On July 2, Chapman University School of Law opened its doors to law students from all over the world for the annual International Negotiation Competition. Founded in 1998, this exciting competition gives teams the opportunity to represent a hypothetical client and case, and they must negotiate either an international transaction or the resolution of an
After working in civil litigation for five years, alumna Antoinette Balta (J.D, LL.M) left private practice and followed her dream of working in the public interest field. She became an Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Legal Fellow and began working at the Public Law Center (PLC) in 2011. In April 2013, Antoinette was assigned to lead
The Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) recently named Chapman Law a top 10 finalist for the 2013 Diversity Matters Award. The Award recognizes law schools that take the initiative to involve racially and ethnically diverse students in law school’s community, mainly through events. Chapman Law’s Associate Director of Admission and Diversity Initiatives Colby Carter commented
Any law student interested in sports law will tell you that studying down the street from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim is a great perk of going to Chapman. But an even bigger perk is getting the opportunity to receive career advice from Alex Winsberg, the General Counsel for Angels Baseball, LP. And that’s
Student blogger: Shaun Sanders (’15) As the first year of my law school experience comes to a close, I am reminded that this was the worst decision of my life – or at least that seemed to be the general consensus among others before I even began. Like many people considering law school, especially
On Monday, June 3, Chapman Law’s February 2013 Bar Exam passers gathered in Kennedy Hall to celebrate their accomplishment at the official swearing-in ceremony. Chapman’s most recent Bar pass rate continues to beat the national average even though the February Bar Exam is typically taken by fewer people. “70% of our first time takers who
Congratulations to Professor Mario Mainero, Chapman Law’s 2013 recipient of the M. Katherine Baird Darmer “Outstanding Professor of the Year” award. The Student Bar Association presented Professor Mainero with this award on May 17, 2013, during the 2013 Graduation Ceremony. Professor Mainero was an adjunct professor when Chapman first opened, but left to teach at
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Maryland v. King that police may take DNA from people arrested in connection with serious crimes. The federal government and 28 states, including California, collect DNA from people who have been arrested instead of waiting for a conviction. This morning, Chapman Law Professor Larry Rosenthal joined Erin Murphy, professor
Are you a Chapman Law alumni? Have you recently changed firms, been promoted or made partner and would like to be featured in the next online edition of Alumni Highlights? Then submit a class note! Ruby Banipal (’10) recently left her position with Ernst & Young to join DLA Piper’s tax practice based in
Incoming law students, faculty members, alumni and other special guests filled the lobby of Chapman’s Kennedy Hall for a special “Meet the Professors” reception on Thursday, May 23. The event, hosted by Chapman Law’s Admissions Office, provided an opportunity for recently admitted students to meet the law school’s newest faculty members as well as many