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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

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

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

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.

McGeorge School of Law alumna Michele Ruffner ’26 is being recognized as one of the nation’s top law student advocates, earning the All-American Trial Advocate Award from the National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators. The award is given annually to the top 20 student advocates in the country. Ruffner is the first McGeorge student to earn the honor. “Receiving the All-American

McGeorge School of Law alumna Michele Ruffner ’26 is being recognized as one of the nation’s top law student advocates, earning the All-American Trial Advocate Award from the National Association of Legal Advocacy Educators.

The award is given annually to the top 20 student advocates in the country. Ruffner is the first McGeorge student to earn the honor.

“Receiving

McGeorge alumna Catherine Stefani ‘95 ‘03 will be teaching a class at McGeorge during the upcoming fall semester, discussing gun laws and gun prevention laws to better protect the community.  

Stefani earned both a JD and LLM degree from McGeorge School of Law.  
Stefani has been involved in the gun violence prevention movement since the 1999 Columbine mass shooting. Continuing with the