McGeorge School of Law

McGeorge School of Law Adjunct Professor and Sacramento lobbyist Chris Micheli ‘92 was recently featured in an article discussing Crossover Day, the legislative deadline for bills to be approved by the Assembly and sent to the Senate, and vice versa.

Read more:
https://pro.stateaffairs.com/ca/legislature/assembly-senate-crossover-day

McGeorge School of Law hosted the 2026 International Alumni Reunion in Paris, France last weekend, which featured 80+ attendees. ✈️

Held every two years, this event provides an opportunity for alumni to reconnect, participate in CLE programs geared towards International Law, and explore the beautiful city of Paris, France.

📸 Photos by alumnus Alexandre Peron, LLM ‘25

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McGeorge School of Law welcomed admitted students to the second Admitted Student Day of the year on Saturday for an inside look at life at McGeorge. The day included campus tours, a mock class with Professor Antoinette Pierre-Louis, a student and alumni panel, and concluded with a reception at La Venadita, where attendees had the opportunity to connect with future classmates, faculty, staff, and alumni.

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With hands-on projects, law-focused coursework, and direct access to California’s policy hub in Sacramento, McGeorge prepares students to apply what they learn - right away.

The University of the Pacific proudly took part in the Sacramento Pride Parade this weekend. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Students, staff, and alumni joined the City of Sacramento in celebrating LGBTQ+ history, community, and progress while standing in support of equity and inclusion.

Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pacificmcgeorge/albums/72177720334266109

McGeorge School of Law alumnus Mark Ellis '26 recently published an article on how the European Union Digital Services Act reshapes online intellectual property enforcement. Ellis discusses how nuances of the act affect how counsel advise clients who interact with the European market.

Read more:
https://businesslawtoday.org/2026/05/digital-services-act-transatlantic-intellectual-property-enforcement-what-us-companies-need-to-know/

McGeorge School of Law Professor Michael Vitiello was recently quoted in a San Francisco Standard Article discussing how a recent California Supreme Court ruling may affect the prosecution's strategy in a San Francisco murder case.

The case involves defendants tied to an illegal fireworks warehouse who were not present at the time of a deadly explosion. Prosecutors were pursuing a felony murder theory.

Read more:
https://sfstandard.com/2026/05/15/yolo-fireworks-case-murder-court-ruling/

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and at McGeorge School of Law, we are proud to offer the Elder and Health Law Clinic, which helps older adults and other community members navigate legal and health-related challenges.

Through this work, we advance the cause of social justice while providing meaningful support to those who need it most. Today, we reaffirm our commitment to advocacy, dignity, and justice for older adults in our community.