Karen Jacobsen (’83 and ’86) has spent over 30 years building a successful legal career handling complex cases like personal injury, premises liability, product liability, and construction defects. Jacobsen co-founded Jacobsen & McElroy in 1998. Previously, she was a partner at Thompson & Heller. Known for her skill and professionalism, Jacobsen
University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law alumna Nancy Sheehan, ‘83, had a 34-year career at Porter Scott. She was a civil rights and employment law litigator.
She earned an undergraduate degree from Long Island University in 1979 and a JD degree from University of the Pacific McGeorge
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — For the third year running, the Sacramento Region Diversity Career Fair, held Sept. 21, 2024, connected employers with diverse legal candidates for future and current job openings in the greater Sacramento area. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California, the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law, the UC Davis School of
Tre Lovell, ’92, is a highly respected litigator who has earned national recognition for his exceptional achievements in the legal field. He was named as a Lawyer of the Year Finalist by the Los Angeles Business Journal in 2016 and recognized as one of the Top 50
University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law is proud to have many alumni who have risen to prominent positions within the corporate world. These professionals engage in a diverse range of activities that include managing business operations, overseeing strategic initiatives, and shaping organizational identity.
McGeorge alumni have distinguished themselves by excelling in various high-ranking roles within major corporations. Their
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.
As we continue publishing stories, we invite you to follow along and explore the stories of exceptional McGeorge alumni.
The Homeless Advocacy Clinic at University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law — the first in the country to provide legal services exclusively to formerly incarcerated people experiencing homelessness — is getting substantial support to further its work.
Sacramento-native Robert A. Buccola ’83,
Brian Schall, ’11, founded the Schall Law Firm, which focuses on putting clients first and achieving the maximum recovery possible. Since 2017, the firm has helped secure nearly half a billion dollars for investors who have been harmed by securities fraud and corporate malfeasance, including some of the largest settlements in securities fraud
Michael Bernstein, ’85, is a highly regarded executive with decades of experience in the healthcare sector. Most recently, he served as an Operating Partner at Arsenal Capital Partners, a private equity firm with a focus on industrial and healthcare investments.
Bernstein’s professional journey began as Regional Vice President at Blue Cross Blue Shield
Dana A. Fox, ’85, is a highly respected trial attorney and partner at Lewis Brisbois’ Los Angeles office, where he co-chairs the firm’s General Liability practice and the Civil Rights and Police Litigation Defense Task