March 2023
Michael Waterstone is named dean
of UCLA School of Law
Michael Waterstone, a nationally recognized expert in disability and civil rights law, has been named dean of UCLA Law. Waterstone, who currently is the Fritz B. Burns Dean at LMU Loyola Law School and senior vice president of Loyola Marymount University, will begin the new role by Aug. 15. The appointment brings Waterstone back to his alma mater: He earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from UCLA. “UCLA School of Law is an extraordinary community,” he says. “Our values of inclusivity and excellence are woven into the fabric of Los Angeles, felt across the country and world and known throughout legal education. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve.”
Scott Cummings earns the
UCLA Distinguished Teaching Award
UCLA Law professor Scott Cummings has won the UCLA Distinguished Teaching Award for 2023, with an additional citation for distinction in teaching at the graduate level. The honor is UCLA’s highest recognition for excellence in the classroom. Cummings is the Robert Henigson Professor of Legal Ethics, and he teaches courses on legal ethics, local government law and community economic development, mentoring and inspiring legions of lawyers-to-be.
'The Profit Motive': Stephen Bainbridge discusses his new book
As the debate over what responsibilities corporations carry in our society grows increasingly politicized, UCLA Law Distinguished Professor Stephen Bainbridge has entered the fray with his new book, The Profit Motive. A probing analysis of the relative merits of stakeholder capitalism and shareholder value maximization, the book offers an illuminating look at an issue that often appears in the headlines.
Women's History Month
Celebrating Storytellers
During the two years since she made her first Instagram post – in which she asked her followers to weigh in on how to navigate the law school application process – UCLA School of Law student Luz Murillo ’24 has emerged as a popular storyteller, sharing many of the ups and downs of her law school journey.
“UCLA School of Law is a storyteller’s dream,” says Annabel Adams, who joined the law school in 2022 as assistant dean of communications. “It’s not just that we have a treasure trove of stories waiting to be told, it’s also the caliber of impact we can speak to.”
Elizabeth Franco ’15, a creative executive at Netflix, has been telling stories for as long as she can remember. A Double Bruin, she majored in communication studies as a UCLA undergrad and earned her J.D. from UCLA School of Law. Today, Franco remembers that her dual role as legal advocate and storyteller clicked when she was a law student interning with the ACLU.
Meet Alicia Virani, poet, yoga instructor, and the Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation Director of the Criminal Justice Program, and learn how storytelling has been a common and impactful thread throughout her career
From power to persuasion:
Russell Korobkin's 5 keys to negotiation
What do creating complex financial deals, engaging with pirates on the high seas, and giving your child a bath have in common? UCLA Law interim dean and professor Russell Korobkin reveals that while the stakes certainly vary, each involves a negotiation. Korobkin is renowned for his scholarship and teaching in negotiation, and his book The Five Tool Negotiator breaks down the fundamental skills that lead to successful outcomes.
Rose Chan Loui joins the board of
the Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles
The inaugural director of the Program on Philanthropy and Nonprofits at UCLA Law’s Lowell Milken Institute for Business Law and Policy, Rose Chan Loui, a dynamic legal leader in community-engaged nonprofits, has joined the board of directors of the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles. There, she serves as one of seven local leaders who coordinate with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and executive staff to boost programs that work to prevent homelessness.
- Jade Adia's debut novel, There Goes The Neighborhood, published this month.
- Allison Blanco was promoted to counsel at Latham & Watkins LLP in Orange County.
- Ruben J. Garcia was elected to membership in the American Law Institute.
- Alicia Miñana de Lovelace was named as chair of the board of The Nature Conservancy – Caribbean Program and the co-chair of the Pacific Council’s Development Committee.
- Angel Navarro was appointed as judge on the Los Angeles County Superior Court.
- Ann Park was appointed as President of the Los Angeles County Bar Association.
- Samantha Rothaus was promoted to partner at Davis+Gilbert.
- Allen Secretov was promoted to partner at Kinsella Weitzman Iser Kump Holley.
- Samuel Siegel was appointed to a new position in the U.S. Department of Justice at the Office of Legal Counsel.
- Phillip Talbert was confirmed as United States Attorney for the Eastern District of California.
- Terry Truong was appointed as judge on the Los Angeles County Superior Court.
April 11: AI & the Legal Profession
The Institute for Technology, Law & Policy brings together practitioners, scholars, and technical experts for a discussion of what advances in Al mean for the future of law.
Learn about AI and its impact on the future of the legal profession.
April 12: Emmett Institute Symposium: Make or Break: Transforming U.S. Infrastructure to Meet Climate Goals
The Emmett Institute's spring symposium will explore the new laws that are driving the energy transition.
April 12: From the Frontlines - The Miseducation of CRT: Tracking Attacks on Critical Race Theory
Presenting the new report by Critical Races Studies that details the campaigns against CRT and antiracist instruction.
April 24: In Memoriam, Herbert Morris
Join us as we remember the work of Herbert Morris, a world-renowned scholar and teacher of law and philosophy.
May 31, June 7 and 9: UCLA Entertainment Symposium
Bringing together leading lawyers, executives, agents, managers, and producers for candid discussions on subjects at the forefront of the entertainment industry.
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Kimberlé Crenshaw is profiled in the Guardian, with a conversation about the battle over critical race theory. Joanna Schwartz is the featured guest on NPR’s Fresh Air, discussing her new book on police accountability, Shielded. Jon Michaels discusses reparations on the Tavis Smiley podcast. Lindsay Wiley appears on NPR to discuss the politics of abortion pills. Rick Hasen is quoted by CNN on what could happen if Trump is indicted. Russell Korobkin appears on CBS News to comment on the Gwyneth Paltrow ski collision trial. Andrew Verstein talks to the New York Times about celebrities who tout crypto assets. Kal Raustiala participates in a Q&A for Zócalo Public Square. Julia Stein is quoted in the Los Angeles Times on corporate “greenwashing.” Adam Winkler discusses gun laws in the Washington Post. Diana Winters talks to the Guardian about the regulation of food additives. Alex Alben is quoted in the New Republic about data privacy and TikTok. Eugene Volokh is quoted by PolitiFact about lies and the First Amendment. And Steve Bank talks about soccer and antitrust issues on the Bloomberg Law podcast.
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