A life of lessons

    A life of lessons

    November 14, 2008

    Keep learning and creating, entrepreneur says...more


  • USC Law Alumni Tailgate

    USC Law Alumni Tailgate

    November 14, 2008

    An afternoon of food and friends prior to USC-Cal football game...more


  • PILF celebrates 20th anniversary

    PILF celebrates 20th anniversary

    November 14, 2008

    Student-run nonprofit encourages service to greater community...more


  • Farewell to Lisa Mead

    Farewell to Lisa Mead

    November 14, 2008

    Associate dean and co-founder of PILF leaves legacy of service...more


  • How to Think Like a Judge

    How to Think Like a Judge

    November 7, 2008

    Bankruptcy Court Judge Ernest M. Robles addresses students about clerkships...more


  • Five students awarded scholarships

    Five students awarded scholarships

    November 7, 2008

    California Bar Foundation awards nearly $20,000 in scholarships...more


  • Documentary examines voter roadblocks

    Documentary examines voter roadblocks

    November 7, 2008

    ACLU series filmmaker screens ‘Protecting the Ballot’ at USC Law...more


  • Mobilizing for Election Day '08

    Mobilizing for Election Day '08

    November 7, 2008

    Students, faculty and alumni volunteer to monitor polls...more


  • What happened and why?

    What happened and why?

    November 7, 2008

    Experts look at election results...more


  • Election 2008 preview

    Election 2008 preview

    November 3, 2008

    Speakers focus on presidential race, state propositions...more


  • Choosing a practice area

    Choosing a practice area

    October 31, 2008

    Do some soul-searching, experts say...more


  • Finding legal careers in sports

    Finding legal careers in sports

    October 31, 2008

    Alumni give tips on breaking into the sports industry...more


  • Lack of justice

    Lack of justice

    October 31, 2008

    Juvenile justice system neglects youth, federal judge says in 2008 Roth Lecture...more


  • Success despite schizophrenia

    Success despite schizophrenia

    October 24, 2008

    Elyn Saks speaks at Trojan Parents Weekend event...more


  • Students protect election rights

    Students protect election rights

    October 24, 2008

    Volunteers will monitor polls and answer hotline calls on Election Day...more


  • Sharing classrooms and cultures

    Sharing classrooms and cultures

    October 24, 2008

    JD and LLM students build friendships through partnership program...more


  • Choice Between Cash and the Courthouse

    Choice Between Cash and the Courthouse

    October 24, 2008

    Prof. Hadfield looks for the rule of law in Sept. 11 Victim Compensation Fund...more


  • Election Before & After (Updated with Video)

    Election Before & After (Updated with Video)

    October 24, 2008

    USC Law and Unruh Institute will hold two panel discussions exploring election issues...more


  • Exploring the public service path

    Exploring the public service path

    October 17, 2008

    Students learn about public service opportunities and resources at USC Law...more


  • Watch Q&A with Ariela Gross

    Watch Q&A with Ariela Gross

    October 17, 2008

    New book examines racial identity trials in America...more


  • International Food Fair

    International Food Fair

    October 17, 2008

    LL.M. students share tastes from home...more


  • Job Search Strategy

    Job Search Strategy

    October 17, 2008

    Career Services offers tips for job hunt beyond On-Campus Interviews...more


  • What Blood Won't Tell

    What Blood Won't Tell

    October 16, 2008

    Ariela Gross will discuss new book Oct. 21...more


  • 'Best year of legal career'

    'Best year of legal career'

    October 10, 2008

    Former clerks speak of their experience at Fall Clerkship Reception...more


  • 2008 Roth Lecture

    2008 Roth Lecture

    October 10, 2008

    Judge Terry J. Hatter to speak on juvenile justice system...more


  • Transactional or litigation?

    Transactional or litigation?

    October 10, 2008

    The question every law student must answer...more


  • Les Moonves addresses entertainment in a digital world

    Les Moonves addresses entertainment in a digital world

    October 3, 2008

    Head of CBS will keynote Institute on Entertainment Law and Business...more


  • Memorial Fund’s 15th Anniversary Observed

    Memorial Fund’s 15th Anniversary Observed

    October 3, 2008

    USC Law celebrates the life of Adam Freeman Scott ‘93...more


  • Examining the Supreme Court Docket

    Examining the Supreme Court Docket

    October 3, 2008

    Experts highlight significant cases from the 2008-09 term, which opens Oct. 6...more


  • Tom Mesereau speaks from his heart

    Tom Mesereau speaks from his heart

    September 26, 2008

    Find work you love, attorney tells students...more


  • Alumni give tips for interns, associates

    Alumni give tips for interns, associates

    September 26, 2008

    APALSA hosts ‘Ask an Alum’ event...more


  • Orfalea sees the bigger picture

    Orfalea sees the bigger picture

    September 26, 2008

    Man who launched Kinko’s tells students law is highest form of art...more


  • Student Organization Fair

    Student Organization Fair

    September 19, 2008

    Orgs recruit new members at Crocker Plaza event...more


  • New Student Welcome Party

    New Student Welcome Party

    September 19, 2008

    Dean Rasmussen, faculty and staff mingle with 1Ls, international students...more


  • Experts debate same-sex marriage

    Experts debate same-sex marriage

    September 19, 2008

    CA residents will vote on the issue Nov. 4...more


  • U.S. Supreme Court: A Preview

    U.S. Supreme Court: A Preview

    September 19, 2008

    Starr, Chemerinsky, Brown and Cruz will examine upcoming cases...more


  • In Memoriam: Charles H. Whitebread

    In Memoriam: Charles H. Whitebread

    September 19, 2008

    Beloved USC Law professor and BAR/BRI lecturer died Sept. 16...more


  • Remembering Charlie Whitebread

    Remembering Charlie Whitebread

    September 17, 2008

    A letter from Dean Rasmussen...more


  • Banner Year for Law Firm Challenge

    Banner Year for Law Firm Challenge

    September 12, 2008

    Record number of participants and amount of money raised for USC Law...more


  • Kinko’s founder to discuss entrepreneurship

    Kinko’s founder to discuss entrepreneurship

    September 12, 2008

    Paul Orfalea slated for “Conversations...more


  • Seaside retreat yields organizational benefits

    Seaside retreat yields organizational benefits

    September 12, 2008

    Student leaders bond and brainstorm on Santa Barbara beach...more


  • CSLP examines how we reason

    CSLP examines how we reason

    September 12, 2008

    Symposium attracts economists, scientists and lawyers...more


  • More loan help for public interest grads

    More loan help for public interest grads

    September 5, 2008

    Changes make loan repayment assistance program more generous and available to more graduates...more


  • La Raza Welcome BBQ

    La Raza Welcome BBQ

    September 5, 2008

    USC La Raza Law Students Association hosted a welcome barbecue...more


  • Students free life-term prisoner

    Students free life-term prisoner

    September 2, 2008

    Calif. Supreme Court says USC Law clinic client may re-join community after nearly 24 years...more


  • Praises for Lord

    Praises for Lord

    August 29, 2008

    Hazel Lord leaves USC Law after 18 years and extraordinary accomplishments...more


  • The Legal System’s Structure and Objectivity

    The Legal System’s Structure and Objectivity

    August 29, 2008

    Adversarial legal structure may create investigator bias, Professor Dan Simon reveals...more


  • USC Law Welcomes Class of 2011

    USC Law Welcomes Class of 2011

    August 29, 2008

    109th class is diverse and academically strong...more


  • Welcome to Law School, Welcome to Life

    Welcome to Law School, Welcome to Life

    August 29, 2008

    Professor David Cruz encourages members of the Class of 2011 to find their own paths....more


  • New School Year Starts With Community Service

    New School Year Starts With Community Service

    August 29, 2008

    1Ls Get to Know the Neighborhood -- and Each Other...more


  • Supreme Court looks at minority vote

    Supreme Court looks at minority vote

    August 8, 2008

    Prof. Crayton discusses case that will shape future of Voting Rights Act...more


  • More gangsters, fewer crimes

    More gangsters, fewer crimes

    July 8, 2008

    Prof. Griffith speaks about challenges of identifying gang members...more


  • Student Wins Writing Competition

    Student Wins Writing Competition

    July 8, 2008

    Jeremy Lawrence’s paper explores implications of regional effort to combat global warming...more


  • Best Practices in Copyright and Fair Use for User-Generated Content Released

    Best Practices in Copyright and Fair Use for User-Generated Content Released

    July 7, 2008

    Guide for staying legal in remix culture created by scholars, including USC’s Jennifer Urban...more