USD Law Advocate, Spring 2026

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DEPARTMENTS 2 DEAN’S MESSAGE

Dean Robert A. Schapiro reflects on the many ways in which USD Law strives to build a better world. 3 DISCOVERY Updates on USD Law newsmakers and events, including new books by alumni and faculty, a milestone for the Experiential Advocacy Practicum, and more. 6 STUDENT SUCCESS A banner year for advocacy competition teams, SBA President Logan Quessenberry and inspiring words from California Supreme Court Associate Justice Goodwin Liu. 22 FACULTY FOOTNOTES News about faculty members’ achievements and activities. Plus: a tribute to beloved Professor Roy L. Brooks as he retires after 47 years at USD Law. 28 ACADEMIC EVENTS Flagship events connect students to their classes. 30 GIVING Longtime USD Law supporter Karen Hewitt ’89 (JD), the impact of student scholarships, updates on the Loan Repayment Assistance Program and more. 34 CLASS ACTION Catch up with the professional lives of alumni. 44 IN MEMORIAM USD School of Law mourns the passing of alumni and friends. 46 CONNECTING ALUMNI Photos from alumni events and reunions.

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FEATURES 12 INTERNATIONAL VANTAGE POINTS USD School of Law offers world-class LLM programs to help global students gain expertise in U.S. law. 16 CLINICAL IMPACT Recent developments in the Housing Rights Clinic, the Immigration Clinic and the newly launched Innocence Clinic reflect the many ways the law school’s clinical education programs continue to flourish. 20 DESIGNING FOR THE FUTURE USD School of Law has initiated an ambitious campaign to reinvigorate, upgrade and expand its facilities.

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