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Hell No: Caster Semenya’s Fight for Bodily Integrity - On the Field: Women in Sports Law
By Tatum Wheeler • May 29, 2019 •Ms. JD, Issues, Sexism, Sexual Harassment, and Other Forms of Discrimination, Women and Law in the Media
On April 30, the Court of Arbitration for Sport, ruled that the IAAF Eligibility Regulations for Female Classification (Athletes with Differences of Sex Development) (“DSD Regulations”) were valid, and suspended Caster Semenya’s, and her co-party Athletics South Africa (South Africa’s athletics governing body), request for arbitration. This is just the latest development in a years-long inquiry into how athletics organizations define Caster Semenya’s gender and whether and in what type of body she is able to compete in as a female athlete. The Court of Arbitration for Sport was created in 1984 to provide independent arbitration and mediation for disputes…
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Inspiring TED Talks for Law Students
By Lisa Wiznitzer • February 03, 2017 •Law School
As law students, our heads often get stuck in preparing for class, attending networking events, developing your “elevator pitch” and devising how to slaughter the Blue Book, etc. In doing so, we forget about the bigger picture of why we are here and what we came here to accomplish. Listening to TED Talks has helped ground me throughout this year and a half of law school. Here are some of my favorites for law students: Lawrence Lessig: Laws that choke creativity Lawrence Lessing argues for reviving our creative culture. While intellectual property law and digital innovation encourages incredible inventions, they…Library Resource
Power Corrupts, Science Proves it
The inclination of individuals to be corrupted by power is nothing new. However, it may be surprising to learn that testosterone plays a role in it. A study by the Swiss University of Lausanne determined that there was a connection between a higher testosterone level and an increase in anti-social behavior. As such, this study suggests that women in positions of power are less susceptible to corruption than men. A co-author of the study suggests that society should respond to the negative impact power can have on leaders through a system which tries to minimize corrupt behavior. However, the author…
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She’s All That: Stories of Women in Law and Technology—What if Women Ran Silicon Valley?
By Beverly See • January 28, 2015 •Writers in Residence
In 2010, when I was still working in NYC, New York Magazine published a thought-provoking article titled, “What if Women Ran Wall Street?” that examined issues like whether bubbles are a “male phenomenon,” whether Lehman would still exist if it had been called Lehman Sisters instead of Lehman Brothers, and the connection between testosterone and risk taking. At times I have returned to thinking about the article and its “what if” ponderings as I’ve observed my surroundings over the years, and now that I practice in the ever innovating, yet similarly risk-rewarding, male-dominated world of Silicon Valley, I have often…
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How to Understand the Psychology of a Criminal
By Brianna Jones • November 11, 2013 •Other Law School Issues
The causes for criminal and human behavior can be exhaustive. Researchers have diverse perspectives on biological, sociological and psychological variables that impact criminal behavior, yet the debate continues on the extent of personal responsibility. While studies show a correlation between certain factors and violence, the question still remains; why do individuals commit crimes. Are Individuals Born a Criminal? Many scientists embrace the theory that we are born criminal or at least, we all have criminal traits due to our biochemistry. These theories suggest that certain traits influence individuals toward criminal behavior, given a certain set of circumstances, and environmental conditions…
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Now & Then: What It Means To Be A Feminist featuring Susan Rutberg
By Mahira Siddiqui • April 14, 2012 •Writers in Residence
Susan Rutberg graduated from Cornell University and received her J.D. from Golden Gate University School of Law. Her 35 years in the law has been a combination of indigent criminal defense and innovative clinical law teaching. Rutberg was a criminal trial lawyer for 14 years with the Bayview-Hunters Point Community Defender’s Office in San Francisco, the Alameda County Public Defender and the San Francisco County Public Defender’s Office. She took a leave from the SF Public Defender in 1985-86 to serve as co-counsel in the successful defense of attorney Stephen Bingham, who was charged with murder and conspiracy. The government…
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Best Friends at the Bar: Pearls of Wisdom About Women in Leadership
By Susan Smith Blakely • March 17, 2012 •Women and Law in the Media
From time to time I read something that I do not even want to try to summarize here. It is just too good, and I do not have anything to add that would improve it. This is one of those times.Here is a reprint of an article from yesterday’s Huffington Post on line that you will want to read. It goes way beyond women in the law, and that is what I like about it so much. It is a call to action for all women. I hope you enjoy it and share it with your friends—both females and those…
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Now & Then: What It Means To Be A Feminist featuring Drucilla Stender Ramey
By Mahira Siddiqui • January 15, 2012 •Writers in Residence
Drucilla S. Ramey is the former executive director of the Bar Association of San Francisco and the National Association of Women Judges. She is a former and current tenured member of the Golden Gate University School of Law faculty and became Dean of the School of Law in Fall 2009. Ramey's career has been devoted to diversity, equal opportunity and access in the justice system. She has chaired the ACLU of Northern California and the San Francisco Commission on the Status of Women and served as a co-founder and board leader of California Women Lawyers. She received her BA from…
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Lone Skirt in a Sea of Pants
By Anonymous • February 02, 2007 •Other Law School Issues
By a Second-Year Law Student Interview season can be a tough time for 1-Ls. They have white resumes and short transcripts, and they feed on the crumbs left by their 2-L peers. Landing a firm job is a challenge for any 1-L, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or any other classification. During my 1-L interviews with firms in the southeast, I had my foot in the door faster than my peers. I got the interviews, the call-backs, and the offers. Why? I’d like to think it was because of my grades, my personality, my accomplishments, or my poise. Perhaps,…Connect with us
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