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Highlighting 100 McGeorge alumni for school’s 100-year anniversary: Posts 61-70
Throughout 2024, the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law is celebrating members of its vast alumni network in honor of the school’s 100-year anniversary. These posts are part of a series highlighting 100 exceptional McGeorge School of Law alumni.
As we continue publishing stories, we invite you to follow along and explore the stories of exceptional McGeorge alumni. This article spotlights ten McGeorge alumni who have emerged as formidable forces in their respective industries, making significant impacts on their communities and even extending their influence to the government level. McGeorge alumni pave the way for the next generation of law professionals, with their stellar career histories, continued dedication for justice, and status as leading experts in their fields.
The Hon. Michael G. Bowman, 88
Judge Michael G. Bowman, ’88, was honored as the Judge of the Year at the Sacramento County Bar Association’s Bench Bar Reception in April. Judge Bowman started his legal career as a deputy district attorney and ran a private criminal defense firm for over 20 years. Judge Bowman has served on the Superior Court of Sacramento County in California since 2013.
Dr. Gordian Hasselblatt, LLM ‘95
Dr. Gordian Hasselblatt, LLM ‘95, is a partner at CMS Hasche Sigle in Cologne, Germany. He has many years of experience and comprehensive expertise in intellectual property law. Hasselblatt is highly respected for his deep knowledge in international trademark and design law, unfair competition law, press law, and cross-border litigation.
Douglas Johnson, ‘00
Douglas L. Johnson, ’00, is an internationally recognized entertainment lawyer known for handling high-profile litigation for industry talent, including producers, actors, directors, writers, and musicians. Johnson has been ranked among the top 2.5 percent of litigators in Southern California. He co-founded Johnson & Johnson, LLP Law Firm in Beverly Hills.
Bill Lockyer, ‘86
The political journey of Bill Lockyer, ‘86, began in 1973 with a seat in the California State Assembly. Over the next 25 years, he served in both the Assembly and Senate, culminating in his role as President Pro Tempore, the highest position in the California State Senate. He served as the Attorney General of California from 1999-2007 and as the California State Treasurer from 2007-2015.
Timothy Long, ‘88
Timothy Long, ‘88, is the co-managing shareholder of Greenberg Traurig’s Sacramento office. He is a renowned expert in labor and employment law. Long has experience litigating complex labor and employment issues, having served as lead counsel in multiple classes, collective, and representative actions and advising on dozens more.
Pat Lundvall, ‘89
Pat Lundvall, ‘89, a partner at McDonald Carano LLP in Nevada, where she chairs the firm’s statewide Commercial & Complex Litigation Practice Group. Her success in Fremont Emergency Services vs. UnitedHealth Group is recognized as the largest in Nevada and the largest in Contract Law in ALM’s Top 25 Verdicts report covering the 13-state western U.S. region in 2021.
The Hon. Craig Manson, ‘81
The Hon. Craig Manson, ’87, made history as the first Black editor-in-chief of the University of the Pacific Law Review. Throughout his career, he has served in various roles such as an attorney at Downey Brand LLP, general counsel for the California Department of Fish and Game, assistant secretary for fish, wildlife, and parks at the U.S. Department of the Interior, a senior policy advisor, and many more.
George Ogilvie III, ‘88
George F. Ogilvie III, ‘88, has over three decades of leadership in his law firm, where he has handled complex construction litigation cases and demonstrated a strong commitment to public service. Currently, he serves as the managing partner of McDonald Carano LLP where he leads the firm’s offices in Las Vegas, Reno, and Carson City.
Current and former deans of McGeorge School of Law
Since the origins of the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law in 1924, the school has evolved under the guidance of 10 visionary deans who each contributed to the school’s journey from a small local institution to a prominent law school.
Michael Hunter Schwartz is the current dean of McGeorge School of Law. Former deans of McGeorge School of Law include: Vern Adrian McGeorge, Russell Harris, Gilford Rowland, Lawrence Dowrety, John Swann, Gordon D. Schaber, Gerald Caplan, Elizabeth Rindskopf Parker, and Francis J. “Jay” Mootz.
City attorneys
McGeorge School of Law celebrates having six alumni fulfilling the role of city attorney in their communities. A city attorney acts as the chief legal advisor for a city, handling legal matters, ensuring compliance, and representing the city in legal issues.
Alumni that serve their communities as city attorneys include: Dean R. Derleth, ‘92; Mara W. Elliott, ‘94; Sarah Knecht, ‘88; Jonathan P. Hobbs, ’96; Michelle M. Sheidenberger, ‘97; and William A. Vaughn, ‘81.
Stay tuned for more blog posts as we celebrate the law school’s centennial anniversary in 2024. Check out earlier posts from the series:
