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Pepperdine Caruso Law to Host Diversity Week 2023 | September 11-16

Pepperdine Caruso Law will celebrate it’s sixth annual Diversity Week with events on September 11-16. Events are open to all!

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Visiting Professor Kelsey Morris Speaks at Dean's Bible Study on a Special Evening

Visiting professor Kelsey Morris delivered a meaningful message at the Dean's Bible Study on August 30, the night of a rare blue supermoon.

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Pepperdine Caruso Law Welcomes the Class of 2026

On August 14, 2023, Pepperdine Caruso Law was pleased to welcome the class of 2026 to Launch Week, a week-long introduction to law school and professional formation.

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In Memoriam: Jared Lee ('20, MDR '21)

Pepperdine Caruso Law Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution and Seaver College alumnus Jared Lee (‘20, MDR ‘21) passed away unexpectedly on August 14 in Irvine, California.

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Kevin Samkian (JD '23) and Justin Wong Secure Trial Court Reversal in Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal Case

Pepperdine Caruso Law alumnus and Palmer Fellow Kevin Samkian (JD ’23) and third-year student Justin Wong worked with an appellate legal team, led by Pepperdine University Board member Mary Anne Keshen, in securing a trial court reversal in the Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal.

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Professor Helen Winter Presents "Strengthening Bonds Within an International Cohort" -- Harvard Law School

Professor Helen Winter presented "Strengthening Bonds Within an International Cohort" at the Harvard Law School LLM Orientation 2023.

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Chris Rhyme (JD '11) Celebrates CrossFit Games Victory

After a nine-year battle with multiple sclerosis, Pepperdine Caruso Law alumnus Chris Rhyme (JD ‘11) competed in the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games and championed several events for the adaptive division.

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Professor Shelley Saxer Interviewed on "Lawsuits Filed Against Hawaiian Electric Over Fires" -- Bloomberg Law Podcast

Professor Shelley Ross Saxer is interviewed on the Bloomberg Law podcast episode "Lawsuits Filed Against Hawaiian Electric Over Fires."

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Professor Jacob Charles Quoted in "Appeals Court Rules Against Longstanding Drug User Gun Ban Cited in Hunter Biden Case" -- Associated Press

Professor Jacob D. Charles is quoted in the Associated Press article, "Appeals Court Rules Against Longstanding Drug User Gun Ban Cited in Hunter Biden Case."