Going to law school has been a lifelong dream for Molly Biron, ‘25. “I applied to law school, and it’s been the best decision I ever made,” she said.

Biron is from Boxborough, Massachusetts. She moved across the country to go to law school and has since built a supportive and encouraging community at the institution. Biron also enjoys soaking up the sunny weather in California.

Biron recommends the JD program at McGeorge School of Law to prospective students because the faculty and administration invest in their students. Biron said if you take advantage of that opportunity, it’s very easy to build relationships at the school.

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The Hon. Rajinder Rai-Nielsen, ’01, started her own law practice three years ago in Reno, Nevada. She previously served as an administrative law judge for 10.5 years under three different Nevada governors.

Rai-Nielsen decided to pursue her legal education at McGeorge because of the knowledgeable faculty, who continually demonstrate their love of both teaching and the law. “They love to teach, and it’s infectious,” she said.

Rai-Nielsen was also drawn to McGeorge School of Law because of the campus community and the on-campus housing that is offered to students. She is still close friends with many of her law school classmates.

Rai-Nielsen decided to get involved with the Alumni Association Board of Directors because McGeorge School of Law holds a special place in her heart and appreciated the opportunities she had as a student at McGeorge, which inspired her to give back to the institution.

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Brian Gurwitz, ’94, has extensive experience in trial and appellate courts. He said McGeorge School of Law prepared him for his career because the school’s curriculum teaches both practical lawyering skills and the theory of law.

Gurwitz is a certified criminal lawyer specialist in Orange County, who represents clients in state and federal cases. He previously was the former senior deputy district attorney for the Orange County District Attorney’s Office.

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Robert “Bob” C. MacKichan Jr., ’76, is a partner at Holland & Knight in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. MacKichan’s practice involves decades of experience in litigation, government contracts, real estate and public policy issues associated with federal government real estate.

When MacKichan was an undergraduate student at the School of Business at the University of the Pacific on the school’s Stockton campus, a professor recommended that MacKichan pursue a JD degree because of all the opportunities that the degree can provide. After graduating from McGeorge School of Law in 1976, MacKichan started out his legal career as a prosecutor in Oakland and then went into private practice. He also spent a few years working in the White House as the Associate Director of Presidential Personnel. He has spent more than 40 years working in Washington, D.C.

MacKichan advises prospective law students to take classes that are focused on developing their analytical, presentation, and oral skills.

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Katharine Baragona, ’90, serves as Senior Infrastructure Finance Specialist for the World Bank in Washington, D.C. Baragona develops financing structures and risk mitigation support that is used by fragile conflict violence-affected countries to attract private sector investment into their power sectors. Through her job, Baragona often travels to Lebanon, Jordan, Yemen, Palestine, and Iraq to conduct business.

Baragona is the chair of McGeorge’s International Board of Advisors (IBOA), which is a group of alumni that work to expand McGeorge’s global network and enhance the school’s presence and impact around the world. She has been involved with the IBOA for nearly 30 years.

Baragona said she would recommend McGeorge School of Law to prospective students who want to pursue a career in international law. Baragona feels that she was well prepared to excel in her career of the international law courses that McGeorge School of Law offers to students and the school’s international network.

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Yuri Khadka, ‘24, decided to go to law school because she believes that if you would like to make any changes in society, law is the best place to start.

Khadka is originally from Kathmandu, Nepal, but moved to the U.S. when she was 14 years old. As an immigrant, Khadka was interested to learn more about immigration law during her time in law school. Khadka got first-hand experience working with clients through McGeorge School of Law’s Immigration Law Clinic.

During Khadka’s time at McGeorge, she has been involved in the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association and the Disability Alliance Law Students Association. These student organizations have been important to Khadka because they introduced her to different attorneys, types of laws, and career paths.

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Nicole Low, ‘17, chose to go to law school at McGeorge School of Law because of the school’s location and its trial advocacy program being ranked among the top 10 in the nation. Currently, Low is a civil litigation attorney and represents railroad in catastrophic injury cases. She explains that she loves what she does, and she gets to have a career in what she set out to do when she went to law school.

Low said McGeorge School of Law prepared her for her career because of the wide variety of externships, electives, and the award-winning trial advocacy program it offered at the school.

In this video, Low discusses how she got involved with the Alumni Board because she believes in the school and its mission. Low wanted to be a part of McGeorge’s continued growth after she graduated in 2017 in order to give back to the school.

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Brian Taghadossi, ‘23, chose McGeorge School of Law because of the school’s location and its deep connections to the local legal community. Prior to law school, Taghadossi served in the military from 2000 – 2006. Taghadossi explains how McGeorge was the right choice for him because when he faced certain struggles, the staff at McGeorge were ready to help.

During Taghadossi’s time at McGeorge, he completed two externships at the Sacramento County Public Defender’s Office, where he externed at the Domestic Violence Court and the DUI Court. Taghadossi was also involved with the Homeless Advocacy Clinic, where he was able to provide legal services to help people experiencing homelessness with barriers to housing.

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In this video, hear from Cristina Perez Caballero, ‘25, as she discusses EducationUSA’s Europe LLM tour. Clémence Kucera, Assistant Dean of Graduate, Online, and International Programs at McGeorge School of Law, will be traveling to Madrid, Spain on November 14, 2023 to recruit prospective students at EducationUSA.

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En este video, escucharas a Cristina Pérez Caballero de la Clase 2024 que hablara sobre la gira de EducationUSA LLM Europea Tour. Clemence Kucera, Decana de los programas de posgrado, programas en linea y programas internacionales de la Facultad de Derecho McGeorge, estara presente en EducationUSA el 14 de Noviembre, 2023 en Madrid, España, para reclutar futuros estudiantes!

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In this video, hear from Zelia Pereira as she discusses EducationUSA’s LLM Fair. Clémence Kucera, Assistant Dean of Graduate, Online, and International Programs at McGeorge School of Law, will be traveling to Portugal on November 13, 2023 to recruit prospective students at EducationUSA.

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Neste vídeo, ouça Zelia Pereira fazendo um convite a Feira LLM da EducationUSA. Clémence Kucera, Reitora Assistente de Programas de Pós-graduação da McGeorge School of Law, viajará a Portugal para recrutar futuros alunos.

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