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 David Dowling Brings Conflict Resolution Experience to Brazil
Professor David Dowling, managing director of the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, brought a series of academic, professional, and competition-related engagements to Curitiba and São Paulo, Brazil.
Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Law Journal Announces Publication of Volume 26, Issue 1
The Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Law Journal has published Volume 26, Issue 1.
Professor Joel Johnson, The New Criminal Docket and the Clemency Court -- Yale Law Journal (forthcoming)
Professor Joel S. Johnson's article, The New Criminal Docket and the Clemency Court, will be published in the Yale Law Journal.
Professors Naomi Goodno and Chris Goodman Present at Baylor Symposium on Faith and Culture
Professor Naomi Harlin Goodno and professor Chris Chambers Goodman presented at Baylor University's Symposium on Faith and Culture on February 27.
Professor Ed Larson, Drama on Dorchester Heights: Washington's First Victory -- American Heritage Magazine
Professor Edward J. Larson's book excerpt, Drama on Dorchester Heights: Washington's First Victory, is published in American Heritage Magazine.
Thomas Fessler (JD '83) Named as 2026 Distinguished Alumnus Award Recipient
Pepperdine Caruso Law is proud to announce that legal executive Thomas Fessler has been selected as its 2026 Distinguished Alumnus honoree.
Professor Joel Johnson, The Learning Resources for Hemani -- Divided Argument
Professor Joel S. Johnson's essay, The Learning Resources for Hemani, is published on the Divided Argument blog.
Professor Brittany Stringfellow Otey Presents "Teaching About Homelessness" -- USC Gould School of Law
Professor Brittany Stringfellow Otey presented "Teaching About Homelessness" for the Poverty Law Conference at USC Gould School of Law.
Pepperdine Caruso Law Welcomes Judge Lauren Lofton (JD '07) for Dean's Speaker Series
On February 25, Pepperdine Caruso Law was pleased to welcome alumna and Los Angeles County Superior Court judge Lauren Lofton (JD '07) for the Dean's Speaker Series.