Fowler School of Law Grad Ranked in Top 50 Most Influential People in Global Tax
The International Tax Review recently recognized Fowler School of Law alumna Tara Ferris (JD ’07) as part of the 2013 Global Tax 50 most influential people in tax policy, recognizing her role in the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). The list is compiled based upon individuals and organizations “who have has the greatest influence
Entrepreneurial Law Students Tap into their Professional Contacts to Develop an Impressive Sports Law Symposium
While the typical law school student organization may feature a single guest speaker over a lunch hour, three members of the Fowler School of Law Sports and Entertainment Law Society have coordinated an all-day sports law symposium with over 15 heavy hitter industry speakers. Evan Brennan (J.D. ’15), Jack Anderson (J.D. ’15) and Jason Hirschhorn
Fowler School of Law Business Law Emphasis Advisory Board Welcomes Fram Virjee
Chapman University Fowler School of Law has added Fram Virjee to its Business Law Emphasis Program Advisory Board. Mr. Virjee is currently the Executive Vice Chancellor and General Counsel of the California State University system. Originally from England, Virjee received undergraduate degrees from the University of California at Santa Barbara, and earned his law degree from
University of Texas School of Law Associate Dean Discusses War Powers Without War
“If you say the war is over does it really make a difference?” Robert ‘Bobby’ Chesney said during the Chapman University Dialogue series on Monday, January 27, 2014 . Chesney visited Chapman’s Dale E. Fowler School of Law to discuss “The Surprisingly Slim Legal Significance of the Armed-Conflict Model of Counterterrorism.” In this week’s State
Reddit.com Co-founder Motivates Entrepreneurial Law and Business Students
“People who tell you that they know what they’re doing are lying,” Alexis Ohanian said during his presentation at Chapman University on January 23, 2014 . Alexis walked us through the history behind reddit.com and how he got started with his partner Steve Huffman. While their first business idea was rejected, together they created one
Entertainment Law Alumna’s Blog Launches Her Sports Law Career
“For as long as I can remember, I wanted to go to law school” Alicia Jessop (JD ’09) said. Growing up in a very politically motivated family Alicia quickly realized that a law degree that could open many doors. She understood that the courses involved would allow her to solve problems, a valuable skill in
Entrepreneurial Law Student Brings Cofounder of Reddit to Chapman University
Before coming to Chapman University Fowler School of Law, Shaun Sanders was a freelance contractor. He would take on a variety of jobs from marketing and design to computer repair. Being a freelance contractor is actually how he came to know Alexis Ohanian, the cofounder of Reddit. For the past several years Shaun has been
Thinking about a Career Change? How I went from being in Real Estate to Practicing Family Law
I had always wanted to go to law school. In fact, when I graduated from Brigham Young University (BYU) in 2000 I was accepted to a number of law schools. At that time, the real estate market in California was beginning to really take off and I saw an opportunity to provide well for my
Fowler Alumna Parlays Law School Externship into Full-time Public Interest Position
Amy Mejia (JD ‘11) turned her externship with the Alliance for Children’s Rights and her passion for children’s rights into a career opportunity. “The hiring attorneys were familiar with my work and knew that I would be a good fit for the organization,” she said. Mejia currently works as a staff attorney at the Alliance within
Fowler School of Law Hosts 18th Annual U.S.-China Legal Exchange
On Monday, December 9, 2013, the Fowler School of Law, U.S. Department of Commerce, and China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) co-hosted the 18th Annual U.S.-China Legal Exchange (“Exchange”) at the law school. The Exchange centered around Chinese Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Law and Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship in China, including Private Equity and Venture Capital.