The ABA Journal has published an article that shines an academic spotlight on the scholarly work of Chapman Law. The article, discussing a new University of St. Thomas report, identified Chapman as one of three newer law schools accredited within the past two decades that “have already made a scholarly impact that dramatically outpaces their present academic reputations.”
Elise Diamond, who graduated from Chapman University School of Law in 2012, published an article in The Student Appeal entitled “Gain Practical Experience in Law School.” In the article Diamond recommends participating in legal clinics, practice-oriented courses, on campus interview programs, and competition teams, all of which are offered at Chapman.
Chapman University School of Law 2012 alumnus George Hartline and 3L Devin Gifford, along with their band, George Hartline and the Harmless Doves, have been selected as one of the top three bands in the ABA’s Battle of the Lawyer Bands. They have been invited to play at the President’s Reception at the Art Institute
Chapman class of 2010 alumni were featured on the cover of July’s Orange County Lawyer magazine for their work in the Orange County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. Alumnae Sarah Nowels, who is currently working for Amezcua-Moll & Associates, serves as Education Chair. Alumnae Jessica Hawari Morner is the Community Outreach Chair, and has organized
Chapman Law is pleased to report the success of the “100% Campaign,” in which it reached its goal of receiving a donation from each of the 28 members of the Chapman Law Alumni Advisory Board. The current board had a wide range of giving options, choosing to give almost exclusively to the Amicus Fund or
The Super Lawyers Blog featured Chapman Law 2010 alumnus, Atticus Wegman, discussing how he landed a great job right out of law school despite a very tough job market. Wegman is currently a civil litigation attorney at Aitken*Aitken*Cohn, one of nation’s top personal injury firms. Wegman started at the firm as a 2L law clerk, and continued
Courtney Lewis, a 2009 Chapman University School of Law graduate, has landed a job as the Associate Counsel for the Phoenix Suns, an NBA franchise. Throughout her entire 3L year at Chapman, Lewis had an unpaid externship with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. This opportunity broadened her professional network, which eventually led her to her first
Chapman Law Alumnus Thomas Robichaux recently climbed the ladder to President of the Orleans Parish School Board. Robichaux was elected to school board in 2008, despite being a gay Caucasian male in a state with few publicly gay individuals, and a voting district that is “overwhelmingly black,” according to an article on his election. In his
Chapman alumna Lauren Hazarian will be singing this Sunday as part of the L.A. Lawyers Philharmonic, a full orchestra and chorus comprised of attorneys, judges, law students, and paralegals. They will be performing this Sunday, March 11 at 7 p.m. at Wilshire United Methodist Church (4350 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90010). Their pieces will
Suzanna Adelizi, Esq., Director of the Chapman University School of Law, is thrilled to announce that Trevor Resurreccion, a 2004 law school alumnus, has been named partner at Weil & Drage. In regards to Trevor, Mrs. Adelizi states, “Trevor is not only an outstanding attorney, but a very supportive alumnus. In particular, he was instrumental