The San Jose Mercury News published an Op-Ed piece by Angelo Ancheta, Assistant Professor of Law and Director of the Katharine & George Community Law Center at Santa Clara University School of Law.

 

The following is a summary of law faculty and staff activities, achievements and honors. According to Dean Donald J. Polden, "This impressive summary depicts an intellectually active faculty and staff who are engaged in educating students and serving the legal profession and their communities."

 

Congratulations are in order for Santa Clara University's Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court team: Thomas Howe, Leta Singfield, Pami Vyas, and Justin Miyai. The team placed second overall (out of 14 schools) in the Pacific regional rounds that were held recently at Chapman University School of Law.

 

Vivian Ware, a recent SCU Law School graduate and KGACLC alum, successfully fended off efforts of an unscrupulous company to defraud an unsuspecting consumer and paved the way for fairness towards future consumers.

 

Santa Clara University School of Law is pleased to announce that Samantha Power will speak at its 2006 commencement. The 2006 commencement ceremony is being held on Saturday, May 20th at 9:30 a.m. in the Missions Gardens at Santa Clara University.

 

Professor Robert D. Dinerstein is speaking at a faculty forum on Thursday, February 23. The forum takes place from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Strong Commons Room in Bergin Hall. Professor Dinerstein will be speaking on "The Promises and Challenges of Collaboration in Clinical Legal Education."

 

On February 13, the San Jose Mercury News published an op-ed piece by SCU School of Law Professor Kathleen "Cookie" Ridolfi. Professor Ridolfi was responding to the recent Mercury News series, "Tainted Trials, Stolen Justice."

 

The Santa Clara University School of Law's trial team advanced to the Sweet 16 round of the National Trial Competition (NTC) this past weekend in Spokane, Washington.

 

School of Law Dean, Donald J. Polden, announced that Professor Cynthia Mertens has agreed to serve as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, commencing with the fall 2006 semester.

 

I signed up for the Skills I class at the Katharine and George Alexander Community Law Clinic (KGACLC) during my second year of law school. My chosen legal area at the Law Center was immigration.

 

Santa Clara University School of Law recently received approval from the ABA for the addition of three new summer law study abroad programs.

 

Donna Terman has joined Santa Clara University School of Law as Senior Assistant Dean for Administration, a position held for many years by Cathy Teran.

 

Elvia Arriola will be speaking at Santa Clara University School of Law on Thursday, February 9th from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. in the Weigand Room in the Arts & Sciences Building at Santa Clara University.

 

Jessica Tillson (2L) was selected to deliver her paper, focusing on the rule of reservations and declarations before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, at the prestigious Yale Journal of International Law Young Scholar's Conference on March 4, 2006.

 

Jessica Tillson (2L) returned from a summer clerkship with the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in San Jose, Costa Rica.

 

Injustice in the Criminal Law System: Fact and Fiction Santa Clara University School of Law will host a lively panel discussion featuring Kyle MacLachlan, star of the new ABC show "In Justice," and three men and women who were wrongfully convicted in California.

 

US News & World Report magazine recently published its annual ranking of American law schools.

 

Professor Stephanie M. Wildman (Professor of Law and Director, Center for Social Justice and Public Service) brings a bit of Santa Clara Law to Hawaii this January.

 

Distinguished Advocate, Morgan Chu will speak at Santa Clara University School of Law on Wednesday, February 1, 2006.

 

On January 17, David Akov, the Consul General of Israel for the Pacific Northwest Region, spoke at the School of Law on "Israel and Palestinians: Political Changes and Prospects for the Future."

 

Over 40 alumni volunteers are expected to attend Law Career Day, Law Career Services' most popular event, on Saturday, January 28.

 

This year marks the 24th Annual Computer & High Technology Law Journal Symposium. Over the years, the Journal has hosted symposia devoted to many current, pivotal issues at the intersection of law and technology.

 

A delegation of law professors and clinical attorneys from the Omiya Law School visited the Alexander Community Law Center this past November to learn more about American clinical legal education and to help develop models for new legal clinics in Japan.

 

SANTA CLARA, CA – The Santa Clara Law Review has announced that its 2006 Symposium, The Future of Property Redevelopment: From Eminent Domain to Affordable Housing, will be held on February 3, 2006, at the Hotel Valencia in San Jose, California.

 

Santa Clara University’s law faculty members teaching in the areas of intellectual property and technology law have produced a substantial amount of cutting edge legal scholarship according to Dean Donald J. Polden.

 

Dr. King’s Letter from Birmingham Jail is essential reading for all those who pursue a vocation in law. Join Dean Jeanette Leach, Professor Aldo Billingslea, Professor Margaret Russell and Professor Margalynne Armstrong for a reading of the letter and discussion of just and unjust law civil disobedience and the struggle for social justice.

 

Lee Shulman of the Carnegie Foundation will be speaking at a faculty forum on Wednesday, January 11, 2006. The forum takes place in the Strong Common Room in Bergin Hall from 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.

 

Santa Clara University School of Law hosted its annual holiday party for faculty and staff on Thursday, December 8th in Adobe Lodge on the SCU campus.

 

The student editors of Santa Clara Journal of International Law (SCJIL) are proud to be part of the law school’s first peer reviewed academic publication.

 

The Santa Clara County Bar Association's New Admittees Swearing-In Ceremony and Reception was co-sponsored by Santa Clara University School of Law and held at Santa Clara University on December 6, 2005.

 

In more than three decades on the bench, Judge Alfred Delucchi ’60 has suffered only one reversal. His enviable record, he says, is linked to the insights he gained by being both a prosecutor and a defense attorney.

 

This fall semester, Professors Cynthia Mertens and Beth Van Schaack teamed up with the Center for Global Law and Policy in offering a seminar and speaker series on Contemporary Legal Issues: El Salvador.

 

From licensing agreements to family law battles, international law touches all aspects of law practice today.

 

“Santa Clara University School of Law has a history of turning out some great trial lawyers,” says former dean and Professor Gerald Uelmen.

 

The more you study law school catalogues and brochures, the more schools begin to look alike. And, in many ways they are. So, how do you decide? One of the best ways to get a true feel for a law school is to visit the campus and speak with the students and faculty.

 

Santa Clara University School of Law is the location for a moderated discussion on the Sudan genocide on November 17, from 12 to 1pm, in Bannan Hall Room 127.

 

The Career Services office at Santa Clara University’s School of Law will once again present author Kimm Walton who will talk about getting the legal job of your dreams.

 

Through funding by the United States Department of Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), the first of five capital trial defense trainings will take place at Santa Clara University School of Law November 11 -13, 2005.

 

Through funding by the United States Department of Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), the first of five capital trial defense trainings will take place at Santa Clara University School of Law November 11 -13, 2005.

 

On Friday, November 11, 2005 Reg Graycar, Professor of Law at the University of Sydney, Australia and Visiting Professor (2005) at Cornell Law School with speak at a law school faculty forum.

 

Three members of the Santa Clara University School of Law made news recently concerning the operation and composition of the United States Supreme Court.

 

After celebrating numerous successful performances in Chicago, Milwaukee, and throughout California, “Barred from Life” played to a crowd of 500 on October 27, 2005 at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts.

 

Attorney Brad Seligman will speak about "Litigating Wal-Mart" on Wednesday, November 9th from noon until 1:00 p.m. in Bannan Hall, Room 127 at Santa Clara University.

 

A celebration honoring Professor Richard Berg’s service to the School of Law was held Thursday, Oct. 27th in Adobe Lodge on the campus of Santa Clara University.

 

The Jesuit Community at Santa Clara University celebrated Father Paul Goda’s 50th Anniversary as a Jesuit on Sunday, October 30th with an anniversary Mass and Dinner.

 

Santa Clara University School of Law Professor Michelle Oberman was quoted across the country last week about the tragic death of three children who were killed by their mother.

 

Santa Clara University School of Law Center for Social Justice and Public Service presents “California Faces End of Life Choice: Legal Issues and the Contemporary Controversy,”Friday, Oct 28, 2005 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm in Bannan Hall, room 142, with a reception following the symposium.

 

After celebrating numerous successful performances in Chicago, Milwaukee, and throughout California, “Barred from Life” will play at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro Street in Mountain View, on Thursday, October 27, 2005 at 7:30 pm.

 

Professors Evangeline Abriel and Yvonne Ekern lead an international student field trip to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

 

On October 14-16, 2005, Santa Clara University School of Law was represented in the inaugural Pace University International Criminal Moot Court Competition.

 

On Wednesday, October 26, 2005 The Civil Society Institute and SCU School of Law present Marcus Cole, Professor of Law and Associate Dean at Stanford Law School.

 

Santa Clara University’s School of Law is one of the country’s best law schools, according to Princeton Review’s annual ranking of law schools in the U.S.

 

The Third Annual Judge William A. Ingram Memorial Symposium is being held Tuesday, October 25, 2005 from 6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. in the Recital Hall in the Music and Dance Building at Santa Clara University.

 

Distinguished Professor Joan C. Williams is speaking at a Law Faculty Forum on Friday, October 14, 2005.

 

The Santa Clara Computer & High Technology Law Journal ("the Journal") today announced the addition of Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren and Gregg Alton to its board of advisors.

 

Professor Jerry A. Kasner was a professor of law for 38 years at Santa Clara University’s School of Law, from 1961 – 1998.

 

Professor john a. powell of Ohio State University delivered the Fall Diversity Lecture: A New Racial Paradigm and the Threat of White Space on Thursday September 29th. by Hasan McGee ’07

 

On October 3, 1995, an estimated 150 million people stopped what they were doing to witness the televised verdict of the O.J. Simpson trial.

 

During almost two weeks of fund-raising, Santa Clara University School of Law raised approximately $55,000 to donate to the hurricane Katrina relief effort.

 

William K. Black has joined the Santa Clara University School of Law as Distinguished Researcher in Residence.

 

Jenny Lynn Cox Appointed Executive Director of the High Tech Law Institute & Assistant Dean for Intellectual Property and Technology Law Programs

 

Professor john a. powell will be speaking on “A New Racial Paradigm and the Threat of White Space” on Thursday, September 29th, from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. in Adobe Lodge at Santa Clara University.

 

The first statewide study examining how race, ethnicity, and geography affect death sentencing in California has been made public

 

Ms. An Le, in a Social Justice Monday presentation on September 12, demonstrated to attendees that inhumane working conditions for immigrants in the United States are plainly visible if one only makes the effort to recognize them.

 

Santa Clara University School of Law celebrated the grand opening of its new facilities in Loyola Hall, on Friday, September 9th.

 

The international and comparative law programs and activities have been brought together under the umbrella of the newly created Center for Global Law and Policy.

 

Jessica Tillson (SCU 2L) and Rachel Hsiao (SCU 2L) both have successful internships abroad.

 

She will speak on “Repellant Crimes and Rational Deliberation: Emotion and the Death Penalty” at a Faculty Forum on September 14, 2005

 

He shared his views about the direction of the Supreme Court in light of developments that had taken place "within the last few hours."

 

"We have over ninety registrations in our fall recruiting program this year,” reports Assistant Dean for Law Career Services

 

The San Jose Mercury News published an opinion article by Santa Clara University Law Professor Bradley Joondeph.

 

Santa Clara University School of Law is pleased to present Benefit for Justice 2005, an auction fundraiser that provides funds to the Public Interest & Social Justice Endowment at Santa Clara University.

 

The Santa Clara University School of Law community is profoundly saddened by the personal devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina.

 

Professor Charles J. Ogletree, Jr. of Harvard Law School one of the Fall 2005 Social Justice Diversity Lecturers, will speak on President Bush, the Supreme Court, and the Future of Race Matters on Tuesday, September 6th from noon to 1 p.m. in Bannan 139

 

Santa Clara University’s School of Law welcomed its first year law students, the graduating class of 2008, on August 10th. The class was selected from a pool of 4487 applicants.

 

After four years at the helm of the Community Law Center, Professor Cynthia Mertens yields the Director’s baton to Professor Angelo Ancheta.

 

On Thursday August 25th, from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m., a panel of School of Law faculty will discuss the implications of the nomination of Judge John Roberts

 

Ruth Silver Taube honored

 

Santa Clara's alumni judges meet on Friday.

 

San Jose Mercury News and The Orange County Register

 

This is a double honor from the Sobrato Foundation and Dr. Alan Russell.

 

July 30, 2005 – August 4, 2005

 

A law school women’s intramural flag football team creates an endowed scholarship.

 

They join two others.

 

SCU School of Law Recognizes High Tech Law Institute and F. Thomas Dunlap

 

They pursued a self-petition under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) on behalf of their client, the battered wife of a U.S. citizen

 

Reminded Santa Clara University law graduates of the importance of judicial independence and the roles that judges play in society.

 

This meeting is co-sponsored by Santa Clara University School of Law Intellectual Property Association.

 

He was appointed by President Clinton to the United States District Court on Nov. 12, 1997.

 

The new board embodies the talent and excellence that the School of Law has come to expect of its officially-sponsored law journal.

 

Santa Clara District Attorney's Office comes to campus Tuesday 4/26 to discuss GJ procedures in light of the case of Eric Kleemeyer.

 

Students took part in four International Law competitions this spring.

 

The case of Eric Kleemeyer Lawyers will be on campus Thursday to discuss what happens after a police shooting....

 

The Santa Clara Computer & High Technology Law Journal today announced the appointment of it's Editorial Board.

 

Attests to effectiveness of Law Center's work

 

Conference hosted by the Center for Science and Technology - April 21, 2005

 

He will speak to faculty at the faculty forum on April 20th.

 

La Raza Law Student Association will host José R. Padilla

 

Supporting a new vision of the lawyer

 

Who's speaking in the near future

 

Nikki Pope and Justice John Paul Stevens

 

A report on the March 11 event

 

The Spring 2005 Practitioner-in-Residence March 21 and 22

 

Jury Selection on Friday, March 11

 

Global Jurisprudence brings international judges to bay area March 17-18

 

Herman Levy remembered

 

He comes to the SCU campus on March 10 to tell his story

 

Popular author to speak Wednesday March 9th at Brass Rail in Benson Center.

 

Some of the many exciting things going on at SCU Law School.

 

Tues. Feb. 22 at 4 p.m. in Bannan Engineering 325

 

Another victory for the Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center

 

SCU hosts conference on legal and regulatory issues in online and video game environments

 

Sister Helen and other guests will be in attendance

 

On February 9th, the “DNA dilemma” sparks debate on campus with Deputy Attorney General and Professor Ed Steinman

 

for Santa Clara International and Comparative Law Program

 

She will continue to serve until February 11, 2005

 

Discover another treasure among many distinguished alumni

 

in the aftermath of the tsunami

 

Three SCU law students share the honor.

 

BGLAd and the Criminal Law Society bring Jim Hammer to Santa Clara University School of Law.

 

continue their success in favor of their community and their education.

 

Author of the popular “Guerilla Tactics for Getting the Legal Job of Your Dreams.”

 

Leading Scholars and Practitioners of International Law to Speak.

 

His 30 year career remembered.

 

Professor Emeritus passed away on October 21, 2004 .

 

Author Lani Guinier says we’re all living in the mine.

 

October appearance showed passion and humor.

 

Friday, November 12 at Noon

 

Brad Joondeph to begin in January, 2005.

 

Exonerated man the focus of the report.

 

BLOODSWORTH: The True Story of the First Death Row Inmate Exonerated by DNA

 

Peter H. Schuck on "Diversity in America"

 

Monday, October 18, 2004 at 3:30p.m. in Mayer Theatre

 

More Than Just a Benefit

 

Heafey Center for Trial and Appellate Advocacy offers two moots and a distinguished visitor.

 

Cheryl Harris here September 30

 

Practitioner-in-Residence to speak Monday, September 13

 

"The Recorder" article published September 1, 2004

 

Six cases from around the world.

 

"Sharpening Your Professional Style: A Business Etiquette Seminar"

 

Over five thousand applicants.

 

of Its 2004 Comment Contest.

 

Scheduled for Law Alumni Weekend at Santa Clara University

 

Death Penalty College prepares lawyers for capital cases

 

Fewer than half of all American law schools have been admitted.

 

Annual Golf Tournament on July 23 to benefit the Katharine and George Alexander Community Law Center .

 

Frances Prizzia and Wynn Silberman help their clients.

 

Legendary Silicon Valley lawyer Larry Sonsini counsels Santa Clara University law graduates

 

Its growth is twice that of the national average.

 

Legendary Silicon Valley lawyer is on board of trustees at SCU

 

Written by Judge Thomas

 

May 21 in the Leavey Activity Center

 

Establishment of endowment will contribute to support

 

Innocence Project attorneys at Santa Clara University exonerate California man in prison for 20 years

 

Attorneys with SCU's Innocence Project work to free California man in prison for 18 years

 

Santa Clara Computer & High Technology Law Journal Announces 2004 Comment Contest

 

He’s always been this champion of the underdog.

 

Santa Clara Computer & High Technology Law Journal Announces Selection of the Volume 21 Editorial Board.

 

Law school student body is among the top five most diverse

 

Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court

 

New Director of Law Career Services

 

One student’s week in cultural immersion

 

Popular author to speak March 31

 

Patricia Massey reflects on this year’s retreat

 

More clients escape abuse.

 

“So You Want to Teach Law”

 

Best Petitioner Brief

 

Professor Cynthia Mertens and Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey

 

Marcie Roberts and Mary Miller

 

Protecting the world’s cultural heritage.

 

Finds new home in San Diego

 

"The Digital Challenge to Copyright Law", Feb. 5 and 6

 

Spring Social Justice Diversity Lecture

 

Thursday, February 26, 2004

 

- a trip that will never be forgotten

 

2004 Santa Clara Law Review Symposium to Examine Welfare, Unemployment, and Personal Bankruptcy Reforms

 

Experience may lead to law school.

 

New Publishing Format and Special Anniversary Edition Mark the Event

 

"...every Santa Clara law student should experience the East San José Community Law Center.”

 

Law student scores another consumer law victory at the ESJCLC

 

Abused client stays in the U.S.

 

International Human Rights ramps up in Seoul.

 

Santa Clara Computer & High Technology Law Journal announces the winners of its 2003 Comment Contest

 

Law Center gains nation-wide recognition.

 

Application deadline is Feb. 27, 2004.

 

Golf tournament yields $7000

 

Three programs bring international students to our campus

 

Sydney, Australia to host biotech program

 

Ten Years of commitment to the community

 

Does terrorism fall within the legal definition of “armed conflict?”

 

UNESCO recommends adoption of resulting declaration

 

Wisconsin hypnosis procedures violated

 

The Future of Pharmaceuticals: Legal and Ethical Challenges

 

New logo and website created

 

A gift from the Edwin A. Heafey estate.

 

Friday, October 17, 2003

 

First of a five year commitment

 

Part-time, third-year law student Shanshan Zhang

 

Above average salaries and a variety of interests

 

Stephanie M. Wildman: Women in the Law

 

Mathew O. Tobriner Public Service Award

 

Virtual reference desks are seen in the future.

 

Handled by East San Jose Community Law Clinic Students

 

All work should be completed by August 1.

 

National audience sees our ground-breaking orientation CD

 

Author is 1956 alum Mark Thomas

 

Your help is needed to make the Benefit for Justice a success.

 

Law Center wins significant wage settlement for client

 

Santa Clara County Lawyers' Association Sponsors Golf Tournament To Benefit SCU Law School's East San Jose Community Law Center

 

Employers Take Note

 

East San Jose Community Law Center helps fight consumer fraud

 

2003 Mabie Award Winner

 

Summer course cancelled

 

May 24, 2003

 

Mary Alexander decided to join law school after personal loss

 

Justice Panelli’s last

 

SCU alum, Mary Alexander, is president of Association of Trial Lawyers of America

 

Two new immigration victories

 

Friday, May 23, 2003, at Benson Center

 

Thursday, May 22, 2003

 

Congratulations to the 2003 honorees

 

Symposium was timely

 

Price and service are key

 

$5000 will be awarded to a selected law student

 

World situation cancels three programs for this year.

 

Three women now live safely in the U.S.

 

"The Race to the Bottom Returns? China's Challenge to the International Labor Rights Movement."

 

The application deadline is Thursday, May 1, 2003.

 

U.S. News' survey gives high marks to Santa Clara University law school

 

SCU students are among the most diverse and most likely to get jobs

 

Cynthia Waddell to teach Disability Law and Technology Seminar

 

Bryan Bean and Ben Williams win $7000 for injured worker

 

Justices Panelli and Durham to speak on April 5

 

Donald J. Polden brings expertise, experience and excellence

 

"International Disaster Response Law: Anticipating the Future" Thursday, March 27 to Saturday, March 29, 2003

 

The theme of week is “Celebrating Invention."

 

Marianne Dean is the new Major Gifts Officer.

 

Michael E. Tigar's insights on the profession have been molded by 30 years as a legal activist, practitioner, author, scholar and award-winning instructor.

 

The dispute [was] over whether or not blank Spanish contracts comply with California law.

 

Nicole Herron and Marjorie K. Allard

 

[The] client was the victim of unfair business practices perpetrated by a local car dealer.

 

He is a veteran performer, and warm and lively onstage.

 

Equity in Education: Fairness and Accountability in California Schools - February 28

 

The concert is in Recital Hall on Friday, March 28, 2003.

 

After a year in development, the School of Law launched a newly redesigned Web site in September 2002.

 

[The] client fled Somalia because of the persecution both his family and he suffered on account of their clan membership and on account of his expressed political opinion.

 

...this campaign will move us toward being one of the prominent law schools in the United States.

 

Ms Horne brings trademark and copyright practice experience, as well as patent litigation experience to her new role.

 

...it will compete with 40 other law schools looking to appoint a new dean.

 

"...hopes to redefine legal journalism by publishing an easily accessible, entirely web-based international law journal.”

 

Get the legal job of your dreams.

 

Collaborative Law is an innovative process for resolving cases without going to court.

 

Bart is extraordinarily competent in both his academic and volunteer work. Academically, he graduated in the top two percent of his class.

 

Once a childhood actress, this remarkable redhead debuted on famous shows such as the I Love Lucy show.

 

It has increased each group’s understanding of the pervasive legal problems that exist in both cultures for the underrepresented.

 

Professor Uelmen hopes to bring four to six California cases to the SCU Law Moot Court each year.

 

The High Tech Law Institute has issued a call for papers for publication relating to issues raised by the conference.

 

Northern California Innocence Project

 

Don’t sleep through ethics class.

 

Is it ethically justifiable to claim ownership of human life?

 

How do you find a law job that will make you look forward to going to work in the morning?

 

This year’s event will take place at the Wyndam Hotel in San Jose on October 18.

 

Social Justice and Reparations: Repairing the Slave Health Deficit

 

The Center staff will move-in at the end of September.

 

Law firm sponsors sought for tournament at Cinnabar Hills

 

Three Bay Area law schools among nation's tech elite, says U.S.News & World Report

 

He graduated cum laude from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public & International Affairs of Princeton University in 1965.