Prominent Las Vegas Trial Attorney Robert E. Murdock Joins Fowler School of Law Board of Advisors
Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law is pleased to announce the addition of Robert E. Murdock to its distinguished Board of Advisors. Murdock is an attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada who represents victims of catastrophic loss. He founded his firm, Murdock & Associates in 1992, and has been recognized as a Super Lawyer
Chapman Law LL.M. Alumnus is Thriving in Rapidly-Evolving Music Law Industry
When Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law alumnus Christopher Navarro (LL.M. ’11) began law school in North Carolina, he had no idea that entertainment law was a field of choice. He only knew that his passion for music would get him into the music industry. So when he learned about Chapman University Dale
California Supreme Court Justice to Speak at Chapman Law 2017 Commencement Ceremony
On Friday, May 19, Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law will welcome Justice Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar of the California Supreme Court as the featured speaker for the Class of 2017’s commencement ceremony. The ceremony will also include the awarding of an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree to Wylie A. Aitken, current Chair of the
Chapman Law Alumna Makes Smooth Transition from Deputy District Attorney to Sedgwick Partner
Finding one’s niche in the law can often take time and patience, but Fowler School of Law alumna Rachel Reynolds (formerly Pickens ’05) quickly settled into a satisfying and successful career as a civil litigator after a short stint as a Deputy DA with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office. Two years after joining the
Chapman Law Professor Deepa Badrinarayana Publishes Article in University of Louisville Law Review
Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law Professor Deepa Badrinarayana’s article “The Jewel in the Crown: Can India’s Strict Liability Doctrine Deepen Our Understanding of Tort Law Theory?” was recently published in Volume 55 of the University of Louisville Law Review. From the abstract: “The evolution of tort law in former British colonies is
Chapman Law Alumnus Jumps into High-Profile Cases as New Colorado Deputy District Attorney
Some law school graduates seeking a career in litigation learn that it takes many years to find their way into a courtroom. This was not the case for Brandon Willms (JD ’15), who combined his extensive advocacy training at Fowler School of Law with a decision to accept a position as a Deputy District Attorney with
First Year Law Students Face Off before a VIP Panel of Judges at the Annual Rutan & Tucker Golden Gavel Competition
First year students Hope Blain and Elisabeth Carter faced-off before a packed house in Fowler School of Law’s appellate courtroom last week during the final argument in the 2017 Rutan & Tucker Golden Gavel Competition. The final argument served as an opportunity for the winning advocates to display their skills before a panel of VIP
Chapman Law Professor’s One-of-a-Kind Website Catalogs Disasters, Campus Violence, and Civil Rights Incidents
After compiling research on criminal prosecutions following non-terrorist disasters and tragedies, Fowler School of Law Professor Denis Binder decided to create a new website, www.denisbinder.com, to share his research with others. His interest in creating the site developed from his extensive career working in the area of dam failures. Launched in the fall of 2016,
Chapman Law Competition Students Finish in Top Three at International Mediation Tournament in Glasgow, Scotland
Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law’s competition teams finished the academic year this month with an impressive showing at the annual International Law School Mediation Tournament in Glasgow, Scotland. Two teams of Fowler School of Law students – Weston O’Connor (JD ’17), Spencer Shain (JD ’18), Sasha Ostrovsky (JD ’18), Jeff Farano (JD
Chapman Law Alumna Finds Her Passion Serving the Community as Founder of the Restoration Law Center
Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law alumna Leslie Ivie (’08) has served her community for more than 15 years, helping nonprofit organizations achieve their missions. In 2015, she founded the Restoration Law Center, which provides low- or no-cost services for nonprofits and individuals, including mobile criminal defense, nonprofit formation legal services, and training