On Feb. 6, the Supreme Court jurist shared her insights on law, public service, and leadership with many of the law school’s students, faculty, staff, and friends.
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In HeinOnline’s new and wide-ranging set of rankings that track the scholarly impact of law schools and legal academics, the law school placed among the top 10 institutions in the country, while 36 members of the faculty were listed as the top scholars in 25 different areas of research.
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| In recognition of an outstanding tenure that was defined by significant growth in academic impact, record fundraising, and a strong boost in national prestige, Dean Emerita Mnookin has been honored with a newly created faculty chair in her name.
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Though China was once viewed as a climate villain, the country now dominates the global supply chains of solar panels, batteries, and electric vehicles. In this Q&A, the professor talks about his new book, Chinese Global Environmentalism.
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The UCDC Law Program – run by Nicole Lehtman (pictured) – has been sending law students from across the UC system to Washington, D.C., for more than 15 years, offering them a rare opportunity to immerse themselves in the city where federal law is made.
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Joshua Wooten ’27 and Ilu Tefera ’27 are the 2025-26 co-chairs of the Black Law Students Association, one of UCLA Law’s oldest and most active student organizations.
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| | Remembering Mickey Rappaport
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UCLA Law’s former dean of admissions died on Feb. 8. In three decades, starting in 1970, Rappaport founded the celebrated LEOP program and welcomed generations of students into the community. Professor Emeritus Paul Bergman warmly remembers his "good-natured” colleague: "During a turbulent era, Mickey’s talent for recognizing applicants with diverse interests and leadership qualities helped the still-young UCLA Law develop into an elite academic institution.”
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Their story started with an introduction at an SBA bar review event. Now, nearly 30 years later, the couple looks back on their romance and favorite memories from their time together at UCLA School of Law.
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Kimberly Clausing appears on CNN's 'Fareed Zakaria GPS' to talk about the impact of the Supreme Court's ruling on Trump's tariffs.
Rick Hasen appears on CNN's 'Amanpour' to discuss election interference.
Ann Carlson is quoted by the New York Times about the regulation of greenhouse gases.
Mary Nichols co-writes an essay in the LA Times about protecting the Gulf of California.
Andrew Verstein speaks with DL News about prediction markets.
Kirk Stark is quoted by the San Francisco Examiner about the legacy of Prop 13 and the state's property tax system.
Cara Horowitz talks to the AP about the ability of state agencies to make independent decisions about environmental regulation.
Jonathan Zasloff is quoted in the LA Times about families who are displaced amid LA's housing crisis.
Scott Cummings speaks with Reuters about the law firm Paul Weiss and Trump.
Diana Winters is quoted by STAT about the addictive nature of ultra-processed foods.
Joanna Schwartz speaks with ProPublica about accountability for the conduct of ICE officers.
Ahilan Arulanantham speaks with NPR News about lies and the behavior of immigration enforcement officials.
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📸: 2025 UCLA Law Latine Alumni Happy Hour
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Nicole E. Hoikka ’15 was promoted to partner at Glickman & Glickman.
Holger Besch ’97 became senior vice president, general counsel, at the Pacific Maritime Association in San Francisco.
Kevin Mokhtari ’07 was promoted to chief of the criminal division at the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of California.
Luis A. Patino ’12 joined Versant Media’s entertainment division as vice president of business and legal affairs.
Owen Smith ’18 was promoted to partner at HWG.
Tony Rodriguez ’92 was promoted to senior vice president and assistant general counsel, litigation for the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals.
Abigail Tapang Zelenski ’03 joined the California Board of Accountancy.
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