The Spring 2023 issue of DISCERN, Santa Clara University School of Law’s signature publication highlights the many distinctive strengths of this transformative learning community. Read stories about the work of our amazing students, the powerful research and teaching of our renowned faculty, the education of our incredible staff, the generous leadership of our donors, and the important contributions to the legal profession made by our loyal alumni.
In this issue, we highlight the extraordinary leadership of one of Santa Clara Law’s most distinguished alumni, the Honorable Edward A. Panelli ‘53, J.D. ‘55. Justice Panelli’s celebrated legal career includes serving as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of California beginning in 1985 until his retirement from the bench in 1994. He is also an ardent Law School advocate who works to raise money for student scholarships, and he serves as Jurist-in-Residence, holding court on a daily basis in Charney Hall, where he shares his wise counsel with appreciative students twice weekly.
We are also proud to share an update on the work of the Workers’ Rights Clinic at Santa Clara Law’s Katharine and George Alexander Community Law Center, which for three decades has empowered students to provide essential legal services to the local community while learning the practice of law. Santa Clara Law is also excited to introduce you to several new faculty and staff-educators who have joined us in recent months.
Adapted from the statements of Dean Michael J. Kaufman, Dean & Professor of Law.
