Understanding personal injury damages is essential for anyone navigating a claim under Arizona law. Knowing what types of compensation may apply can support stronger decision-making and more informed conversations with a Scottsdale attorney or Phoenix lawyer. In personal injury law, three primary categories of damages may be available. This blog outlines each type to help you better understand your options.
McGeorge School of Law alumnus wins a $91 million verdict in partnership dispute
University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law alumnus Ognian Gavrilov ‘08, winner of SCBA Nancy Sheehan Distinguished Attorney of the Year 2024, is currently representing plaintiff Duane Miller in a partnership dispute lawsuit. The lawsuit Miller v. Axline is seeking to reclaim lost shares from the law firm Miller, Axline and Sawyer. Back in 2022, Miller, one of the law…
Shaping Change Through Law and Policy: Paths to Impact in Government
For a recent McGeorge School of Law webinar, Professor Erin O’Neal, current student Jeffrey Benson, and alumnus Alex Torres shared how the Master of Science in Law (MSL) in Government Law & Policy prepares professionals to lead at the intersection of law and policy. Lasting impact in government requires a strong understanding of how law works. The MSL in Government Law…
McGeorge School of Law students win first place in trial advocacy competition
University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law students Michele Ruffner ’26, Benjamin Lindsey ’27, Alyssa…
Law, Policy, or Administration? Finding Your Graduate Path at McGeorge
McGeorge School of Law’s recent webinar explored a common question for prospective graduate students: What’s the difference between the MSL, MPA, and MPP, and which one is right for me?While these programs often attract professionals with similar interests, law, policy, government, and public impact, each degree is designed for a different type of career path and skillset.
To help…
McGeorge School of Law earns No. 1 national ranking in Government Law
University of the Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law is ranked No. 1 in the nation for government law for the second consecutive year,…
The Briefing: Taylor Swift, Trademark Law, and the Fight Over ‘Life of a Showgirl’
Can a five word phrase be worth millions? In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Matt Sugarman break down the high stakes trademark dispute between Las Vegas performer Maren Flagg and Taylor Swift over the phrase “The Life of a Showgirl.”
In this episode, they cover:
Pacific Gives kicks off Tuesday for 24 hours of giving
Tigers everywhere will make an impact together as Pacific Gives, University of the Pacific’s annual day of giving, returns April 21-22.For 24 hours, alumni and friends worldwide will make gifts of all sizes to the programs they care about most. Every gift will benefit Pacific students.“Pacific Gives is more than a day of giving. It’s a community-driven movement to…
University of the Pacific has raised $120,000 for a new ‘Double Tiger’ Scholarship benefitting law students
The scholarship was pioneered by several Double Tiger alumni, and the effort was led in part by alumni seeking to formalize long-standing support amongst Pacific graduates. “The [McGeorge] Double Tiger Scholarship reflects my passion for a Pacific education,” said Janice Magdich ’79 ’96, one of the donors behind the initiative. Magdich said her experience at Pacific and McGeorge had a lasting impact…
Webinar Recap: The Endangered Species Act in Practice
McGeorge School of Law recently hosted a webinar exploring the federal–state framework for species protection under the Endangered Species Act, with a focused discussion on California’s AB 1319, featuring guest speaker Kim Delfino. Kim is an environmental policy advocate, attorney, and president and founder of Earth Advocacy. Additionally, she is one of the amazing professors who teaches in the MSL and…