University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law has awarded four new endowed chairs and professorships since 2023, recognizing distinguished faculty whose work advances the law school’s mission of preparing lawyers for success in California, across the United States and around the world.Endowed chairs and professorships provide vital support for faculty research and program growth, strengthen McGeorge School of Law’s
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Turn Policy Into Practice: How McGeorge’s MPA and MPP Programs Put You in the Center of the Action
At McGeorge School of Law, students in the Master of Public Administration (MPA) or Master of Public Policy (MPP) programs go beyond the classroom to engage directly with the work of government. Located in Sacramento, the capital of the world’s fourth-largest economy, McGeorge offers a distinct advantage. Students gain practical experience in a city where major policy decisions are made,…
Meet the new members of the Pacific Alumni Association Board of Directors
The Pacific Alumni Association is delighted to welcome five accomplished and dedicated alumni to its Board of Directors. These new members bring a wealth of diverse experiences, professional expertise and a deep love for the University of the Pacific. Get to know them below!James (Jeff) F. Agnew III ’84 COPA 1984 graduate of the College of the Pacific, Jeff Agnew…
McGeorge School of Law students honor outstanding faculty with 2025 Professors of the Year awards
Dan Croxall ’08Prior to joining the faculty at McGeorge in 2015, Croxall practiced complex civil litigation and white-collar criminal defense at what was then the world’s largest law firm, DLA Piper LLP, for several years. He later founded Croxall Law to focus on representing independent craft breweries throughout California.Croxall created and continues to teach the world’s first and only Craft…
McGeorge School of Law students recognized for top legal writing in competition
Three University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law students have been named winners of the 2025 Stauffer Charitable Trust Writing Competition, earning a combined $7,500 in prize money for their outstanding legal writing. The competition aimed to highlight matters of significant public concern, encouraging students to engage critically with real-world legal challenges facing the state.Lacy Johnson ’26, Jordan Fortunati…
What You’ll Learn in an MPP Program: Crafting Solutions for a Better Tomorrow
Finding solutions to the issues that demand public action and impact diverse communities requires time, dedication, and skill. Whether those issues involve the environment, housing, health, social justice, or education, it’s crucial for those interested in making positive change to have access to a variety of learning experiences. That’s why the McGeorge School of Law offers an MPP program that…
McGeorge Immigration Law Clinic reaches milestone with more than 50 children represented in Immigration Court
The clinic’s first SIJS case began in 2014, when Vallerye Anderson ’15 met a teenager from Guatemala during a community outreach event at a local food bank. After their meeting, she realized he qualified for SIJS, a legal pathway to permanent residency for children who meet several criteria. These include being declared dependent on a juvenile court or placed under…
McGeorge School of Law Public Policy Program Rankings
McGeorge Ranked #1 in the Nation for Government Law—and That’s Just the BeginningAt McGeorge School of Law, we don’t just teach law, we prepare students to shape it. Recently ranked No. 1 in the country for Government Law by preLaw Magazine, McGeorge shares this top honor with New York Law School and the University of Pennsylvania, outperforming nationally…
McGeorge School of Law awards nearly 200 degrees to the Class of 2025
University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law celebrated the Class of 2025 with its 101st Annual Commencement Ceremony Saturday at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium.Dean Michael Hunter Schwartz expressed gratitude to the graduates for their dedication during law school and congratulated them as they embark on the next chapter of their journey.“McGeorge School of Law graduates: You are finishing up your…
McGeorge School of Law awards more than 200 degrees to the Class of 2025
University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law celebrated the Class of 2025 with its 101st Annual Commencement Ceremony Saturday at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium.Dean Michael Hunter Schwartz expressed gratitude to the graduates for their dedication during law school and congratulated them as they embark on the next chapter of their journey.“McGeorge School of Law graduates: You are finishing up your…