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Three women stand in front of a sign that says "Sacramento Regional Family Justice Center." From left to right: Kendall Bennett, an attorney at Sacramento Regional Family Justice Center (SRFJC), Colleen Truden, Director of Extrenships Program at McGeorge School of Law, and Joyce Bilyeu, the CEO of SRFJC, stand together for a professional photo. 
An externship is a short-term, structured work experience allowing students to gain professional exposure by observing, shadowing, and assisting in professional

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a firefighter walks through a burning forest trying to put out the flames. Firefighter Davis Sommer lights a backfire to burn off vegetation while battling the Mosquito Fire in the Volcanoville community of El Dorado County, Calif., Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. Photo credit: AP Photo/Noah Berger.
“Reaching an $80 million settlement was a strong result for our clients and reflected years of careful work,” Collins said. “There was real satisfaction in securing meaningful

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University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law alumni brothers, Jeff Schaff ‘09 and Jason Schaff ‘06, secured a $28.1 million jury verdict for their client in a personal injury case. In 2020, the Schaff brothers’ client, a retired Los Angeles firefighter, John Scott, was out riding his bicycle when another vehicle crashed into him from behind. Scott suffered life-altering injuries

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July 26

Distinguished Professor of Law Michael Vitiello will hold a lecture on “Collegial Support” from 1:00 – 2:45 p.m.  
Professor Vitiello will hold a lecture on “Regulating Sin” from 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. 

July 27  

Associate Professor of Law Mary-Beth Moylan will hold a lecture on “Teaching Demonstrations” from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 
Professor Vitiello will hold a

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McGeorge School of Law graduates Katrina Syrakos ‘26 and Eden Bradshaw ‘26 received the Clinical Legal Education Association’s Outstanding Clinic Team Award, a national recognition of their excellence in client representation, thoughtful participation in clinical education and outstanding collaboration. 
The award acknowledges the work that Syrakos and Bradshaw completed in McGeorge’s Buccola Family Homeless Advocacy Clinic, where they represented

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After serving terms that span nearly ten years of service on the University of the Pacific Board of Regents, Mary-Elizabeth Eberhardt ’76 and Paul Dassenko ’82 are concluding their terms, leaving behind a legacy of leadership and service that helped guide the university through a period of historic growth and transformation.Mary-Elizabeth EberhardtEberhardt has served on Pacific’s Board of Regents since…

Former California Assemblymember and McGeorge School of Law alumnus Ken Cooley ‘84 will be using his years of experience in the State Assembly to teach a Capital Lawyering and Policymaking class during the spring 2027 semester.In 2027, University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law alumnus and former California state Assemblymember for 10 years, Ken Cooley ‘84, will teach a

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Cavanaugh Distinguished Service AwardThe Cavanaugh Distinguished Service Award recognizes exceptional accomplishments, leadership, innovation and service to the university and other areas of excellence.

  • Kristi Gavello, Enrollment Strategy Operations
  • Margaret Roberts, Human Resources 
  • Casandra Fernandez, McGeorge School of Law Development

Champion of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award This award is given to staff members who demonstrate inclusive leadership attributes in their workplace…

Professor Larry Levine addresses the crowd at the Annual Poilé Scholarship Reception in 2024.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Jeffrey K. Poilé Memorial Civil Rights Scholarship that has honored the memory of a remarkable man while supporting University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law students dedicated to advancing LGBTQ+ rights and equality.…