Pepperdine Caruso Law Ranked 46 in U.S. News and World Report Best Law School Rankings 2026
Pepperdine Caruso Law has been ranked 46 in the 2026 U.S. News and World Report Best Law Schools rankings. The placement reflects a sustained period of extraordinary success in the law school's 57-year history.
Professor Michael Helfand Presents "Emerging Issues at the Interface of Religion and State" -- University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
Professor Michael A. Helfand presented "Emerging Issues at the Interface of Religion and State" at the University of Pennsylvania Carey School of Law's Gruss Workshop.
Professor Stephanie Blondell Presents "Minding the Gaps: Ideas for Building Collaborative Capacity in the Face of Federal Institutional Deterioration" -- AALS 2026 Conference on Clinical Legal Education
Professor Stephanie Blondell presented "Minding the Gaps: Ideas for Building Collaborative Capacity in the Face of Federal Institutional Deterioration" at the Association of American Law Schools 2026 Conference on Clinical Legal Education.
Parris Institute for Professional Excellence Celebrates 10th Presentation of the Evan T. Carthen Inspirational Leadership Award
The Parris Institute for Professional Excellence marked a meaningful milestone this year as it celebrated the 10th presentation of the Evan T. Carthen Inspirational Leadership Award at its Annual Awards Ceremony.
Straus Institute Holds Seaver Conflict Management Certificate Conferral Ceremony
On Friday, May 1, the Straus Institute and Seaver College came together to celebrate a remarkable group of 35 undergraduate students who earned the Certificate in Conflict Management.
Professor Michael Helfand Presents "Ten Commandments in the Classroom: Rabbi Nathan's Case Against SB 10" -- University of Texas at Austin Law School
Professor Michael A. Helfand presented "Ten Commandments in the Classroom: Rabbi Nathan's Case Against SB 10" at the University of Texas at Austin Law School.
Pepperdine Caruso Law Alumni Recognized in Los Angeles Business Journal Top 100 Lawyers 2026
Pepperdine Caruso Law alumni are featured in the Los Angeles Business Journal's Top 100 Lawyers for 2026.
Professor Victoria Schwartz Quoted in "The State of Generative AI in the Creator Economy" -- Digiday
Professor Victoria Schwartz is quoted in the Digiday article, "The State of Generative AI in the Creator Economy."
Professor Joel Johnson, "Cert Alert: Supreme Court Cases of Interest" Spring 2026 -- ABA Criminal Justice Magazine
Professor Joel S. Johnson's latest installment of his quarterly column, "Cert Alert: Supreme Court Cases of Interest," has been published in the Spring 2026 edition of the ABA Criminal Justice Magazine.
Charlie Walker (JD '15) Named as 2026 Young Distinguished Alumnus of the Year
Pepperdine Caruso Law alumnus and Board of Regents member Charlie Walker has been named as the Distinguished Young Alumnus honoree.







