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Golden Gate University Wins San Francisco Trial Lawyers Mock Trial Competition, Erik Christensen

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Golden Gate University School of Law (GGU Law)took first place in The San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association’s (SFTLA) annual Mock Trial competition, earning the title, “Best of the Bay,” for the third consecutive year and fourth first place win in five years. This year, GGU Law beat Santa Clara University, Stanford University and University of California, Hastings in the intense, day-long competition.

Caregivers File Suit Against Kindred Healthcare And Affiliates For Wage And Hour Violations, Golden Gate University School Of Law

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Today, the Legal Aid Society-Employment Law Center (LAS-ELC) and the Women’s Employment Rights Clinic of Golden Gate University School of Law along with the law firm of Lewis, Feinberg, Lee, Renaker & Jackson, P.C., filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of in-home and facility caregivers in the California Superior Court, Alameda County against Kindred Healthcare, Inc. and affiliated companies Professional Healthcare at Home, LLC and NP Plus, LLC, alleging failure to pay minimum wage and overtime and various meal and rest period violations, among other claims.

Golden Gate University Law School Students Win Awards, Golden Gate University School Of Law

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Students enrolled in the Juris Doctor (JD) program at Golden Gate University’s (GGU) School of Law recently earned several prestigious accolades. Classes for the JD degree are taught by GGU’s exceptional full-time faculty, representing expertise in high-demand and high-need areas such as litigation, environmental law, and public interest.

Congresswoman Jackie Speier To Deliver Golden Gate University School Of Law Commencement, Lisa Lomba

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Jackie Speier, Congresswoman for the 14th Congressional District, with a public service career spanning three decades, will deliver Golden Gate University School of Law’s 2014 Commencement address at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco on May 15, at 11:00 a.m. Congresswoman Speier has more than 29 years of representative public service, and has been a fierce advocate for veterans, the prevention of gun violence, and in 2012 was named among Newsweek’s “150 fearless women” in the world.

Additionally, Golden Gate University President Dan Angel will present Paul W. Vince (JD 94) with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree at the …

Honorable Marshall Whitley Named Director Of Golden Gate University Law’S Llm In Taxation Program, Lisa Lomba

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Golden Gate University (GGU) recently named the Honorable Marshall Whitley (Ret.) as Director of the School of Law’s LLM (Masters of Laws) in Taxation Program and Lindsay Jester as the program’s Assistant Director. Whitley was an adjunct professor in the program for nearly three decades prior to his promotion. He served for twenty years in the California Courts. For 10 of those years, Whitley presided over the Probate Departments for the California Superior Court in Alameda County.

Golden Gate University School Of Law’S Llm In Taxation Ranked Among Top 10 In Nation, Lisa Lomba

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TaxTalent unveiled its annual ranking of Law School LLM in Taxation programs, naming Golden Gate University’s School of Law among its top 10 in the nation for the second consecutive year. This year, GGU’s program was ranked number 8 nationwide.

Golden Gate University Professor Leads Bill Limiting State Prison Sterilizations, Lisa Lomba

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Golden Gate University (GGU) is at the heart of legislation recently introduced by the California Legislative Women’s Caucus to limit sterilization surgeries in all state prisons, county jails and other detention centers.

Golden Gate University School Of Law Ranked Among Top 20 In Nation For Practical Training, Lisa Lomba

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The National Jurist this month unveiled its honor roll of law schools offering the best practical training, naming Golden Gate University’s School of Law among its top 20 nationwide. GGU Law ranked 19th out of over 200 ABA-accredited schools. The magazine based the rankings on the number of students engaged in faculty-supervised clinic positions, field placements, externships and simulation courses, and gave bonus points for innovative program efforts dedicated to experiential learning.

Lecture, Q&A With John Burris, Renowned Civil Rights Attorney “Trayvon Martin & Oscar Grant: The Intersection Of Race And Criminal Justice”, Lisa Lomba

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Join a community of lawyers, law students and professors for a public event centered on the intersection of race and criminal justice. Distinguished GGU alumnus John Burris (BS 67) will speak about the implications of the cases against George Zimmerman for the shooting of Trayvon Martin, as well as the case against the Bay Area Rapid Transit District for the shooting of Oscar Grant.