Alissa “Lisa” Hurns’ career is a reminder that a path to success does not need to be linear to be meaningful. A former human resources professional turned attorney and now entrepreneur, she has built a practice grounded in relationships, community impact, and authenticity. Raised in Los Angeles’ Crenshaw community, Hurns grew up in a household
Law school trains students to research, memorize and perfect legal arguments. The Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) student advocacy program does the opposite: It teaches students to listen, adapt and respond in real-time. That difference is exactly what drew alumnus Clay O’Neal (JD ’13) to Chapman’s ADR program and what continues to bring him back each
The spring semester is a busy and exciting time for Fowler School of Law faculty as we unveil our unique faculty publication, Jurist, a snapshot of our faculty’s exceptional scholarship and a glimpse into the life of the law school. The Spring 2026 edition features insightful scholarship from Professor Lan Cao, with her op-ed, “From
Returning to Kennedy Hall on October 23 to moderate the second annual SCOTUS in Focus faculty panel event is Chapman Law alumnus Lieutenant Colonel Alex Douvas, USMC (JD ’05). Douvas currently serves as a Military Judge for the Western Judicial Circuit of the Navy-Marine Corps Trial Judiciary, and will lead a distinguished, non-partisan faculty panel
Eric Rasyidi’s (JD ’20) path from a law student navigating the uncertainty of graduating during the COVID-19 pandemic to his current role as Associate General Counsel at Glidewell Dental Laboratories is a story of resilience, adaptability and community. With expertise in intellectual property, trademarks, employment and labor, and business transactions, Rasyidi’s has built a career
Returning to Fowler School of Law as an adjunct professor this spring is double Panther alumna Kaitlin Peterson (JD/MBA ’16), currently working as associate general counsel at US multinational tech conglomerate Meta, bringing a wealth of experience in gaming, IP and entertainment law to campus. You might think that gaming and entertainment law would have
Ray Gennawey’s (JD ’14) journey from a law student at Chapman University to the Mayor of Laguna Niguel and a prosecutor in the Orange County District Attorney’s Office (OCDA) reveals a steadfast commitment to public service and justice. With over a decade of experience in the OCDA, he has become a pillar of his community,
Lance Cotton’s (JD ’19) journey from the youngest of four siblings to becoming a Deputy District Attorney for the Orange County District Attorney’s (OCDA) office is a testament to perseverance, community, and a deep commitment to justice. As one of the few black attorneys in this prominent county office, Cotton embodies the spirit of Chapman
Bobby Waltman’s (JD’12) passion for justice, public defense and personal injury practice began when he was just seven years old. Other kids his age might have loaded up on cartoons and MTV, but Bobby Waltman spent his couch time curled up next to his father, watching Sub Rosa VHS tapes as his dad prepared cases
Launched in May 2024 to coincide with the school’s commencement celebrations, Fowler School of Law’s Amicus magazine is an annual publication commemorating a year in the life of our school. It’s a celebration of our students, our alumni, faculty and staff, introducing new readers to the broader Chapman Family at the Fowler School of Law.