Matthew Kredell
Stories by Matthew Kredell:
USC Gould student-led societies plug students in to entertainment law
The Entertainment Law Society, Music Law Society and Sports Law Society help students with networking events, information sessions with practitioners in the field and mentorship opportunities.
Racing from law school into careers in sports
Trojans Amanda Oliver, Casey Schwab and John Slusher took their law degrees and landed influential positions in a range of sports endeavors.
USC Gould’s Robin Craig takes the mystery out of ocean, water law for judges, lawmakers
With climate litigation becoming more complicated, the influential Environmental Law Institute turned to the law professor as part of its Climate Judiciary Project.
International Human Rights Clinic report on abuses in law enforcement anti-sex trafficking operations gains national attention
Student-led investigation recommends significant reforms.
USC Schwarzenegger Institute hosts Eisenhower Fellows
The participants came from seven African countries and represent diverse fields including agriculture, housing, public safety, water quality, finance, food security, environmental protection and fashion.
‘Buy, borrow, die’ gains new life
Two decades ago, USC Gould’s Ed McCaffery came up with the phrase to explain how the rich use the American tax system to their advantage. It’s getting new attention.
Personal experience with immigration influences studies on migrant experience
Research by USC Gould’s Emily Ryo is aimed at guiding immigration law and policy.
New perspective lands alum Thai Viet Phan on the council dais
While studying at USC Gould, she says, “I thought politics were a little bit gross.” Now she’s the first Vietnamese American and first Asian woman on the Santa Ana City Council.
Connecting African Americans and the national parks: USC Gould alumna uses law to do it
Noemi Perez uses her USC Gould law education to link predominantly African American sorority Zeta Phi Beta and the National Parks Service.
Pro bono project lets law students build skills while giving back
USC Gould’s Winter Break Pro Bono Project gives students the opportunity to tackle hands-on legal work while getting involved in community efforts.
Homelessness summit explores solutions to what voters consider California’s biggest problem
Former Govs. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Gray Davis, L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti and Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson were among the federal, state and local leaders to converge at the USC gathering.
USC law professor testifies before Congress on restoring Voting Rights Act
In September, USC Gould Vice Dean Franita Tolson joined a group of leading law scholars in testifying at a Congressional subcommittee hearing on restoring key provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
USC Price School of Public Policy kicks off 90th anniversary festivities
The City Hall event marks the Feb. 28, 1929, establishment of the school — the second public affairs school in the nation and first in the West.
Charitable giving drops as income inequality goes up, USC study finds
Nicolas Duquette of USC Price tries to explain why increases in giving do not keep up with increases in income in the U.S.
Consulting gig gives Trojans firsthand look at Project Angel Food’s important work
The USC Price students helped the Hollywood-based nonprofit to map out its upcoming capital campaign, which marks 30 years of providing free daily meals to people affected by life-threatening illnesses.
As D.C. intern, USC student studies history of slavery in the nation’s capital
Working at the White House Historical Association, Kelsey Kaline establishes a timeline on the topic by combing through documents, wills, diaries and correspondence.
USC students devise creative ways to revitalize New Orleans
Trojans propose turning an abandoned building into a hotel, among other economic developments that could help generate $6.1 million over five years.
USC-China pacts aim to reduce poverty, boost research
Agreements will look at how local governments, private companies and universities can bring about tech improvements.
How do you design a more walkable Hollywood Boulevard?
Trojans develop designs for two potential closures and lay out a transportation plan to support the concept.
California Civic Engagement Project joins USC Price in Sacramento
The research center places analysis of the government in the hands of policymakers, elected officials and advocacy groups.
LAPD officers polish their community policing skills at USC
The Law Enforcement Advanced Development program combines community policing with a better understanding of people.
USC Price agrees to study homegrown extremism with Parisian university
Safe Communities Institute Director Erroll Southers sets out to integrate lessons from France into U.S. solutions.
Teens tout East L.A. transit and the region’s rich history
Renaissance Academy students also get urban planning lessons from Trojans drawn to community engagement and youth empowerment.
Homeless students find educational haven at South L.A. charter school
USC Rossier alumna creates a community at the Crete Academy in South Los Angeles.