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A Reflection on the Academic Year from Dean Paul Caron

With the end of finals today, I have been reflecting on what a special academic year 2025-26 has been and what a wonderful journey we have been on together since I began serving in my role on June 1, 2017.

Michael Helfand Pepperdine Caruso Law faculty

Professor Michael Helfand Presents "Emerging Issues at the Interface of Religion and State" -- University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School

Professor Michael A. Helfand presented "Emerging Issues at the Interface of Religion and State" at the University of Pennsylvania Carey School of Law's Gruss Workshop.

Stephanie Blondell Pepperdine Caruso Law Straus Institute faculty

Professor Stephanie Blondell Presents "Minding the Gaps: Ideas for Building Collaborative Capacity in the Face of Federal Institutional Deterioration" -- AALS 2026 Conference on Clinical Legal Education

Professor Stephanie Blondell presented "Minding the Gaps: Ideas for Building Collaborative Capacity in the Face of Federal Institutional Deterioration" at the Association of American Law Schools 2026 Conference on Clinical Legal Education.

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In Memoriam: Jad T. Davis (JD '01)

Pepperdine Caruso Law alumnus Jad T. Davis has passed away.

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Parris Institute for Professional Excellence Celebrates 10th Presentation of the Evan T. Carthen Inspirational Leadership Award

The Parris Institute for Professional Excellence marked a meaningful milestone this year as it celebrated the 10th presentation of the Evan T. Carthen Inspirational Leadership Award at its Annual Awards Ceremony.

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Straus Institute Holds Seaver Conflict Management Certificate Conferral Ceremony

On Friday, May 1, the Straus Institute and Seaver College came together to celebrate a remarkable group of 35 undergraduate students who earned the Certificate in Conflict Management.

Michael Helfand Pepperdine Caruso Law faculty

Professor Michael Helfand Presents "Ten Commandments in the Classroom: Rabbi Nathan's Case Against SB 10" -- University of Texas at Austin Law School

Professor Michael A. Helfand presented "Ten Commandments in the Classroom: Rabbi Nathan's Case Against SB 10" at the University of Texas at Austin Law School.

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Pepperdine Caruso Law Alumni Recognized in Los Angeles Business Journal Top 100 Lawyers 2026

Pepperdine Caruso Law alumni are featured in the Los Angeles Business Journal's Top 100 Lawyers for 2026.

Victoria Schwartz Pepperdine Caruso Law faculty

Professor Victoria Schwartz Quoted in "The State of Generative AI in the Creator Economy" -- Digiday

Professor Victoria Schwartz is quoted in the Digiday article, "The State of Generative AI in the Creator Economy."