Brian Schall, ’11, founded the Schall Law Firm, which focuses on putting clients first and achieving the maximum recovery possible. Since 2017, the firm has helped secure nearly half a billion dollars for investors who have been harmed by securities fraud and corporate malfeasance, including some of the largest settlements in securities fraud cases. Schall aims to give investors a more active role in the litigation process, aiming to reshape how class action cases are handled to better represent all members.

Schall recieved a BA degree from the University of California, Riverside and a JD degree from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law.

Schall’s legal career began with a position working for the Hon. Patrick J. Walsh at the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Schall also worked at American Funds, one of the world’s leading controlling shareholders.

Schall later went on to work for Beach Point Capital Management, a multi-billion-dollar fund manager. There, he focused on Dodd-Frank compliance, particularly in complex derivatives. His passion for protecting investor rights led him to then work at Glancy Prongay & Murray, one of the nation’s top securities fraud class action firms. He then later co-founded Goldberg Law PC, where he played a key role in high-profile shareholder class action cases.

One of Schall’s standout achievements came in 2024 when he was part of a plaintiff team that secured an $11 million settlement in a securities fraud case in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.

Now as a principal at the Schall Law Firm, based in Los Angeles, Schall is committed to continuing his work in securities fraud, fighting for investors’ rights and seeking justice for those affected by corporate misconduct. His efforts have helped shape the securities class action field, and he remains dedicated to representing investors and empowering them in the legal process.

Throughout 2024, the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law will celebrate members of its vast alumni network in honor of the school’s 100-year anniversary. This post is part of a series highlighting 100 exceptional McGeorge School of Law alumni. 

Stay tuned for more blog posts as we celebrate the law school’s centennial anniversary.