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Carmen-Nicole Cox ‘11Carmen-Nicole Cox, a lawyer, advocate and adjunct law professor, recently served as Chief Counsel of Public Policy and Advocacy at United Way California Capital Region. Cox worked to reduce poverty, support families and boost educational results for children.Cox has dedicated almost 10 years to criminal justice overhaul, holding roles like Deputy Director at For The People, Deputy Legal Affairs…

Carmen-Nicole Cox ‘11Carmen-Nicole Cox, a lawyer, advocate and adjunct law professor, recently served as Chief Counsel of Public Policy and Advocacy at United Way California Capital Region. Cox worked to reduce poverty, support families and boost educational results for children.Cox has dedicated almost 10 years to criminal justice overhaul, holding roles like Deputy Director at For The People, Deputy Legal Affairs…

During this presentation, Gao discussed how new technologies can be harnessed to enhance the law’s ability to promote social welfare. 
Gao’s scholarship primarily focuses on law and technology, emphasizing on new technologies and the law of torts. 
He received a PhD from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a JD degree from Columbia Law School, and a BSE degree from Princeton University.

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McGeorge prides itself on providing students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed, not only during their time as students but also in their careers. As such, alumna Vanessa Adame found that the Master of Public Policy (MPP) program was an investment in herself that paid dividends in her career and personal growth.Today, the McGeorge alumna works as

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All graduates from the Accelerated Honors Program who took the bar exam passed on their first attempt, continuing a consistent record of success for one of the most rigorous academic tracks at McGeorge. 
The Accelerated Honors JD Program allows students to earn a Juris Doctor (JD) degree in two and a half years instead of the traditional three-year track. This

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The University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law has achieved national recognition in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, with two of its programs ranked among the Top 25.McGeorge’s Trial Advocacy program was ranked No. 16 in the nation for the second consecutive year, and its Dispute Resolution program was ranked No. 24.“McGeorge’s Trial Advocacy Program gives…

In December 2022, two brothers were parked on the shoulder of Interstate 5, dealing with mechanical issues, when a City of Sacramento police detective speeding in the far-right lane drifted over the fog line and entered the shoulder. He hit the disabled truck and then struck the brothers, killing them both.  
One brother, Carlos R., left two children behind: a 10-year-old and a 6-year-old at the time

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Rachel Van Cleave 

Rachel Van Cleave joined the faculty at McGeorge School of Law as a Visiting Professor of Law in 2024 before joining the full-time faculty in 2026. Van Cleave teaches Criminal Procedure, Constitutional Law, and Global Lawyering Skills I. Previously, she taught at Golden Gate University School of Law (GGU), where she designed and taught innovative courses such

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Sally Ly serves as Deputy Secretary for Workforce Development at the California Government Operations Agency, where she leads statewide HR modernization efforts. Her work focuses on leading HR reforms, expanding access to employment opportunities and building a skilled, diverse workforce that reflects and serves all Californians. Deciding to earn a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the University of the Pacific

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Starting at McGeorge in the ‘90s, Professor Micheal Vitiello has seen a number of changes throughout the years but points out that the community of supportive faculty and staff has constantly stayed the same. 

Distinguished Professor of Law Professor Micheal Vitiello has been teaching at the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law since 1990. For over 35 years

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