In the Media

Professor Robert DeKoven published "A Pioneering Gay Couple Changed the Course of Gay Kids in Our Schools" in the October 2026 issue of RAGE Monthly. He explores the romantic relationship between Dan Johnston, who argued Tinker v. Des Moines, 393 U.S. 503 (1969), and his law partner, Norman Jesse, and connects their story to the decision’s lasting importance for LGBTQ students.

In Print

Professor Robert DeKoven published "Schoolhouse Searches Blur the Line Between Discipline and Policing" in the Los Angeles Daily Journal on October 8, 2026. He argues that courts should treat sworn campus police officers as law enforcement officers rather than school officials when evaluating students’ constitutional rights. The article also cites Vice Dean Shawn Fields' article, "(Non)Policy Brutality," published in the Cornell Law Review.

On the Road

Professor James Cooper spoke at the virtual launch event of the Global South Alliance on AI and Law (GSAIL) on October 16. Professor Cooper is a co-founder of the Alliance, which brings together scholars and professionals to advance research and dialogue on artificial intelligence and law.


Professor Dana Sisitsky, Executive Director of the Community Law Project, is co-facilitating a "Clinical Crew" for the Association of American Law Schools (AALS). She will meet with seven new clinicians nationwide to discuss clinic design, pedagogy, student supervision, and provide ongoing support throughout the next academic year.

In Service

Professor Nikola Hajdin has been invited to serve as a peer reviewer for the European Journal of International Law (EJIL), a top-ranked international law publication with a broad audience of scholars, judges, and practitioners. EJIL uses rigorous expert blind review, sometimes including as many as five reviewers, who are selected for their standing in their field.

Future Events

November 12: Federal Trade, the Unitary Executive, and Authoritarian Creep: A Conversation With Former Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, made possible by California Western School of Law’s Dean and Professor Robert K. Castetter and Marjorie B. Castetter Fund


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