University of San Francisco School of Law

11/19/2024

Fabiola Pardo Garcia ‘25 says she appreciates the ability to explore different legal paths throughout law school. She credits her Copyright Law class for sparking an interest in , saying, “We looked at art, music, online brands…and all of these intangible digital products that can lead to a dispute because people have copied them over time. We then also have AI intersecting with trademark issues.” Read more about Fabiola’s experiences inside and outside the classroom: https://www.usfca.edu/news/fabiola-pardo-garcia-explores-legal-frontiers

11/12/2024

Thank you Professors Bill Hing, Rhonda Magee, and Julie Nice for leading today’s session on re-centering and re-focusing following the 2024 election. Professor Magee offered a guided meditation followed by community sharing and reflections. Grateful for your leadership and insights.

11/11/2024

Former NCAA student-athlete and current Deputy Title IX Coordinator and law student Katrina Garry ‘25 says that while name, image, and likeness (NIL) laws offer plenty of complexities, “this is a riveting time for collegiate athletes.” She adds that “a forward-looking lens for potential legal challenges will illuminate for students, scholars, and practitioners where avenues for recovery may lead and the potential policy developments on the horizon.” Join Garry, industry insiders, and leading attorneys on Friday, November 15 for a daylong event hosted by USF Law in collaboration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and learn more about the latest in negotiating NIL agreements and pitfalls to avoid. Register today: https://rsvp.usfca.edu/event/NIL_Conference/

11/08/2024

Alumnus Omar Jabbour ‘00 recalls that working alongside practicing attorneys as a student-clinician was transformative because “I got to ask questions and watch the lawyers ‘in real time’”. Today, as the chief legal officer and chief compliance officer at Astound Digital, a digital commerce solutions provider, Jabbour supports aspiring lawyers by hiring USF Law students for extern and intern positions. He emphasizes that the externship experience is mutually beneficial. As a business, Jabbour says his company benefits from students’ fresh ideas, passion for the law, and energy. Read more: https://www.usfca.edu/news/omar-jabbour-00-guides-next-generation

11/07/2024

Join , in collaboration with United States Patent and Trademark Office next Friday, November 15 for a day-long event on name, image, likeness and hear from industry seasoned attorneys, student-athletes, and industry experts, including NFL Super Bowl champion Dwayne Allen, Player Director at NFL Players Association and California State Senator Nancy Skinner. Register today: https://rsvp.usfca.edu/event/NIL_Conference

Dwayne Allen has a lot to say about winning the Super Bowl and branding himself as an athlete. Allen will join USPTO Deputy Director Derrick Brent for a fireside chat to discuss name, image, likeness (NIL) for student-athletes on November 15. Join us online or in-person at the University of San Francisco School of Law for this daylong event to learn about the basic NIL rules, benefits of registering a trademark as a student-athlete, common pitfalls regarding NIL contracts and more.

️🗓️ Nov. 15
🕘 9 a.m. PST
📍University of San Francisco School of Law, 2130 Fulton St., San Francisco, Ca.
💻 Register: https://bit.ly/3O55kQZ

10/31/2024

As a player on the team, second-year law student Joe Soberon ‘26 has experienced first-hand the evolving landscape of name, image, and likeness laws. He believes that in the future, “Congressional guidance in the form of a uniform code may mark the beginning of a new, more equitable era of collegiate athletics. Until then, it is important for young athletes to obtain proper representation when negotiating NIL deals and deciding where to spend their collegiate careers.” On November 15, join Soberon and industry experts, seasoned attorneys, and student-athletes for a day-long NIL conference, hosted by in collaboration with the US Patent & Trademark Office . Register to attend in person on USF’s main campus or online: https://rsvp.usfca.edu/event/NIL_Conference/

10/31/2024

Spooky-cuteness overload! Halloween is one of our favorite days of the year, thanks to a visit from our neighbors from New Traditions Elementary School and the enthusiasm and energy of our fun-tastic students, faculty, and staff. from !

10/28/2024

As a first-year law student, Sabrina D. Murugesu ‘25 recalls feeling ‘terrified’ while arguing a case in front of her classmates. Instead of shying away from the challenge, Murugesu embraced it head-on. In her second year, she joined a Moot Court competition team, determined to push past her initial apprehension. Today, she serves as the executive director of the Moot Court Board, a group of student-leaders who administer much of the program. Read more about Sabrina’s leadership role and why she credits the Moot Court program with helping solidify her career ambitions: https://www.usfca.edu/news/leadership-moot-court-style

10/23/2024

Alumni and faculty members working at the intersection of emerging technology and law are standing at the next legal frontier. With AI legislation evolving and still in its infancy, Professor Tiffany Li moderated a roundtable discussion on how the law can and should deal with artificial intelligence. Alumni Joshua de Larios-Heiman ‘05, managing attorney at Data Law Firm and Jordan Jaffe ‘07, partner at Wilson Sonsini, together with Professor Michele Neitz, founder of USF’s Center for Law, Tech, and Social Good, served as panelists and offered their expertise. Read a recap of their discussion, see link in bio or : https://www.usfca.edu/news/standing-next-legal-frontier

10/21/2024

10/21/2024

THANK YOU to our amazing alumni who shared their time as panelists for our Attorneys of Color Alumni Panel on October 14th!
One of the greatest strengths about the USF Law community is how collaborative we are and the intentional ways we show up for one another- our alumni are proof of it! 🫶🏼

Students had the opportunity to engage with alumni who were once in their shoes and get advice on a range of topics critical to having a career in law.

(Panelist Names from left to right:
Chauncey McNeill, Riane Briones, Gabriela García, Shounak Dharap, and Zulma Muñoz)

10/21/2024

10/21/2024

On October 10, the Barnett Chair Second Chance Summit brought together leaders and change-makers from across the criminal legal system for a full-day symposium on resentencing, rehabilitation, and reentry. Panelists discussed innovative legislation and transformative programs that provide pathways to welcome home those who have paid their debt to society while also keeping communities safe. Alameda County Chief Public Defender and alumnus Brendon Woods ‘96 presented the keynote address and challenged audience members—lawyers, judges, legislators, law students, and citizens alike—to recognize their roles in either perpetuating or dismantling systems of inequality and oppression. Special thanks to all of the outstanding panelists and speakers. Read more about the event: https://www.usfca.edu/news/driving-change-barnett-chair-second-chance-summit

10/18/2024

We were thrilled and honored to host Sister Helen Prejean for a casual Friday lunch with students, faculty, and staff. A leading voice in the movement to abolish the death penalty and author of Dead Man Walking, Sister Helen inspired our community with her advocacy and her passion.

10/18/2024

Despite a demanding law school schedule and holding numerous student leadership positions, soon-to-be “Double Don” Kad Smith, BA ’13, JD ’25 remains deeply connected to his community. He serves on Berkeley’s Reparations Task Force and is working with the Berkeley Unified School District and the school board on a plan aimed at addressing the legacy of chattel slavery. For these achievements and more, Kad is our 2024 One to Watch. Read more, see link in bio or : https://www.usfca.edu/news/kad-smith

10/14/2024

New York-based alumni: Catch Professor Bill Ong Hing this Thursday, October 17th at 6:30pm in conversation with Maria Hinojosa on immigration and justice in America. Professor Hing will also discuss his recently published book, "Humanizing Immigration: How to Transform Our Racist and Unjust System." McNally Jackson Books Seaport location

Thursday October 17th 6:30pm McNally Jackson Seaport RSVP Required — details here Join writers and advocates Maria Hinojosa and Bill Hing for a discussion of immigration and justice in America, and celebrate their respective books: Hinojosa's memoir Once I Was You and Hing's recent work Humanizing...

10/11/2024

SF Interfaith Breakfast: Great to connect with Lariza Dugan Cuadra (Executive Director of CARECEN SF) and Professor Bill Ong Hing (immigration expert & USF law professor) alongside Tessa Rouverol Callejo (SFIC Board Member), and Michael G. Pappas (SFIC Executive Director).
University of San Francisco School of Law

10/10/2024

Brixton the therapy dog stopped by Zief Library and tried to hit the books alongside our hardworking . This Wellbeing Week has also featured succulents and affirmations, make-your-own trail mix bar, mindful coloring with the deans, and gratitude cards. Cheers to a great fall semester and thanks to the Office of Student Affairs for a rejuvenating wellbeing week!