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
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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…
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…
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,…
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,…
Highlighting 100 McGeorge alumni for school’s 100-year anniversary: Posts 81-90
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 Dean makes emergency food for students part of his philanthropic legacy
When it was time to select an initiative to celebrate his deanship at the McGeorge School of Law, Michael Hunter Schwartz did not hesitate: Long-term support for the McGeorge food pantry to help students in need.
“We all try to be student focused each and every day at University of the…
Food insecurity a Pacific focus on Giving Tuesday
Isabelle Nguyen ’27 knows how powerful generosity can be. Nguyen is a food security coordinator for the Pacific Food Pantry, located on University of the Pacific’s Stockton Campus, where she oversees daily operations and welcomes visitors several days a week.
“College is…