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Parris award ceremony 2022

Pepperdine Caruso Law Celebrates 8th Annual Parris Institute for Professional Excellence Awards

After hosting the Parris Institute Awards in a remote format for the past two years, the Pepperdine Caruso Law community was thrilled to celebrate the 8th annual award ceremony together in person.

Parris preceptor awardees 2022

Frank Gatto (JD '10) and Tracy Smith (JD '19) Honored as Preceptors of the Year 2021-22

Pepperdine Caruso Law alumni Frank Gatto (JD ‘10) and Tracy Smith (JD ‘19) won the annual Parris Institute for Professional Excellence Preceptor of the Year award.

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Major Christopher M. Chatelain (JD/MDR '09) Selected for Department of Defense Military Personnel Exchange Program

Pepperdine Caruso Law alumnus Major Christopher M. Chatelain (JD/MDR '09) has been selected to participate in the Department of Defense Military Exchange Program.

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Ambassador Pierre-Richard Prosper (JD '89) Discusses War Crimes Investigation Process on National Public Radio

Pepperdine Caruso Law alumnus Ambassador Pierre-Richard Prosper (JD '89) discussed the war crimes investigation process on National Public Radio.

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Bailey Blaies (JD '18) Named Among Texas Rising Stars 2022

Pepperdine Caruso Law alumna Bailey Blaies (JD '18) has been named to the 2022 Texas Rising Stars list of the state's top young lawyers.

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Pepperdine Caruso Law Ranked 52 in U.S. News and World Report Best Law School Rankings 2023

The Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution is ranked number one in the dispute resolution specialty rankings.

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Cicely Simpson (JD '01) Releases "Pull Up Your C.H.A.I.R." -- ForbesBooks

Pepperdine Caruso Law alumna Cicely Simpson (JD '01) has released "Pull Up Your C.H.A.I.R.: Five Strategies to Change the Trajectory of Your Career," published by ForbesBooks.

Chalak Richards at National Association of Personnel Administrators

Associate Dean Chalak Richards (JD '12) Presents "Best Practices in Crisis/Suicide Prevention: Perspectives from Graduate, Law, Medical, and Post-Graduate Programs" -- National Association of Student Personnel Administrators

Associate Dean of Student Life, Diversity, and Belonging Chalak Richards (JD '12) presented "Best Practices in Crisis/Suicide Prevention: Perspectives from Graduate, Law, Medical, and Post-Graduate Programs" at the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Annual Conference.

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Michael Stoner (JD '09) Promoted to Counsel at Haynes and Boone, LLP

Pepperdine Caruso Law alumnus Michael Stoner (JD '09) has been promoted to Counsel at Haynes and Boone, LLP, in Dallas, Texas.