On Aug. 28, I was honored with a joint resolution from California Senator Bill Dodd and Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry. The resolution recognizes my three terms and 16 years of service as dean of UC Davis School of Law. I am proud of everything our school has accomplished, including our scholarly excellence, incredible faculty, groundbreaking Racial Justice Speaker Series, and overall focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. I look forward to seeing how our school will continue to evolve.
I have had a wonderful time as dean of UC Davis School of Law for the last 16 years. Thanks to all of you for making it so special. As I return to the faculty, I look forward to seeing you around. Take good care.
The Aoki Center for Critical Race and Nation Studies welcomed new and returning students at a lunch in King Hall's Wilkins Moot Courtroom. We had a full house of law students hearing from the Aoki Center co-directors, Professor Raquel Aldana and me, as we provided background on Keith Aoki and the Aoki Center, its mission and goals.
King Hall is known for its distinguished immigration law scholars and curriculum, Immigration Law Clinic, Aoki Center for Critical Race and Nation Studies, and houses the UC Immigrant Legal Services Center. Go, King Hall!
On Friday, Sept. 6, CELPC will be sponsoring and hosting an all-day conference commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act. This conference will include a retrospective of the CWA’s first half-century; an assessment of current, key CWA issues and challenges; and predictions as to how the Act can and should evolve over its second 50 years.
Earlier this week, I spent an afternoon with our Schwartz/Levi Inn of Court members making dinner for 125 residents of Fourth and Hope, a shelter for the unhoused in Woodland, California. Among others helping prepare dinner was King Hall alum John Stoller ’12. The group served roasted chicken, a bountiful salad, fruit, and dessert.
On Sunday, Aug. 18, the New York Times highlighted a 2010 debate, held at UC Davis School of Law, that ignited Vice President and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris' political career. Watch a video of the debate here.
Established in 2001, the program is a unique initiative at UC Davis School of Law that helps college students from underrepresented communities prepare for the law school admissions process.
I am looking forward to seeing where the future will take these enthusiastic college students!
