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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."

Caruso Law entrance

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.

Maureen Weston Pepperdine Caruso Law faculty

Professor Maureen Weston Presents "The Academic Perspective on Collegiate Sports and Evolving Economic and Societal Norms" -- University of Houston Law Center

Professor Maureen A. Weston presented "The Academic Perspective on Collegiate Sports and Evolving Economic and Societal Norms" at the University of Houston Law Center's Big 12 Law Deans Conference.

Pepperdine Caruso Law building

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.

David Dowling and Stephanie Blondell

Straus Faculty Present at the 2026 SELPA Administrators of California ADR Conference

Straus Institute managing director David Dowling and professor of law in practice and faculty director Stephanie Blondell presented at the 2026 SELPA Administrators of California ADR Conference.