Faculty Spotlight: Meet Professor Rob Morrow
Professor Rob Morrow has an interesting way of teaching, to say the least. Instead of focusing solely on a barrage of appellate case law in his mandatory Federal Income Tax class, he strategically ties his lectures to popular culture. For example, Gandalf, Gollum and the Eye of Sauron—popular characters in The Lord of the Rings
Karman Hsu Named Assistant Dean at Chapman University’s School of Law
Chapman University’s School of Law has hired Karman Hsu as the Assistant Dean of Admissions and Diversity Initiatives. In this role, her primary responsibilities are admissions initiatives as they relate to the promotion of Chapman Law and enrollment of students with a strong sense of integrity. Her first day was November 5, 2012. “We are
Chapman 3L’s Bankruptcy Court Externship Leads to an Exciting Post-Grad Opportunity
Leslie Seibert (3L) proves that even in a tough economy, hard work still prevails. In the summer after her first year of law school at Chapman, she externed with The Honorable Theodor C. Albert at the United States Bankruptcy Court. During this externship, Leslie got to know his law clerk, who became a great mentor.
Chapman Law Arbitration Team Wins ABA Regional in Jackson, MS
This weekend, Chapman Law teams attended a regional round of the ABA Arbitration Competition in Jackson, MS. Our two teams at the regional consisted of 1) Nick Evans, Kristin Aoun, Melissa Bohl, and Noel Rayo; and 2) Jason Armbruster, Zach Begle, Randy Schram, and Craig Williams. The team of Evans, Aoun, Bohl, and Rayo won
Another Strong Showing for Chapman Law School
Last weekend, Chapman Law hosted a regional round of the National Moot Court Competition. Our team of Tom Wynsma (3L), Dallis Pflueger-Cavallaro (2L), and Jaryn Saritzky (2L) made the quarterfinals and wrote the Third Place Brief. The team of Ryan Poteet (3L), Stephanie Brault (3L), and Sara Zimmerman (2L) wrote the Fourth Place Brief and
Announcing The Honorable Raymond C. Fisher as Special 2014 Commencement Speaker
The Honorable Raymond C. Fisher, Judge of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, will be the School of Law’s commencement speaker in May 2014. Judge Fisher is a former Associate Attorney General of the United States, the third highest-ranking official in the Department of Justice, serving from 1997-1999. Judge Fisher also served as a special
Alumnus’ Work in Legal Filmmakers Clinic Leads to Position in Global Entertainment Company
“Through the networks I developed and the skills I acquired from Professor Kathy Heller’s filmmakers clinic, I was able to step right into film and commercial producing while continuing to have the day-to-day interaction in business and legal affairs that I was trained for,” says Chapman Law School alumnus Christian McGuigan. As the Manager of
Professor Rotunda Receives Tier 1 Ranking in 2013 Edition of U.S. News Best Lawyers
The 2013 Edition of U.S. News and World Report ranked Chapman Law Professor Ronald Rotunda a tier 1 lawyer in the “Best Lawyers-Best Law Firms” section. Professor Rotunda’s main areas of legal research, teaching, and writing are Constitutional Law and Legal Ethics. Professor Rotunda is the Doy & Dee Henley Chair and Distinguished Professor of
Chapman Law Moot Court Team Wins Best Brief Award
Last weekend, Chapman Law sent two teams to the Thomas Tang Moot Court Competition regional in Sacramento, California. This prestigious competition gives law students the opportunity to showcase their writing and oral advocacy skills while competing for scholarships. Last year , Chapman teams received three first place awards and this year our teams made us
Chapman Law School Receives Generous Donation from Rutan & Tucker, LLP
Chapman University has received a $15,000 gift from Rutan & Tucker, LLP, which funds an annual first year writing and advocacy competition hosted by the School of Law’s Legal Research and Writing Program. Rutan & Tucker has a strong history of investment in the mission of Chapman University through a partnership that extends beyond the