Law School in San Diego - California Western School of Law

Gender Sidelining Symposium April 26-27

An innovative look at how existing social structures can lead to adverse treatment on the basis of gender.

Gender Sidelining Symposium at California Western School of Law

Prof. Smith Discusses SCOTUS Ruling on Federal Deportation Law

Appears on KUSI News to clarify intricacies of the court's decision and what it means to be "unconstitutionally vague."

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Mary Ellen Attridge '87 Announces Retirement from Storied Public Defense Career

CWSL alumna defended more than 1,000 cases—several of which earned national attention

Mary Ellen Attridge '87 | © Charlie Neuman/San Diego Union-Tribune via ZUMA Wire

Prof. Kim Outlines Shortcomings of Trump Administration's Breach of Contract Case

$20M lawsuit against adult entertainer hinges on unreasonable estimate of "liquidated damages"

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Prof. Thusi Contributes to Salon.com Piece on "School-to-Prison Pipeline" Policies

Explores harmful effects of Trump administration's commitment to reinstate harsh guidelines

New Media Rights Awarded Grant From Rose Foundation

CWSL clinical program recognized for work on consumer privacy issues

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New Media Rights Executive Director Art Neill

New Online Store Opens at CWSLGEAR.COM

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