Robert A. Curtis (JD '99) Named Among Best Lawyers in America 2024
Pepperdine Caruso Law alumnus Robert A. Curtis (JD '99) has been recognized as one of the The Best Lawyers in America.
Pepperdine Caruso Law Welcomes the Class of 2026
On August 14, 2023, Pepperdine Caruso Law was pleased to welcome the class of 2026 to Launch Week, a week-long introduction to law school and professional formation.
In Memoriam: Jared Lee ('20, MDR '21)
Pepperdine Caruso Law Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution and Seaver College alumnus Jared Lee (‘20, MDR ‘21) passed away unexpectedly on August 14 in Irvine, California.
Kevin Samkian (JD '23) and Justin Wong Secure Trial Court Reversal in Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal Case
Pepperdine Caruso Law alumnus and Palmer Fellow Kevin Samkian (JD ’23) and third-year student Justin Wong worked with an appellate legal team, led by Pepperdine University Board member Mary Anne Keshen, in securing a trial court reversal in the Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal.
Chris Rhyme (JD '11) Celebrates CrossFit Games Victory
After a nine-year battle with multiple sclerosis, Pepperdine Caruso Law alumnus Chris Rhyme (JD ‘11) competed in the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games and championed several events for the adaptive division.
Melanie K. Lane (JD '22) Joins Kennington R. Groff (JD '14) at Founders Legal
Pepperdine Caruso Law alumna Melanie K. Lane (JD '22) has joined alumna Kennington R. Groff (JD '14) at Founders Legal (Bekiares Eliezer LLP) in Atlanta.
Ted Grussing (JD '74) Presents "The Wonders of Sedona and Northern Arizona" at Pepperdine Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts
Pepperdine Caruso Law alumnus and photographer Ted Grussing (JD '74) will be presenting "The Wonders of Sedona and Northern Arizona" on September 22.
Pepperdine Caruso Law Receives Founders' First Freedom Gift
Pepperdine Caruso Law is pleased to announce a generous gift from Founders' First Freedom that will allow the Nootbaar Institute on Law, Religion, and Ethics to expand its fellows program and launch an annual conference.
In Memoriam: Robert K. Wrede (LLM '06)
Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution alumnus and former adjunct professor Robert K. Wrede (LLM '06) passed away on June 24 in Santa Monica.








