Legal education is a passion for many University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law alumni. Through teaching, scholarship, and mentorship, McGeorge alumni make invaluable contributions to the legal community.

McGeorge alumni have extended their influence and expertise to law schools spanning across an array of eight U.S. states: California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota,

Mark E. Amodei, ’83, has served as the U.S. Representative for Nevada’s Second Congressional District since 2011. He is a member of the House Appropriations Committee and serves on the Financial Services, Legislative Branch, and Interior subcommittees. Since 2023, he has served as Chairman of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee. 

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Carrie Nocella, ’02, grew up in Anaheim and has seen her Disney career come full circle.

Carrie Nocella, ’02, has made a lasting impact through her journey of leadership and resilience. As the Director of External Affairs at Disneyland Resort, she played a crucial role in navigating the challenges posed

Daniel E. Wilcoxen, ‘72, is a partner at Wilcoxen Callaham, LLP. Photo by Alex Banks.

Daniel E. Wilcoxen, ‘72, received his JD, cum laude, from McGeorge School of Law in 1972, and was admitted to the California State Bar in 1972. Wilcoxen practiced with the defense firm of Rust

Pamela Tondreau, ’87, is executive vice president and chief legal officer of onsemi and Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC.

Pamela Tondreau, ’87, was named executive vice president and chief legal officer of onsemi and Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC in Oct. 2021. Tondreau is a highly seasoned general counsel with extensive experience

Ron Freitas, '88
Ron Freitas, ’88, serves as the District Attorney of San Joaquin County.

Ron Freitas, ‘88, is a career prosecutor and current District Attorney of San Joaquin County. He was the Assistant District Attorney, the Chief Deputy District Attorney of the Homicide and Gang Divisions, and the Supervising Deputy District

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Thien Ho, ’98, serves as the Sacramento County District Attorney.

Thien Ho, ‘98, was elected District Attorney of Sacramento County in 2022, and officially took office in January 2023. Prior to the election, Ho served in executive management as the Sacramento County Assistant Chief Deputy D.A. over the Justice and

Nora Klug, LLM ’01, is the Group General Counsel for Bosch Global in Germany.

Nora Klug, LLM ’01, serves as Group General Counsel for Bosch Global in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Klug leads the legal department of a global company that ranks No. 95 on the Fortune Global 500 and employs

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Senior Justice James Hardesty, ’75

Senior Justice James W. Hardesty graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting in 1970. While an undergraduate student, Hardesty was elected President of the student body and named outstanding senior graduate. Hardesty graduated from McGeorge School of

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The Hon. Barbara Kronlund, ’89, has served on the bench for nearly 20 years.

The Hon. Barbara Kronlund, ’89, is a distinguished figure in the legal community, recognized for her significant contributions and achievements. Graduating with distinction from McGeorge School of Law in 1989 and earning a Bachelor of Arts