Category: News & Media

Haik Chilingaryan 3L, along with Associate Dean William Byrnes and Adjunct Professor Robert Bloink, published in the October edition of Mertens Law of Federal Income Taxation their interpretation of the I.R.C. Section 1031: Like-Kind Exchanges. The article is titled, “Exploring the Extent of Like-Kind Nonrecognition Treatment (and Its Potential Demise)”. “To release my first article […]

The TJSL Alumni Video Series, filmed and edited by Art Director Sherwin Laranga and produced by Communications Coordinator Denice Menard, showcases a wide variety of Thomas Jefferson School of Law Alumni and focuses on their areas of expertise and experiences. In this ongoing series, past graduates give you a glimpse into their lives and discusses their […]

Thomas Jefferson School of Law alumni have distinguished themselves in the legal, business, government and non-profit communities world-wide, which is why the law school takes pride in showcasing their vast array of accomplishments. Below is an archive of featured Alumni stories. Recent alum stories: Renee Galente ‘08 and Eric Ganci ‘08 Two Powerhouse San Diego […]

By Thomas Fischer While waiting on his Bar Exam results, May 2014 graduate Daniel Dowling is not resting on his educational laurels. Dowling is currently attending the University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law, and will complete his LL.M in May of 2015. With his studies focused on the area he decided he […]

On Wednesday, December 3, 2014, Thomas Jefferson School of Law bar passers, their families and friends along with alumni, faculty and staff came together at the TJSL reception held on the 8th floor to celebrate being officially sworn-in to the state and federal bars. “I would like to welcome all of you to the Thomas […]

By Mahsa Kashkooly This semester, Moot Court members participated in national appellate advocacy competitions that covered an array of subjects. Members interested in Criminal Procedure participated in the National Criminal Procedure Tournament held at the Hall of Justice in San Diego. The issues pertained to antitrust law and the Fourteenth Amendment. Two teams were sent […]

Every Wednesday from now until December 17, 2014, as a project of the El Cajon City Council, the Thomas Jefferson School of Law Center for Solo Practitioners will offer a unique initiative designed to bring legal services to residents of the City of El Cajon. On those days, alumni from Thomas Jefferson School of Law […]

By Katie Jenkins This fall semester has been a busy one for the Thomas Jefferson School of Law National Trial Team. The competitions got off to a strong start with the San Diego Defense Lawyers (SDDL) Competition held in San Diego, California. Plaintiff’s counsel Kierre Coghill and Justin Hall competed in the first round while […]

The TJSL Center for Solo Practitioners is accepting applications for its 2015 Class. Designed specifically and exclusively for Thomas Jefferson School of Law alumni, the TJSL Center for Solo Practitioners supports new solo practitioners as they establish their own law offices. The program encourages new solos to become leaders in their community by developing ways […]

For the second year in a row, several student organizations partnered together with the TJSL Alumni Association to host “Bowling with Attorneys.” On November 6th, 2014, over 120 participants took over East Village Tavern and Bowl for this one of a kind event. With the goal in mind to bring together students from diverse backgrounds […]

December 2014 Valedictorian Lynn Marie Morski will be one of approximately 74 Juris Doctor students who are scheduled to walk across the stage at Copley Symphony Hall in Downtown San Diego on Saturday, December 13, 2014.  One American Legal Studies student will receive their LL.M. (Master of Laws) degree as part of the American Legal […]

On Friday, November 7, 2014, “Picture This: Copyrights and Copywrongs in Visual Works From Comics to Photographs,” brought copyright experts from around San Diego to TJSL. The two-hour long conference, produced and hosted by Professor K.J. Greene in collaboration with TJSL’s Entertainment Law Society and the Center for Law and Intellectual Property, was followed by […]