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UC Irvine School of Law
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UC Irvine Environmental Law Program @ucilawenvironment.bsky.social · 8d
Center for Land, Environment & Natural Resources Director Gregg Macey @ucirvinelaw.bsky.social selected to serve as a reviewer for CA's Fifth Climate Change Assessment. Learn more about the Assessment from the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=itM2...
Introducing California's Fifth Climate Change Assessment and Its Partners
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Jack Lerner @jacklerner.bsky.social · 1d
The UCI Law Clinics hosted a wonderful screening of
@ninetyminuteslater.bsky.social, Cyndy Fujikawaʻs heartbreaking profile of Vanessa Marquezʻs life and tragic death. With @susanseager.bsky.social.

We wrote about it here: ipat.law.uci.edu/uci-law-clin...
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UC Irvine School of Law @ucirvinelaw.bsky.social · 20h
...We have been fortunate to have had so many wonderful leaders serve on our Board, and we are proud to welcome this new pathbreaking group, whose expertise and vision will help the Law School continue its tremendous trajectory,” said Dean and Chancellor’s Professor of Law Austen Parrish.
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UC Irvine School of Law @ucirvinelaw.bsky.social · 20h
“Our Board of Visitors has played a critical role from the earliest days of the school’s founding. Today, the Board continues to provide good advice and counsel, and it helps share UC Irvine Law’s successes with the broader legal community...
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UC Irvine School of Law @ucirvinelaw.bsky.social · 20h
“These new members — national leaders in the public and private legal sectors and business communities — will bring new perspectives and resources to UCI Law School and unique mentorship opportunities to its students," said Hueston.
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UC Irvine School of Law @ucirvinelaw.bsky.social · 20h
🔹 Sara Haji, Executive Director, Social Justice Legal Foundation;
🔹 Mack E. Jenkins, Partner, Hecker Fink LLP;
🔹 Joe Kiani, Founder and Executive Chairman, Willow Laboratories;
🔹 Michael M. Purpura, Partner, Hueston Hennigan LLP; and
🔹 Naeun Rim, Partner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP.
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UC Irvine School of Law @ucirvinelaw.bsky.social · 20h
Chaired by John Hueston, Founding Partner of Hueston Hennigan LLP, the new members of the Board of Visitors include:

🔹 Martin Estrada (B.A. '98), Partner, Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP;
🔹 Alexis Paschedag Federico ('16), Partner, Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP;
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UC Irvine School of Law @ucirvinelaw.bsky.social · 20h
UCI Law has appointed 7 new members to its Board of Visitors, a distinguished advisory body of legal, business, & community leaders who support the school’s mission, students, & programs. New members also include the Law School’s first alumna member, Alexis Paschedag Federico (’16).

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UC Irvine School of Law has appointed seven new members to its Board of Visitors, a distinguished advisory body of legal, business, and community leaders who support the school’s mission, students, and programs. New members also include the Law School’s first alumna member, Alexis Paschedag Federico (’16). Chaired by John Hueston, Founding Partner of Hueston Hennigan LLP, the new members of the Board of Visitors include: Martin Estrada (B.A. ’98), Partner, Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP; Alexis Paschedag Federico (’16), Partner, Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP; Sara Haji, Executive Director, Social Justice Legal Foundation; Mack E. Jenkins, Partner, Hecker Fink LLP; Joe Kiani, Founder and Executive Chairman, Willow Laboratories; Michael M. Purpura, Partner, Hueston Hennigan LLP; and Naeun Rim, Partner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP.
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UC Irvine School of Law @ucirvinelaw.bsky.social · 1d
This unique opportunity underscores the Graduate Tax Program’s commitment to reimagining legal education within the tax community and advances the Law School’s mission to foster public service and set up students for success as tax attorneys, judges, tax administrators and policy advocates.
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UC Irvine School of Law @ucirvinelaw.bsky.social · 1d
The LITC Scholarship is among the first of its kind to provide support between a public university and Low-Income Taxpayer Clinics across the nation.
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UC Irvine School of Law @ucirvinelaw.bsky.social · 1d
Four students in the Class of 2026 Graduate Tax Program received the inaugural LITC Scholarship.

Meet our inaugural LITC Scholars: Kevin Allec Arreola, Fanpu Meng, Soemi Photavath, and Annie Zwarg.
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UC Irvine School of Law @ucirvinelaw.bsky.social · 1d
Last fall, UC Irvine Law announced a new scholarship program (the LITC Scholarship) offering $20,000 tuition scholarships for students who previously worked with a Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic, designed to support individuals committed to public service in tax law.
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UC Irvine School of Law @ucirvinelaw.bsky.social · 1d
UC Irvine Law Graduate Tax Program celebrates four inaugural Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic scholars. 👏

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Graphic with UC Irvine School of Law’s logo and text that reads: “UC Irvine School of Law Graduate Tax Program Celebrates Four Inaugural Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic Scholars.” Background shows an aerial view of Irvine, California, with the UC Irvine School of Law Graduate Tax Program logo at the bottom. Graphic featuring a quote from Natascha Fastabend, Executive Director of the Graduate Tax Program at UC Irvine School of Law. The quote reads: “The meaningful, practical experience gained through LITC volunteer work creates an ideal foundation for advanced tax education. This hands-on client-focused training perfectly aligns with our program’s mission to develop both doctrinal expertise and real-world skills.” The UC Irvine School of Law Graduate Tax Program logo appears at the bottom over an aerial background. Graphic featuring a quote from Austen Parrish, Dean and Chancellor’s Professor of Law at UC Irvine School of Law. The quote reads: “By offering this LITC Scholarship, we are thrilled to build a pipeline of talented, public service-oriented tax professionals who are passionate about making a difference in their communities. I’m very proud of this inaugural class of LITC Scholars in our top-ranked Graduate Tax Program.” The UC Irvine School of Law Graduate Tax Program logo appears at the bottom over an aerial view of Irvine.
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UC Irvine School of Law @ucirvinelaw.bsky.social · 4d
A Tech Policy Press article discusses a forthcoming Emory Law Journal paper by UC Irvine Law Professor Ari Ezra Waldman and Professor Danielle Citron (University of Virginia School of Law).

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Is Trust & Safety Dead, or Just Evolving? | TechPolicy.Press
Tech Policy Press contributing editor Dean Jackson considers the conclusions of a new paper by Danielle Keats Citron and Ari Ezra Waldman.
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UC Irvine School of Law @ucirvinelaw.bsky.social · 4d
The International Justice Clinic, led by Professor David Kaye, is highlighted for its work on AI and human rights in a Tech Policy Press article co-authored by UC Irvine Law Digital Rights Fellow Hinako Sugiyama. www.techpolicy.press/where-ai-mee...
Where AI Meets Racism at the Border | TechPolicy.Press
Migrants are impacted by the use of AI even before they arrive at the border, write Tsion Gurmu, Hinako Sugiyama, and Sobechukwu Uwajeh.
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UC Irvine School of Law @ucirvinelaw.bsky.social · 7d
In our Q&A, Preston shares what drew him to the law, why he chose UC Irvine Law, and his proudest accomplishments — including leading the Law Review and giving back through pro bono work.

Read his Q&A:

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UC Irvine School of Law @ucirvinelaw.bsky.social · 7d
Following his graduation in spring 2026 and sitting for the California bar, Preston will join Irell & Manella LLP in Los Angeles as an associate to practice intellectual property litigation. In his free time, he enjoys watching sports and playing fantasy football.
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UC Irvine School of Law @ucirvinelaw.bsky.social · 7d
At UC Irvine Law, Preston serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review, competed in the 2024-2025 Moot Court Competition, and is an advanced student in the International Justice Clinic.
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UC Irvine School of Law @ucirvinelaw.bsky.social · 7d
Meet Preston Taylor! A third-year law student at UC Irvine Law, Preston is originally from Cleveland, Ohio, and graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a B.A. in Political Science and International Affairs.
Graphic with a blue background featuring the heading 'Student Spotlight.' In the center is a portrait of Preston Taylor, UC Irvine Law 3L student, wearing glasses, a light shirt, and dark blazer. Below the portrait, text reads: 'Preston Taylor, 3L, Editor-in-Chief, UC Irvine Law Review.' The UC Irvine Law logo appears at the bottom, with the law school building and palm trees in the background.
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UC Irvine School of Law @ucirvinelaw.bsky.social · 7d
Additionally, he serves as president of @lawandsociety.bsky.social and he recently delivered the Jerome M. Culp, Jr. Lecture at Duke University School of Law.
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UC Irvine School of Law @ucirvinelaw.bsky.social · 7d
Faculty News: Chancellor’s Professor Mario Barnes has been named chair-elect of the National Fellows of @abfresearch.bsky.social (and is a board member).

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“UC Irvine School of Law @ucilaw. Faculty News: Chancellor’s Professor Mario Barnes has been named chair-elect of the National Fellows of the American Bar Foundation (and is a board member). Additionally, he serves as president of the Law and Society Association and he recently delivered the Jerome M. Culp, Jr. Lecture at Duke University School of Law.” The UC Irvine Law logo and branding appear at the bottom.
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UC Irvine School of Law @ucirvinelaw.bsky.social · 8d
Prof. Stoever was recognized for her work “envisioning, drafting, proposing, testifying on, and passing legislation that has dramatically strengthened protections for child and adult abuse Survivors.”
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UC Irvine School of Law @ucirvinelaw.bsky.social · 8d
Through the Paul H. Chapman Awards and banquet, the Foundation honors and rewards individuals and organizations whose innovative accomplishments have significantly impacted our justice system.
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UC Irvine School of Law @ucirvinelaw.bsky.social · 8d
Congratulations to Prof. Jane Stoever who was honored by the Foundation for Improvement of Justice with a 2025 Paul H. Chapman Award.

More about the Foundation: www.foundationforimprovementofjustice.org.
UC Irvine School of Law Professor Jane Stoever stands smiling with arms crossed in front of a campus building labeled “School of Law.” Below her portrait is a UC Irvine Law social media post that reads: “Faculty News: Prof. Jane Stoever was honored by the Foundation for Improvement of Justice with a 2025 Paul H. Chapman Award in recognition for her work ‘envisioning, drafting, proposing, testifying on, and passing legislation that has dramatically strengthened protections for child and adult abuse survivors.’” The graphic includes the UC Irvine School of Law logo and handle @ucilaw, with “UC Irvine Law” at the bottom.
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UC Irvine School of Law @ucirvinelaw.bsky.social · 12d
The Glassberg Chair was established through a generous pledge from the Mysun Charitable Foundation.