Leigh Steinberg, a Chapman Law professor and renown sports agent, was recently published by Forbes. In the article, Steinberg discusses his unique approach to teaching sports law at Chapman’s Fowler School of Law. Because of his desire to give students a holistic experience, the class covers common legal concerns such as standard player contracts and
As I consider my impending final year of law school, I’m flooded by a distinct sense of déjà vu. I’ve been here before, on the cusp of an ending. The nostalgia, the trepidation, and the excitement all feel incredibly familiar. The difference, of course, is that this isn’t my final year of high school or
I was watching ESPN on a summer afternoon when it finally hit me. The sports network was abuzz with reports that Major League Baseball was about to issue suspensions to players involved in one of the biggest doping scandals in sports history, when all of a sudden a voice that I recognized came
Over two dozen Chapman Law alumni have been featured in the 2013 edition of Super Lawyers magazine as “Rising Stars”. The Rising Star designation is exclusive to lawyers that display excellence in the practice of law. The selection process is extremely rigorous, as it takes into account both personal achievements and peer recognition. Alumnus Kevin
Chapman University’s law school is the recipient of the second largest reported gift to any law school in the United States thanks to a $55 million donation from prominent real estate developer Dale E. Fowler and his wife Sarah Ann. The law school will be named “The Dale E. Fowler School of Law.” A special
Students and lawyers from across the country gathered this week at the ABA Annual Meeting in San Francisco. Chapman’s law school was represented by Steven Cometa, Vice Chair of the ABA-Law Student Division and Ray Gennawey, Chapman Law Student Bar Association President. During the conference, Ray was excited to learn that he was elected to
Last month, the OC METRO featured an article written by Dean Tom Campbell on the need to change the law school curriculum. After working closely with many general counsels, Dean Campbell realized that the law school curriculum needs to be revised. Read the full article.
Student blogger: Steven Cometa (’14) A new school, new campus, new students, new professors, a new life. Does that sound like all of the “new” things that you experienced during beginning of your 1L year? Most law students get to experience this exactly one time. But a handful of law students, including myself, were
Student blogger: Jaryn Saritzky (’14) Before I started law school, I had two pretty great jobs as a summer camp counselor and a nanny. It goes without saying that I love hanging out with kids. Although I did not know exactly how it would materialize, I came to law school to be part of
On, July 9, the Orange County Women Lawyers Association announced that Suzanna Adelizi, Chapman Law’s Assistant Dean of Career Services, was the Everyday Hero award winner. The award recognizes Suzanna’s many contributions to the Orange County legal community. “It was a lovely surprise and an honor to be selected by the Orange County Women Lawyers