- UC Law SF earned an A+ rating in business law from National Jurist’s preLaw Magazine. Only 17 law schools received this top rating.
- The College offers a comprehensive Business Law Concentration, including courses in securities regulation, antitrust, startup law, and private equity, along with experiential programs and student-run publications.
- Expert faculty guide students in cutting-edge topics, from corporate governance and venture capital to digital currency and financial risk regulation.
UC Law San Francisco has been recognized as one of the top law schools in the country for business law, earning an A+ grade in National Jurist’s preLaw Magazine’s latest rankings.
As faculty director of the Center for Business Law and advisor for the Business Law Concentration, Professor Abraham Cable guides students toward successful careers working with companies, startups, and investors.
Only 17 law schools nationwide received the magazine’s highest mark. The rankings are based on the breadth of each school’s business law curriculum and offerings, including JD concentrations, clinics, and academic journals.
Abraham Cable, faculty director of UC Law SF’s Center for Business Law and advisor for the College’s JD Business Law Concentration, said the recognition reflects the school’s longstanding commitment to preparing students to excel in the field.
“We’ve been working hard to create a Business Law Concentration and curriculum that helps students reach their goals, whether that be advising Fortune 500 companies, guiding startups, or working as in-house counsel,” Cable said. “It is gratifying to see our faculty, curriculum, and experiential programs recognized in this way.”
Professor John Crawford teaches financial and securities regulation at UC Law SF, where his research examines how financial markets are structured and overseen.
Preparing Students to Lead in Business and Law
The Center for Business Law serves as a hub for courses, expert speaker events, and networking and mentorship opportunities designed to connect students directly with leaders in the field.
Each year, the center hosts events where practicing attorneys discuss emerging issues in areas such as venture capital, digital currency, corporate governance, and IPOs.
The Business Law Concentration offers a robust mix of foundational and advanced courses, from securities regulation and antitrust to startup business lawyering and private equity.
Center for Business Law Executive Director Evan Epstein helps students explore emerging issues in corporate governance through courses, events, and his Boardroom Governance Podcast.
Students can also take part in the Corporate Counsel Externship Program, which places them in-house at leading companies like Visa, Lyft, Airbnb, DoorDash, and Kaiser Permanente.
Learning From Thought Leaders
UC Law SF’s business law faculty bring unparalleled expertise across corporate, financial, and regulatory law, guiding students through today’s most pressing business challenges.
Cable’s research explores how law affects startups, venture capital, and equity compensation. He also co-founded the Startup Litigation Digest with Evan Epstein to track legal disputes involving private companies.
Professor Emily Strauss brings cutting-edge insights on corporate law and securities regulation into the classroom, linking her research to real-world developments in finance and litigation.
John Crawford focuses on financial and securities regulation, business associations, and property law. His recent work examines financial market regulation, including the use of sanctions and the Federal Reserve’s role in market oversight.
Evan Epstein, executive director of the Center for Business Law, teaches corporate governance and hosts the Boardroom Governance Podcast, where he engages with top scholars, board members, and investors to discuss emerging trends and real-world governance challenges.
Emily Strauss specializes in corporate law and securities regulation, investigating issues such as IPO gatekeeper liability and shareholder litigation’s relationship to climate disclosures.
Exploring contemporary issues in law and governance, Professor Jodi Short helps students understand how regulatory frameworks shape ethical business practices and corporate accountability.
Jodi Short’s scholarship focuses on regulation and governance, including private regulatory systems and compliance with global labor and environmental standards. She recently joined top legal scholars to submit briefs in two major federal court cases challenging the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Agency for International Development.
Where Students Explore Emerging Issues and Launch Legal Careers
Students can publish original scholarship through the UC Law Business Journal, which covers topics ranging from digital currency to financial crimes. They can also join the Business Law Society, a student group that connects aspiring business lawyers through events and helps pair them with alumni mentors practicing in the field.
UC Law SF’s graduates go on to hold leadership roles across the business world — the school ranks #8 nationwide for producing general counsels at S&P 500 companies.
