Dean's Den with Professors Levitt & Ocen:
Executive Orders 101: A Look at President Trump’s Early Actions
From his first day in office, President Trump has issued a number of executive orders that touch on areas from immigration to racial equality to criminal system reforms to climate to taxes and tariffs to TikTok. The types of executive orders issued have also varied widely – from technical orders shutting down an app to orders that aim to counter federal statutes and even rights long protected under the U.S. Constitution.
Join Dean Clark’s conversation with legal experts Professors Justin Levitt and Priscilla Ocen, where they will review many of these actions as a means for analyzing the potential impact and limits of executive orders. The conversation will be held on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, 12-1 p.m. PT in Robinson Courtroom in the Dordick Family Trial Advocacy Center on the LMU Loyola Law School campus with a virtual option. Lunch will be provided. If you plan to attend the virtual session and have not already done so, please RSVP by today, Friday, Jan. 24.
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Justin LevittProfessor of Law
Gerald T. McLaughlin FellowA scholar of constitutional law and the law of democracy, Professor Justin Levitt has returned to Loyola after serving from 2021-22 as the White House's first Senior Policy Advisor for Democracy and Voting Rights. He had previously served in federal government as a Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. More>>
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Priscilla OcenProfessor of LawProfessor Priscilla Ocen's work explores the ways in which the intersection of race, gender, and class make women of color vulnerable to various forms of violence and criminalization. Professor Ocen served as a Special Assistant Attorney General for the California Department of Justice and is a member and former Chair of the L.A. Sheriff’s Oversight Commission. More>>
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Brietta R. ClarkFritz B. Burns Dean
Fritz B. Burns Dean Brietta R. Clark is a nationally recognized expert in health law who has used her extensive experience to elevate the law school’s curriculum, guide students and alumni on their career paths, and influence the public discourse via her scholarship, public service, and media commentary. More>>
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EMLI to Host Sports & Entertainment Law Panel/Kings Night
The L.A. Kings and the Entertainment & Media Law Institute will host the annual Sports and Entertainment Law Panel on Friday, Feb. 7! Meet some of the best sports legal executives in Los Angeles for the pregame panel and enjoy the Kings game afterwards with friends and colleagues. More>>
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DEI LUNCH AND LEARN + WORKSHOPS
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DEI Spring 2025 Workshop Series
As the spring 2025 semester begins, we are thrilled to continue our education and capacity-building in furtherance of our efforts to promote inclusive excellence, build community and enhance dialogue across difference. The following workshops are available to all faculty, staff, and students. We look forward to seeing you there.
Generative Conflict: Part 4: Presupposition, Cognitive Distortions, and Multipartiality
In this workshop, attendees will learn about presupposition—the idea that people have preconceived ideas about something. The session will explore implicit biases and cognitive distortions, which are ways our brains can sometimes misinterpret information. You will have the chance to think about how these biases can play a role in your daily life and whether you want to be biased or not.
Location: Loyola Law School
When: Wednesday, Jan. 29, 12-1:30 p.m.
Facilitators: Julia Wade, Kat Brown, and Jamal Epperson
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UndocuAdvocate 1.0
UndocuAdvocate trainings are designed to learn about the challenges, rights, and resources available to undocumented immigrants as well as equip participants with knowledge on how to support and advocate for undocumented people. Join Undocumented Student Support Services, Office of International Programs and Partnerships, and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as we cultivate a brave and supportive environment for undocumented students at LMU.
Location: Loyola Law School
When: Wednesday, Feb. 5, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Facilitators: UndocuAdvocate LLC
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Stand Up and Be Counted: A Conversation on the Journey to Identity, Self-Respect, and Inclusiveness in Legal Profession
On Tuesday, Feb. 4 in Burns Lounge, join in Stand Up and Be Counted: A Conversation on the Journey to Identity, Self-Respect, and Inclusiveness in Legal Profession from 5-7 p.m. The session will draw on "Stand Up and Be Counted," the recently published memoir of Albert C. Lum, a Chinese American attorney who began practicing in Los Angeles in the 1960s and a co-founder of the Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association (SCCLA). We will hear about Lum's trailblazing life and legal career, learn about the history of Chinese Americans in Southern California, and explore how our personal values inform our professional identity. Professor Nadine Tan, immediate past president of SCCLA, will be among the speakers. RSVP by Jan. 28>>
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