Administrative law judges (ALJs) play a crucial role within the state and federal governments, presiding over administrative disputes independently and impartially.
ALJs are appointed as executive adjudicators for administrative disputes. They operate independently of the agencies involved and are appointed by executive agency heads. ALJs preside over hearings concerning administrative law matters, placing them within
Jesse Rivera, ’78, has a career that exemplifies dedication, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to justice. After earning his JD from McGeorge School of Law, Rivera began his legal journey at the Sacramento County Public Defender’s Office, where he
Carolina Rondón Chacón, ’17, is a McGeorge School of Law LLM alumna, who practices immigration law in Las Vegas, Nevada.
1. Carolina, you are originally from Colombia. How did you discover and decide to attend McGeorge for your LLM degree?
After graduating from law school
Welcome to Henry Liao (LLM ’98), who practices in the corporate law field in Guangzhou, China, and is a member of McGeorge School of Law’s International Board of Advisors (IBOA).
1. Henry, you are both a member of the IBOA and the Action Committee that takes
For over a century, the Office of Legislative Counsel (OLC) has served the California state government, offering nonpartisan legal support to the Legislature, the Governor, and other state officials. This support includes a range of services designed to facilitate and streamline the legislative process.
Starting in the 1970s, the OLC began integrating computer technology at
Katharine Baragona, ‘90, has built an impressive career as a finance executive and lawyer. She has over 35 years of global experience. She currently serves as a Senior Infrastructure Finance Specialist at the World Bank Group in Washington, D.C. In this role, Baragona leads projects in Nigeria
The career of R. Marilyn Lee, ‘79, is a testament to her groundbreaking achievements and dedicated service across various fields. A graduate of UC Santa Barbara in 1969 with a B.A. in Political Science, Lee continued her education at the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law, earning her J
Jessie Morris, Jr., a McGeorge School of Law graduate of the Class of 1978, has served as a public defender for over 40 years, with a focus in criminal defense. Since 2008, Morris has served as an
McGeorge School of Law has more than 400 alumni serving as judges and justices across the United States, some of whom are appellate judges. Appellate judges review decisions made by lower courts to ensure the correct application of the law and proper legal procedures. They evaluate records from prior proceedings, hear arguments from attorneys, and
Serge Tomassian, ’83, a founding partner of Tomassian, Throckmorton & Inouye LLP, is a prominent member of the Orange County Bar Association (OCBA). His leadership roles include serving on the OCBA Board of Directors and