Professional Networking Community Partners with Chapman Law
Solo Practice University, described as “the leading online educational and professional networking community for lawyers and law students,” announced its partnership with Chapman University School of Law, which was formed “to help their students and alumni create and build sustainable solo practices.” Of the partnership, Dean Campbell stated, “We are aware that more of our
Dean Eastman Featured in Article for Dual of Wits
Dean John Eastman was featured in a Gazette Newspaper article entitled, “Understanding Law Though Inn Of Court.” The article discusses Dean Eastman’s engagement in a civilized “dual of wits” with Dean Erwin Chemerinsky at the esteemed Long Beach Joseph A. Ball/ Clarence S. Hunt American Inn of Court. Read more here.
Professors Cianciarulo and Seiden Quoted on Domestic Violence
Scrutiny continues to follow Ross Mirkarim, the inaugurated sheriff of San Francisco, as he faces allegations of domestic abuse. The allegations themselves aren’t the only cause of concern; the language Mirkarimi has used to describe the situation, one that he calls “a private matter, a family matter” has legal deeply troubled legal scholars, including two
Professor Hewitt Featured for Accomplishments
The Tribune Chronicle featured Professor Hugh Hewitt, highlighting his return to Warren, Ohio, on January 26 to kick off the Trubine Chronicle’s “It All Started Here” speaker series. Other speakers will include Super Bowl champion Paul Warfield, actor and director Austin Pendleton, opera singer Gary Lehman and CEO Michael Capellas. The Tribune praised Professor Hewitt:
Dean Campbell Publishes Article on Financial Crisis
Dean Tom Campbell has published an article entitled, “What is Going on with Our Economy?” In the article, Dean Campbell argues that the financial crisis was caused by two factors. The first “had its origin in the easy money policy of the Federal Reserve, during the administrations of both President Clinton and President Bush”; the
Chapman Mediation Team Receives High Praise
In an article entitled, “Chapman Mediators Continue to Impress,” Riverside County Superior Court highlighted the Chapman Law School Mediation team. Congratulations to Professor David Dowling, “Chapman’s indefatigable Mediation Clinic Director,” and to an outstanding Chapman Law student team of mediators! Read the full article from Riverside County Superior Court newsletter News for Neutrals here.
Professor Eastman Quoted on Illegal Immigration
Professor Eastman was quoted in an article in The Chicago Tribune. The article says that as the debate rages on about individual state’s rights to adopt more rigid policies regarding illegal immigration, federal judges have recently blocked strict new immigration laws adopted by conservative legislatures in a half-dozen states. Now, as the cases head to
Professor Rotunda's Article Mentioned as Top Legal Ethics Story
The popular blog, “Legal Ethics Forum”, posted their “Top Ten Legal Ethics Stories of 2011.” Coming in at number one on the list was “Contracting around Conflicts”, which was supported by articles that covered cases pertaining to conflict decisions and agreements between lawyers and clients on how to handle conflicts arising in the future. Professor
Chapman Law Hosting Event on Working in Legal Education
Chapman University’s School of Law will be hosting SALT’s “Breaking In: How to Become a Law Professor or Administrator” to, “introduce recent graduates and practitioners to the avenues available to joining the legal academy as a professor—podium, clinical, legal writing00or administrator”. The event will take place on March 17th, 2012 from 9:30a.m. to 3:00p.m. Check
Professor Eastman Quoted on Voter ID Requirements
Professor Eastman was quoted in an article published in the Quay County Sun. The article says that in a speech at the Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder decried new laws in South Carolina and Texas that require voters to present a state-issued ID at the polls. Despite concern that removing