David J. Epstein Program in Public Interest Law and Policy

UCLA School of Law professors Jon Michaels and Joanna Schwartz have been elected to the membership of the American Law Institute, among the most prestigious positions for legal academics and professionals.

Jan 16, 2024

Gary Blasi speaks with the LA Times about tenants who take cash to leave their rent-controlled appartments

Jan 09, 2024

Joanna Schwartz is quoted in the Guardian about police violence

Dec 28, 2023

Joanna Schwartz talks to the Houston Chronicle about government immunity for police misconduct

Dec 18, 2023

David Marcus is cited by the LA Times on a major court case involving services for veterans at the VA in West LA

Dec 15, 2023

Ingrid Eagly and Joanna Schwartz are cited by the Utah Investigative Journalism Project on police misconduct

Dec 07, 2023

Gary Blasi discusses homelessness under Mayor Bass in the LA Times

The annual gala of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund is a highlight on the calendar of public interest professionals nationwide, and this year’s event will shine a spotlight on the outstanding contributions of one member of the UCLA School of Law faculty.

Brenda Suttonwills (right) being sworn in as a member of the City of Los Angeles Employee Relations Board

This October, Brenda Suttonwills ’92 was sworn in as the newest member of the City of Los Angeles Employee Relations Board (ERB), which oversees “the administration of employer-employee relations in city government.” She was appointed by Mayor Karen Bass and confirmed to the board by a 14–0 vote of the city council.