California Western Faculty Highlights – February 2025
SAN DIEGO (March 3, 2025) - Faculty at California Western School of Law (CWSL) are continuing to prolifically produce groundbreaking work and present it across the country and around the globe.
Here are some highlights of the faculty’s activities from the month of February:
Vice Dean Hannah Brenner Johnson and Professor Renee Knake Jefferson (University of Houston Law Center) presented, “The Ascension of Minority Women to the United States Supreme Court” at the Women’s Leadership in Law & Politics Winter Symposium at the Center for Constitutional Law & The Bliss Institute for Applied Politics at The University of Akron.
Professor William Aceves was quoted in the article “Procter & Gamble, Kroger defend diversity policies amid Trump attack on DEI” in Cincinnati Enquirer.
Professor of Law, James Cooper
Professor James Cooper and co-author Kashyap Kompella published an op-ed, “Why AI should be a hallmark of US foreign assistance”, in The Hill.
Professor Cooper gave his presentation, “Beyond the Hype: Real-World Applications and Ethical Implications of AI in Legal Practice” to the Federal Bar Association.
Professor Shawn Fields’ article, “Searches and Seizures of the Unhoused”, has been accepted by and is forthcoming in Georgetown Law Journal.
Professor Nancy Marcus and Visiting Professor Kyle Velte signed onto the Griffith Amicus Brief that was influential in the recent Tenth Circuit case, Griffith v. El Paso County.
Professor Kristen van de Biezenbos was quoted in the article, “Texas Moves on Renewables While Alberta’s Oil Ties Hold Firm” in The Energy Mix.
About California Western School of Law
For 100 years, California Western School of Law (CWSL) has trained practice-ready
lawyers and thoughtful advocates for justice. As the first and longest-running law
school in San Diego, CWSL remains committed to providing students with the fundamental
knowledge, skills, and real-world experience to thrive in a rapidly evolving legal
landscape. CWSL enrolls a student body representative of our diverse society, amplifying
access to opportunities for social and economic mobility. Tailored programming allows
students to focus on specific areas of interest, and distinguished faculty are dedicated
to student growth and scholarship on critical social issues. The law school emphasizes
practical, hands-on training through clinics, internships, externships, and pro bono
service. CWSL is committed to excellence in education, nurturing compassionate legal
professionals who use the law effectively and creatively to solve complex human and
societal problems. For more information, visit www.CWSL.edu.