(Image via Getty) Ed. note: This is the latest installment in a series of posts on motherhood in the legal profession, in partnership with our friends at MothersEsquire. Welcome DawnMarie White to our pages. In the beginning of my role as a mom, I was lucky to have Fridays off work with my son. Occasionally, something … Read more
I first met Steven Dunn through my eating disorder advocacy. I was actively bulimic for over two decades and have been in recovery for just over 12 years. Steven had not long before lost his daughter Morgan to anorexia nervosa. We talked often about advocacy issues and supported each other in our work to raise … Read more
(Photo by Tahmina Watson) I start 2022 with immense gratitude for a transformational 2021. My first true hobby has transformed me. It has brought so much joy and love in my life that I want to spread the word. It has made me a calmer and even more caring human being, a better wife and … Read more
On a Wednesday evening in January, William Tell, a 33-year-old 3L at USC Gould School of Law, was sitting in the backyard of the L’Ermitage Hotel in Beverly Hills, a few blocks away from his apartment, sipping a scotch and munching on a bowl of pasta. At the moment, Tell is the only law student … Read more
Journal Attorney – Phil Weiser was sworn in as Colorado’s 39th Attorney General on January 8, 2019. As the state’s chief legal officer, he is dedicated to protecting the people of Colorado and fostering a collaborative organization to tackle statewide issues, including the opioid epidemic, criminal justice reform, and environmental protection. Weiser has devoted his … Read more
Journal Attorney – On April 23, 2021, Rob Bonta was sworn in as California’s 34th Attorney General, becoming the first person of Filipino descent and the second Asian-American to hold the position. Attorney General Bonta’s commitment to justice and fairness was inspired by his parents, who were actively involved in significant social justice movements in … Read more
Journal Attorney – Tim Griffin, a fifth-generation Arkansan from Magnolia, is the youngest son of a minister and a teacher. He was elected Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas on November 4, 2014, and re-elected for a second term on November 6, 2018. His priorities include economic development, expanding parental choice in education, and reforming state government. … Read more
Journal Attorney – Kris Mayes was elected Attorney General of Arizona on November 8, 2022. Mayes studied political science and journalism at Arizona State University. After graduating from ASU, she worked as a reporter for the Phoenix Gazette and Arizona Republic. She earned her law degree from ASU and a Master’s in Public Administration from … Read more
Journal Attorney – Fainu’ulelei Falefatu Ala’ilima-Utu was born and raised in American Samoa. Excelling academically from a young age, he graduated from high school in California at 15 and continued his education at the American Samoa Community College, graduating as class Valedictorian in 1984. After earning his A.A. degree, he pursued further studies in the … Read more
Journal Attorney – Attorney General Treg Taylor joined the Alaska Department of Law in 2018, initially serving as the Deputy Attorney General overseeing the civil division. Before this role, he was senior counsel for ASRC Energy Services, LLC, a subsidiary of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, Alaska’s largest locally-owned business. Taylor also worked as counsel for … Read more