USF School of Law Launches Centennial Celebration
The Sept. 19 centennial convocation featuring Robert F. Kennedy Jr. kicked off a yearlong celebration of the University of San Francisco School of Law’s 100th anniversary. The law school opened its doors on the corner of Market and Seventh Streets in 1912. More »
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University of San Francisco School of Law Dean Jeffrey S. Brand has announced he will step down in summer 2013 after serving 14 years as dean. More »
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Upcoming Events
Friday, Dec. 7 | 5 p.m. registration (alumni only) | 6 p.m. ceremony
Swearing-In Ceremony
Kendrick Hall, USF School of Law | St. Ignatius Church, University of San Francisco
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Faculty Focus
Read the Faculty Blog: lawblog.usfca.edu/faculty
E.L. Wiegand Distinguished Professor in Tax Daniel Lathrope published updated editions of Fundamentals of Corporate Taxation and Fundamentals of Business Enterprise Taxation. Center for Law and Global Justice Assistant Director for Haiti Programs Nicole Phillips co-authored the report “Freedom of the Press in Haiti: The Chilling Effects on Journalists Critical of the Government,” co-published by the Center for Law and Global Justice. Professor Alice Kaswan was elected to the American Law Institute, an association of lawyers, judges, and law professors who produce influential scholarship. Professor Emeritus Jay Folberg authored “Raymond Shonholtz: Tribute to a Visionary Friend,” in Dispute Resolution Magazine.
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Giving Back
The law school community will celebrate its 100th birthday at the Feb. 7 Centennial Gala Dinner. The USF School of Law extends its gratitude to visionary sponsors Hanson Bridgett LLP and Stephen ’78 and Janice Hamill; leadership sponsor Allan Steyer ’81; and advocate sponsors Bingham McCutchen LLP, Gregory H. Blaine ’91, Greene Radovsky Maloney Share & Hennigh LLP, Kaye•Moser•Hierbaum LLP, Trombadore Gonden Law Group LLP, Miller Sabino & Lee, Legal Placement Services, and Molly Lane ’90 and Christopher Denten ’90. Proceeds from the dinner will benefit student scholarships. There is still time to be a sponsor. For information on centennial sponsorship opportunities, contact Director of Development and Alumni Relations Robin Keating.
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Dean's Corner
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 Dear Alums and Friends,
As you may have learned, I have announced my intention to step down as dean in summer 2013. I believe passionately in the good that I know USF-trained lawyers do in the world and I thrive on working to help provide that gift to our graduates. For more than 13 years I’ve had the privilege of being dean of this remarkable law school that for a century has trained skilled, ethical professionals concerned for others. Nonetheless, I have felt for some time that the transition to a new dean makes sense for the law school, the university, and for me. Spending time with law school alums and friends is energizing and inspiring. Your successes and good work are vivid reminders of what the law school is all about. So rather than a goodbye, please accept this note as a thank you for all you’ve done for the law school and for our students who count on and need your support more than ever.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey S. Brand
Read Dean Brand's Full Announcement
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Stay connected with the University of San Francisco School of Law Community
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Centennial Events
 A dynamic calendar of events is planned for the centennial year beginning now through spring 2013. These events include a weeklong celebration in February with a gala dinner for the entire alumni community, a California Supreme Court session on campus, and much more. Join us as we celebrate the law school’s storied history and exciting future.
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Centennial Book on Sale
 Click here to purchase The University of San Francisco School of Law Century: 100 Years of Educating for Justice.
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On the Job
Thomas Brandi ’72 was named 2013 Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in the category of San Francisco personal injury litigation for plaintiffs. David Fishman ’77 served as a consultant to the American Bar Association Section of International Law, Russian Eurasian Law Committee, and Rule of Law Initiative. Art Hartinger ’85 has been selected as one of the Daily Journal’s Top 100 Attorneys in California. Nasstaran Ruhparwar LLM ’08 has joined the San Francisco office of Carroll, Burdick & McDonough LLP. John Love ’12, Virginia Taylor ’12, and Adrian Tirtanadi ’12 have created Bayview/Hunters Point Community Legal.
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Featured Video
Faculty Roundtable
The faculty roundtable, moderated by Dean Jeffrey Brand on the occasion of the USF School of Law centennial, features professors hired between the 1960s and 2000s.
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LinkedIn Mentor Program
The USF School of Law LinkedIn Mentor Program connects students, alumni, faculty, and USF-affiliated legal professionals seeking information on a wide range of topics, from areas of practice to job search advice to navigating a career transition. The program is a valuable resource to network with alumni in your practice area or geographic region, expand your professional contacts, and provide support to the next generation of USF legal professionals. Click here to join.
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Criminal Law Fellow Opportunity
The Criminal and Juvenile Justice Law Clinic is seeking a fellow with two or more years of practice in criminal law or juvenile justice to assist in the management of the clinic. The Hamill Fellow’s duties include supervision of clinic students’ case work and classroom teaching in coordination with clinic faculty. Learn more or apply here.
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