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Receiving a Joint Resolution

 On Aug. 28, I was honored with a joint resolution from California Senator Bill Dodd and Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry. The resolution recognizes my three terms and 16 years of service as dean of UC Davis School of Law. I am proud of everything our school has accomplished, including our scholarly excellence, incredible faculty, groundbreaking Racial Justice Speaker Series, and overall focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. I look forward to seeing how our school will continue to evolve.

Thank You, UC Davis School of Law

I have had a wonderful time as dean of UC Davis School of Law for the last 16 years. Thanks to all of you for making it so special. As I return to the faculty, I look forward to seeing you around. Take good care.

Upcoming CELPC Event: A SGMA Report Card

 

On Friday, Sept. 6, CELPC will be sponsoring and hosting an all-day conference commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act. This conference will include a retrospective of the CWA’s first half-century; an assessment of current, key CWA issues and challenges; and predictions as to how the Act can and should evolve over its second 50 years.

Successful 2024 KHOP Summer Session

 

The King Hall Outreach Program (KHOP) this summer was a success! 

Established in 2001, the program is a unique initiative at UC Davis School of Law that helps college students from underrepresented communities prepare for the law school admissions process.

I am looking forward to seeing where the future will take these enthusiastic college students! 

Testifying to Recognize Mexican Repatriation

 

On Aug.14, I testified before the California Senate Judiciary Committee on a bill that would begin the process of building a memorial to the persons forcibly removed from the United States during the Mexican repatriation of the Great Depression.

King Hall alum Esmeralda Soria ’11 was on the committee I testified before. We had a mini-reunion afterward. She is also a former student of mine (and a student, who I recruited!). It is always wonderful to see former King Hall students thriving in the real world.

Summer Baseball Update From Bill Mantle ’74

 

Over the weekend I heard from sports fan and King Hall alum, Bill Mantle ’74. He attended a Conejo Oaks baseball game and saw Aggie player Nick Lehey in action!

 

Meeting 2024 KHOP Summer Session Students

 

Last week I had the opportunity to meet the 2024 King Hall Outreach Program (KHOP) Summer Session students. KHOP is a fantastic program that helps college students from underrepresented communities prepare for the law school admissions process. 

I enjoyed speaking with the students and wish them success on their journey to law school. Some of them might even join us at King Hall!