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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

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

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

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

(From left to right) McGeorge School of Law students Benjamin Lindsey ’27, Michele Ruffner ’26, Alyssa Evans ’27 and Brandon Charlson ’27 at the regional round of the American Association for Justice Student Trial Advocacy Competition in Portland, Oregon.

University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law students Michele Ruffner ’26, Benjamin Lindsey ’27, Alyssa Evans

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.
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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