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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law is proud to have many alumni who have risen to prominent positions within the corporate world. These professionals engage in a diverse range of activities that include managing business operations, overseeing strategic initiatives, and shaping organizational identity.
McGeorge alumni have distinguished themselves by excelling in various high-ranking
Brian Schall, ’11, founded the Schall Law Firm, which focuses on putting clients first and achieving the maximum recovery possible. Since 2017, the firm has helped secure nearly half a billion dollars for investors who have been harmed by securities fraud and corporate malfeasance, including some of