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
Trailblazer and Advocate: Alumna was a champion for civil rights
University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law alumna Nancy Sheehan, ‘83, had a 34-year career at Porter Scott. She was a civil rights and employment law litigator.
She earned an undergraduate degree from Long Island University in 1979 and a JD degree
Alumnus focuses 20+ years of practice on business and entertainment law
Tre Lovell, ’92, is a highly respected litigator who has earned national recognition for his exceptional achievements in the legal field. He was named as a Lawyer of the Year Finalist by the Los Angeles Business Journal in 2016 and recognized