Tag Archive for "public service" - Fowler School of Law

Fowler School of Law professor launches project to assist Ukrainian refugees Professor Michael Bazyler’s personal connection inspired new initiative to help relocate and support displaced Ukrainian mothers and children

May 2, 2022 by PJ Perez | Faculty

For Chapman University Fowler School of Law Professor Michael Bazyler, the growing refugee crisis created by the ongoing military conflict in Ukraine is more than just a horrifying international news story. It’s a reflection of both his heritage and personal experience as a Russian-speaking Jewish refugee who came to America with his Holocaust survivor parents in the 1960s.

Alumna’s Bold Midwest Move Opens the Door to Make an Impact in Disaster Relief

January 24, 2017 by Mackenna Waterhouse | Alumni

The average January low temperature in Lincoln, Nebraska is 14 degrees Fahrenheit, but Shirley Peng (’09) would assure you that you quickly get used to the cold. Since graduating from Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law in 2009, the Southern California native has been working as an attorney with Legal Aid of Nebraska.

Chapman Alumnus Thomas Robichaux Voted School Board President

March 26, 2012 by krisaoun | General News

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 Law PILF Fundraiser a Success

March 21, 2012 by krisaoun | General News

Chapman students, faculty, and the legal community gathered for Chapman’s Public Interest Law Foundation (PILF) annual Awards Dinner and Auction. The auction raised a new high mark of over $15,000. PILF honored Justice Richard D. Fybel, Chair of the California Supreme Court’s Advisory Committee on the Code of Judicial Ethics, with the first ever PILF

Chapman Entertainment Law Clinic Success Stories

March 19, 2012 by krisaoun | General News

KTLA news interviewed radio personality Big Boy, who is also the executive producer and an actor in the film, “Exit Strategy.” The interview included a clip from the film containing a scene which takes place at the 106 radio station. A Chapman Working With Filmmakers Clinic student was at the radio station to assist

Professor Badrinarayana Serves as Editor for Environmental Law Blog

January 18, 2012 by krisaoun | General News

Professor Deepa Badrinarayana , along with five other professors of law, signed on to serve as an editor for the “Environmental Law Prof Blog.” View the announcement, and be sure to follow the blog in the future as she will be posting articles every other week.

Law Students Volunteer with Children

October 31, 2011 by krisaoun | General News

Many thanks to all the student organization representatives, alumni, faculty, and administrators who helped make this year’s a huge success. Dressed in Halloween attire, more than 60 members of the law school community treated the children at Orangewood to a wide variety of activities including juggling, pumpkin bowling, pin the spider on the web, pumpkin

Chapman Law Supports Public Service

October 10, 2011 by krisaoun | General News

The Chapman University School of Law participated in a questionnaire sent out by the U.S. Department of Justice Access to Justice Initiative. The questionnaire asked law schools to answer two questions: “What is your school doing to support a public service ethic in every student?” and, “What new public service opportunities are you offering in

Professor Lipman Appointed to Public Service Fellowship Committee

April 21, 2011 by krisaoun | Faculty

Congratulations to Professor Francine Lipman, who was recently appointed to the Public Service Fellowship Committee. Professor Lipman was also ranked no. 13 on SSRN of all tax professors in the country, based largely on the thousands of downloads of her papers. View Professor Lipman’s ranking.

Chapman’s Working with Filmmakers Clinic Credited in Film

April 5, 2011 by krisaoun | General News

Chapman’s Working with Filmmakers Clinic is credited in a film to be presented at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles. (See http://indianfilmfestival.org/) Through the clinic, Chapman Law students work directly with low budget independent filmmakers and serve as production legal counsel. Chapman Law Students in the Working with Filmmakers Clinic were also credited in