UC Irvine School of Law Assists Communities Impacted by Recent California Wildfires | |
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Students, faculty, and staff provided pro bono legal assistance to wildfire-impacted communities in Los Angeles and Pasadena, offering support on FEMA claims, insurance issues, and other legal matters through disaster relief clinics.
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UC Irvine Libraries: Resources to Highlight the History, Heritage, Art, and Scholarship of Black Americans
The comprehensive list contains access to books, films, music, research and news articles. Most material is open to the public and all are free to UCI students, staff and faculty.
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Clinic News: Three Clients of UC Irvine Law's Criminal Justice Clinic Granted Clemency
On Jan. 17, President Biden commuted the sentences of three clients of UC Irvine Law's Criminal Justice Clinic (CJC), two of whom were serving life sentences for non-violent drug offenses. Since the start of the project, led by Prof. Katie Tinto, CJC has successfully won the release of 24 clients, 12 of whom were serving life or effective life sentences.
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Fred T. Korematsu Day: Civil Rights Lawyers Panel Discusses Advancing Fred Korematsu’s Legacy at UC Irvine Law
In honor of Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution observed on Jan. 30, the Law School hosted a commemorative panel discussion with these exceptional speakers:
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Robert Chang, Professor of Law and Sylvia Mendez Presidential Chair for Civil Rights and Executive Director of the UC Irvine Law Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality
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Paul Hoffman, Director of the UC Irvine Law Civil Rights Clinic
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Fernando Nuñez (’19), Civil Rights Attorney, MALDEF
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Robin Toma, Executive Director, LA County Commission on Human Relations
The discussion was moderated by second-year students Joey Cherney and Skylar Zhao-Manipud who serve as the student leaders of UC Irvine’s chapter of Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA).
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School News: UC Irvine Law Places in Top 25 for AmLaw 50 Hires
UC Irvine Law ranked in the top 25 for Class of 2023 hires into AmLaw 50 firms, according to the 2025 AmLaw 50 Placement Report by Firm Prospects. The Law School placed No. 23 for direct hires, No. 24 for combined direct and indirect hires, and No. 23 for hires following federal clerkships.
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Anteater Insider Podcast: Professor L. Song Richardson Reflects on the Importance of Scholarly Values
In an episode of UC Irvine's Anteater Insider Podcast, Chancellor's Professor of Law L. Song Richardson discusses how to define scholarly values, their importance in academia, and how they shape research and teaching practices.
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Faculty Roundup: Pathbreaking Scholarship and Intellectual Community
Read this month's compilation of UC Irvine Law faculty's groundbreaking work, including recent scholarship, conferences and influential leadership.
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UCI Law Talks Podcast: Mei Tsang on Leadership, Service and Building Community with the Orange County Bar Association
In the latest episode of UCI Law Talks, Dean Parrish talks with Mei Tsang, President of the Orange County Bar Association and Partner at Umberg/Zipser LLP, on her vision for the OCBA and her inspiring journey as an immigrant, lawyer and leader in the Orange County legal community.
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What Matters to Me and Why: E. Martin Estrada (B.A. '98) on His Service in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District
Dean Parrish interviewed former U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California and UC Irvine alumnus E. Martin Estrada, B.A. ’98, for UC Irvine’s What Matters to Me and Why series to kick-off the Chicanx Latinx Alumni Association (CLAA)'s Quarterly Summit Meeting.
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Clinic News: Immigrant Rights Clinic Launches “Know Your Rights” Presentation Series at El Centro Cultural de México
Prof. Annie Lai, who directs the Immigrant Rights Clinic, and second-year law student Jose E. Lopez drew an audience of over 100 organizers and community members at their inaugural session on Jan. 13, titled “Preparing for Immigration Under Trump.”
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Center News: The Latest Updates from UC Irvine Law's Korea Law Center
The Korea Law Center's monthly newsletters highlight announcements, events, and milestones by students, faculty, visiting scholars, alumni and collaborators.
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School News: UC Irvine Law Course on Well-Being Selected as a Finalist in Bloomberg Law's Law School Innovation Program
UC Irvine Law Lecturers Jarrett Green and Rebecca Green's course, "Happiness and Peak Performance for Law Students and Lawyers," was selected as one of the 10 finalists in Bloomberg Law's 2024-2025 Law School Innovation Program.
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Faculty News: UC Irvine Law Faculty Participate in UCI Forum for the Academy and the Public’s 2025 Annual Conference
Dean Parrish delivered welcome remarks at the UCI Forum for the Academy and the Public's annual conference, this year themed "Facts Under Fire: Reporting in Impossible Times." Prof. David Kaye spoke on two topics: "The American Election" and "A Dialogue on War Zones," and Prof. Elizabeth Loftus spoke on "Tech Challenges to Truth in the Age of AI and Algorithms."
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Faculty News: Professor Katie Porter Shares "Three Reflections for 2025" at UC Irvine's School of Social Ecology
In a thought-provoking talk, Prof. Katie Porter encouraged listening over judging, embracing shared struggles, and translating academic research into fresh policy ideas as key steps for moving the country forward.
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Meet the Law School: Meet Sukhraj (Raj) Singh, a 2L at UC Irvine Law from Tulare, California
Featured in our latest Meet the Law School video, Raj is a Staff Editor and incoming Senior Notes & Comments Editor for the UC Irvine Law Review, co-president of the Middle Eastern and South Asian Law Student Association (MESALSA), and a Moot Court competitor. A proud double Anteater, he earned his Bachelor's degree in Sociology at UC Irvine.
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Q&A with Third-Year Student
Rod Mahoney
Rod Mahoney, originally from Corona, CA, graduated from UC Irvine in 2021 with a Bachelor's degree in African American Studies and also has an Associate degree in Business Administration. After Rod takes the California Bar exam this July he will be working full time as a corporate associate at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner's Irvine office. Rod spends most of his free time in the gym, managing fantasy sports teams, and listening to hip-hop and R&B.
Q: What motivated you to pursue a law degree and why did you choose UC Irvine Law?
I have always been inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit that fuels community growth, and I want to guide local businesses, especially minority-owned enterprises, through the legal complexities of forming, expanding, and sustaining their ventures. By serving as a corporate attorney, I hope to foster greater minority participation in the local business sector. I chose UC Irvine Law for its collaborative, innovative environment that values both academic excellence and social impact. As an aspiring Black attorney, I recognize how important visibility and representation are in a field where we remain a small fraction. My goal is to build a more inclusive corporate landscape while inspiring the next generation of legal professionals in Southern California.
Q: What has been your proudest accomplishment at UC Irvine Law?
One of my proudest achievements at UC Irvine Law was having my Student Note accepted for publication in the UC Irvine Law Review. Titled Abolitionist Community Economic Development: Dismantling Racial Capital and Forging Black Sovereign Futures, my Note explores how Black communities can harness cooperative and solidarity-based economic practices to resist and transform oppressive structures of racial capitalism. Writing this piece was both challenging and rewarding, as it required extensive research, critical analysis, and invaluable feedback from my faculty advisor, Professor Sameer Ashar. Additionally, I've been very proud of my involvement in pro bono efforts that provide essential legal support to individuals who would otherwise lack meaningful representation. Through programs like Innocence OC and the Clean Slate Expungement Clinic, I’ve helped clarify legal rights and procedures in ways that are both accessible and empowering. It is rewarding to see how even small efforts can create a transformative impact on people's lives.
Q: What has been your favorite class at UC Irvine Law?
I enjoyed taking Constitutional Law with Professor Mario Barnes during my 1L year. The course opened my eyes to how the Constitution underpins so many aspects of our day-to-day lives and influences broader societal issues, especially concerning civil rights and equal protection. Professor Barnes brought an energy and perspective to the classroom that made the complex material both engaging and relevant to current events.
Q: What advice would you give to prospective students who are thinking about going to law school?
I would encourage prospective law students to hold on to the excitement, curiosity, and inspiration that first drew them to law school. Once classes start, it can be easy to lose sight of the ambition and career goals that motivated you in the beginning. With daily readings, assignments, and other obligations, your focus might shift to simply trying to get through each day, forgetting your original motivation and purpose for wanting to become an attorney. Always remember your “why,” and let that serve as your guiding light whenever you feel overwhelmed.
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Clinical Professor Annie Lai Comments to ABC 7 About the Trump Administration's Immigration-Related Executive Orders
Prof. Annie Lai commented to ABC 7 about the legal challenges the Trump Administration faced in its first-term efforts to cut federal funding to sanctuary cities.
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Prof. Sameer Ashar was quoted in the Los Angeles Times about a Workers, Law, and Organizing Clinic matter involving detained immigrant workers. READ*
Mary Basick, Assistant Dean for Academic Skills, co-wrote a series of posts, including part one, part two and part three, for the Law School Academic Support Blog about the February 2025 California Bar exam. READ
Prof. Dalié Jiménez commented to MarketWatch about what the elimination of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau means for home buyers and renters. READ*
Prof. David Kaye joined the Tech Policy Press Podcast to discuss Elon Musk’s growing influence in Washington, the opacity surrounding the Department of Government Efficiency, and the broader implications for democracy and the rule of law. LISTEN
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Prof. Jack Lerner was quoted in Vulture, criticizing the lack of acknowledgment for the artistic context of rap in a recent case involving hip-hop artist Drake. READ
Prof. Elizabeth Loftus discussed the complexities of memory accuracy on the Truth Be Told Podcast. LISTEN
Prof. Omri Marian was quoted in The Wall Street Journal about Republican-led efforts to eliminate the IRS requirement for Form 1099 for decentralized transactions. READ*
UC Irvine Law's Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality and panel event honoring Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution were highlighted in mynewsLA.com and The Orange County Register.* READ
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Sahar J. Hafeez '14 started a new position as Senior Counsel at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP.
Kellye Ng ’16, Secretary of the Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association, received the AAPI Federal Employee of the Year Award at SCCLA's Annual Lunar New Year Luncheon.
Molly Brooks '19 started a new position as Corporate Counsel at Masimo.
Robyn Lin '21 started a new position as an Associate at BakerHostetler.
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UC Irvine Welcomes Year of the Snake with Annual Lunar New Year Celebration
UC Irvine Law was honored to serve as a partner in UC Irvine's annual Lunar New Year Celebration on Jan. 21. The festival came alive with Asian-inspired delectable bites, colorful costumes, featuring the traditional Dragon Dance, the Feeding of the Lions, UCI Hansori, along with musical and dance performances. Numerous UC Irvine Law alumni and friends of the Law School attended the fun-filled festivities.
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>> Feb. 13 | 12:30-1:45 p.m. | GPACS Colloquium, Carrie Menkel-Meadow, International Conflict Resolution Processes
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>> Feb. 13 | 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Mohannad and Rana Malas Lecture in Islamic Legal Studies Presented by Professor Marion Holmes Katz
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>> Feb. 14 | 12:00-1:15 p.m. | CLSC | Socio-Legal Studies Workshop: Gregg Macey - Goods Movement and Environmental Justice Policy Pathologies
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>> Feb. 18 | 5:30-8:00 p.m. | Linguistics on Trial: Race, Language and the Law hosted by OCBA
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>> Feb. 21 | 9:15 a.m.-3:45 p.m. | CALIF | Competition Policy and Pharmaceutical Markets
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>> Feb. 21 | 12:00-1:15 p.m. | CLSC | Socio-Legal Studies Workshop: Tabrez Ebrahim - What’s in a Muslim Name?: Evidence from the USPTO
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>> Feb. 27 | 12:00-1:00 p.m. | IEFV | Lee Ann Wang - Writing on Violence: Asian Immigrant Women, Policing the Proper Victim, and the Racial Subject of Law
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