Pepperdine Caruso Law Celebrates Commencement 2026
On Thursday, May 21, the Pepperdine Caruso Law class of 2026 gathered at Alumni Park to celebrate their commencement with their family, friends, and fellow classmates.
Taylor Amstutz (JD '19) Selected for Equal Justice Works Elder Justice Program Fellowship
Pepperdine Caruso Law alumna Taylor Amstutz has been selected for the Elder Justice Program, a two-year Equal Justice Works Fellowship.
Hailey Benton-Thomas ('03, JD '08) Recognized in 40 Under 40 Professional Features
Pepperdine Caruso Law and Seaver College alumna Hailey Benton-Thomas ('03, JD '08) has been recently recognized in several "40 Under 40" professional features.
Assistant Dean Chalak Richards (JD '12) Appointed to California State Bar Council on Access and Fairness
Dean Richards was selected by the California State Bar Board of Trustees and will serve a four-year term commencing in September, 2020.
Pepperdine Caruso Law Alumni Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2021
Pepperdine Caruso Law alumni are recognized in the 27th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America, a peer-reviewed ranking.
Pepperdine Caruso Law Community Discusses the Life and Legacy of Congressman John Lewis
Over 80 members of the Pepperdine Caruso Law community attended the second installment in the "ReImagining Justice" series, hosted by Chalak Richards (JD '12), Assistant Dean for Student Life, Diversity, and Belonging.
Professor Tanya Cooper Presents "The Power of a Diverse Professional Workforce" -- National Association of Counsel for Children Conference
Professor Tanya Asim Cooper participated in the presentation, "The Power of a Diverse Professional Workforce," at the 43rd Annual Child Welfare Law Conference, which was held virtually.
Professor Jeffrey Baker Discusses "Anti-racism, Activism, and Law" -- Blher Podcast
Professor Jeffrey R. Baker participated in the Blher podcast episode, "Anti-racism, Activism, and Law," with Pepperdine Caruso School of Law alumna Brittany Hughes (JD '17).
Marvel Faulkner Brings Black Perspective to Law Review Board
Third-year law student Marvel Faulkner is a Lead Articles Editor on the Pepperdine Law Review this year; he is the first African-American man on the Law Review board in over two decades.
A Message from Dean Paul Caron: Our New Academic Year
Dean Paul L. Caron's message to the Pepperdine Caruso Law community on the law school's recent outstanding achievements and the new academic year.