USC Gould unveils Center for Sports, Entertainment, Media & Technology Law under director Jeff Schneider
Interdisciplinary initiative will give students an advantage in these dynamic industries.
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FALL/WINTER 2025
Bold Breakthroughs
USC Gould launches new centers, new programs — and welcomes new experts
In this issue:
- USC Gould unveils Center for Sports, Entertainment, Media & Technology Law
- USC Gould announces $5 million gift to establish Donna and Spencer Gilbert Global Justice and Human Rights Center
- Law school welcomes JD class, setting new heights of academic excellence
- Leveraging law and business, USC launches unique Accelerated JD/MBA Program
- When AI takes the wheel, who’s responsible? Prof. Greg Keating examines liability
- Gold Honors Scholars program celebrates decade of supporting Gould community
- Announcing Gould’s new online Executive Education Program
- Professors Ryan Bubb, Terry Allen and Matteo Godi join Gould faculty — noted scholars in corporate law, public law and torts
- Global Reach: Gould establishes new partnership with Taipei Bar Association
- Gould faculty and alumni are working at the cutting edge of AI and AI regulation
Plus, more highlights on the achievements and community impact of Gould alumni, faculty and students.
FEATURES
USC Gould announces $5 million gift to establish Donna and Spencer Gilbert Global Justice and Human Rights Center
Center to engage students, scholars and practitioners in education, research and projects that promote respect for human rights.
USC launches Accelerated JD/MBA program, leveraging expertise of law and business schools
First of its kind degree on the West Coast offers an accelerated pathway, specialized coursework, mentorship opportunities.
USC Gould’s JD Class of 2028 sets new heights in academic excellence
1L cohort represents an unprecedented seven years of record-setting student achievement.
Entertainment law institute tackles AI, influencer deals, global challenges, featuring keynote by Warner Bros. Motion Pictures CEO
The 2025 Institute on Entertainment Law and Business explored industry shifts, AI in entertainment, global record trends, and honored Bruce M. Ramer for his transformative career.
USC Gould launches Executive Education Program for professionals across industries
Legal expertise meets practical application with USC Gould’s new Executive Education Program, set to launch with its inaugural course on ‘Artificial Intelligence in Law.’
FACULTY FOCUS
Research Spotlight: When AI takes the wheel, who’s responsible?
USC Gould Professor Gregory Keating explores the fundamental mismatch between human-centered liability laws and autonomous vehicles.
From TikTok to tech policy: Angela Zhang brings international insight on law, China and AI
USC Gould professor is quoted across the global media circuit as a leading expert in Chinese tech regulation, data privacy.
Bridging coasts and codes: USC Gould professor tackles AI’s legal future at Harvard
Law and Business Professor D. Daniel Sokol is a visiting scholar this fall in the Platform Laboratory at the Digital Data Design Institute.
Ryan Bubb joins USC Gould as Visiting Professor of Law
Corporate law scholar studies economic foundations of legal institutions.
Public law scholar Terry Allen joins USC Gould
Professor’s interdisciplinary research examines intersection of law, education and reforms.
Matteo Godi joins USC Gould as assistant professor of law
Torts scholar writes about role of statutory torts within tort theory and broader legal landscape.
Felipe Jiménez receives top article honor from Association of American Law Schools for ‘Legality and Commitment’
The award, presented by the AALS Jurisprudence Section, recognizes excellence in philosophical legal scholarship.
Malawi report documents gender-based-violence, human rights violations
USC International Human Rights Clinic partners with Clooney Foundation for crucial work in southeastern Africa.
Housing Law and Policy Clinic and partners win with federal court ruling that preserves key tenant protections
Judge’s ruling preserves key housing laws as HLPC, partners continue defending the city’s tenant protections on appeal.
Faculty Research Minute Video: Bernadette Atuahene
Watch: Award-winning property law scholar, Professor Atuahene, describes her work uncovering housing injustice in Detroit.
Former U.S. Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff joins Dean Franita Tolson for USC Gould conversation
Emhoff, a Gould professor, shared insights from his professional journey, public service.
SCholarship & Research – Fall/Winter 2025
A selection of recent scholarly work and honors of USC Gould faculty.
USC LAW FAMILY
Alumnus marks a decade of giving back
Gold Honors Scholars program celebrates 10 years of supporting top Gould applicants.
USC Gould, Taipei Bar Association formalize partnership
Qualified Bar members will be eligible for scholarship to LLM program.
Jason Barnwell (JD 2007): Leading at the intersection of law and technology
USC Gould alumnus is advancing AI-powered tools that transform how legal teams think, work and scale.
Student helps small business take a step in the right direction
3L Arianne Hennis helps founder of Bollywood dance app incorporate through Small Business Clinic.
USC Gould connections turn chance meetings to life-changing moves
Three Master of Laws graduates transform introductions and internships into global roles and new academic paths.
The Eyes of E. Blake Hazard
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s great-granddaughter has been watching over his literary estate for years. She now brings a legal lens to her work.
Graduate and International Programs welcome newest students for 2025–26 year
This year’s class includes nearly 400 students from 33 countries enrolled across a range of academic offerings.
Undergraduate Law Programs welcome newest cohort of legal studies students
Bachelor of Science program continues growth with third group of freshmen, expanded minor offerings.
In Memoriam: Michele M. Mulrooney (JD 1985), USC Gould Board of Councilors member
Respected attorney and alumna remembered for service, leadership.
Donor Annual Report 2024-2025
Thank you to all of the supporters of the USC Gould School of Law.
MORE HEADLINES
Meet USC Gould’s 2025 John Paul Stevens Foundation Fellows
Declan Dempsey and Calen Garrett spend the summer advancing justice through public interest law.
Graduate & International Programs celebrate inaugural reunion
Homecoming Weekend event brought together alumni from various master’s programs.
USC Gould’s David Kirschner appointed chair of LSAC’s Schools and Candidates Committee
The appointment places the associate dean in a leadership role on one of LSAC’s most significant standing committees.
2025 homecoming weekend reunites JD alumni, including Class of 1975
Two events celebrated classes ending in -0 or -5, plus 50th reunion.
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