McGeorge School of Law alumnus Iván Morales earned a JD degree in 1996 and an LLM degree in Transnational Business Practice in 1997. Morales was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He currently lives in Miami, but has lived in multiple cities across the globe. While at McGeorge School of Law, Morales
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Serving as a leader on McGeorge’s Alumni Association Board of Directors helps me stay involved with the law school
Lauren Layne, ’10, serves as the president of the McGeorge School of Law Alumni Association Board of Directors. Layne is a partner at Baker Manock & Jensen, PC in Fresno, where she chairs the firm’s Business Department and leads the firm’s Water Law and Public Agency practice groups.
In addition to her service with…
An interview with McGeorge School of Law alumnus Bryan Freedman, JD ’90
Alumnus Bryan Freedman, ’90, is one of the most influential entertainment litigators in the country. He co-founded Freedman + Taitelman, LLP in Los Angeles. In this video, Freedman discusses how he recently established a scholarship for McGeorge School of Law students interested in pursuing careers in entertainment law.
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Getting an LLM degree improved my career trajectory
Adriana Aguena, Assistant Director of Graduate & International Programs, speaks with McGeorge School of Law alumni about how the LLM program changed their career trajectories. They answer various questions and share their experiences in this video.
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A degree from McGeorge School of Law enabled me to hit the ground running in my career

The moment I decided to attend McGeorge School of Law is still crystal clear, I stood on the steps outside the courthouse and admissions after Admitted Students Day. I could feel calm and certain to my core. Even though I wasn’t certain what kind of law I…
McGeorge School of Law has over 400 alumni who serve on the bench, including retired Judge Margaret Kuroda Masunaga
The Hon. Margaret Kuroda Masunaga, ’87, is a retired district judge who served the District Court of the Third Circuit in Hawai’i. Judge Masunaga had a lengthy career of public service in Hawai’i in various capacities before serving on the bench for six years.
Judge Masunaga said her favorite professor at McGeorge School of…
McGeorge School of Law Celebrates Black History Month
During Black History Month, McGeorge School of Law celebrates Black students, faculty, and staff and their contributions to the law school community and the legal profession. In this video, campus leaders discuss their legal education, careers, and celebrating Black excellence.
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McGeorge School of Law’s MPA program prepared us for careers in the public sector
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) at Pacific McGeorge School of Law prepares students to capably manage the public sector processes and effectively implement public policy decisions. Mat Olson, ’18; Jenny Rodriquez, ’19; Trey Hunter, ’19; and Lacee Solis, ’21, discuss why they decided to get an MPA degree, what drew them to McGeorge, …
The Hon. Morrison England, Jr., ’83, discusses career path and offers advice to current law students
The Hon. Morrison England, Jr., ’83, shared his journey from being an evening law student at McGeorge School of Law to becoming a judge. He currently serves as a judge for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California. Judge England is a double tiger. He received a bachelor’s degree from the …
McGeorge’s student-centered focus and distinguished faculty inspired me to pursue a degree at the institution
The Hon. Arthur Scotland, ’74, originally chose McGeorge School of Law for its economics, its reputation, and its contacts with the local community. Scotland was attracted to McGeorge’s student-centered focus and the distinguished faculty. From the very beginning, he knew that McGeorge was, and always will be the perfect law school for him.
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