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Pepperdine Caruso Law Celebrates Commencement 2026

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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.

Joel Johnson Pepperdine Caruso Law faculty

Professor Joel Johnson Quoted on Supreme Court Case United States v. Hemani in USA Today

Professor Joel S. Johnson is quoted in a recent USA Today article about the pending Supreme Court decision in United States v. Hemani.

Chris Goodman Pepperdine Caruso Law faculty

Professor Chris Goodman Presents "Cut the Rhyme, Cut the Time: Reducing Racial Character Evidence, Increasing Remedies" -- AALS Evidence Section

Professor Chris Chambers Goodman presented "Cut the Rhyme, Cut the Time: Reducing Racial Character Evidence, Increasing Remedies" for the AALS Evidence Section.

Deanna Newton Pepperdine Caruso Law faculty

Professor Deanna Newton Quoted in "Hawaii 'Green Fee' Case to Test Limits of Federal Involvement" -- Bloomberg Law

Professor Deanna Newton is quoted in the Bloomberg Law article "Hawaii 'Green Fee' Case to Test Limits of Federal Involvement."

Ed Larson Pepperdine Caruso Law faculty

Professor Ed Larson Presents “What a Difference a Year Makes: Washington, Franklin and the Epic Transition from 1775 to 1776" -- Southern Adventist University

Professor Edward J. Larson presented “What a Difference a Year Makes: Washington, Franklin and the Epic Transition from 1775 to 1776" for Southern Adventist University's fourth annual Benjamin McArthur Lecture Series.

Chris Goodman Pepperdine Caruso Law faculty

Professor Chris Goodman Presents "Introducing Intersectionality" -- Straus Institute Women's Negotiation Academy

Professor Chris Chambers Goodman presented "Introducing Intersectionality" for the Women's Negotiation Academy held by the Pepperdine Caruso Law Straus Institute on February 24-25.

Pepperdine Law Review Symposium 2026

Pepperdine Law Review Hosts Annual Symposium on the Second Amendment After Bruen and Rahimi

On Friday, March 27, 2026, the Pepperdine Law Review hosted its annual symposium titled "The Second Amendment After Bruen and Rahimi: Revisiting History and Tradition."

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Pepperdine Caruso Law Hosts Admitted Student Open House 2026

Pepperdine Caruso Law was pleased to welcome many recently admitted students to campus for the annual Admitted Student Open House.

Closing Argument Competition auditorium 2026

Pepperdine Caruso Law Hosts 2026 Otto Cipolla Closing Argument Competition

The Otto Cipolla Closing Argument Competition returned this spring as one of Pepperdine Caruso Law’s most competitive events, drawing nearly 100 competitors.

Colleen Graffy Pepperdine Caruso Law faculty

Professor Colleen Graffy, Congestion Charging and Exemptions for Diplomats -- Arizona Journal of International and Comparative Law (forthcoming)

Professor Colleen P. Graffy's article, Congestion Charging and Exemptions for Diplomats: "Chiseling Little Crooks" or Defenders of Diplomacy?, will be published in the Arizona Journal of International and Comparative Law.