September is a month of impact at ASU Law, and nowhere is that more evident than in our many law school clinics. These hands-on experiences allow students to put their knowledge into practice while serving communities in meaningful ways. From advocating for free speech to supporting entrepreneurs and families, our clinics drive immediate impact. In this edition of The LENS, we highlight stories of students, faculty and alumni who are using their legal knowledge and practical skills to make a difference today while preparing for tomorrow. |
| Stacy LeedsWillard H. Pedrick Dean and Regents Professor
Arizona State University
Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
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Congratulations to our July Bar Exam takers
Our July bar exam takers achieved an outstanding 90.8% passage rate — the second-highest in the past 20 years (2005–2025)!
This achievement reflects the dedication of our graduates and the strength of our ASU Law community. Congratulations to our newest Sun Devil lawyers! The future of the legal profession looks bright! 🔱
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| ASU Law’s Clinical Program offers 10 on-campus clinics and several outside clinics where students work on real legal cases under supervision — serving individuals and communities across Arizona who might otherwise lack access to legal resources. The clinics combine classroom learning with actual client work to build student skills and create meaningful community impact. |
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Our program offers a wide variety of experiences through the 10 clinics: Civil Litigation, First Amendment, Immigration, Indian Legal, Patent, Entrepreneurship and Small Business and Post-Conviction as well as the three outside clinics: Lodestar Mediation, Public Defender and Prosecution.
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| Wiring the Rez: AI in Indian Country
September 26 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (AZ)
Beus Center for Law and Society
Join us for a one-day conference on AI and Indigenous Communities. The Center for Tribal Digital Sovereignty, the Indian Legal Program, and the American Indian Policy Institute invite you to ASU Law for an insightful and transformative conference exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and Indigenous communities.
This one-day event will convene thought leaders, legal experts, and innovators to examine the opportunities and challenges AI presents for Indian Country. Attendees will engage in informative sessions, panel discussions, and networking opportunities designed to promote digital sovereignty and strengthen understanding of AI’s role in tribal nations’ futures. |
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| AI Collaborative
October 1 | 12 - 1 p.m. (AZ)
Beus Center for Law and Society, Room 394A or on Zoom
The Center for Law, Science and Innovation is hosting bi weekly AI Collaborative lunch meet ups to explore the future of Artificial Intelligence and Law. We will swap AI law insights and launch joint projects, including research, publications, events, training and more. Lunch will be provided during these sessions. |
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| 11th Annual TechTainment™ Conference
October 16 | 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (PST)
The McCarthy Institute at ASU Law is once again partnering with Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association (LAIPLA) to produce TechTainment™ 2025, the cutting-edge conference focusing on the dynamic intersection of technology, entertainment and law. |
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| Wolin Family Center for Intellectual Property Launch Event
October 7 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. (AZ)
Beus Center for Law and Society
Join the Sandra Day O'Connor Law and faculty for the launch event of the Wolin Family Center for Intellectual Property Center. This exciting event is open to the law and intellectual property community, offering the chance to learn more about the new Center, hear directly from ASU Law alum and donor Harry Wolin as he shares his vision, and gain insights from Willard H. Pedrick Dean and Regents Professor Stacy Leeds. |
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| Soft Law Summit
October 7 | 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. (EDT)
The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
The Center for Law, Science and Innovation at ASU Law, in collaboration with George Washington University and the Center for Industry Self-Regulation, is hosting the 2025 Soft Law Summit. Attendees will examine how the challenges and opportunities for America's business sectors have been and can be addressed by independent industry self-regulation. |
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| Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Week
October 20 - 24 | 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. daily (AZ)
On Zoom
ADR Week will welcome experts in the fields of mediation, arbitration, negotiation, and more to speak on the field of ADR and the skills needed to be a successful ADR professional.
Alternative Dispute Resolution is a wide range of dispute resolution processes and techniques that assist parties in reaching agreements outside of litigation. Less than 10% of cases ever reach litigation, so settlement techniques are imperative to successfully represent your clients. |
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| Golden Grads Reception
ASU Law is thrilled to welcome grads of 50+ Years: Classes of 1970-1975 to a reception of networking and celebration.
3 - 5 p.m.
Beus Center for Law and Society, Phoenix
RSVP by Oct. 15
ASU Law Reunion Celebration
Classes of ‘75, ‘85, ‘95, ‘05, and ‘15
5 - 7 p.m.
Beus Center for Law and Society, Phoenix
For questions, contact the ASU Law Alumni office at [email protected].
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ASU Law Post Conviction Clinic
"As a member of the ASU Post-Conviction Clinic, I recently had the opportunity to argue in front of the Board of Executive Clemency. Our client was a victim of domestic violence who had been defending herself against a violent partner but was sentenced to nearly a decade in prison. We were able to convince the board to commute her sentence, and she will be released at the end of the month! Being a part of, and being present at, such a life-changing moment was truly an incredible and unique experience, and I’ll never forget the tears of joy our client shed when she learned she was being released." Peter Talkington, Juris Doctor candidate
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