On Friday, February 9, renowned scholars from around the world joined Professor Burk's family and the UCI Law community to celebrate his scholarship, pathbreaking impact and extraordinary legacy. Pictured above: Dan Burk's wife, Laurie Burk, and daughter, Rayne Burk, with all the celebration's panelists and moderators.

The comprehensive list contains access to books, films, music, research and news articles as part of an effort to help spark discussions about race and representation. Most material is open to the public and all are free to UCI students, staff and faculty.


UCI Law community members gathered at the Law School on Saturday, Jan. 20, to explore current issues in public interest law. Established in 2017, UCI Law’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Teach-in event provides an opportunity for faculty, staff, students, alumni and local attorneys to discuss opportunities to advocate for justice in a variety of legal practices.

Dean Austen Parrish interviews second-year law student Elizabeth Monroe. Elizabeth discusses her transformative journey from being a middle school teacher in Texas to now attending law school. She reflects on the 1L experience, offers advice for incoming law students, and explains the influence of her undergraduate art history thesis on her now diverse legal interests.

Professor Trilby Robinson-Dorn has been named Vice Dean of UCI Law. Robinson-Dorn is a professor of Lawyering Skills and is the founder and director of The Pay Equity Project. She succeeds Professor Christopher A. Whytock who co-directs UCI’s Center in Law, Society and Culture. 


Designed to help UCI School of Social Ecology students jump-start their legal careers, UCI Law and the School of Social Ecology have established a collaboration to offer School of Social Ecology students access to an accelerated Bachelors/Juris Doctor degree program at UCI, and scholarship funds. Qualified recipients will receive $30,000 per year at UCI Law and, if enrolled in the 3+3 Program, could earn their B.A. and J.D. degrees in six years, as opposed to the traditional seven.


The second edition of Rap on Trial: A Legal Guide was released on Jan. 23 with new sections and revisions that reflect the latest legislative developments regarding the use of rap lyrics in court. The guide is co-authored by Jack Lerner, clinical professor of law and director of the UCI Intellectual Property, Arts, and Technology Clinic (IPAT), and Charis Kubrin, UCI professor of criminology, law and society. Law students in the IPAT Clinic contributed substantially to the second edition through research, drafting and editing.


The brainchild of Gregg Macey, director of the UCI Law Center for Land, Environment and Natural Resources (CLEANR), and Prof. Alejandro Camacho, faculty director of CLEANR, the Integrated and Equitable Climate Action initiative aims to align local land-use plans with crucial California climate objectives and mandates. Learn more about this project and UCI Law's latest environmental law news — including victories, research, and milestones by students, faculty, and collaborators — in the program's Annual Report.


UCI Law Prof. Omri Marian has been appointed the United States national reporter for next year’s 77th Congress of the International Fiscal Association (IFA), a nonprofit global platform where representatives of all professions and interests can meet and discuss international tax issues at the highest level. 

UCI Law Prof. David Kaye has been appointed as the Independent Expert of the United States to the European Commission for Democracy Through Law, known as the Venice Commission. The commission advises the Council of Europe, its member states and 15 other governments (including the U.S.) on matters related to democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Its members — drawn from universities, judiciaries, legislatures, and national civil services — serve for four-year terms. 



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Q&A with Jillian Lynk, 3L
Jillian is a third-year law student focused on Intellectual Property (Copyright and Trademark) and Entertainment Law. Hailing from Michigan, Jillian graduated from a small private liberal arts college, Kalamazoo College. Jillian is currently a member and past board member of the Black Law Students Association (BLSA), the copyright chair for the Intellectual Property Law Society (IPLS), and the 3L representative for the Entertainment Sports Law Society (ESLS).
Q: What motivated you to pursue a law degree, and why did you choose UCI Law? 
I felt like studying law was the perfect combination of all my undergraduate concentrations (English, Sociology, Psychology, and Political Science), as I had always been interested in understanding how things work. I chose UCI Law largely due to their focus on clinics and pro bono as well as the strong sense of community.

Q: What has been your proudest accomplishment so far at UCI Law? (or what do you hope to accomplish?
My proudest accomplishment so far at UCI Law has definitely been my work on the "Rap on Trial: A Legal Guide" in the Intellectual Property Arts and Tech (IPAT) Clinic. I had the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C., in the fall of 2022 to meet with legislators and discuss why change is needed in how creative expression is used in criminal trials. Additionally, I had the opportunity to work with the Black Music Action Coalition on their Music Industry Report, which was a wonderful experience. The report tracked how market leaders and organizations have fulfilled their promises to promote racial justice and diversity.

Q: You recently contributed to the second edition of "Rap on Trial: A Legal Guide" as part of the IPAT Clinic. How was your experience?
My experience working on "Rap on Trial: A Legal Guide" was so meaningful. I had a great time during my first semester and I returned as an advanced clinic student. The second edition had very important changes that I was grateful I was given space to work on. It included a section on implicit bias and media studies that trace and identify potential biases that can impact these cases. My work in the IPAT Clinic provided me with valuable experience in Entertainment Law and introduced me to numerous people in the industry.

Q: What advice would you give to prospective students who are thinking about going to law school?
I'd recommend that prospective law students connect with current law students to gain real insights into the school's community. Once enrolled in law school, it's important to build a reliable support system both within and outside the school. Explore different areas of interest while in law school, and don't feel like you need to know exactly what you want to do before you begin. Remember that professors and current 2L or 3L students want to help you! Join organizations that align with your interests, and take the opportunity to network with professionals while still in school.
Prof. Swethaa Ballakrishnen was interviewed on The Sociological Review’s Uncommon Sense podcast to discuss whether “neutrality” can be a dangerous idea in law. LISTEN

Prof. Josh Blank's article, The Inequity of Informal Guidance, 75 Vand. L. Rev. 1093 (2022) (co-authored with Leigh Osofsky) was cited in the National Taxpayer Advocate: Annual Report to Congress 2023. READ

Prof. Dan L. Burk and his legacy of scholarly contributions were featured in tributes by The Daily Journal, Law.com, Brian Leiter's Law School Reports, Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition in Munich, The Volokh Conspiracy, Minnesota Law, and in a moving remembrance by Santa Clara Law Professor Eric Goldman. READ

Prof. David Kaye wrote an op-ed in Foreign Affairs on the International Court of Justice's preliminary ruling in South Africa's genocide case against Israel. READ

Prof. Elizabeth Loftus was interviewed on the Hidden Brain podcast to discuss the malleability of memory – what we remember, and what we think we remember. LISTEN

Prof. Ezra Ross's article, Amorality in the Lawyering Skills Classroom, 73 J. Legal Educ. __ (2024), was featured on TaxProf Blog. READ

Prof. Bob Solomon commented in The Christian Science Monitor on cannabis legalization potentially following the path of alcohol prohibition. READ
Prof. Heather Tanana wrote an article, "Indigenous Science and Climate Responses," for Human Rights magazine, a publication by the American Bar Association Civil Rights and Social Justice Section. Tanana also participated in a recorded webinar featuring articles in the magazine. READ

Prof. Katie Tinto co-wrote a column in the Daily Journal with Criminal Justice Clinic client Darius Reaux about the importance of "second look" mechanisms. READ*

Civil Rights Litigation Clinic was featured in Voice of OC about "Ninety Minutes Later," a documentary about a South Pasadena officer-involved shooting and the clinic students' public records release work to obtain footage of the incident. READ

UCI Law faculty were included in TaxProf Blog's roundup of The 50 Most Downloaded U.S. Tax Law Professors Of 2023. Prof. Omri Marian is listed No. 28, Prof. Joshua Blank is listed No. 40, and Prof. Victor Fleischer is listed No. 47. READ

UCI Law was highlighted in Law.com, showcasing an 87 percent pass rate on the July 2023 California Bar Exam among first-time takers.  READ

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Katie Pierucci '14 became partner at Eisner, LLP.

Ginger L. Grimes '15 became partner at Goldstein, Borgen, Dardarian & Ho.

Jiaxiao Zhang '17 joined Public Law Center's board of directors.


UCI Law was honored to serve as a partner in UCI's annual Lunar New Year Celebration on Feb. 5. The festival came alive with Asian-inspired delectable bites, colorful costumes, featuring the traditional dragon dance, the feeding of the Lions, UCI Hansori, along with musical and dance performances. Numerous UCI Law alumni and friends of the Law School attended the fun-filled festivities.

What initially started as a friendly competition during trivia night between our UCI Engineering Alumni Society & the UCI Anteaters in Law Alumni Chapter turned into an all out battle on Jan. 29! Dean Egerstedt of UCI Samueli School of Engineering and Dean Parrish of UCI Law turned up the intensity at our first ever Battle of The Deans: Trivia Night. Dean Egerstedt laid claim to the trophy but Dean Parrish proved a worthy opponent and fun was had by all.
February 14 - April 10 » Current Issues in Tax Law and Policy Colloquium
  • The UCI Law Graduate Tax Program is hosting a tax law seminar class where leading tax scholars and tax policy experts are invited to present their works in progress. The seminar is open to current and prospective students, tax practitioners, faculty members from outside the law school, and anyone who has a keen interest in tax policy. (Details)
February 15 » UCI Law On The Road with Dean Parrish: New York City (Details)
February 16 » GLAS & Long US-China Institute | Taisu Zhang - The Ideological Foundations of Qing Taxation
  • The UCI Law Center on Globalization, Law and Society and the UCI Long US-China Institute welcome Taisu Zhang to discuss "The Ideological Foundations of Qing Taxation." (Details)
February 16 » CLSC | Socio-Legal Studies Workshop: Bryant Jackson-Green - Court Managed Policy Change: A Content Analysis of Correctional Health Care Consent Decrees
  • Bryant Jackson-Green, J.D./Ph.D. Candidate at UCI Social Ecology/ Law, will present: “Court Managed Policy Change: A Content Analysis of Correctional Health Care Consent Decrees.” (Details)
February 22 » ART & KRIMES by KRIMES
  • Join the UCI Law Criminal Justice Clinic; UCI Law Center on Law, Equality and Race; UCI Center in Law, Society, and Culture; UCI-LIFTED; and the Poetic Justice Initiative for a screening of ART & KRIMES BY KRIMES and discussion with system-impacted artists Asia Johnson and Adamu Chan. (Details)
February 22 » GLAS & Long US-China Institute | Sungjoon Cho - Fortress v. Pangea: Gazing into World Society
  • The UCI Law Center on Globalization, Law and Society and the UCI Long US-China Institute welcome Sungjoon Cho to discuss "Fortress v. Pangea: Gazing into World Society." (Details)
February 23 » CLSC | Socio-Legal Studies Workshop: Chris Whytock - The Global Legal System
  • Chris Whytock, Vice Dean and Professor of Law at UCI Law, will present: “The Global Legal System.” (Details)
February 29 » UCI Law On The Road with Dean Parrish: San Diego (Details)
March 1 » CLSC | Socio-Legal Studies Workshop: Meghan Ballard - Administrative Meaning Making of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
  • Meghan Ballard, Ph.D. Candidate at UCI School of Social Ecology, will present: “Constructing the Meaning of Meaningful Language Access in the Criminal Legal System: Administrative Meaning Making of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.” (Details)
March 15 » CLSC | Socio-Legal Studies Book Talk: Asad L. Asad - Engage and Evade: How Latino Immigrant Families Manage Surveillance in Everyday Life
  • Asad L. Asad, Assistant Professor at Stanford University, will present: Engage and Evade: How Latino Immigrant Families Manage Surveillance in Everyday Life (2023, Princeton University Press). (Details)
April 1 » 2024 UC Shakespeare Trial: Measure for Measure
  • This year, the UC Shakespeare Trial is returning to the Irvine Barclay Theatre. The event will feature Erwin Chemerinsky (Dean, Berkeley Law; Founding Dean, UCI Law) and Bernadette Meyler '06 (Professor and Associate Dean, Stanford Law), the Hon. Andrew Guilford will preside, and Dean Austen Parrish will provide introductory remarks. The event will feature scenes from Measure for Measure by New Swan actors, directed by Beth Lopes. You are the jury at this interactive theatrical event! (Details)
April 5 » UCI Law Moot Court Competition
  • Save the Date! More details to come.
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