District attorneys (DAs) are elected officials entrusted with representing their county or judicial district. At the heart of their responsibilities lies the weighty task of evaluating evidence gathered by law enforcement, which involves a nuanced assessment to determine the viability of pursuing criminal charges. Once a decision is made, the DA steps into the courtroom,
Esteemed McGeorge alumnus elevates community through philanthropy
Sacramento-native Robert “Bob” Buccola, ‘83, serves as the managing partner at Dreyer Babich Buccola Wood Campora, LLP. He has carved an illustrious career path in the legal realm.
After graduating with a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and a JD degree from the University
Alumni found a lasting legacy in McGeorge’s Lambda Law Students Association
Alumni Gael Mueller and Joel Loquvam, founders of the Lambda Law Students Association in 1982, played crucial roles in advocating for the LGBTQ+ community on the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law campus. Their efforts paved the way for greater acceptance and inclusion within the
Alumnus leaves legacy on California’s business community
The late Allan Zaremberg, ’78, a distinguished alumnus of the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law, left a legacy as a leading voice in California’s business community. Zaremberg, who passed away in 2023 at the age
Alumna conducts high-profile workplace investigations
Sue Ann Van Dermyden, ’93, is a founding and senior partner of Van Dermyden Makus Law Corporation and managing partner of the firm’s San Diego office. She has been an employment attorney since 1993. Since 2006, her practice focuses on conducting workplace and Title
McGeorge School of Law alumnus serves as university president abroad
Emmanuel “Mickey” Ortega, ’20, is a passionate advocate for global citizenship who has made a significant impact in the Philippines and beyond. Born in Iriga City, Philippines, Ortega earned his undergraduate degree from the
Alumna was a trailblazer for women in trial advocacy
The late Noël Ferris, ‘79, a native Sacramentan, epitomized excellence in all her endeavors. She did her undergraduate studies at Stanford University and obtained a JD degree from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law
From student to leading supporter: Alumnus gives back to mock trial program
Parker White, ‘80, credits his passion for trial advocacy to the University of Pacific McGeorge School of Law and continues to demonstrate dedication to legal education and philanthropy.
White’s passion for politics led him to McGeorge School of Law, where he excelled in mock trial competitions and discovered his passion for trial work.
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Alumna is former president of the State Bar of Nevada
Ann Morgan, ‘79, currently holds the position of director at Fennemore, an Am Law 200 business law firm offering comprehensive legal services. Morgan holds a distinguished career, having previously served as the president of the State Bar of Nevada and chairing the Blue-Ribbon Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the State Bar of Nevada.
McGeorge School of Law alumnus served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 18 years
John T. Doolittle, ‘78, served as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1991 to 2009, representing California’s 4th and 14th Congressional Districts. He was a member of