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Colin Crawford Named Dean Of Golden Gate University School Of Law, Golden Gate University School Of Law

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Colin Crawford, dean of the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville, is joining Golden Gate University School of Law as its 16th dean.

Law Deans Joint Statement On The 2020 Election And Events At The Capitol, Golden Gate University School Of Law

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Golden Gate University School Of Law Launches Jd Flex Program: A Weekend Hybrid Jd Program With In-Demand Career Tracks, Golden Gate University School Of Law

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GGU Law is thrilled to expand its long-standing mission of inclusion and access to the legal profession with its new JD Flex program. Starting in fall 2021, JD Flex will offer an innovative alternative to GGU Law's continuing full-time residential program in San Francisco.

Blending online coursework and eight on-campus weekend sessions per semester, with summers completely online, this flexible program provides a path to an ABA-approved J.D. degree in less than four years. Students also have the option of customizing their J.D. degree with one of two focused career tracks.

Ggu Law’S 7th Annual Veterans Law Conference Tackles Military Assault And The #Metoo Movement, Golden Gate University School Of Law

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On November 1, 2019, Golden Gate University School of Law (GGU Law) will host its 7th Annual Veterans Law Conference with the focus on military sexual assault through the lens of the #MeToo movement. The goal of the conference is to highlight the problem of military sexual violence in order to help craft better preventative solutions.

New Golden Gate University Professors Will Bolster Law School's Work, Golden Gate University School Of Law

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Golden Gate University School of Law has added three new faculty members who will strengthen the school's offerings in several key areas. The trio join the school from UCLA , Stanford, and the U.S. Department of Justice. The new professors— Jyoti Nanda , Spencer Williams , and Robert Mullaney —join 32 other full-time faculty at the school.

Golden Gate University School Of Law Commencement Featured Contra Costa County District Attorney And Alumna Diana Becton (Jd, 1985), Golden Gate University School Of Law

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Golden Gate University School of Law featured Contra Costa County District Attorney and alumna Diana Becton (JD, '85) as the keynote speaker at its recent commencement program held at Davies Symphony Hall.

Amy Mclellan, Jd, Llm, To Lead Goldengate University's New Joint Llm And Ms Intaxation Program, Golden Gate University School Of Law

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Golden Gate University (GGU) announces the appointment of Amy B. McLellan , JD, LLM, as Dean of the Braden School of Taxation and Director of the LLM Taxation and Estate Planning programs— marking the beginning of a groundbreaking joint program, after separate operation within the University for many years.This new high-level role signifies another innovative step forward to prepare students for today's merging worlds ob business, law, and technology.

Prestigious Mccarthy Institute Moves To Golden Gate University, Golden Gate University

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tarting in August 2018, the McCarthy Institute, the world's preeminent trademark, consumer behavior, and branding institute, will be located jointly in the law and business schools at Golden Gate University in downtown San Francisco.

David Franklyn, Renowned Intellectual Property And Technology Law Professor, Joins Golden Gate University, Golden Gate University School Of Law

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Golden Gate University (GGU) welcomes David Franklyn, a prominent law professor recognized nationally as a preeminent expert on intellectual property (IP) and technology law. Director of the McCarthy Institute for IP and Technology Law at the University of San Francisco since 2000, Franklyn also consults with global technology companies serving as an expert witness in trademark and IP cases.

Low-Wage Workers Will Be Directly Impacted By The California Supreme Court’S Decision In Troester V. Starbucks Inc., Golden Gate University School Of Law

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The Women’s Employment Rights Clinic at Golden Gate University School of Law filed an amicus brief on behalf of low-wage worker advocates, urging the Court to follow its own precedent and the clear statutory requirements in California that workers must be paid for all hours worked.

Anthony Niedwiecki Named New Dean Of Golden Gate University School Of Law, Golden Gate University School Of Law

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Golden Gate University President David Fike is proud to announce the appointment of Anthony Niedwiecki as the new Dean of the Golden Gate University School of Law. Coming from his previous position as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Niedwiecki brings a portfolio of administrative accomplishments and a commitment to diversity, inclusion and student success. His appointment begins August 1, 2017.

Golden Gate University School Of Law Celebrates Permanent Overtime Rights For California Domestic Workers, Golden Gate University School Of Law

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Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. yesterday signed SB 1015, a bill making overtime rights permanent for more than 300,000 nannies and caregivers for seniors and people with disabilities. Golden Gate University School of Law’s Women’s Employment Rights Clinic (WERC) has served as legal counsel to the California Domestic Workers Coalition since 2010 in the Coalition’s effort to extend basic wage and hour protections to domestic workers.

Golden Gate University School Of Law Appoints New Experiential Learning Faculty, Golden Gate University School Of Law

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Golden Gate University School of Law (GGU Law) announced today that it has made new appointments to its nationally recognized experiential learning programs. Taking over as director of externships is Adjunct Professor Brittany Glidden. Nina Robertson begins as a clinical staff attorney at the Environmental Law and Justice Clinic for the 2015/2016 academic year, and Stephen Rosenbaum was named associate professor and clinical staff attorney for the Women’s Employment Rights Clinic.

Professor Wes Porter Named American Council On Education Fellow, Erik Christensen

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The American Council on Education (ACE), announced that Wes R. Porter, Director, Litigation Center and Associate Professor of Law at Golden Gate University School of Law (GGU Law) has been named an ACE Fellow for academic year 2015-16.

The ACE Fellows Program, established in 1965, is designed to strengthen institutions and leadership in American higher education by identifying and preparing emerging leaders for senior positions in college and university administration. Forty-seven Fellows, nominated by the senior administration of their institutions, were selected this year following a rigorous application process.

Beyond Ferguson: The Uncertain Future Of The Grand Jury, Golden Gate University School Of Law

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San Francisco, CA (March 24, 2015) – Golden Gate University School of Law (GGU Law) will host an expert panel to explore the use of the criminal grand jury, the legal mechanism generating much controversy following the decision not to indict a Ferguson, MO police officer in November, 2014. This free lecture will briefly explain the history of the criminal grand jury, followed by a panel of legal powerhouses who will offer their in-depth analyses of the criminal grand jury’s use and its future.

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.

2013-14 International Women Judges Graduate Fellow Announced, Lisa Lomba

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Prestigious American Bar Association (Aba) Award To Ggu Law’S Environmental Law And Justice Clinic (Eljc), Lisa Lomba

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The Environmental Law & Justice Clinic at Golden Gate University School of Law (GGU Law) has received the Dedication to Diversity and Justice Award from the ABA’s Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources. The award recognizes and honors the accomplishments of leading organizations in the areas of environmental justice and those who embrace a commitment to gender, racial, and ethnic diversity in the areas of environment, energy, and natural resources. GGU Law’s ELJC received the award for its achievements in significantly reducing pollution in numerous underrepresented communities living amidst manufacturing and power plants.

Menlo Park City Councilwoman Kirsten Keith Honored With 2013 Ggu Law Public Interest Award, Lisa Lomba

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The Golden Gate University School of Law Public Interest Law Foundation has selected GGU Law Alumna Kirsten Keith (JD 94), City Council Member and former Mayor of Menlo Park as its second recipient of the Drucilla Stender Ramey Public Interest Achievement Award. The award, named in honor of GGU Law’s former dean and public interest champion, honors individuals in the GGU community whose outstanding work has advanced justice and social change in the lives of vulnerable populations.

Rachel Van Cleave Named New Dean Of Golden Gate University School Of Law, Lisa Lomba

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After a national search, Golden Gate University President Dan Angel is proud to announce the appointment of Rachel Van Cleave, Interim Dean, as the new Dean of Golden Gate University School of Law. A Fulbright Scholar, GGU Law Professor since 2004 and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs since 2008, Van Cleave brings extensive experience as an international scholar, professor and law school leader to her new role.

2012-13 International Women Judges Graduate Fellow Announced, Lisa Lomba

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Golden Gate University School of Law (GGU Law) and the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) have selected their third annual International Women Judges Graduate Fellow for 2012-13. This year’s Fellow is Hon. Farjana Yesmin, a Senior Judicial Magistrate in Mymensingh, Dhaka, Bangladesh who will pursue an individualized course of study and earn a graduate law degree at Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco.

Professor Rachel Van Cleave Takes The Helm At Golden Gate University School Of Law, Lisa Lomba

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Professor Rachel Van Cleave Appointed Interim Dean of GGU Law for the 2012-13 Academic Year.