Southwestern Law School

Signature Resolution Welcomes Hon. Dianna Gould-Saltman (Ret.) to Panel of Neutrals

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Monday, March 4, 2024

LOS ANGELES, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Signature Resolution, a leader in alternative dispute resolution, is pleased to announce the addition of Hon. Dianna Gould-Saltman (Ret.) to its panel of neutrals. With over 40 years of experience in family law and an accomplished tenure on the Los Angeles Superior Court bench, Judge Gould-Saltman brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new role as a mediator, arbitrator, and pro tem judge at Signature Resolution.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Signature Resolution , a leader in alternative dispute resolution, is pleased to announce the addition of Hon.
  • I am eager to apply my decades of experience to guide individuals towards constructive resolutions.
  • "We are honored to welcome Judge Gould-Saltman to Signature Resolution," said Dario Higuchi, Signature Resolution founding partner and managing member.
  • "Her extensive expertise and commitment to facilitating fair resolutions for families and individuals navigating family law conflicts will enhance the breadth and depth of our neutral panel.

Southwestern Law School Adds YuJa Enterprise Video Platform to Its Suite of Ed-Tech Tools

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Friday, December 8, 2023

Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles, California, has selected the YuJa Enterprise Video Platform to provide a comprehensive video and media creation, hosting, storage and distribution solution campuswide.

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  • Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles, California, has selected the YuJa Enterprise Video Platform to provide a comprehensive video and media creation, hosting, storage and distribution solution campuswide.
  • The Video Platform will be used in addition to the YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform, which the institution adopted to help increase the accessibility of digital media and course content.
  • Southwestern Law School technologists were seeking a robust video platform that enables instructors to create engaging, interactive content.
  • YuJa’s Video Platform integrates directly with Canvas, the institution’s learning management system.

Signature Resolution Welcomes Robert J. Sunderland to Panel of Neutrals

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Friday, December 1, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Signature Resolution, a leader in alternative dispute resolution, proudly welcomes Robert J. Sunderland to its respected panel of neutrals. With over 30 years of diverse experience spanning general contracting, law, and mediation, Sunderland brings a unique and comprehensive perspective to his new role.

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  • Sunderland has over 30 years of experience as a general contractor, attorney and mediator
    LOS ANGELES, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Signature Resolution , a leader in alternative dispute resolution, proudly welcomes Robert J. Sunderland to its respected panel of neutrals.
  • "Embarking on this journey with Signature Resolution is an exciting milestone for me," said Sunderland.
  • "We are delighted to announce the addition of Robert Sunderland to the Signature Resolution team.
  • Now, as a full-time neutral at Signature Resolution, Sunderland eagerly anticipates contributing to the firm's growth and success while further leveraging his unique background to assist individuals through mediation.

SCOTT+SCOTT ATTORNEY'S SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS BILL SIGNED INTO LAW BY GOVERNOR NEWSOM

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Friday, October 13, 2023

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scott+Scott attorney and Southwestern Law School professor Victoria Burke has had her bill AB933 signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom in the state of California. This law, initially drafted and proposed by Victoria, is intended to strengthen legal protection for survivors of sexual assault and after a lot of effort, the San Diego-based attorney watched her bill officially become law on October 10, 2023.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scott+Scott attorney and Southwestern Law School professor Victoria Burke has had her bill AB933 signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom in the state of California.
  • This law, initially drafted and proposed by Victoria, is intended to strengthen legal protection for survivors of sexual assault and after a lot of effort, the San Diego-based attorney watched her bill officially become law on October 10, 2023.
  • Prior to her assault, she was unaware of the many defamation lawsuits being used to silence survivors in the backlash from the #MeToo movement.
  • "I wrote this bill so that all survivors of assault retain their right to speak their truth without fear of retribution.

Southwestern Law School Launches First-of-Its-Kind Online J.D. Program

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Los Angeles, CA, Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Southwestern Law School is proud to announce the launch of the nation’s first online J.D.

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  • Los Angeles, CA, Sept. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Southwestern Law School is proud to announce the launch of the nation’s first online J.D.
  • Southwestern will begin accepting applications for this pioneering, ABA-accredited program in October 2023, with the inaugural class beginning in Fall 2024.
  • Southwestern's new online program is an exciting evolution of our Hybrid Evening Program.
  • From its inception in 1911, Southwestern Law School has been a trailblazer in making legal education both accessible and innovative, beginning as an evening program to cater to working professionals.

Judicate West Welcomes Judge Linda S. Marks in Orange County

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

SANTA ANA, Calif., Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Judicate West, one of California’s leading providers of private dispute resolution services, has added Judge Linda S. Marks, formerly with the Orange County Superior Court, to its roster of neutrals.

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  • SANTA ANA, Calif., Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Judicate West, one of California’s leading providers of private dispute resolution services, has added Judge Linda S. Marks, formerly with the Orange County Superior Court, to its roster of neutrals.
  • Judge Marks is based out of the Orange County office and available statewide as a mediator, arbitrator and private judge.
  • We are thrilled to welcome Judge Marks back home to our Judicate West family.”
    Appointed in 2003 by then-Gov.
  • Prior to her appointment and in addition to serving as a neutral with Judicate West, Judge Marks was a Judge Pro Tem for the Orange County Superior Court and led a civil litigation practice at her own firm Marks & Yocum, where she focused on insurance defense matters.

The Dominguez Firm Congratulates Our Fall 2023 Scholarship Winners

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dominguez Firm, a nationally recognized personal injury law firm, is thrilled to announce the winners of its Collegiate and Legal Scholarships for the Fall of 2023.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dominguez Firm, a nationally recognized personal injury law firm, is thrilled to announce the winners of its Collegiate and Legal Scholarships for the Fall of 2023.
  • "With the incredible help of this scholarship, I can step towards a career centered in holistic advocacy for my community.
  • Attorney J.J. Dominguez, the Founder and CEO of The Dominguez Firm, is committed to providing quality legal representation for all members of the community and advocating for justice.
  • The Dominguez Firm is a powerhouse personal injury law firm that has been helping clients for over 30 years.

California’s Southwestern Law School Selects YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

YuJa, Inc., a leader in ed-tech solutions, announces that Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles has selected the YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform to help increase the accessibility of digital media and course content campuswide.

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  • YuJa, Inc., a leader in ed-tech solutions, announces that Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles has selected the YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform to help increase the accessibility of digital media and course content campuswide.
  • YuJa Panorama is one product in YuJa’s suite of high-impact media solutions that help institutions deliver accessible, engaging video and media content to users.
  • The accessibility solution provides an accessibility gauge and enables content creators to pinpoint and correct issues as content is created.
  • YuJa Panorama also provides users with an LTI app and customized website accessibility profiles that can be applied to both internal and external web pages.

Veteran Benefits Guide Expands Executive Leadership Team to Serve America's Veterans

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

LAS VEGAS, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran Benefits Guide (VBG), which helps guide veterans across the U.S. with navigating the Veterans Administration's (VA) disability compensation benefits process, today announced the appointment of two new executive roles that will help to drive the company's long-term growth strategy and overall mission of supporting America's military Veterans.

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  • LAS VEGAS, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran Benefits Guide (VBG), which helps guide veterans across the U.S. with navigating the Veterans Administration's (VA) disability compensation benefits process, today announced the appointment of two new executive roles that will help to drive the company's long-term growth strategy and overall mission of supporting America's military Veterans.
  • Donato Clay, a U.S. Army Veteran, has been named the company's new Chief Operating Officer (COO).
  • "We are thrilled to have Donato and Lauren's expertise as part of VBG's executive leadership team," said Josh Smith, Founder and CEO of Veteran Benefits Guide.
  • "As a Veteran, I know first-hand how important VBG's services are to ensuring that Veterans receive the full disability benefits they have earned," said Clay.

Dr. Linda Tolbert selected as executive medical director for the Washington Permanente Medical Group

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

SEATTLE, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new era has launched for the Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG), with the selection of its new executive medical director, Linda Tolbert, MD, JD, EdD, MPH, who officially began her position on May 15, 2023.

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  • Kaiser Permanente health care leader, educator, innovator, and culture change champion leads one of the state's largest multispecialty medical groups
    SEATTLE, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new era has launched for the Washington Permanente Medical Group (WPMG), with the selection of its new executive medical director, Linda Tolbert, MD, JD, EdD, MPH, who officially began her position on May 15, 2023.
  • Dr. Tolbert now leads one of Washington's largest multispecialty medical groups, with over 1,300 clinicians caring for more than 600,000 Kaiser Permanente members.
  • As the first Black woman to serve as executive medical director at Kaiser Permanente, she brings 30 years of expertise serving our patients as an inspired provider, leader and educator.
  • Dr. Tolbert received her medical degree from the Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, DC.