Chapman ADR Team Wins First Place
Chapman Law’s ADR team, comprised of Lisa Fiance, Aaron Goben, and Kyndell Paine, won first place at the National Mediation Competition in Liverpool, England. Kyndell took the second place individual mediator award and Aaron took the third place individual award. This was the first UK National Mediation Competition with three US teams (Lewis University, Illinois; Drake School of
Chapman Law Student Creates Human Rights Documentary
A documentary film co-created by Chapman 2L student Roxana Amini was screened at a special event entitled “Destination Africa,” held at the Dodge School of Film and Media Arts on November 18, 2009. The film was one of three short documentary movies created by film/law/humanities students during a trip to Cameroon in the summer of 2009,
Professor Rotunda's Proposal Considered by Rep. Sensenbrenner
Chapman University School of Law Professor Ronald Rotunda published his most recent law article proposing the need for an Inspector General in the Federal Courts. United States Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wisc) is considering introducing a bill that would implement Professor Rotunda’s proposal. Read abstract of Professor Rotunda’s article…
Dean Eastman Appears on Radio
Dean Eastman appeared on KQED Public Radio to discuss the implications of trying September 11th terror suspects in United States civilian court.
Dean Eastman Participated in Federalist Society Panel
Dean John Eastman of Chapman University School of Law recently participated in a Federalist Society Panel to discuss whether the judiciary should reinterpret Congresses power to tax and spend for the country’s general welfare. Dean Eastman believes, “If we understood that ‘general’ meant national interest… much of what passes for spending these days is not
Dr. Form Spoke at Chapman on Water Boarding
Dr. Wolfgang Form of the University of Marburg in Germany spoke at Chapman University School of Law about water boarding and its use in World War II as an interrogation technique on American POW. Dr. Wolfgang is the director of the world’s top research center on war crimes. Read the Orange County Register article here.
Chapman Law Graduates Have 81% Pass Rate
Chapman Law graduates passed the July 2009 California Bar Exam at a record 81% rate, continuing a steep 5-year upward trend in the pass-rate percentage. Learn more…
Chapman Alumna Hosts "The Money Factor"
Chapman University School of Law alumna Monica T. Centeno co-hosted “The Money Factor” with David Bach. The show focused on alternatives to foreclosure and provided loan modification information. Monica is an expert in the mortgage industry and is extremely knowledgeable on prime and sub-prime financing. To hear the show and read more…
Professor Rotunda Publishes Influential Op-Ed
Florida Republicans U.S. Reps. Ginny Brown-Waite and Cliff Stearns sent the White House a letter about President Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize. Both Representatives congratulated the President on the honor of winning the prize, but also stated that it was necessary the President receive permission from Congress to accept the honor, in agreement with the recent
Professor Bogart Elected to ALI
Professor Dan Bogart has been elected to the prestigious American Law Institute (ALI). He is part of a distinguished group of 68 newly elected members from all over the country. As an ALI member, Professor Bogart will help craft solutions in both existing and emerging global and domestic legal issues. ALI is the leading independent