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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.

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Summer Stephan, ’86, leads the second-largest DA’s Office in California, and the fifth-largest in the United States.

District Attorney Summer Stephan, ’86, has devoted her life to protecting children and families, providing justice to the most vulnerable, and is a national leader in the fight against human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Summer rose through the ranks

Professor Charles D. Kelso, who taught at the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law for 40 years, died recently at the age of 95.Affectionately known as “Papa Kelso” to students, he joined the faculty in 1978 and profoundly impacted the McGeorge community through decades of dedicated service before his retirement in 2017.Kelso taught courses on constitutional law, the

Senior United States District Judge John M. Gerrard, ’81

Senior United States District Judge John M. Gerrard, ’81, earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University (1976) and a Masters in Public Administration degree from the University of Arizona (1977). After graduation, Judge Gerrard began his professional career as a state probation officer in

Mikayil Jabbarov, ’98, serves as the Minister of Economy of Azerbaijan.

Mikayil Jabbarov, ‘98, was born in September 1976, in Baku, Azerbaijan. 

Before completing LLM in Transnational Business Practice at McGeorge School of Law, Jabbarov had graduated from Baku State University, majoring in International Law. Following that he successfully passed the New York State Bar

Douglas Love, ’95, President and CEO of Annexon Biosciences

Douglas Love, ‘95, joined Annexon Biosciences as President and Chief Executive Officer in December 2014 with extensive business and legal leadership experience in biotech. He previously served as Head of Operations for Elan Pharmaceuticals. There, Love led the Tysabri® multiple sclerosis franchise, helping to propel it to