Legal Roundup
The power of hands-on learning
While studying for a PhD in economics, and later teaching economics, Professor Michael Parente (JD 2012) became interested in the power of hands-on learning and relationships between institutions and human behavior.
Turning the page
Professor Aya Gruber’s influences include legendary lawyer Clarence Darrow, Supreme Court Justices Louis Brandeis and William J. Brennan, legal giant Charles Ogletree, critical legal studies movement founder Duncan Kennedy, and feminist/queer legal scholar Janet Halley. And then there’s Stephen King.
Greenberg Traurig’s Entertainment & Media Practice Congratulates Clients Recognized with 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards Nominations
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Entertainment & Media Practice congratulates its clients on their nominations for the upcoming 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards to be presented Feb. 4, 2024.
Jennifer Post Discusses Strength of Firm Culture with OurWeekly LA
Los Angeles Managing Partner Jennifer Post was quoted in the Los Angeles publication OurWeekly on Thompson Coburn’s commitment to diversity, its positive working environment, and staying true to its roots.
Answer the Summons for Student Success on Giving Tuesday, November 28!
Just like a legal summons calls individuals to action, we're rallying our community to act on behalf of our students’ dreams and aspirations.
Emerging Issues in Artificial Intelligence: The Biden Administration's Recent Executive Order and What It Means for Both AI Developers and Consumers on December 4, 2023
Join the Israel-America Chamber of Commerce (AmCham Israel) and Holland & Knight's Israel Practice and the Artificial Intelligence Policy Team for an engaging discussion on the emerging issues in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, including.
Sheppard Mullin Awarded “Private Equity Deal of the Year” in 22nd Annual M&A Awards
A Sheppard Mullin deal team was awarded “Private Equity Deal of the Year” in the M&A Advisor’s 22nd Annual M&A Awards for representing Corbel Capital Partners (“Corbel”) in its investment in Premier Plastic Surgery Partners, LLC to create the formation of the nation’s first platform for facial plastic surgery and plastic surgery specialists.
CLSC | Socio-Legal Studies Book Talk: David Jancsics - Sociology of Corruption: Patterns of Illegal Association in Hungary on December 1, 2023
David Jancsics, Associate Professor at San Diego State University, School of Public Affairs, will present: Sociology of Corruption: Patterns of Illegal Association in Hungary (Cornell University Press).
Prof. Meera E. Deo Leads Pioneering LSSSE Report on First-Generation Law Students' Experiences
Meera E. Deo, J.D., Ph.D., Director of the Law School Survey of Student Engagement (LSSSE) and faculty member at Southwestern Law School, has spearheaded a detailed study examining the experiences and obstacles faced by first-generation law students.
Attorney General Bonta and FTC Announce Settlement with CRI Genetics over Deceptive Marketing and Business Practices
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, in partnership with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), today announced a settlement with CRI Genetics (CRI), a Southern California company that offers DNA testing and ancestry services to consumers.
Los Angeles Real Estate Networking Event on November 30, 2023
McDermott Will & Emery’s Real Estate team invites you to join us for networking, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on the rooftop of Catch with breathtaking views of downtown Los Angeles and the Hollywood Hills.
Berger Kahn Associates Volunteer as Attorney Scorers at the CRF-OC 2023 Mock Trial Competition
This November, Associates Carter Irwin, Walker Macon, Madeline Ong, Rebecca Rogers, and Corbin Smith continued their work with the Constitutional Rights Foundation Orange County (CRF-OC), a local nonprofit dedicated to educating local youths on civics and American law.
UWLA Alumni Profile in Excellence: Kevin Ramsey Expanding Business Acumen By Securing Advanced Degrees
Kevin Ramsey knows how to build things that last.
Quinn Emanuel Attorney Mark A. Treitel Chaired his Ninth Annual Techtainment™ Conference
Quinn Emanuel Attorney Mark A. Treitel chaired his ninth annual Techtainment™ conference on November 15th at Nixon Peabody’s office, Los Angeles, CA.
Attorney General Bonta Secures Court Decision Allowing Vital Data Sharing with Gun Violence Researchers
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced securing a court decision by the California Court of Appeal allowing the California Department of Justice (DOJ) to continue sharing data with gun violence researchers to better direct strategies to prevent gun violence.
SAG-AFTRA negotiations: What does this mean for video game companies? on November 27, 2023
Join us for a series of webinars on various topics relating to the Games sector, including copyright, patents and artificial intelligence (AI).
A Glimpse Forward: The Future of Hotels in Los Angeles on November 30, 2023
Blank Rome partner Christy L. Reuter, head of our hospitality practice, will serve as a panel moderator at Bisnow’s Los Angeles Hospitality Summit, being held Thursday, November 30, 2023, from 8:00 to 11:15 a.m., in Los Angeles, California.
State Bar of California Board of Trustees Approves Plan to Pilot Alternative Pathway to Licensure
At its November meeting, the State Bar Board of Trustees approved forwarding to the California Supreme Court a plan to pilot a Portfolio Bar Examination (PBE) as a method for assessing a candidate’s minimum competence to practice law.
Wayne Stevenson Joins Tressler’s General Defense Litigation Practice Group
Tressler is pleased to welcome Wayne Stevenson as an associate in our General Defense Litigation Practice Group.
Barnes & Thornburg Announces 2023 Service Award Winners
Barnes & Thornburg honored several attorneys and business professionals through its annual service awards in November for their commitment to community service, pro bono efforts, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) activities, mentoring, and client service.