On March 14, Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law welcomed Richard A. Epstein, Inaugural Laurence A. Tisch Professor of Law at the New York University School of Law, as a guest speaker for the 2016 Chapman Dialogue Lecture Series. His presentation, “Justice Scalia’s Jurisprudential Legacy of Property Rights,” was followed by a discussion
Professor Julie Marzouk recently receivedCalifornia Lawyer’s CLAY Attorney of the Year Award for immigration. Marzouk was one of nine attorneys receiving the award for their role in bringing about a “major development for transgender rights.” In three individual cases, the team successfully convinced a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals panel to grant relief to transgender Mexican
Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law competition team Kyle Hindin (JD ’16) and Melissa DuChene (JD ’17) took fourth last Friday at the Environmental Negotiations Competition, which was sponsored by the Environmental Law Section of the State Bar of California. Hindin and DuChene competed alongside a second Fowler School of Law team, Sabrina
Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law Professor Lan Cao’s newest book Culture in Law & Development: Nurturing Positive Change , which examines conventional law and development projects funded by institutions ranging from the World Bank to the U.S. Agency for International Development, will be released this spring by Oxford University Press. The
Between six distinguished JD emphasis certificate programs and two joint degree options, current Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law students have numerous choices to direct their studies into high-impact career paths. Next year, they’ll have another option, with the addition of the law school’s new Criminal Law Emphasis Program, our seventh certificate offering.
After eight years away from Chapman University Fowler School of Law, former Professor Matthew Parlow will return to lead as Dean this July. His return to Southern California comes after serving as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Marquette University Law School. His emphasis areas include sports law, land use and urban redevelopment. In
Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law’s Diversity Initiative Symposium and Publication hosted its inaugural symposium, Blinded Justice: A Discussion About Whether the Legal System Values and Protects Diverse Communities , on March 3, 2016. The symposium invited both legal practitioners and social activists for a candid discussion about unequal justice in diverse communities.
The Internal Revenue Service announced on Friday that it has given a $100,000 grant through its Low Income Taxpayers Clinic (LITC) program to the Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law Tax Law Clinic for its work supporting low income taxpayers. Through the LITC program, the IRS awards up to $100,000
UPDATE MARCH 3, 2016: Due to a family matter, our planned co-keynote speaker, Paulette Brown, will not be able to attend the symposium. We apologize for any inconvenience. Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law’s Diversity Initiative Symposium and Publication will host its inaugural symposium, Blinded Justice: A Discussion About Whether the
This week marks Fowler School of Law’s 10th annual Diversity Week celebration, a law school event that showcases the school’s commitment to providing an inclusive, diverse, and safe environment. Past Diversity Week events have included special speakers, panel presentations, international food fairs, and symposia. Hosted by the administration and student organizations, the activities provide an