May Spotlight: Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month
Congress designated May as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in 1990 as a time to celebrate Asians and Pacific Islanders in the country. Chris Ng (JD '01) is the first Asian American and minority managing partner at his firm, Gibbs Giden Locher Turner Senet and Wittbrodt, LLP.
April Spotlight: Ramadan
For Muslims, Ramadan is a holy time of fasting and consecration. It is the ninth month in the lunar calendar, and a time when Muslims focus on personal growth and reflection.
March Spotlight: Women's History Month
Congress designated March to be Women’s History Month in 1987, a designation which has been followed by official Presidential Proclamation every year since. This month, we are proud to recognize an amazing alumna who exemplified all the good that women bring to the law, the Honorable Beverly Reid O’Connell (JD ‘90).
February Spotlight: Black History Month
Black History Month was first officially recognized by President Gerald Ford in 1976, when he encouraged the country to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.”
Lessons from Martin Luther King, Jr.
This year, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day comes at a time when our country requires the same courage of heart and fortitude of spirit as it did in 1963.
International Human Rights Day Spotlight: Jonathan Derby (JD '04)
Pepperdine Caruso Law alumnus Jonathan Derby's work in India has helped him appreciate why nations must protect individual rights and freedoms.
Veterans Day Spotlight: Joe Cardosi (JD '14)
We are honored to have many remarkable veterans as part of the Pepperdine Caruso Law community. Joe Cardosi (JD ‘14) is one of these.
October Spotlight: National Disability Employment Awareness Month
As we celebrate National Disability Awareness Month, we consider the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Pepperdine Caruso Law alumna Danielle Lewis is an advocate for disability rights, and she has shared her tips on supporting others with disabilities.
September Spotlight: Hispanic American Heritage Month
Since 1988, the U.S. Government has set aside the period from September 15 to October 15 as National Hispanic American Heritage Month to honor the many contributions Hispanic and Latinx Americans have made and continue to make to the United States of America.