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New #research from the California Western School of Law which specializes in areas like civil rights, #constitutionallaw, commercial law, #criminallaw, environmental law, intellectual property, & more.
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October 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Dean Miriam Baer is quoted in Fortune magazine's, “A $400 million lawsuit against UBS is designed to punish banks who throw employees to the wolves.”
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A $400 million lawsuit against UBS is designed to punish banks who throw employees to the wolves | Fortune
Wrongly accused bankers are fighting back against the institutions that betrayed them, including Tom Hayes.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Dean Miriam Baer is quoted in Fortune magazine's, “A $400 million lawsuit against UBS is designed to punish banks who throw employees to the wolves.”
Read the full article: fortune.com/2025/11/07/t...
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Law.com announced 17 new deans, including Dean Baer who took the CWSL helm, July 1. Read more: www.law.com/2025/07/09/n...
July 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Law.com announced 17 new deans, including Dean Baer who took the CWSL helm, July 1. Read more: www.law.com/2025/07/09/n...
June in Review ⏪
California Western School of Law Faculty Monthly Highlights: www.cwsl.edu/news/faculty...
Featuring: Professors William Aceves, Susan Bisom-Rapp, James Cooper, Joshua Jones, Amy Kimpel, Aaron Schwabach, Erin Sheley, Dana Sisitsky, and Professor Emeritus Robert Bohrer.
California Western School of Law Faculty Monthly Highlights: www.cwsl.edu/news/faculty...
Featuring: Professors William Aceves, Susan Bisom-Rapp, James Cooper, Joshua Jones, Amy Kimpel, Aaron Schwabach, Erin Sheley, Dana Sisitsky, and Professor Emeritus Robert Bohrer.
California Western Faculty Highlights – June 2025
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July 9, 2025 at 11:58 PM
June in Review ⏪
California Western School of Law Faculty Monthly Highlights: www.cwsl.edu/news/faculty...
Featuring: Professors William Aceves, Susan Bisom-Rapp, James Cooper, Joshua Jones, Amy Kimpel, Aaron Schwabach, Erin Sheley, Dana Sisitsky, and Professor Emeritus Robert Bohrer.
California Western School of Law Faculty Monthly Highlights: www.cwsl.edu/news/faculty...
Featuring: Professors William Aceves, Susan Bisom-Rapp, James Cooper, Joshua Jones, Amy Kimpel, Aaron Schwabach, Erin Sheley, Dana Sisitsky, and Professor Emeritus Robert Bohrer.
In the Media
CWSL’s Professor William Aceves was quoted in the New York Times. Read the article here (subscription may be required): www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/u...
CWSL’s Professor William Aceves was quoted in the New York Times. Read the article here (subscription may be required): www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/u...
July 8, 2025 at 4:44 PM
In the Media
CWSL’s Professor William Aceves was quoted in the New York Times. Read the article here (subscription may be required): www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/u...
CWSL’s Professor William Aceves was quoted in the New York Times. Read the article here (subscription may be required): www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/u...
Welcome to California Western School of Law 💜💛
Dean and President & Professor of Law Miriam Baer joins CWSL today!
Read the full announcement in Campus News: www.cwsl.edu/news/campus/...
Dean and President & Professor of Law Miriam Baer joins CWSL today!
Read the full announcement in Campus News: www.cwsl.edu/news/campus/...
July 1, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Welcome to California Western School of Law 💜💛
Dean and President & Professor of Law Miriam Baer joins CWSL today!
Read the full announcement in Campus News: www.cwsl.edu/news/campus/...
Dean and President & Professor of Law Miriam Baer joins CWSL today!
Read the full announcement in Campus News: www.cwsl.edu/news/campus/...
GEM Award 🏆
CWSL Dean of Students Lisa Ferreira has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the National Association of Law Student Affairs Professionals (NALSAP) GEM Award!
Read more in Campus News: www.cwsl.edu/.../dean_fer...
CWSL Dean of Students Lisa Ferreira has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the National Association of Law Student Affairs Professionals (NALSAP) GEM Award!
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June 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
GEM Award 🏆
CWSL Dean of Students Lisa Ferreira has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the National Association of Law Student Affairs Professionals (NALSAP) GEM Award!
Read more in Campus News: www.cwsl.edu/.../dean_fer...
CWSL Dean of Students Lisa Ferreira has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the National Association of Law Student Affairs Professionals (NALSAP) GEM Award!
Read more in Campus News: www.cwsl.edu/.../dean_fer...
Congratulations to Professor Susan Bisom-Rapp, who has been elected a Fellow of The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers (CLEL)! Professor Bisom-Rapp noted, "I am honored by the recognition of my peers across the country and look forward to active participation in the College."
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June 23, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Congratulations to Professor Susan Bisom-Rapp, who has been elected a Fellow of The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers (CLEL)! Professor Bisom-Rapp noted, "I am honored by the recognition of my peers across the country and look forward to active participation in the College."
Student Spotlight 🎥
At CWSL, we are inspired by our students' stories.
Meet Matthew Bagdasar, a rising 3L who says, "CWSL has deepened my understanding of service not just as advocacy, but as something grounded in accountability and dialogue."
At CWSL, we are inspired by our students' stories.
Meet Matthew Bagdasar, a rising 3L who says, "CWSL has deepened my understanding of service not just as advocacy, but as something grounded in accountability and dialogue."
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June 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Student Spotlight 🎥
At CWSL, we are inspired by our students' stories.
Meet Matthew Bagdasar, a rising 3L who says, "CWSL has deepened my understanding of service not just as advocacy, but as something grounded in accountability and dialogue."
At CWSL, we are inspired by our students' stories.
Meet Matthew Bagdasar, a rising 3L who says, "CWSL has deepened my understanding of service not just as advocacy, but as something grounded in accountability and dialogue."
A Tribute to President and Dean Sean M. Scott
As Dean Scott's tenure comes to an end this summer, CWSL honors her achievements in gratitude. Read this feature from the alumni magazine in Faculty News: cwsl.edu/news/faculty...
As Dean Scott's tenure comes to an end this summer, CWSL honors her achievements in gratitude. Read this feature from the alumni magazine in Faculty News: cwsl.edu/news/faculty...
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June 9, 2025 at 4:50 PM
A Tribute to President and Dean Sean M. Scott
As Dean Scott's tenure comes to an end this summer, CWSL honors her achievements in gratitude. Read this feature from the alumni magazine in Faculty News: cwsl.edu/news/faculty...
As Dean Scott's tenure comes to an end this summer, CWSL honors her achievements in gratitude. Read this feature from the alumni magazine in Faculty News: cwsl.edu/news/faculty...
San Diego County Bar Association Service Awards
This year's awards featured La Raza Lawyers Association and Mark Simpliciano ’19.
Read more in Alumni News: cwsl.edu/news/alumni/...
This year's awards featured La Raza Lawyers Association and Mark Simpliciano ’19.
Read more in Alumni News: cwsl.edu/news/alumni/...
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June 6, 2025 at 5:33 PM
San Diego County Bar Association Service Awards
This year's awards featured La Raza Lawyers Association and Mark Simpliciano ’19.
Read more in Alumni News: cwsl.edu/news/alumni/...
This year's awards featured La Raza Lawyers Association and Mark Simpliciano ’19.
Read more in Alumni News: cwsl.edu/news/alumni/...
CWSL's own Matthew Lab is quoted in Law360's "More Californians Face Legal Issues, But Get Less Help". Matthew is director of our Access to Law Initiative, helping alumni provide affordable legal services.
Read more:https://www.cwsl.edu/news/faculty/matthew_lab_justice_gap.html
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June 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
CWSL's own Matthew Lab is quoted in Law360's "More Californians Face Legal Issues, But Get Less Help". Matthew is director of our Access to Law Initiative, helping alumni provide affordable legal services.
Read more:https://www.cwsl.edu/news/faculty/matthew_lab_justice_gap.html
Read more:https://www.cwsl.edu/news/faculty/matthew_lab_justice_gap.html
📰 Student Publication
CWSL rising 3L Zachary Brenner co-authored an op-ed in Law360!
Read more in Student News: cwsl.edu/news/student...
Read the article in Law360: www.law360.com/articles/234...
CWSL rising 3L Zachary Brenner co-authored an op-ed in Law360!
Read more in Student News: cwsl.edu/news/student...
Read the article in Law360: www.law360.com/articles/234...
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June 4, 2025 at 4:53 PM
📰 Student Publication
CWSL rising 3L Zachary Brenner co-authored an op-ed in Law360!
Read more in Student News: cwsl.edu/news/student...
Read the article in Law360: www.law360.com/articles/234...
CWSL rising 3L Zachary Brenner co-authored an op-ed in Law360!
Read more in Student News: cwsl.edu/news/student...
Read the article in Law360: www.law360.com/articles/234...
May in Review ⏪
California Western faculty have been busy publishing and presenting, read a few Faculty Highlights from last month: www.cwsl.edu/news/faculty...
California Western faculty have been busy publishing and presenting, read a few Faculty Highlights from last month: www.cwsl.edu/news/faculty...
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June 3, 2025 at 5:33 PM
May in Review ⏪
California Western faculty have been busy publishing and presenting, read a few Faculty Highlights from last month: www.cwsl.edu/news/faculty...
California Western faculty have been busy publishing and presenting, read a few Faculty Highlights from last month: www.cwsl.edu/news/faculty...
Prof. Emily Behzadi Cárdenas presents, "Protection of Intangible Heritage For Displaced Communities During Armed Conflict", at the 2025 Intersessional Meeting of the International Law Association Committee on Safeguarding Cultural Heritage in Armed Conflict in Seoul, South Korea next Thurs., May 29.
May 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Prof. Emily Behzadi Cárdenas presents, "Protection of Intangible Heritage For Displaced Communities During Armed Conflict", at the 2025 Intersessional Meeting of the International Law Association Committee on Safeguarding Cultural Heritage in Armed Conflict in Seoul, South Korea next Thurs., May 29.
Fulbright Specialist @ CWSL
Professor Aaron Schwabach has been selected for a prestigious Fulbright Specialist Program award from the U.S. Department of State to complete a project at Cambodia’s Royal University of Law and Economics.
Read more in Faculty News: cwsl.edu/news/faculty...
Professor Aaron Schwabach has been selected for a prestigious Fulbright Specialist Program award from the U.S. Department of State to complete a project at Cambodia’s Royal University of Law and Economics.
Read more in Faculty News: cwsl.edu/news/faculty...
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May 19, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Fulbright Specialist @ CWSL
Professor Aaron Schwabach has been selected for a prestigious Fulbright Specialist Program award from the U.S. Department of State to complete a project at Cambodia’s Royal University of Law and Economics.
Read more in Faculty News: cwsl.edu/news/faculty...
Professor Aaron Schwabach has been selected for a prestigious Fulbright Specialist Program award from the U.S. Department of State to complete a project at Cambodia’s Royal University of Law and Economics.
Read more in Faculty News: cwsl.edu/news/faculty...
Judicial Announcement ⚖️
California Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed CWSL alumna Jihan Maloney '11 as a San Diego Superior Court Judge.
Read more in Alumni News: cwsl.edu/news/alumni/...
California Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed CWSL alumna Jihan Maloney '11 as a San Diego Superior Court Judge.
Read more in Alumni News: cwsl.edu/news/alumni/...
CWSL Alumna Jihan Maloney ’11 Appointed San Diego Superior Court JudgeFacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInYoutubearrowFacebookInstagramLinkedInYoutube
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May 14, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Judicial Announcement ⚖️
California Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed CWSL alumna Jihan Maloney '11 as a San Diego Superior Court Judge.
Read more in Alumni News: cwsl.edu/news/alumni/...
California Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed CWSL alumna Jihan Maloney '11 as a San Diego Superior Court Judge.
Read more in Alumni News: cwsl.edu/news/alumni/...
San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association Awards Bar Stipends
SDLRLA, headed by CWSL alumnus Marco Garcia '21, awarded scholarships to CWSL students and other San Diego law students. We are grateful for the generosity and commitment to our scholars.
Read more in Alumni News: cwsl.edu/news/alumni/...
SDLRLA, headed by CWSL alumnus Marco Garcia '21, awarded scholarships to CWSL students and other San Diego law students. We are grateful for the generosity and commitment to our scholars.
Read more in Alumni News: cwsl.edu/news/alumni/...
CWSL Alumnus Marco Garcia Leads La Raza Lawyers Association, Promotes Bar StipendFacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInYoutubearrowFacebookInstagramLinkedInYoutube
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May 7, 2025 at 5:10 PM
San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association Awards Bar Stipends
SDLRLA, headed by CWSL alumnus Marco Garcia '21, awarded scholarships to CWSL students and other San Diego law students. We are grateful for the generosity and commitment to our scholars.
Read more in Alumni News: cwsl.edu/news/alumni/...
SDLRLA, headed by CWSL alumnus Marco Garcia '21, awarded scholarships to CWSL students and other San Diego law students. We are grateful for the generosity and commitment to our scholars.
Read more in Alumni News: cwsl.edu/news/alumni/...
April in Review ⏪
California Western faculty have been busy publishing and presenting, read a few Faculty Highlights from last month: cwsl.edu/news/faculty...
Featuring: President and Dean Sean M. Scott, Professors Emily Behzadi Cárdenas and Nancy Marcus.
#CWSL #CaliforniaWestern #LegalLeaders
California Western faculty have been busy publishing and presenting, read a few Faculty Highlights from last month: cwsl.edu/news/faculty...
Featuring: President and Dean Sean M. Scott, Professors Emily Behzadi Cárdenas and Nancy Marcus.
#CWSL #CaliforniaWestern #LegalLeaders
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May 6, 2025 at 4:15 PM
April in Review ⏪
California Western faculty have been busy publishing and presenting, read a few Faculty Highlights from last month: cwsl.edu/news/faculty...
Featuring: President and Dean Sean M. Scott, Professors Emily Behzadi Cárdenas and Nancy Marcus.
#CWSL #CaliforniaWestern #LegalLeaders
California Western faculty have been busy publishing and presenting, read a few Faculty Highlights from last month: cwsl.edu/news/faculty...
Featuring: President and Dean Sean M. Scott, Professors Emily Behzadi Cárdenas and Nancy Marcus.
#CWSL #CaliforniaWestern #LegalLeaders
Loan Assistance for Public Interest
The Adrianne Baker Fellowship, CWSL's Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) applications are due May 31, 2025.
Learn more about the qualifications in Alumni News: cwsl.edu/news/alumni/...
The Adrianne Baker Fellowship, CWSL's Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) applications are due May 31, 2025.
Learn more about the qualifications in Alumni News: cwsl.edu/news/alumni/...
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May 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Loan Assistance for Public Interest
The Adrianne Baker Fellowship, CWSL's Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) applications are due May 31, 2025.
Learn more about the qualifications in Alumni News: cwsl.edu/news/alumni/...
The Adrianne Baker Fellowship, CWSL's Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) applications are due May 31, 2025.
Learn more about the qualifications in Alumni News: cwsl.edu/news/alumni/...
Law Day of Action Tomorrow!
California Western School of Law is an official partner for San Diego County Bar Association and Federal Bar Association San Diego Chapter's "Renewing Oath Ceremony" to celebrate National Law Day of Action.
California Western School of Law is an official partner for San Diego County Bar Association and Federal Bar Association San Diego Chapter's "Renewing Oath Ceremony" to celebrate National Law Day of Action.
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April 30, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Law Day of Action Tomorrow!
California Western School of Law is an official partner for San Diego County Bar Association and Federal Bar Association San Diego Chapter's "Renewing Oath Ceremony" to celebrate National Law Day of Action.
California Western School of Law is an official partner for San Diego County Bar Association and Federal Bar Association San Diego Chapter's "Renewing Oath Ceremony" to celebrate National Law Day of Action.
CWSL Professor Emily Behzadi Cárdenas is a featured speaker for the virtual program, "Integrating Doctrine & Diversity Speaker Series: Expanding Doctrinal Dialogue with Foreign and International Current Events Content".
Learn more here: law.rwu.edu/events/integ...
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In an era of rapid globalization and the constant churn of the 24-hour news cycle, international and foreign current events are no longer mere sidelines. Rather, they are integral, real-time component...
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April 25, 2025 at 6:13 PM
CWSL Professor Emily Behzadi Cárdenas is a featured speaker for the virtual program, "Integrating Doctrine & Diversity Speaker Series: Expanding Doctrinal Dialogue with Foreign and International Current Events Content".
Learn more here: law.rwu.edu/events/integ...
Learn more here: law.rwu.edu/events/integ...
California Western School of Law President and Dean Sean M. Scott joined over 200 current leaders in higher education in signing the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)'s statement, "A Call for Constructive Engagement".
Read more in Campus News: cwsl.edu/news/campus/...
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President and Dean Sean M. Scott Signs "A Call for Constructive Engagement"FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInYoutubearrowFacebookInstagramLinkedInYoutube
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April 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
California Western School of Law President and Dean Sean M. Scott joined over 200 current leaders in higher education in signing the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)'s statement, "A Call for Constructive Engagement".
Read more in Campus News: cwsl.edu/news/campus/...
Read more in Campus News: cwsl.edu/news/campus/...
California Western School of Law Names New President and Dean
CWSL’s Board of Trustees has appointed Miriam Baer as the new president and dean effective July 1, 2025.
Read the full press release here: cwsl.edu/news/campus/...
CWSL’s Board of Trustees has appointed Miriam Baer as the new president and dean effective July 1, 2025.
Read the full press release here: cwsl.edu/news/campus/...
April 22, 2025 at 7:18 PM
California Western School of Law Names New President and Dean
CWSL’s Board of Trustees has appointed Miriam Baer as the new president and dean effective July 1, 2025.
Read the full press release here: cwsl.edu/news/campus/...
CWSL’s Board of Trustees has appointed Miriam Baer as the new president and dean effective July 1, 2025.
Read the full press release here: cwsl.edu/news/campus/...
📰 Student Publication
CWSL 2L Zachary Brenner co-authored an op-ed in Westlaw Today!
Read more in Student News: www.cwsl.edu/news/student...
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CWSL 2L Zachary Brenner co-authored an op-ed in Westlaw Today!
Read more in Student News: www.cwsl.edu/news/student...
Read the article in Westlaw Today: today.westlaw.com/Document/Ic5...
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April 21, 2025 at 5:34 PM
📰 Student Publication
CWSL 2L Zachary Brenner co-authored an op-ed in Westlaw Today!
Read more in Student News: www.cwsl.edu/news/student...
Read the article in Westlaw Today: today.westlaw.com/Document/Ic5...
CWSL 2L Zachary Brenner co-authored an op-ed in Westlaw Today!
Read more in Student News: www.cwsl.edu/news/student...
Read the article in Westlaw Today: today.westlaw.com/Document/Ic5...