Michael T. Colatrella Jr., professor of law and the inaugural Tracy A. Eglet Chair in Alternative Dispute Resolution at University of the Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law will be the new
Michael T. Colatrella named new dean of McGeorge School of Law
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Alumna empowers female athletes by founding nonprofit, advocacy efforts
Jara Lindgren, ’24, embodies strength, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to making a difference. Born and raised in Sacramento, Lindgren graduated from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law in 2024 with a passion for legislative advocacy and empowering women in sports. However, her path to the legal field wasn’t always easy.
“I knew I wanted to help
An Online Masters Degree for Environmental Advocates: Shaping Policy for Tomorrow
Drought. Wildfires. Plastic pollution. With so many parts of the world facing a number of environmental problems, studying potential solutions–and the regulations that shape them–is critical. From the protection of water resources to the reduction of air pollution, there are many areas that need the help of knowledgeable advocates. McGeorge School of Law’s online master’s degrees are designed to service those
Top 10 news stories of the year: McGeorge School of Law’s noteworthy highlights of 2024
The University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law made its mark in 2024 with numerous achievements, community engagement, and academic excellence. From historic visits by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to groundbreaking legal scholarships and faculty appointments, McGeorge School of Law remains at the forefront of legal education. Below are the top 10 news stories
Highlighting 100 McGeorge alumni for school’s 100-year anniversary: Posts 91-100
Throughout 2024, the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law is celebrating members of its vast alumni network in honor of the school’s 100-year anniversary. These posts are part of a series highlighting 100 exceptional McGeorge School of Law alumni and friends of the law school.
As we continue publishing stories, we invite you to follow along and explore
McGeorge School of Law alumnus dedicates career to public service in California
David Neill, ’96
David Neill, ’96, is a dedicated public servant who has devoted his career to serving the state of California. He currently holds the position of chief counsel at the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, where he previously served as assistant chief counsel from 2021 to 2024. His career reflects an unwavering commitment to ensuring that California’s
Meet McGeorge School of Law’s newest students: Master’s programs
This year’s incoming class at the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law includes 266 students: 215 JD, 9 MPA/MPP, 22 LLM, 1 JSD, and 19 MSL students. They come from 52 colleges and universities, including the UC system, CSU schools, University of the Pacific, and institutions from Florida to California, as well as international universities in Brazil, Egypt,
Experiencing Europe: Studying and interning in Austria
Second-year law student Andrew Clary is pictured with McGeorge School of Law alumnus Stefan Frank, ’08, who is a partner at Binder Grösswang. Photo courtesy of Andrew Clary.
This past semester, I had the incredible opportunity to study abroad in Salzburg, Austria as part of McGeorge School of Law’s Salzburg Graduate Study Abroad Program. It was my first time traveling to
Meet McGeorge School of Law’s newest students: LLM program
This year’s incoming class at the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law includes 266 students: 215 JD, 9 MPA/MPP, 22 LLM, 1 JSD, and 19 MSL students. They come from 52 colleges and universities, including the UC system, CSU schools, University of the Pacific, and institutions from Florida to California, as well as international universities in Brazil, Egypt,
Meet McGeorge School of Law’s newest students: JD program
This year’s incoming class at the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law includes 266 students: 215 JD, 9 MPA/MPP, 22 LLM, 1 JSD, and 19 MSL students. They come from 52 colleges and universities, including the UC system, CSU schools, University of the Pacific, and institutions from Florida to California, as well as international universities in Brazil, Egypt,