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News for the 2020-2021 Academic Year
School’s in for this alum
June 18, 2021
Lisa Kloppenberg (JD 1987) follows influence of Judge Dorothy Nelson to career in academia
June 18, 2021
Lisa Kloppenberg (JD 1987) follows influence of Judge Dorothy Nelson to career in academia
Gould professor, alum named to U.S. Commission on Civil Rights committee
June 17, 2021
Clare Pastore, Alison Dundes appointed to four-year terms
June 17, 2021
Clare Pastore, Alison Dundes appointed to four-year terms
Tracking digital competition enforcement in the Americas
June 16, 2021
Center for Transnational Law and Business project monitors antitrust enforcement trends
June 16, 2021
Center for Transnational Law and Business project monitors antitrust enforcement trends
Gould Library Dean Emerita honored by AALS
June 16, 2021
Pauline Aranas recognized for outstanding achievements
June 16, 2021
Pauline Aranas recognized for outstanding achievements
Q&A with Jesse Wang, Author of "Underdog: 12 Inspirational Stories for the Despondent Law Student"
June 15, 2021
June 15, 2021
Academic Senate honors Jody Armour with Walter Wolf Award
June 8, 2021
Award recognizes USC faculty for defense and advocacy of academic freedom
June 8, 2021
Award recognizes USC faculty for defense and advocacy of academic freedom
Ariela Gross selected as 2021-22 Harvard Radcliffe Institute fellow
June 8, 2021
Gross will be working on new book about slavery during her fellowship year
June 8, 2021
Gross will be working on new book about slavery during her fellowship year
Marcela Prieto wins NYU Outstanding Dissertation Award
June 8, 2021
Prieto earned top dissertation honors for her juridical science doctoral research
June 8, 2021
Prieto earned top dissertation honors for her juridical science doctoral research
International Human Rights Clinic students win prestigious fellowships
June 8, 2021
Maisel, Brock-Smith invited as judicial fellows by Special Tribunal for Lebanon
June 8, 2021
Maisel, Brock-Smith invited as judicial fellows by Special Tribunal for Lebanon
In Memoriam: Professor Christopher Stone
May 19, 2021
He was an innovator in environmental law and left a legacy of interdisciplinary research, education at Gould
May 19, 2021
He was an innovator in environmental law and left a legacy of interdisciplinary research, education at Gould
USC Gould celebrates achievements of JD Class of 2021
May 14, 2021
LA County Supervisor Sheila Keuhl and Karen Wong (JD 1986) among speakers
May 14, 2021
LA County Supervisor Sheila Keuhl and Karen Wong (JD 1986) among speakers
Virtual event lauds Graduate and International Programs 2021 grads
May 14, 2021
Judge Rupa Goswami joined students, faculty, alumni, staff in offering congrats
May 14, 2021
Judge Rupa Goswami joined students, faculty, alumni, staff in offering congrats
Continuity and Change
May 13, 2021
Casino founder Greg Lee (JD ’92) builds on the past, while preparing for the future
May 13, 2021
Casino founder Greg Lee (JD ’92) builds on the past, while preparing for the future
Two Extroverts, One Team
May 13, 2021
OC Gould Alumni co-chairs Lisa Harrington, Janani Rana discuss engaging alumni during a quarantine and what USC Gould means to them
May 13, 2021
OC Gould Alumni co-chairs Lisa Harrington, Janani Rana discuss engaging alumni during a quarantine and what USC Gould means to them
2021 awards honor students, faculty, staff
April 26, 2021
USC Gould School of Law community members honored for outstanding efforts
April 26, 2021
USC Gould School of Law community members honored for outstanding efforts
From chemistry to family law
April 12, 2021
Q&A with Nicole Martinez, partner at Higgs Fletcher & Mack and San Diego Gould Alumni Association chair
April 12, 2021
Q&A with Nicole Martinez, partner at Higgs Fletcher & Mack and San Diego Gould Alumni Association chair
Message from the Dean: Retirement of Scott Bice
April 1, 2021
Scott Bice is a former Dean and beloved professor, whose name is synonymous with the Gould School of Law
April 1, 2021
Scott Bice is a former Dean and beloved professor, whose name is synonymous with the Gould School of Law
Gould professor wins Fulbright research scholar grant to study international refugee law
March 31, 2021
Hannah Garry to spend spring 2022 at University of Oslo Law
March 31, 2021
Hannah Garry to spend spring 2022 at University of Oslo Law
USC Gould National Moot Court team places well in the American Bar Association’s National Appellate Advocacy Competition
March 23, 2021
3L students Nikki Long, Danielle Luchetta, Kelly Butler, and Charlene Smith receive honors.
March 23, 2021
3L students Nikki Long, Danielle Luchetta, Kelly Butler, and Charlene Smith receive honors.
A year into the pandemic, mothers and children are still struggling
March 18, 2021
Prof. Clare Pastore is among USC experts to propose long-term solutions
March 18, 2021
Prof. Clare Pastore is among USC experts to propose long-term solutions
From USC student to the U.S. Foreign Service
March 15, 2021
MSL student Betty Thai earns Pickering Fellowship, which covers a master’s degree then an overseas posting
March 15, 2021
MSL student Betty Thai earns Pickering Fellowship, which covers a master’s degree then an overseas posting
BLSA hosts conversation with Terrence Roberts of the Little Rock Nine
March 5, 2021
Dr. Terrence Roberts of the Little Rock Nine shares his experiences with Gould students as part of the BLSA Trailblazers series.
March 5, 2021
Dr. Terrence Roberts of the Little Rock Nine shares his experiences with Gould students as part of the BLSA Trailblazers series.
Going Back to the Earth
March 3, 2021
After years of working in hospitality law, Thomas Henslee (JD 1985) turned to regenerative agriculture.
March 3, 2021
After years of working in hospitality law, Thomas Henslee (JD 1985) turned to regenerative agriculture.
Erik Hovenkamp wins prestigious antitrust and IP paper award
March 3, 2021
Prof. Erik Hovenkamp has been awarded for his research in the field of antitrust law
March 3, 2021
Prof. Erik Hovenkamp has been awarded for his research in the field of antitrust law
Rescuing the American dream
February 24, 2021
Professor Ed Kleinbard’s new book proposes insurance as hedge against inequality
February 24, 2021
Professor Ed Kleinbard’s new book proposes insurance as hedge against inequality
Dean’s message against anti-Asian discrimination
February 23, 2021
This moment is an opportunity to redouble our commitment to being inclusive, equitable, supportive
February 23, 2021
This moment is an opportunity to redouble our commitment to being inclusive, equitable, supportive
Investing in Family
February 19, 2021
Q&A with San Francisco Gould Alumni co-chairs Irene Jang, Ramon Ramirez
February 19, 2021
Q&A with San Francisco Gould Alumni co-chairs Irene Jang, Ramon Ramirez
Gould, USC Dornsife announce joint degree in International Trade Law and Economics
February 16, 2021
Exploring legal frameworks that drive global economics
February 16, 2021
Exploring legal frameworks that drive global economics
In Memoriam: Susan Bayh, JD '84
February 10, 2021
Bayh was an accomplished attorney and leader, whose impact spanned practice, public service and education
February 10, 2021
Bayh was an accomplished attorney and leader, whose impact spanned practice, public service and education
USC Gould to offer unique required course focusing on race in legal system
February 4, 2021
Race, Racism, & the Law first-of-its-kind among top law schools
February 4, 2021
Race, Racism, & the Law first-of-its-kind among top law schools
Social (media) justice
February 2, 2021
Shannon Raj Singh (JD 2011) aims to expand her impact as human rights counsel at Twitter
February 2, 2021
Shannon Raj Singh (JD 2011) aims to expand her impact as human rights counsel at Twitter
Fighting for 'The Real Heroes'
January 29, 2021
Lecturer in law Mark Haddad plays key role in access to literacy case for schoolchildren in Detroit
January 29, 2021
Lecturer in law Mark Haddad plays key role in access to literacy case for schoolchildren in Detroit
Legal care for the caregiver
January 28, 2021
Gould alumni play role in Keck Medicine of USC program helping health care workers
January 28, 2021
Gould alumni play role in Keck Medicine of USC program helping health care workers
Patent protection: The “glue” between innovation and capital
January 27, 2021
Prof. Jonathan Barnett argues for robust patent system in new book
January 27, 2021
Prof. Jonathan Barnett argues for robust patent system in new book
A century of law and learning
January 25, 2021
Gould School celebrates accomplishments of Ruth Lavine (LLB 1943)
January 25, 2021
Gould School celebrates accomplishments of Ruth Lavine (LLB 1943)
Gould alum becomes first-ever Second Gentleman
January 21, 2021
Inauguration Day was historic for VP Kamala Harris and Douglas Emhoff (JD 1990)
January 21, 2021
Inauguration Day was historic for VP Kamala Harris and Douglas Emhoff (JD 1990)
Man of the moment
January 20, 2021
Professor Jody Armour rises to role of giving context to national protests
January 20, 2021
Professor Jody Armour rises to role of giving context to national protests
Creating Community and Connections
January 19, 2021
Q&A with Jonathan Bachand, JD 2006, chair of regional Gould Alumni Association committee in Washington, D.C.
January 19, 2021
Q&A with Jonathan Bachand, JD 2006, chair of regional Gould Alumni Association committee in Washington, D.C.
Living the Overseas Experience
January 19, 2021
Rodney Lawrence, LLM 2016, discusses the ever-evolving, global nature of his work as a leader at KPMG
January 19, 2021
Rodney Lawrence, LLM 2016, discusses the ever-evolving, global nature of his work as a leader at KPMG
Meeting the challenge: Fighting for the family
January 18, 2021
Immigration Clinic helps boy with cancer reunite with his parents
January 18, 2021
Immigration Clinic helps boy with cancer reunite with his parents
USC Gould students selected for public interest law fellowships
January 15, 2021
Fellowships help four students advance their careers
January 15, 2021
Fellowships help four students advance their careers
Meeting the challenge: COVID-19 resource for small businesses
January 13, 2021
Law students gain work experience and serve the community with project
January 13, 2021
Law students gain work experience and serve the community with project
Dean Guzman joins law deans nationwide in statement on 2020 election and events at the Capitol
January 12, 2021
Over 150 law deans join effort.
January 12, 2021
Over 150 law deans join effort.
Protecting the right to vote
January 11, 2021
Prof. Franita Tolson contributes legal analysis to proposed constitutional amendment
January 11, 2021
Prof. Franita Tolson contributes legal analysis to proposed constitutional amendment
USC Law Magazine: Remembering Professor Edward D. Kleinbard
January 8, 2021
Preeminent tax scholar made mark in public, private and academic arenas
January 8, 2021
Preeminent tax scholar made mark in public, private and academic arenas
Change agents
January 6, 2021
Gould offices embrace disruption and discover new opportunities amid pandemic.
January 6, 2021
Gould offices embrace disruption and discover new opportunities amid pandemic.
Message from Dean Guzman on Violence in the Capitol
January 6, 2021
"Democracy is a cherished process, and violence has no place in it," writes Dean Guzman
January 6, 2021
"Democracy is a cherished process, and violence has no place in it," writes Dean Guzman
Industry executives headline virtual events
January 5, 2021
CEOs of Motion Picture Association, WarnerMedia deliver keynotes at Gould.
January 5, 2021
CEOs of Motion Picture Association, WarnerMedia deliver keynotes at Gould.
Gross elected fellow of Society of American Historians
January 4, 2021
Gross’ election comes as she is at work on a new book.
January 4, 2021
Gross’ election comes as she is at work on a new book.
Ryo serves as editor for Law & Society Review’s Symposium on Immigration Detention
January 4, 2021
The issue explores causes, conditions of detention.
January 4, 2021
The issue explores causes, conditions of detention.
Meeting the challenge: IPTLC helps startup distributing PPE
December 18, 2020
Clinic steps up to help startup provide PPE for health care workers
December 18, 2020
Clinic steps up to help startup provide PPE for health care workers
CTLB project promotes procedural best practices in antitrust investigations across global regulatory agencies
December 18, 2020
December 18, 2020
Diversity in Leadership
December 18, 2020
Ofunne Edoziem and Thomas Yohannan are co-chairs of the New York committee of the USC Gould Alumni Association
December 18, 2020
Ofunne Edoziem and Thomas Yohannan are co-chairs of the New York committee of the USC Gould Alumni Association
Healed Through a Love of Dogs
December 4, 2020
Decades into a life sentence, a former gang member found hope with the help of USC's Post-Conviction Justice Project.
December 4, 2020
Decades into a life sentence, a former gang member found hope with the help of USC's Post-Conviction Justice Project.
University honors Gould faculty
November 24, 2020
Ron Garet receives Faculty Lifetime Achievement Award, while Tom Griffith and Pauline Aranas named emeriti faculty
November 24, 2020
Ron Garet receives Faculty Lifetime Achievement Award, while Tom Griffith and Pauline Aranas named emeriti faculty
Paying it forward
November 24, 2020
Karine Akopchikyan, JD 2015, VP of Gould's Alumni Association, speaks to the importance of building and keeping relationships
November 24, 2020
Karine Akopchikyan, JD 2015, VP of Gould's Alumni Association, speaks to the importance of building and keeping relationships
Continuum of Care
November 24, 2020
Boyd Rutherford, JD 1990, focuses on state health issues as Lieutenant Governor of Maryland
November 24, 2020
Boyd Rutherford, JD 1990, focuses on state health issues as Lieutenant Governor of Maryland
USC Gould celebrates alum Ruth Lavine’s 100th birthday
November 20, 2020
Lavine’s story and success inspire Gould students
November 20, 2020
Lavine’s story and success inspire Gould students
Bringing hope to domestic violence victims
November 9, 2020
Professor Lisa Klerman and friends brainstorm to create public service announcement
November 9, 2020
Professor Lisa Klerman and friends brainstorm to create public service announcement
Building on a Great Foundation
October 29, 2020
Q&A with Alumni President Amy Alderfer on her work with USC, affinity groups and the benefits of online events
October 29, 2020
Q&A with Alumni President Amy Alderfer on her work with USC, affinity groups and the benefits of online events
Alumni Spotlight: Terri Keville, Health Care Law Expert
October 29, 2020
Keville, JD 1992, discusses her unique path to starting at USC Gould, her interest in health care law and the faculty who mentored her
October 29, 2020
Keville, JD 1992, discusses her unique path to starting at USC Gould, her interest in health care law and the faculty who mentored her
Professor Elyn Saks inspires William James College students with graduation speech
October 8, 2020
Saks sums up advice in two words: "To listen"
October 8, 2020
Saks sums up advice in two words: "To listen"
What to make of the fight over Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Supreme Court replacement
September 29, 2020
Gould and USC experts weigh in on this top election issue
September 29, 2020
Gould and USC experts weigh in on this top election issue
Diversity and inclusion expert, Gould alum takes the lead at USC
September 25, 2020
John Iino brings his talents to lead the USC Alumni Board of Governors
September 25, 2020
John Iino brings his talents to lead the USC Alumni Board of Governors
G&IP welcomes diverse incoming class online
September 25, 2020
Orientation featured vibrant schedule of events supporting new students
September 25, 2020
Orientation featured vibrant schedule of events supporting new students
Gould student and alum push for equal access to the arts
September 23, 2020
COVID-19 spawns ARTS Justice, a program supporting vulnerable schoolkids
September 23, 2020
COVID-19 spawns ARTS Justice, a program supporting vulnerable schoolkids
$1 million gift from USC Gould alum provides scholarship support
September 16, 2020
Generous gift from "Triple Trojan" David Howard (JD 1970) and his wife Susan
September 16, 2020
Generous gift from "Triple Trojan" David Howard (JD 1970) and his wife Susan
USC Gould’s Class of 2023 impresses with its diversity, selectivity and range of backgrounds
September 16, 2020
The 1L class boasts the strongest median GPA to date
September 16, 2020
The 1L class boasts the strongest median GPA to date
Vice Dean Franita Tolson tapped by CNN as election law analyst
September 9, 2020
Tolson will provide perspective, context and analysis for the 2020 election cycle.
September 9, 2020
Tolson will provide perspective, context and analysis for the 2020 election cycle.
BLSA, alumni explore impact of recent protests on legal profession
September 8, 2020
The August event was titled "Turning the Tide: Utilizing the Momentum of Today to Further the Progress of Tomorrow"
September 8, 2020
The August event was titled "Turning the Tide: Utilizing the Momentum of Today to Further the Progress of Tomorrow"
How social justice protests could affect the 2020 election
September 4, 2020
Prof. Jody Armour and USC experts discuss Presidential candidates' strategies
September 4, 2020
Prof. Jody Armour and USC experts discuss Presidential candidates' strategies
Beyond the clinics and practicums
September 3, 2020
Two courses offer technology-related experiential learning opportunities to USC Gould students
September 3, 2020
Two courses offer technology-related experiential learning opportunities to USC Gould students
Forging a legal pathway to resettlement
August 28, 2020
USC International Human Rights Clinic helps Syrian refugees escape persecution
August 28, 2020
USC International Human Rights Clinic helps Syrian refugees escape persecution
A transformative experience
August 27, 2020
Family Law Mediation Clinic facilitates communication between divorcing parents
August 27, 2020
Family Law Mediation Clinic facilitates communication between divorcing parents
Partnership revived with new Athletic Compliance Scholars program internship
August 27, 2020
Gould students are first to be selected
August 27, 2020
Gould students are first to be selected
Civic Engagement
August 27, 2020
The Summer 2020 magazine focuses on the myriad ways in which USC Gould contributes to public service and discourse
August 27, 2020
The Summer 2020 magazine focuses on the myriad ways in which USC Gould contributes to public service and discourse
Postal Service and voting by mail under fire as 2020 election looms
August 26, 2020
Tolson says there is no widespread evidence of fraud in voting by mail
August 26, 2020
Tolson says there is no widespread evidence of fraud in voting by mail
A healthy dose of help
August 26, 2020
Partnership brings legal-aid services to undocumented young patients
August 26, 2020
Partnership brings legal-aid services to undocumented young patients
Likes for voter rights
August 25, 2020
Facebook taps Prof. Franita Tolson as consultant identifying voter suppression
August 25, 2020
Facebook taps Prof. Franita Tolson as consultant identifying voter suppression
They handle the truth
August 24, 2020
USC Intellectual Property and Technology Law Clinic helps student documentarians navigate legal aspects of film
August 24, 2020
USC Intellectual Property and Technology Law Clinic helps student documentarians navigate legal aspects of film
A passion for business
August 21, 2020
USC Small Business Clinic student helps actress with nonprofit effort
August 21, 2020
USC Small Business Clinic student helps actress with nonprofit effort
Ariela Gross, USC experts reflect on 100 years of women’s suffrage
August 20, 2020
Panel discussion focuses on state of voting rights in 2020
August 20, 2020
Panel discussion focuses on state of voting rights in 2020
Leadership in action
August 14, 2020
Triple Trojan Michael L. Williams' legacy as a pioneering public servant
August 14, 2020
Triple Trojan Michael L. Williams' legacy as a pioneering public servant
Six law schools partner on digital discussion series to engage prospective students
August 12, 2020
USC Gould, Albany, Columbia, Colorado, Georgia and Oregon partner on six-session project, “Open Access: Inside Legal Education with Law School Deans.”
August 12, 2020
USC Gould, Albany, Columbia, Colorado, Georgia and Oregon partner on six-session project, “Open Access: Inside Legal Education with Law School Deans.”
Small business legal research task force aims to be resource for businesses
August 10, 2020
Student volunteers strive to be part of a solution
August 10, 2020
Student volunteers strive to be part of a solution
They want you … to vote
August 5, 2020
Gould alumni boost civic participation with Rock the Vote and I am a voter
August 5, 2020
Gould alumni boost civic participation with Rock the Vote and I am a voter
Friends of the court
August 4, 2020
USC law professors lend expertise to national, international court decisions
August 4, 2020
USC law professors lend expertise to national, international court decisions
Karen Wong to serve as chair of USC Gould Board of Councilors
August 3, 2020
Wong (JD 1986) is a pioneer in the renewable energy space
August 3, 2020
Wong (JD 1986) is a pioneer in the renewable energy space
USC Gould receives $1M scholarship endowment to enhance diversity efforts, support law students
July 29, 2020
The gift establishes the Rosalie and Harold Rae Brown Scholarship at the law school
July 29, 2020
The gift establishes the Rosalie and Harold Rae Brown Scholarship at the law school
Making the connection
July 28, 2020
Noemi Perez (MSL 2019) brokers agreement between national sorority, National Park Service using skills learned at Gould
July 28, 2020
Noemi Perez (MSL 2019) brokers agreement between national sorority, National Park Service using skills learned at Gould
USC Post-Conviction Justice Project: Legislative Highlights
July 24, 2020
For 40 years, PCJP has worked closely with state legislators and advocates to enact legislation establishing more equity and fairness in laws guiding sentencing and parole.
July 24, 2020
For 40 years, PCJP has worked closely with state legislators and advocates to enact legislation establishing more equity and fairness in laws guiding sentencing and parole.
USC Gould launches 1L reading group program
July 23, 2020
Goal to help students build community with each other and faculty
July 23, 2020
Goal to help students build community with each other and faculty
Inspiring passion for justice
July 23, 2020
USC Post-Conviction Justice Project celebrates 40 years of leading the way in education and reforms.
July 23, 2020
USC Post-Conviction Justice Project celebrates 40 years of leading the way in education and reforms.
USC Gould’s access to justice practicum plays key role in lawsuit ruling
July 20, 2020
Students gain important career experience working on Hernandez v. DMV
July 20, 2020
Students gain important career experience working on Hernandez v. DMV
Bringing the real world into the classroom
July 17, 2020
Gould health care law experts prepare students for a rapidly evolving industry
July 17, 2020
Gould health care law experts prepare students for a rapidly evolving industry
Expanding career horizons for people with disabilities
July 15, 2020
USC Saks Institute partners with national mentorship program
July 15, 2020
USC Saks Institute partners with national mentorship program
Spotlight on public service: Alumni Q&A with Kei Sato
July 13, 2020
2011 graduate of Gould's LLM program pursues public service career in Japan
July 13, 2020
2011 graduate of Gould's LLM program pursues public service career in Japan
Learning the rules of tech tools
July 9, 2020
Media, Entertainment & Technology courses integrate tech into practice of law
July 9, 2020
Media, Entertainment & Technology courses integrate tech into practice of law
Three clients freed from California prisons
July 9, 2020
USC Gould's Post-Conviction Justice Project helps secure second chances for three clients serving life sentences.
July 9, 2020
USC Gould's Post-Conviction Justice Project helps secure second chances for three clients serving life sentences.
Generous contribution by Barbara Bice anchors Public Interest Law Foundation
July 8, 2020
$2 million estate gift supports Gould School’s commitment to public interest law
July 8, 2020
$2 million estate gift supports Gould School’s commitment to public interest law
RECENT NEWS
Tracking digital competition enforcement in the Americas
June 16, 2021
Center for Transnational Law and Business project monitors antitrust enforcement trends
School’s in for this alum
June 10, 2021
Lisa Kloppenberg (JD 1987) follows influence of Judge Dorothy Nelson to career in academia
Gould professor, alum named to U.S. Commission on Civil Rights committee
June 10, 2021
Clare Pastore, Alison Dundes appointed to four-year terms
