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Thomas Jefferson School of Law Research Fellow and Adjunct Professor of Climate Law & Policy Kath Rogers '16 featured in Voice of San Diego Story

July 17, 2017

A class action filed this weekend urges the city to stop issuing violations against homeless residents using a city code intended to target trash dumpsters. It represents the latest legal move to...

Harrison Gaines '16 interviewed by ESPN

July 17, 2017

When discussing the inner circle of Los Angeles Lakers' rookie point guard Lonzo Ball, his father, LaVar, instantly comes to mind, as do his brothers LiAngelo and LaMelo.

There's another...

Three New Members Appointed to Thomas Jefferson School of Law Board of Trustees

July 3, 2017

The Thomas Jefferson School of Law Board of Trustees today announced the appointment of L. Tracee Lorens '90, H. Sammy Rihan '96 and Brandon White '05 to the Thomas Jefferson School of Law Board...

Harrison Gaines '16 and Thomas Jefferson School of Law Director, Center for Sports Law & Policy Jeremy Evans '11 featured in Sports Illustrated story.

June 28, 2017

In the eye of the draft hurricane, the NBA's new first family eagerly awaits Adam Silver’s announcement: With the second pick, the Los Angeles Lakers select Lonzo Ball! LaVar ...

Thomas Jefferson School of Law Student Bridget Madden (3L) Wins IDEA Student Writing Competition

June 28, 2017

Thomas Jefferson School of Law today announced Bridget Madden, a 3L student, won the 2017 IDEA Student Writing Competition. This competition was organized by IDEA: The Journal of the Franklin...

Marc Kohnen '06 Wins "Chokehold" Case

June 23, 2017

A San Diego jury found Robert Branch III not guilty of all charges related to a May 2015 confrontation with a plainclothes sheriff's detective who put Branch in a hold that rendered him...

Imperial County Superior Court Judge Christopher Plourd '81 featured in Imperial Valley Press

June 19, 2017

For the past three decades, Imperial County Superior Court Judge Christopher Plourd has had the opportunity to observe and, more recently, help determine how forensic science is used in the...

Congratulations to Thomas Jefferson School of Law's Newest Attorneys

June 14, 2017

Last week, Thomas Jefferson School of Law bar passers, their families and friends along with Thomas Jefferson School of Law Board of Trustees members, alumni, faculty and staff came together on...

Joshua Bonnici '10 and Nicholas Moore '12 Showcased in May/June 2017 Issue of San Diego Lawyer

June 13, 2017

Joshua Bonnici '10 article showcased in the latest issue of San Diego Lawyer (May/June 2017) p. 20-21. Nicholas Moore '12 is also quoted on p. 8. To read more, click...

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