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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

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

Second-year law student Bryan Connolly. Photo courtesy of Bryan Connolly.

I participated in the European Law in Practice Summer Internship in the Summer of 2024. From mid-May through the end of June, I interned at the law firm Rödl & Partner in their offices in Nuremberg, Germany. I spent three weeks in the Mergers and Acquisitions legal department, learning some of

The intention of this blog is to share learning and insights from the Transformational Change Partnership, which develops the capacity of public-serving agencies to advance system-level changes that improve outcomes and reduce disparities. Backed by interdisciplinary research, the blog is based on learnings from the TCP and presents practical actions that practitioners and policymakers can use to diagnose, reimagine and

John Demas, ’92

John Demas, ’89, ’92, is the founding partner of Demas Law Group, where he is a distinguished leader in personal injury law. Demas is recognized as one of the top plaintiff’s attorneys in California and has been exclusively representing injured victims for over 30 years. In addition, Demas is passionate about helping and has earned a stellar

Second-year law student Jordan Fortunati and Luca Marzolini, an attorney at Maiano, Pisano, and Partners in Milan, Italy. Photo courtesy of Jordan Fortunati.

On paper, I have always had a fascination with other legal systems. In undergrad, I became enamored by the writing of Robert A. Kagan — a prolific professor who has written extensively about the contrasting contours between adversarial

Second-year law student Cassandra Allen is pictured in front of the Kathedrale Sanctissimae Trinitatis in Dresden, Germany. Photo courtesy of Cassandra Allen.

Ich bin ein Berliner

This past summer, I had the privilege of having my first legal experience be an international one, working for CMS in Berlin, Germany. For those unfamiliar with Berlin, it is a place where history,

Women have long been making significant strides in the sports industry, breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations of female professionals. From executives to legal experts, women are excelling in various roles across the world of sports.  

Notable University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law alumna Matina Kolokotronis, ’89, is a trailblazer. Kolokotronis serves as the

Florence J. Luther speaks with McGeorge School of Law students.

At the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law, faculty are integral to the institution’s success, shaping the curriculum, nurturing intellectual development, and inspiring the next generation of legal professionals. The impact of its faculty extends far beyond the classroom, influencing both the legal profession and the next generation of lawyers.

At the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law, our distinguished full-time faculty provides students with unparalleled opportunities to learn from their expertise across diverse fields of law. From international arbitration to criminal justice, environmental law to public policy, our professors bring real-world experience and academic excellence to the classroom, preparing students to excel in their legal careers.