CSU College of Law

We're proud to see CSU Law’s Health Law program rise in the U.S. News & World Report specialty rankings this year.

Through experiential learning, real-world connections, and a focus on today’s most complex health law issues, our students graduate ready to lead.

Read more: https://www.law.csuohio.edu/newsevents/csulaw-health-law-program-recognized-2026-us-news-rankings

Thank you to Charles Volz, outgoing Student Bar Association President, for his leadership and service to the CSU Law community.

Throughout his time at CSU Law, Charles helped foster connection, advocacy, and student engagement while representing his classmates with dedication and professionalism.

We are grateful for his contributions and proud to celebrate his accomplishments as part of the Class of 2026.

Please join us in congratulating Ivan Conard, recipient of the CSU Law Learn Law Live Justice Award.

This award recognizes a student who has not only demonstrated academic success, but who also embodies what it means to live justice through selflessness, perseverance, care for others, and a commitment to strengthening communities through the law.

We were proud to honor Ivan during commencement and celebrate the impact he has already made at CSU Law.

Please join us in congratulating Gordon Myer, CSU Law’s 2026 Valedictorian.

Recognized as the student with the highest GPA at the conclusion of the Fall semester, Gordon’s achievement reflects an extraordinary commitment to academic excellence, discipline, and perseverance throughout law school.

We were proud to honor Gordon during commencement and celebrate this outstanding accomplishment alongside the Class of 2026.

The conversations don’t end when the conference does.

Our recent Cybersecurity & Privacy Protection Conference highlighted the growing impact of AI, data privacy, and evolving regulation, issues that are rapidly reshaping the legal landscape.

At CSU Law, those conversations are translating into action.

Through a new partnership with AltaClaro, CSU Law is offering a Prompt Engineering Certificate Program, giving students the opportunity to build practical skills at the intersection of law and emerging technology.

As AI continues to transform legal practice, programs like this ensure our community is prepared not just to understand change, but to lead it.

Learn more:
https://www.law.csuohio.edu/newsevents/csulaw-altaclaro-partner-offer-prompt-engineering-program

CSU Law’s own Steve Percy will be honored at Cleveland State University’s Radiance Celebration for his leadership, service, and impact on the university community.

This recognition highlights his longstanding commitment to advancing CSU’s mission and supporting students, colleagues, and the broader community.

We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor.

Learn more:
https://www.law.csuohio.edu/newsevents/steve-percy-be-honored-csu-radiance-celebration

A first for CSU Law.

This May, Kelly Johnson (Class of 2026) will become the first Health Law Fellow to graduate from the William I. Weisberg Center for Health Law & Policy.

With more than 20 years in the operating room, Kelly brought a unique, frontline healthcare perspective to her legal education, preparing to continue her impact on the system through law.

Read more here: t.ly/5jpyL

Commencement is less than a month away.

Students should be sure to check their email regularly for important updates and details regarding graduation, including key dates, logistics, and next steps as we prepare to celebrate the Class of 2026.

We look forward to honoring this milestone with you and your families very soon.