Laurel (Derry) Gift: A Lawyer’s Reflections on Writing
Writing is crucial to the practice of law. It is our chance as attorneys to advocate for our clients by knitting together the story of…
Outcomes
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Dena Sharp ’06 Becomes Name Partner at Girard Sharp (Formerly Girard Gibbs)
Dena Sharp ’06 was recently made a name partner at a prominent plaintiff’s class action firm in San Francisco. With founder Daniel Girard and others,…
The “Great Facilitator” Sammy Chang Leaves a Lasting Legacy at UC Hastings
Recent graduate Samuel “Sammy” Chang ’18 identified many problems facing UC Hastings law students and facilitated the change needed to fix them throughout his law school career.
Valerie McGinty ’06 Leads a Push to Elect Progressive Women in California
The UC Hastings alumna founded Fund Her after the 2016 election to achieve gender parity in the California State Legislature.
2L Jessica Valadez Recognized for Advocacy on Behalf of Vulnerable Children
The UC Hastings student’s numerous accolades include the Bergstrom Child Welfare Fellowship, a Hastings Public Interest Law Foundation Grant, and an Equal Justice Works Public Interest Award.
Matt Edling ’07 Is Suing Big Oil Over Climate Change
A groundbreaking ruling in the lawsuits he filed on behalf of California cities and counties may allow climate liability cases to be heard in state courts.
UC Hastings Student Tapped for U.S. Department of Justice Honors Program
3L Samantha Ricci is heading to Washington, DC after graduation to join the DOJ at the Environment and Natural Resources Division through its Honors Program.
Patrick Barry ’94 Takes COO Role at Legal Tech Startup Logikcull
The cloud-based eDiscovery software company brings Barry back to business as a tech executive after a two-year sabbatical.
Justice Lidia Stiglich ’95 Brings Compassion to the Bench
She is taking a “people-centric” approach as the first openly gay justice to serve on the Nevada Supreme Court.
Brianna Howard ’16 on “How to Level Up in the Growing World of Video Game Law”
Brianna Howard ’16 is hitting the turbo button on her career by navigating the legal issues of esports, and augmented & virtual reality.
Guaranteeing the Public Trust
Julia Olson ’97 is spearheading a significant legal challenge to the United States government’s role in causing and increasing the dangers of climate change.
Port pilot John Betz ’96 discusses his non-legal career and the importance of education
A tragic “Deadliest Catch” moment piqued a lifelong interest in the law and encouraged John to pursue a law degree at UC Hastings.