A Tribute to My Sister Sandy Hirsh on Her 60th Birthday (Part 1 of 2)
[We recently celebrated my sister Sandy Hirsh’s 60th birthday. I read this toast at her party. I will soon post a part 2 that I’m sharing only online.] Many of you probably assume it’s time for the little brother to…
Reflecting on the 10 Year Anniversary of My Mom’s Death (Gail Schlachter Hauser 1943-2015)
Today marks the 10 year anniversary of my mom’s death. In many ways, it feels just like yesterday. I still think about her every day, and the entire family feels her influences constantly. But, as the expression says, life goes…
The Story of My Daughter’s Tattoo
[My daughter is taking a Creative Non-Fiction Writing course this term, and here is her first paper:] A rush of warm adrenaline surges through my body. I hear the buzz more than I feel the pain. I’m in the Triangle…
Facebooxit: I’m Dialing Down My Facebook Usage
[I posted this today on my Facebook page.] [Once again, Prof. Mark Lemley inspired me to act.] I’ve had a Facebook account for almost 20 years. It’s been an essential part of my online identity and daily routine ever since….
Prof. Mark Lemley Receives AALS Section on Scholarship Award for Mentoring
[My remarks from the AALS Section on Scholarship awards ceremony in San Francisco, January 10, 2025] I’m honored and a bit humbled to have served as Prof. Mark Lemley’s lead nominator to recognize his mentorship of other scholars. Nine other…
A Tribute to Prof. Don Polden (1948-2024)
I’m saddened by the death of my colleague, friend, and former supervisor, Prof. Donald (Don) Polden. Don was the dean that hired me as a tenure-track faculty at Santa Clara Law in 2006. I had been an adjunct instructor at…
My Daughter’s (Unexpected) College Choice
I’m excited to announce that my daughter will attend University of Oregon Class of 2028, where she is a Stamps Scholar and will participate in the university’s Clark Honors College. She has not selected a major yet, but it will…
In Memoriam: Prof. Dan Burk
I’m devastated to report that UC Irvine Law School professor Dan Burk has died. 💔 His death comes just days before an already-scheduled event to celebrate his life, which will now become an emotionally wrenching memorial. Dan was a brilliant…
I’ve Finished Work on My Mom and Stepdad’s Estates
We’re nearing the 9 year anniversary of my mom’s death. As regular readers know, her death in 2015 threw my life into chaos because she had a complicated estate to resolve: 15 real estate properties, her publishing business, my stepdad…
A Tribute to My Departing Colleague, Prof. Colleen Chien
My colleague, Prof. Colleen Chien, is leaving Santa Clara Law and moving to UC Berkeley Law. This is great news for her, and congratulations to Berkeley Law on a terrific hire. Personally, I’m happy for Colleen but sad for myself….