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USC Law News—Fall 2009 - Spring 2010

  • Mediation as a means to justice

    Mediation as a means to justice

    November 5, 2009

    Former USC Law Dean Dorothy W. Nelson presents Roth Lecture...more


  • Woman freed by student speaks to law school

    Woman freed by student speaks to law school

    November 4, 2009

    Connie Keel was released on parole in April after serving 29 years in prison...more


  • Law firm model is broken, expert says

    Law firm model is broken, expert says

    November 4, 2009

    Recession speeding up changes that were inevitable, according to Bruce MacEwen of 'Adam Smith, Esq.'...more


  • Current and Future Challenges in Copyright Law

    Current and Future Challenges in Copyright Law

    October 29, 2009

    Entertainment insiders, USC Law profs examine the collision of technology and artistic content...more


  • Former USC Law Prof. Thompson dies

    Former USC Law Prof. Thompson dies

    October 9, 2009

    Robert S. Thompson also served on Calif. Court of Appeal...more


  • The Evolution of Law Firms

    The Evolution of Law Firms

    October 8, 2009

    Final session will be held Wed., Oct. 14...more


  • Supreme Court Preview

    Supreme Court Preview

    October 7, 2009

    Experts highlight cases from the 2009 term...more


  • Making the Case for Clerkships

    Making the Case for Clerkships

    October 6, 2009

    Annual Fall Clerkship Reception introduces students to the value of judicial clerkships...more


  • JD/LLM Partnership Program commences

    JD/LLM Partnership Program commences

    October 6, 2009

    Year-long peer mentor program kicks off Oct. 7...more


  • Elyn Saks Wins MacArthur Foundation Award

    Elyn Saks Wins MacArthur Foundation Award

    September 22, 2009

    Elyn Saks published a memoir about her struggles with schizophrenia....more


  • U.S. Supreme Court Preview, Oct. 5

    U.S. Supreme Court Preview, Oct. 5

    September 22, 2009

    Former U.S. Solicitor General Theodore B. Olson and noted Constitutional Law scholars Pamela Karlan of Stanford and Rebecca Brown of USC will examine upcoming cases...more


  • Prof. Chasalow Interviewed on MSNBC

    Prof. Chasalow Interviewed on MSNBC

    September 22, 2009

    Small Business Clinic Discussed...more


  • Erwin Chemerinsky Speaks at USC Law

    Erwin Chemerinsky Speaks at USC Law

    September 17, 2009

    Irvine Law dean will discuss Supreme Court...more


  • New Tax Program Announced

    New Tax Program Announced

    September 14, 2009

    Highly selective Tax LL.M. geared toward practicing attorneys and law graduates...more


  • Prof. Garrett appointed to FPPC

    Prof. Garrett appointed to FPPC

    September 8, 2009

    Law and politics expert will serve until 2013...more


  • Prof. Alex Capron interviewed on PBS

    Prof. Alex Capron interviewed on PBS

    September 8, 2009

    Personalized genetic testing is discussed...more


  • USC Law welcomes new class

    USC Law welcomes new class

    August 26, 2009

    Deans, alumna offer advice for new law students...more


  • Prof. Gross Wins Three Book Awards

    Prof. Gross Wins Three Book Awards

    August 25, 2009

    What Blood Won’t Tell is honored...more


  • Why Race Still Matters

    Why Race Still Matters

    July 30, 2009

    Read Prof. Daria Roithmayr's op-ed...more


  • USC Law taps former WB exec to launch Entertainment Law Program

    USC Law taps former WB exec to launch Entertainment Law Program

    July 29, 2009

    John Schulman joins law school this fall...more


  • USC Law Profs Discuss Jackson Legal Issues

    USC Law Profs Discuss Jackson Legal Issues

    July 17, 2009

    Listen to USC Law Profs discuss Michael Jackson estate, business, custody and other issues...more