2nd Fowler SCOTUS in Focus Event Unpacks Supreme Court's 24-25 Decisions
Drawing together Fowler School of Law faculty, students and alumni, October 23rd’s SCOTUS in FOCUS discussion panel delivered another masterclass in legal scholarship, providing a non-partisan forum for discussion, debate and a thorough weighing up of the merits of key United States Supreme Court decisions from 2024-25 term. Faculty panelists, Interim Dean Kenneth Stahl, Dr.
Chapman Team Takes 2nd Place at Stetson
Moot court teammates Aubrey Adams, Matt Cotti, Victoria Gray and Joey Ruggiero took Chapman Law to its best-ever finish in recent years at the Stetson National Pretrial Competition in Florida, on October 5, 2025. This exceptional group of student advocates outperformed schools from across the country to advance to the final round, where they ultimately
Military Judge Douvas Returns to Chapman to Moderate SCOTUS Panel
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
Historic 2nd Place ABA Finish in 2025 for FSOL Teams
In a year of unprecedented wins for the school, Chapman University Fowler School of Law wrapped up the year in style by placing second in the American Bar Association’s 2025 Competition Championships. The wins, places and other achievements of the 2024-2025 school year led to this year’s outstanding national ranking and included five disciplines: Appellate
Alumni on the Move: Eric Rasyidi (JD '20)
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, Eric has built a career
Launch Week 2025
Orientation Week preceding the start of the fall semester sets the perfect tone and gets the academic year off to the best possible start for new arrivals at Fowler School of Law. Newly admitted 1L students, along with friends, family and partners are immersed in the buzz of law school life as faculty, the Careers
Chapman Law Ranks in Top-20 for Moot Court
The competitive advocacy program at Fowler School of Law is a collective effort aimed at achieving excellence in advocacy. It draws on the skills and experience of faculty, alumni, staff and students alike–often working odd hours and weekends to ensure Chapman fields competitive, collegial teams in every contest entered. Launched by fêted competitions coach Nancy
Fowler Welcomes Library Director Tina Ching
Fowler School of Law is delighted to announce that, following a rigorous national search, Tina Ching, JD/MLIS, has been appointed to the faculty as professor and Director of the Hugh & Hazel Darling Law Library, where she has the role of Darling Law Librarian Chair. Ching comes to Chapman University Fowler School of Law from Stanford
Summer at Cambridge, 2025:
Summer Programs for law students are transformative, creating once-in-a-lifetime experiences and opening doors to unanticipated career prospects. The Fowler School of Law is proud to have revived its participation in the summer program based at Cambridge, England, hosted by Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law. Representing the school this year were FSOL students Maegen Dillon
Class of 2025: Four Fowler Grads for JAG
Fowler School of Law’s Class of 2025 boasts a remarkable cohort of recent graduates, including a group of four graduates who have chosen to dedicate themselves to serving their country through roles in the JAG Corps of the various branches of our military. Chapman University’s Fowler School of Law routinely hosts JAG representatives from all