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Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Changing lives through forward-focused research, philanthropy, and community engagement
The Summer 2022 issue of USC Law Magazine highlights change makers among the Gould School of Law's students, alumni and faculty who are moving society and the legal field forward in a positive direction. From historic gifts and global partnerships to high-stakes research and clinical impact, learn more in the latest edition of our magazine. Download the full issue »

- Post-Conviction Justice Project made juvenile justice system reform a priority - bringing hope to thousands sentenced to life without parole
- Joyous ending for Immigration Clinic client - after 16 years, court decision opens door to permanent U.S. residence
- International Human Rights Clinic works to obtain humanitarian parole for Afghans
- IP and Technology Law Clinic student’s paper sheds light on legal issues for entrepreneurs who use blockchain tech
- Small Business Clinic gives healthy meals business peace of mind
- Family Law Mediation Clinic students learn by doing during pandemic
- 2022 USC Gould School awards honor students, faculty, staff
- Gould Preview supports incoming law students with community, skill building
- Amy Alderfer receives USC's Widney Alumni House Volunteer Award
- Award-winning public interest attorney Melinda Bird shares inspiring stories at 10th Neiman-Sieroty Lecture
- Hon. Adalberto Jordan, U.S. Court of Appeals, brings expertise to Gould at Jurist-in-Residence visit
- Jody Armour elected to ACLU of SoCal Board
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