Professor Lang Elected Chair of AALS Section
Professor Michael Lang was elected Chair of the American Association of Law Schools Section on Post-Graduate Legal Education. In addition, he was appointed to the American Bar Association Section of Taxation Committee on Government Submissions (COGS), which reviews and edits all submissions to the Government made on behalf of the Section of Taxation. He was
Professor Noyes Interviewed in CA Lawyer
Professor Henry S. Noyes was interviewed and quoted in California Lawyer in an article entitled, “e-Discovery Options.” Professor Noyes commented on recently-enacted Federal Rule of Evidence 502, stating that the purpose of the new rule “is to relieve the disclosing party [in discovery] of the burden and cost of paying its attorneys to conduct a
AMVETS Clinic Is First for CA
Chapman’s Military Law Clinic was mentioned in the January edition of “Focus,” Orange County Community Foundation’s newsletter. The Military Law Clinic, directed by Professor Kyndra Rotunda, will be the first pro-bono legal clinic supporting California’s 200,000 military families living and serving within the state. The OCCF awarded Chapman Law School a Veterans Services grant to
Chapman Launches First West Coast Military Law Clinic
Chapman launched the first West Coast military law clinic. Learn more…
Chapman Mock Trial Wins Arbitration Competition
Chapman’s Mock Trial Board won the ABA-LSD National Arbitration Competition in San Antonio, Texas this past weekend. The student team of Jimmy Blalock, Brett Corson, Meghan O’Brien Taylor, and Arlinda Witko finished third in the preliminary rounds, advancing to the final rounds where they outscored teams from Louisiana State University and the University of Missouri—Columbia. The team was
Professor Bazyler Featured in Article
Professor J. Bazyler was featured in an article in the Armenian Reporter entitled, “The legacies of Vahan Cardashian and Raphael Lemkin celebrated at book presentation.” The piece covers Professor Bazyler’s presentation of his book, Raphael Lemkin’s Dossier on the Armenian Genocide, at an event hosted by the Center for Armenian Remembrance. The article quotes Professor
Professor Falk Interviewed on Radio About Israel
Visiting Professor and UN human rights investigator Richard Falk was interviewed on Radio France Internationale, about his expulsion from Israel. Professor Falk claims that Israel is trying to conceal the effects of its blockade of the Gaza Strip by preventing him from reporting on the situation. Falk was kept at Ben Gurion airport for more
Professor Rotunda Quoted on Guantanamo Bay
Professor Kyndra Rotunda was quoted in an article entitled “Relocate Gitmo – to Hyde Park!” in which she addressed the treatment of detainee at Guantanamo Bay. Read the article here. Professor Rotunda was also quoted in several additional articles this month, including: George Mason U. Docket ; Wyoming Lawyer; RegularFolksUnited.com about soldier safety in Guantanamo
Professor Eggert Appeared on Hugh Hewitt Show
Professor Kurt Eggert appeared on the Hugh Hewitt radio show where he discussed the housing market, and the probable push to new regulations desired by the Obama administration. Listen to Podcast…
Chapman Honored for Pro Bono Work
Chapman was honored by the Ninth Circuit at a reception in the Pasadena Courthouse that the court held to honor firms/lawyers who have participated and contributed to the Ninth Circuit’s Pro Bono Program.