The Hon. Barbara Kronlund, ’89, is a distinguished figure in the legal community, recognized for her significant contributions and achievements. Graduating with distinction from McGeorge School of Law in 1989 and earning a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology cum laude from Pepperdine
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Alumnus played key roles in legislative, regulatory and ballot measure campaigns
Jose Hermocillo’s, ‘83, career in government relations, public affairs, and strategic communications spans decades. He has been at the center of dozens of high-profile ballot measure campaigns and legislative and regulatory debates on issues ranging from healthcare and workers’ compensation to natural resources and taxation.
Jose Hermocillo, ’83, Partner at Integrated Communications Strategies.After graduating with…
Alumna is an international leader in animal advocacy
When Anna Frostic, ‘06, came to McGeorge School of Law, she traded researching in laboratory settings for practicing law. With a background in physical and biological anthropology, Frostic has always been passionate about protecting animals, especially through wildlife conservation.…
McGeorge School of Law No. 7 in the nation for dispute resolution categories
The Trial Advocacy and Dispute Resolution programs at the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law are once again ranked among the top programs in the country, according to a study released today by U.S. News & World…
McGeorge School of Law ranks high in trial advocacy and dispute resolution
The Trial Advocacy and Dispute Resolution programs at the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law are once again ranked among the top programs in the country, according to a study released today by U.S. News & World Report.McGeorge School of Law ranks No. 20 in the nation for trial advocacy and No. 21 for dispute resolution. “I’ve met so…
Alumnus served as legal counsel for candidates and officeholders
A native Sacramentan, Thomas Hiltachk (’87) graduated from McGeorge School of Law in 1987 where he was a Law Review editor and author and a member in the Order of the Coif. Later, Hiltachk served on the Board of McGeorge’s Capital Center for…
Alumna dedicates over 15 years to social justice causes
The Hon. Michelle Tong, ‘01, was born in Toronto, Canada to immigrant parents from Hong Kong. She was raised in Sacramento and resides in San Francisco. She received her bachelor’s degree in Politics with a minor in East Asian Studies…
Homeless Advocacy Clinic co-authors brief to the United States Supreme Court
On Tuesday, McGeorge School of Law’s Homeless Advocacy Clinic (HAC) submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in Grants Pass v. Johnson. Professor Ron Hochbaum, staff attorney Tori Larett, and third-year law student Rachel Alstrom co-authored the brief with a team of attorneys representing the Western Regional Advocacy Project (WRAP), a coalition of organizers dedicated to…
Breaking Down Complex Legal Concepts for Non-Lawyers
A common school of thought is that to work in the legal field, you have to be a lawyer. This is far from the case (pun intended). Plenty of people – including lobbyists and even politicians, who help make laws – are not attorneys. You can work within your legal system as long as you understand it. The first step…
Alumnus played major part in drafting many of California’s major laws
Lance H. Olson, ‘77 is a founder and senior counsel of Olson Remcho. He previously founded the law firm of Olson Hagel & Fishburn LLP which merged with Remcho Johansen & Purcell in January 2020 to form Olson Remcho. Olson specializes in the practice of election, government, and political law.
Olson serves as…