Category: Announcement

Mark Cumba with Edward D. Ohlbaum Professionalism Award Thomas Jefferson School of Law Adjunct Professor Mark T. Cumba received the Edward D. Ohlbaum Professionalism Award, which recognizes an individual whose life and practice display “sterling character and unquestioned integrity, coupled with ongoing dedication to the highest standards of the legal profession and the rule of […]

Recognizing the unique sacrifices and needs of U.S. military veterans, students from Thomas Jefferson School of Law repay those who have served our country by offering free legal representation. This Veterans Day, the law school will have helped nearly 1,000 formerly homeless veterans with their legal needs since the program’s inception in 2006. “Adjusting to […]

Super-Agent Leigh Steinberg visited the Thomas Jefferson School of Law Center for Sports Law & Policy this month. Leigh spoke about his 40-year career in sports and entertainment representation as one of the top agents of all-time. He also discussed his consulting role in movies like “Jerry Maguire,” “Any Given Sunday,” and “For the Love […]

Even subconsciously, we humans are creatures of habit. One example: we cross our arms the same way. Try reversing how you normally do it and see how long you can hold the pose before you feel uncomfortable. Our brains crave the familiar, but that hard-wired craving presents a significant challenge for the legal field. While […]

For Brian Findley ’07, the most rewarding part of being a medical malpractice and injury lawyer is the ability to help people who are truly in need, during a particularly challenging time in their lives. “They are usually at the darkest point in their lives, overwhelmed, hurt, maybe betrayed by someone they trusted. I can […]

October 6, 2015 by Thomas F. Guernsey Guest Commentary   by Thomas F. Guernsey, President and Dean of Thomas Jefferson School of Law We all share a stake in seeing law schools succeed. Success, however, cannot be built upon a career-specific degree. It is my firm belief that our profession must do more than create lawyers […]

Recently appointed Of Counsel at Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP, a global immigration firm, alumna Marlene Z. Stanger ‘96 has been helping people immigrate to the United States for over 15 years. “I find it extremely rewarding to find solutions in complex cases and also to make a difference in the lives of […]

Thomas Jefferson School of Law, which has faced financial challenges in recent years, exceeded its enrollment goal for this fall by about 18 percent. The San Diego school reported that 218 students enrolled, while it had projected 185 would be part of the incoming class. The fall 2015 enrollment was also a six-percent increase over […]

On September 17, 2015 Thomas Jefferson School of Law celebrated Constitution Day by hosting an interactive viewing of the documentary A Conversation About the Constitution. Sponsored by the Center for Law and Social Justice, the event was used as a springboard to generate dialogue among attendees about the Constitution. “I think the Constitution of the United […]

Alumna Courtney Darnell’s ‘10 professional experiences after graduation shaped her desire to build a business and help others maximize their own. In January 2015, Darnell launched Law Leaders Lab, a marketing and business development-consulting firm, in San Diego. “I am thankful to have created a life where no day is the same and every day is […]

Shortly after passing the bar, alumna Chantal Duisters ‘13 is enjoying her career as managing partner at Duisters & Parvizi, LLP. Focused on Estate Planning and Trust Administration, Duisters & Parvizi, LLP has quickly developed a reputation for providing comprehensive and tailored legal services to the San Diego community. Duisters, who previously worked as a legal […]

On Tuesday, August 18, 2015, Dean Thomas Guernsey hosted a Welcome Back for Continuing Students. Second and third year students were invited to partake of pizza, Thomas Jefferson t-shirts, and the company of faculty and staff. Held in the fifth floor Student Lounge, Dean Guernsey and Student Affairs organized the event as a way to […]