UCLA Law Newsletter - January 2026

UCLA School of Law professor Beth Colgan’s scholarship has been cited in a U.S. Supreme Court opinion in the case of Ellingworth v. United States, which the Court decided on January 20.

Meeting during the two-week January term, students examine issues involving immigration and the economy, engage in a simulated negotiation, and observe lawyers in action at the Mexican consulate.

Eminent scholars Alejandro Camacho and Jamelia Morgan are joining the UCLA School of Law faculty as professors of law, starting in the Spring 2026 semester.

Imagine if civil court cases were decided by artificial intelligence instead of human judges. Amin Ebrahimi Afrouzi is researching the philosophical questions that could arise from such a scenario.

When Sam Ennis ’10 began his legal studies at UCLA School of Law, Indian law wasn't on his radar – growing up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, there were no federally recognized tribes in his state.

Members of UCLA Law’s faculty started 2026 off on a high note.

Stephen Bainbridge and Kal Raustiala have been ranked in a list of the top legal scholars within their respective fields.

James Salzman earned a prestigious scholarly residency at the Bellagio Center in Italy.

Rose Chan Loui was elected to the membership of the American Law Institute.

Congratulations to our grads who were sworn into the California Bar!

February 20-21, 2026 - International Law Weekend - West: New Frontiers, "Evolving Rules: The Future of International Law"

February 27, 2026 - Herbert Morris Lecture featuring Christopher L. Eisgruber on "Terms of Respect: Free Speech and Inclusivity on Campus"

March 2, 2026 - Judging International Justice

June 18, 2026 - 50th Annual UCLA Entertainment Symposium

Kimberlé Crenshaw appears on CNN to talk about Martin Luther King's legacy.

Adam Winkler writes a commentary piece in the LA Times about openly carrying firearms in California.

Kal Raustiala appears on 'Marketplace' to talk about American economic power in international relations.

Ingrid Eagly is quoted in the Wisconsin Examiner about the interplay between local and federal law enforcement in immigration operations.

Elana Redfield speaks with the San Francisco Chronicle about the Supreme Court case regarding trans athletes.

Ahilan Arulanantham is quoted by the AP about know-your-rights trainings in the immigration context.

Mark McKenna talks to the Ventura County Star about a trademark matter involving Patagonia and the Instagram star Pattie Gonia.

Kimberly Clausing speaks with the New York Times about Trump's impact on the American financial system.

Russell Korobkin talks to the LA Times about the future of UCLA football at the Rose Bowl.

Rick Hasen is quoted by the San Francisco Chronicle about a Supreme Court case regarding the counting of mail-in ballots.

Julia Stein talks to NPR News about false narratives that emerged after the LA wildfires.

Jessica Peake appears on the Bloomberg Law podcast to talk about the federal charges against Nicolás Maduro.

📸: 2025 UCLA Law Latine Alumni Happy Hour

Leslie Cumber LLM '14 was elected principal at Miles & Stockbridge.

Joshua Lewin '15 was named partner in Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz’s entertainment group.

Cheryl Chang '04 was appointed co-chair of the financial institutions litigation and regulatory compliance practice group at Blank Rome.

Iricel E. Payano '16 joined the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California as an assistant U.S. attorney serving in the criminal division.

David Steiner '86 was named postmaster general of the United States.

Nicole Howell '13 was promoted to partner at Munger, Tolles & Olson.

Tristan Kirk '16 was promoted to partner at Winston & Strawn.