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Upcoming Events

As California Western School of Law celebrates its centennial, stay tuned for an abundance of insightful, engaging, and future-focused events. From illustrious speakers to community gatherings, you won't want to miss out on these opportunities to celebrate with us. Check back periodically to stay up-to-date for more event dates and details.

March

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Guest Speaker: Professor Randall Kennedy

When: March 6, 2025 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Where: California Western School of Law, LH1

Freedom of Expression and the Race Question

Join us for guest speaker Professor Randall L. Kennedy. Randall Kennedy is Michael R. Klein Professor at Harvard Law School where he teaches courses on contracts, criminal law, and the regulation of race relations. Read his bio here: hls.harvard.edu/faculty/randall-l-kennedy/

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Inaugural Galinson Soloman Lecture feat. Deborah Archer

When: March 18, 2025 1:00 PM
Where: California Western School of Law | Zoom

Inaugural Galinson Solomon Lecture, featuring Deborah Archer
Dividing Lines and the Architecture of Inequality

Deborah Archer is a tenured professor, Associate Dean of Experiential Education and Clinical Programs, and Director of the Community Equity Lab at New York University School of Law. Deborah is also the president of the ACLU and a nationally recognized expert on civil liberties, civil rights, and racial justice. She is an award-winning teacher and legal scholar whose articles have appeared in leading law reviews.

This is a hybrid event. Virtual registrants will receive the link prior to the event start. 

Made possible by Elaine Galinson and Herbert Solomon and all other donors that contributed to the Endowed Fund for Law, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

May

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Centennial Day of Giving: Raising the Bar for Future Legal Professionals

Join us on May 1st for our Centennial Day of Giving in support of the Bar Study Fund at California Western School of Law. As we celebrate 100 years of legal education excellence, we invite you to make a lasting impact on the next generation of lawyers.

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Commencement

When: May 9, 2025
More details to come!

August

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Centennial Closing Celebration

When: August 2025, date to be announced
More details to come!

Disclaimer

Photographs and/or videos will be taken at these events. By taking part in this event, you consent to having your image captured by official photographers and videographers for California Western School of Law (CWSL). You also grant CWSL full rights to use the resulting images for publicity or other purposes, without any compensation to you. This might include (but is not limited to), the right to use images in printed and online publicity, website, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish your image to be captured at this event, please alert the Marketing and Communications team (communications@cwsl.edu)

More Centennial Content

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Smithsonian

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