At the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law, our distinguished full-time faculty provides students with unparalleled opportunities to learn from their expertise across diverse fields of law. From international arbitration to criminal justice, environmental law to public policy, our professors bring real-world experience and academic excellence to the classroom, preparing students to
McGeorge School of Law alumnus has presided over bankruptcy cases since 2010
The Hon. Ronald Sargis, ’82, is the former Chief Judge of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of California. He was appointed to the bench in the Eastern District in 2010.
In January 2024, he was reappointed to serve as a bankruptcy judge for a second 14-year
Alumni on the Rise: Nine McGeorge School of Law alumni shaping the future of law
Nine graduates from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law are being recognized as Alumni on the Rise, are making significant strides in their respective fields. These accomplished professionals, who earned their degrees between 2000 and 2017, have demonstrated outstanding achievements, leadership, and contributions to their communities. Whether they are excelling in private
More than 150 trial judges made at McGeorge School of Law
The University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law proudly boasts a remarkable legacy, with over 400 alumni serving as distinguished judges in various jurisdictions. Among these, 159 have held or currently hold the position of trial judge.
Trial judges play a critical role in the judicial system, presiding over trial courts where they manage
McGeorge alumnus is a legal titan in field of professional malpractice
Randall Miller, ’84, has more than 35 years’ experience as a litigator focusing on defending and counseling professionals, corporations, directors, officers, and insurers. A legal malpractice specialist and principal at Miller Law Associates in downtown Los Angeles, he represents attorneys facing State Bar charges and was involved in the John Eastman election
Distinguished alumnus assists companies entering global markets
Reinhard von Hennigs, LLM ‘98, is a distinguished alumnus known for his impressive accomplishments in corporate and international law. He is a licensed attorney in both Germany and the United States (North Carolina), and he has also been admitted as a Foreign Law Consultant in Georgia.
Reinhard is the chairman and founder of BridgehouseLaw, an
Alumnus’ career in water law spans more than four decades
Stuart Somach, ’79, has had a remarkable career in water law that spans over 40 years. He is one of the most respected water law attorneys in the nation. He is a shareholder at Somach Simmons & Dunn.
Throughout his career, Somach has worked on various water law issues, from litigating in
McGeorge alumnus is a distinguished litigator specializing in Labor and Employment Law
Bruce Scheidt, ‘91, is a skilled litigator who represents both private and public clients in federal and state courts, handling cases at the trial and appellate levels as well as in arbitration proceedings.
He is the manager of Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard’s labor and employment practice
Alumna strives to build diversity in law
Ruthe Catolico Ashley, ‘88, is a leading advocate for diversity in the legal profession, currently serving as the Chair of the California Legal Pathways Collaborative (CLPC). Founded in 2010, CLPC supports high school law academies by introducing students to law and law-related careers through a comprehensive three-year curriculum. Ashley’s initiative engages 22 high school law
Alumna exemplifies leadership, sportsmanship, and legal excellence
Karen Jacobsen (’83 and ’86) has spent over 30 years building a successful legal career handling complex cases like personal injury, premises liability, product liability, and construction defects. Jacobsen co-founded Jacobsen & McElroy in 1998. Previously, she was a partner at Thompson & Heller. Known