Understanding the law can complement an existing area of expertise for professionals working in fields shaped by complex regulations, and in a very powerful way. Earning a Master of Science in Law (MSL) in Water and Environmental Law from McGeorge School of Law gave Nancy Beecher, a Senior Environmental Research Analyst at the Southern Nevada Water Authority, a new way…

University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law welcomed nine new educators for the 2026–27 school term. This group offers diverse legal mastery across trial advocacy, policymaking, mediation and student achievement. Their collective knowledge elevates existing institutional initiatives while training students to graduate as courtroom-ready attorneys.

New faculty members at McGeorge School of Law include:

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Does workers’ compensation cover an assault at work?
A work-related assault can qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. The starting question is whether the injury arose out of and occurred in the course of employment, not simply whether it happened inside a workplace. A fight over job assignments presents different issues from a purely personal dispute unrelated to either person’s work.…

Professor Larry Levine addresses the crowd at the Annual Poilé Scholarship Reception in 2024.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Jeffrey K. Poilé Memorial Civil Rights Scholarship that has honored the memory of a remarkable man while supporting University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law students dedicated to advancing LGBTQ+ rights and equality.

Established in 2001 and…

University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law alumnus William Wood ’76 has written 14 novels, including one nonfiction book. His latest novel, “Don’t Stand Under the Coconut Tree,” was published earlier this year.

His literary works include “Rampage” (1985), “Gangland” (1988), “Fugitive City” (1989), “Stay of Execution” (1994), “The Bone Garden” (1994), “Court of Honor” later…

By Richard B. Weisberg, Esq. ’78

Before the war in Gaza or the joint attack on Iran, the controversy that chiefly occupied the majority of public affairs in Israel concerned legislation enacted in the Knesset, Israel’s parliament. The legislation related to several matters concerning the power and composition of the judiciary, and included these two basic issues: (1) a doctrine…

The Gordon D. Schaber Law Library welcomed four new law librarians with diverse backgrounds and experiences to assist McGeorge students and faculty.  

University of Pacific McGeorge School of Law welcomed four new law librarians during the 2026-27 academic year. Amber Cain, Eric Chapman, Nick Rihn, and Kalina Zhong are experts in legal research, emerging technologies, collection development,…