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Watch Video of the Recent Lecture on Campus by California Chief Justice Ronald M. George
Watch streaming video of the Inaugural Chief Justice Ronald M. George Distinguished Lecture, delivered on October 20 at Golden Gate Law by California Chief Justice Ronald M. George," here.
Golden Gate Law Students Win Two Prestigious Mock Trial Competitions in a Single Week
Golden Gate Law won the 2009 Annual American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law San Francisco Regional Trial Advocacy Competition during the last weekend of October and the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association Mock Trial Competition the following weekend. All competitors are students of Professor Bernie Segal and were coached by Golden Gate alumni. Read the press release.
Author of New Book on Assassination of Black Panther Leader to Speak on Campus Dec. 1
Attorney Jeffrey Haas will be on campus Tuesday, December 1 for a reading and book signing of The Assassination of Fred Hampton: How the FBI and the Chicago Police Murdered a Black Panther, from noon to 1 pm in Room 3214. The author co-founded the People's Law Office and for many years represented Hampton's family. For more information contact Professor Susan Rutberg at 415-442-6665 or srutberg@ggu.edu.
More than 200 Golden Gate Law alumni chosen for 2010 "Super Lawyers" List
More than 200 attorneys from around the United States who graduated from the School of Law were chosen by their peers for inclusion in the newest annual poll conducted by Law and Politics magazine. See a list of Golden Gate "Super Lawyers" here.
PBS Documentary Explores GGU Environmental Law & Justice Clinic Clients and Clinic Case
For several years, the School of Law's Environmental Law & Justice Clinic has represented Native American grassroots organizations in Arizona working to fund more sustainable renewable energy projects using solar and wind power on their land. A new PBS documentary, Power Paths, hosted by actor Maggie Gyllenhaal and narrated by actor Peter Coyote, includes commentary by tribal leaders and GGU Professor Alan Ramo on their legal efforts. The independently made documentary first aired Nov. 3 and will air again at 9 pm PST Sunday, Nov. 8. The video is available for viewing online through November 10 at Power Paths.
Priscilla Camp (JD 77) Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Legal Assistance for Seniors
Priscilla Camp, a partner in the Oakland-based firm of Camp Rousseau Montgomery LLP, has received the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award from Legal Assistance for Seniors. The award was presented at an awards dinner in late October by The Honorable Carol A. Corrigan, Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court. Camp is a former director and board member of Legal Assistance for Seniors and is a founder of Women Lawyers of Alameda County, Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom, and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
Golden Gate University Honors Law School Alumnus Michael J. Robertson, Former Top Campaign Advisor to Barack Obama and Current GSA Chief Acquisitions Officer/White House Liaison
Michael J. Robertson (JD 04) held key roles in then-Senator Barack Obama's Senate office before becoming Director of Congressional Affairs for Obama's presidential campaign. He runs the Office of Governmentwide Policy and is Chief Acquisitions Officer for the US General Services Administration, where he serves as White House Liaison. On Oct. 22, he received Golden Gate University's 2009 "Rising Star Award" and spoke with students about his campaign experiences and his responsibilities at the GSA.
Golden Gate University Environmental Law Journal Article Receives Widespread Coverage
An article in the current edition of the Golden Gate University Environmental Law Journal titled "Reaping Riches in a Wretched Region," on subsidized industrial farming and its effect on impoverished California communities, has been covered on various websites and blogs, including the Green Party Watch site. Read the full journal article here.
Alumnus and Noted Environmental Lawyer Buzz Hines to Co-Chair ABA Annual Meeting in 2010
School of Law alumnus Robert "Buzz" Hines (JD 85), a partner at Farella Braun + Martel LLP and former chair of the firm's Environmental Law Department, will co-chair the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Bar Association, to be held in August in San Francisco. Read the press release. In addition, Dean Drucilla Stender Ramey will serve on the 2010 ABA Annual Meeting's Host Committee.
View the School of Law Prospectus for Prospective JD Students Online
Learn about the School of Law's rich history, extensive course and clinical offerings, Certificates of Specialization, Honors Lawyering Program, Centers and Symposia, campus life, and much more at JD Prospectus.
"Student Spotlights" Feature Interviews with Law Students from Variety of Backgrounds
Read interviews with a variety of interesting Golden Gate Law students at the Spotlights webpage.