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Preview Day 2024

On Thursday, Jan. 18, UC Davis School of Law hosted Preview Day, an admissions event for UC Davis undergraduates interested in King Hall. We had a great discussion with some current Double Aggie law students and an alum, Nimra Syed '19, regarding our law school.

Thank you to the following students who shared what they love about their Double Aggie experience: Noah Stark '25, Julia Martinez '25, and Alex Porter '26. 

CELPC Presents Jake Dear '83, Former Chief Supervising Attorney of the California Supreme Court

On Thursday, Jan. 18, the California Environmental Law and Policy Center (CELPC) hosted Jack Dear '83, retired Chief Supervising Attorney of the California Supreme Court. CELPC Co-Director, Professor Rick Frank '74 engaged in a dialogue with Dear about the workings of the California Supreme Court. Dear worked for a series of justices, including retired Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye '84. Although retired, Dear continues to do volunteer work for Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero. 

Save the Date for the UC Davis Business Law Journal Symposium

This year's UC Davis Business Law Journal annual symposium on Feb. 9 will focus on Artificial Intelligence and its implications for attorneys in a variety of industries. Distinguished panelists broken up into three panels will discuss what the capabilities of Artificial Intelligence are, as well as examine the effects this technology will have on the work of attorneys employed in STEM and medical industries and entertainment and copyright law.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024

Today’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day offers a chance to reflect on the legacy of the civil rights giant whose name graces our building and whose principles unify our community.

This year, we celebrate the fifth anniversary of the vibrant King Hall mural in the courtyard, which depicts Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the word “Dream.” Co-created by Reza Harris ‘19 and artist Eric Norberg, the mural pays tribute to King’s famous 1963 “I Have a Dream” speech.

Schwartz/Levi Inn of Court Meeting

This week, the Schwartz/Levi Inn of Court helds its monthly meeting. Inn President Justice Shama Mesiwala '98 began the evening by introducing UC Davis Law student and Law Student Association President, Brenda Quintanilla '24. Brenda read her beautiful and poignant spoken work poem "Corn Stalks" about the death of a young farmworker in the fields.

Welcome Back: Spring 2024

  Welcome back! As we begin a new year, we reflect on highlights of the fall and look forward to a great spring.   Honors continue to pour in for our King Hall community. Courthouses will be named in honor of former Chief Justice of California Tani G.

Happy Holidays from Luis Alejo '01

Luis Alejo '01, Chair of the Monterey County Board of Supervisors, sent a virtual card to wish everyone a happy holiday season.