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Dean Franita Tolson connects with Gould alumni community in Europe

Visits to Germany, Turkey bring USC Gould leader to international academic hubs for faculty, student programs.

November 20, 2025 By USC Gould School of Law
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USC Gould Dean Franita Tolson meets with Benjamin I. Hasan (LLM 2008), left, and Moritz Reinhard (LLM 2020), right, in Frankfurt, Germany.

USC Gould School of Law Dean Franita Tolson recently traveled to Germany and Turkey to strengthen relationships with European alumni and engage with prospective students in two international academic hubs.

The visit began in Frankfurt, where Tolson met with LLM alumni, before traveling to Istanbul to take part in faculty and student programs as part of EducationUSA, the U.S. Department of State network of international student advising centers.

“It was exciting to learn more about the success and impactful work of USC Gould alumni around the world,” Tolson said. “Their professional paths demonstrate the global reach of our institution’s programs. I’m delighted by the opportunity to strengthen connections with our community abroad.”

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