Bassil Madanat (JD '12) Founds MAD IP Law Firm
Pepperdine Caruso Law alumnus and 1L preceptor Bassil Madanat has founded his own law firm, MAD IP, which focuses on IP strategy, due diligence and counseling for companies of all sizes and within various industries.
Students and Alumni Secure Judicial Clerkships During Summer 2021
Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law has a strong tradition of sending its students and graduates to prestigious judicial clerkships.
The Women of 50 For 50: Amy Sue Leavens (JD '97)
Pepperdine Caruso Law alumna Amy Sue Leavens is the founder and president of Concierge Client Services, PLLC (Concierge Legal), a multi-jurisdictional legal advisory and management consulting firm providing legal advice and operational support to companies seeking to maximize returns on their resource investments.
Angela Turriciano Otto ('95, JD '98) Named to Brownstein Hyatt Executive Committee
Pepperdine Caruso Law and Seaver College alumna Angela Turriciano Otto has been named to the executive committee at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP.
James Azadian (JD '01) Featured in The American Lawyer Trailblazers
Pepperdine Caruso Law alumnus and Board of Advisors member James Azadian is featured in The American Lawyer Trailblazers 2021 West publication.
The Women of 50 For 50: Christa (Zofcin) Workman ('97, MBA '00, JD '01)
The Pepperdine Caruso Law 50 For 50 Scholarship Campaign raises funds in order to alleviate the burden of student debt and to reinforce Pepperdine's place among America's leading law schools. In the coming months, the Surf Report will feature the female founding partners of the 50 For 50 campaign and what it means to them to support this special initiative.
AnnMarie Highsmith ('88, JD ‘92) Selected as Executive Assistant Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Pepperdine Seaver College and Caruso Law alumna AnnMarie R. Highsmith has been selected as Executive Assistant Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Alumni Spotlight: David Moreshead (JD ‘15) and Spencer Post (JD ‘20)
Pepperdine OUTLaw continues to create a supportive environment for LGBTQ+ students with a presence that has grown from its origins in 2012.
Raymond Williams (JD '92) Named Distinguished Leader by Legal Intelligencer
Pepperdine Caruso Law alumnus Raymond Williams (JD '92) has been named to the Legal Intelligencer’s 2021 list of Distinguished Leaders.