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).
Ashley Jones (JD '21) on Lessons from Critical Race Theory for Journal of Business, Entrepreneurship and the Law (JBEL)
As an advocate of diversity in all its forms and expressions, Ashley Jones is using her own experiences combined with her legal education to encourage businesses to take a look at their respective policies and rules and reevaluate how corporate policy could be crafted to support diverse employees–Black employees in particular.
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.”
Dean Paul Caron Quoted in "Most Diverse Law Schools" -- PreLaw Magazine
Pepperdine Caruso Law is noted in the article for creating a scholarship for students who are graduates of a Historical Black College or University (HBCU).
Pepperdine Caruso Law Hosts Event in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
The latest installment of the Caruso Law Dean’s Speaker Series, The Intersection of Faith, Social Justice, and Racial Reconciliation, featured a conversation with Reverend Eugene E. Cho and Rabbi Sharon Brous.
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.
Dean Paul Caron Joins Leaders in Legal Education for Black Lawyers Matter Conference 2020
Dean Caron joined lawmakers, leaders in legal education, and legal professionals for a day-long virtual symposium titled, "Black Lawyers Matter: Strategies to Enhance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion."
Invitation to Alumni to Join Our Important Work on Racial Justice
As social justice and questions on race and equality continue to evolve, we want to update you on recent actions taken at Pepperdine Caruso Law and invite you to become involved in these actions as we move forward as a law school and as a community.
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.