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Also in this issue: Innocence Program Frees Wrongly Convicted PrisonerThe Value of an LL.M. in Tax

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Two Law Clinics Stand the Test of Time

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am happy to report that my commuting days are over, and I have settled in to work in

my first full academic year as dean of GGU Law. Over the last five months, I have had

a chance to meet with law school staff, students, and faculty. In addition, I have also sat

down with many of our fine alumni, not only those in the Bay Area, but also some in

southern California as well as on the East Coast. All of these encounters have been most illu-

minating. It’s been wonderful to realize that we have a fine group of graduates who continue

to engage in activities that make me proud to be associated with GGU Law.

This issue of Class Action is sure to include something for everybody. Class Notes will give

you a good opportunity to catch up on the activities of some of your friends and fellow gradu-

ates. Faculty Notes provides you with an opportunity to find out about the current scholarly,

civic, and teaching activities some of your former professors have been pursuing. Golden Gate

Briefs give you pictures and news of various events involving the Law School.

Our cover story features two of our pre-eminent clinical programs: the Women’s

Employment Rights Clinic and the Environmental Law & Justice Clinic. Both programs are

celebrating 10+ years of exemplary service at Golden Gate University School of Law. In addi-

tion, another article features our fine LL.M. in taxation program—the first of its kind west of

the Mississippi River.

It is with great pleasure that I note a fifteen percent increase in dollars given by law alumni dur-

ing the past year and a ten percent increase in the number of law alumni donating to the school

in the past year. In the Honor Roll of Donors you will find the names of alumni and friends who

made the increases a reality. Without the continued support of our alumni, none of these extraor-

dinary accomplishments would be possible. I owe my predecessor, Peter Keane, a great deal of

thanks for the School of Law’s successful year of fundraising. I look forward to another year of

involvement and support for the ever-expanding network of GGU School of Law alumni and

friends.

Best regards,

Dean Frederic White

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2 GGU Law Clinics Stand the Test of TimeThe Women’s Employment Rights Clinic and theEnvironmental Law and Justice Clinic celebratemore than ten years of serving the community

11 Releasing the InnocentA GGU Clinic Helps Free an Innocent Man

How the work of the Innocence Project convinceda judge to release a man after ten years in prisonfor a crime he did not commit

13 The Honor Roll of Giving, 2003–04Recognition of the hundreds of people who donated to the School of Law from July 1, 2003,through June 30, 2004

28 The LL.M. Tax Program at GoldenGateFind out how the value of a GGU LL.M. in tax

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6 Faculty Notes

10 Class Notes

24 Golden Gate Briefs

26 Commencement 2004

30 Alumni Activities

Golden Gate University

School of Law opened its

doors as the “working

people’s law school” in 1901

with classes held in the YMCA.

Since then, throngs of

community-minded students

have gained the necessary

academic and hands-on expertise

to become top-notch advocates

for those with little or no voice.

Guided by faculty who toil in the

trenches rather than sit in ivory

towers, law students get

invaluable first-hand experience

working with clients.

The Women’s Employment Rights Clinic(WERC) and the Environmental Lawand Justice Clinic (ELJC) demonstrateGGU’s commitment to the community.WERC is celebrating its eleventh year,and ELJC its tenth year. These clinicshave become respected resources inthe local and national legalcommunities.

Most often the fights are David-and-Goliath battles. Both WERC and ELJCcome up against well-heeled firms andmammoth corporations. Add to thisburden the governmental bureaucraciesthat fall short on the policies designedto protect the citizenry while turninga blind eye to enforcement issues. Thefaculty and students who work at theclinics are undaunted by the task ofnavigating uncharted territory orturning outmoded laws into laws thatprotect our most vulnerable. The mosteffective tools for WERC and ELJC are

Women’s EmploymentRights Clinic andEnvironmental Lawand Justice Clinic PassDecade Anniversaries

By Julie D. Soo (96)

GGU Law ClinicsStand the Test of Time

Two clinics celebrate more than 10 years at GGU. At left: Professors Alan Ramo, Doris Ng, and Helen Kang. At right, front row (left to right) ELJC fellow Amy Cohen, WERC fellow Rocio Avila, and staff employee Fe Gonzalez.Rear: Professors Cliff Rechtschaffen and Marci Seville.

outreach and education, because theyhelp communities and individualsbecome empowered clients.

The Women’s EmploymentRights Clinic

The Women’s Employment Rights Clinicstarted in 1993 with a substantialgrant from a charitable trust to assistthe Bay Area working poor who wouldnot otherwise have access to legalhelp. WERC now operates on fundsfrom the Law School, foundationgrants, donations from individuals andfirms, and court-awarded attorneys’fees.

The initial vision for WERC came fromMarci Seville’s diverse experiences inemployment law. She brought nearlytwo decades of public and privatesector advocacy to the table: privatepractice representing plaintiffs in

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employment discrimination litigation,counsel to the California IndustrialWelfare Commission and the CaliforniaDepartment of Industrial Relations,and ten years as labor counsel for theCalifornia School Employees Association.WERC emphasizes services forimmigrant workers and limited-Englishor non-English speakers. Throughdirect service, impact litigation, andlegislative advocacy, clinic casesaddress issues affecting low-wage andimmigrant workers. Specific areasinclude discrimination, workplaceharassment, wage and hour violations,unemployment benefits, and pregnancyand family/medical leave.

WERC collaborates with community-based organizations, labor organiza-tions, and other advocacy groups toidentify ways that the law can serve as a tool to improve the workingconditions of its client base. From itsacademic and training perspective,WERC seeks to prepare the nextgeneration of public interest lawyersto understand the cultural andlanguage barriers faced by many of itsclients.

For the past several years, WERC hasrepresented hundreds of Chineseimmigrant workers in Lujan v. Wong(also known as the Wins garmentcase). The Wins case involves claimsfor more than $3 million in unpaidwages, damages, and penalties forseamstresses who worked for monthswithout pay. Working with SweatshopWatch, the Chinese ProgressiveAssociation, and the Asian Law Caucus,WERC successfully advocated fordistribution of nearly $1 million to theworkers by the California Departmentof Labor Standards Enforcement from astate fund for unpaid garment workers.

“The Wins case is the most egregiouscase of sweatshop abuse in NorthernCalifornia in recent memory,” notedSeville. “It was an honor to representthese courageous workers who cameforward to hold their employeraccountable.”

WERC contended at trial that theemployers were concealing andshifting assets to avoid paying theworkers. In October 2004, the U.S.Department of Justice indicted theemployers on federal criminal chargesfor money laundering and bankruptcyfraud.

The Wins case is just part of WERC’songoing garment worker advocacy. Theclinic was involved for several years inlegislative and regulatory work thatresulted in the passage of AB 633, thegarment accountability bill, and theregulations implementing AB 633. Theclinic currently has a grant from theRacial Justice Collaborative to helpensure that AB 633 is vigorouslyenforced by the Division of LaborStandards Enforcement.

Former WERC students say that justwatching Seville in action is aneducation in itself. Her compassionateyet strong and composed demeanorhas taught women lawyers-in-the-making about professionalism andgetting results. Candice Carr (02) wasa WERC clinician during her lastsemester of law school. She remembersarriving with Marci Seville and anotherstudent to a Department of FairEmployment and Housing mediationfor a sexual harassment case. “I had tosit across from about eight men, halfof them the sexual harassers and the

rest executives and their attorney, andthe mediator at the head of the table,who was also a man,” explained Carr.“I had to present half of our case, andof course I had to recite very offensivesexual comments while keeping astraight face and maintaining eyecontact with all the men across thetable.

“I would have been completelyterrified if Marci had not been there,”recalled Carr. “Her cool and confidentdemeanor was so impressive. The caseended up settling in our favor, and theattorney for the other side compli-mented me on my presentation. It wasa great experience, especially watchingMarci.”

Carr’s experiences with WERC helpedher transition to her professional roleas an attorney for Paramount HomeEntertainment International. “I learnedso much that applies to my legal work

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today [that] I am not sure where tostart,” said Carr. “In addition tolearning about Employment and Laborlaw, I learned how to be a lawyer andhow to handle litigation, deal withclients, and apply the law to real life.”

Ann Maley (94), now a senior staffattorney at the Ninth Circuit U.S.Court of Appeals, participated in theclinic in her second year and alsoworked as a WERC fellow in 1995. She

worked on several interesting cases,including a class action suit for womenworkers at Beverages and More whowere being paid less than men for thesame work (see sidebar) and a raceand sex discrimination class actionlawsuit against a steel companyinvolving repeated incidents of racialharassment.

Maley attributes the longevity of WERCto a number of factors: choice of

cases, continuing advocacy withcommunity partners on behalf of low-wage workers, and giving studentshands-on experience in client repre-sentation. She also says that her WERCexperience has taught her a greatrespect for clientele in her currentwork: “It has helped me remember totake pro se appellants’ cases veryseriously.”

Doris Ng, a visiting professor andWERC supervising clinical attorneysince January 2003, relishes theinstant a student sees the power ofthe law. “One of the experiences that Ienjoy the most is the moment when astudent figures out how to use the lawto advocate on a client’s behalf. These

Lujan v. Wong, et al., S.F. Superior Court 2003-04Lead trial counsel for hundreds of immigrant garment workers seeking$3 million in unpaid wages, penalties, and damages.

Alfaro v. Tanimura & Antle, N.D. Cal. 1999Co-counsel for Blanca Alfaro, a Latina farmworker, in a sexualharassment and retaliation case against the agricultural employerTanimura & Antle. Result: landmark settlement agreement providing forbroad-based injunction relief and $1.85 million in damages for clientand other applicants and employees subjected to sexual harassment.

Cuadra v. Millan (1998)17 Cal. 4th 855Co-counsel for immigrant workers in a unanimous California SupremeCourt ruling that the state Labor Commissioner’s method of calculatingback pay claims was unlawful. Wage awards must be calculated fromthe date the employee files an administrative wage claim, not fromthe date the Labor Commissioner eventually holds a hearing.

Stiltz v. Beverages & More, N.D. Cal. 1998Co-counsel in a class action Equal Pay Act and Title VII wage discrimi-nation suit on behalf of entry-level sales clerks. Consent decreeprovided for injunctive relief, back pay, and liquidated damages forwomen paid lower wages than their male counterparts.

Posada v. Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board, S.F. SuperiorCourt 1996Counsel for Spanish-speaking telemarketers at Sprint/La ConexionFamiliar who were laid off, without advance notice, just prior to aunion election. The court held that workers could simultaneouslyreceive unemployment insurance benefits and payments from theemployer for failure to comply with the 60-days advance notice offacility closure required by the federal Worker Adjustment RetrainingNotification (WARN) Act. In 2001, the Posada decision was codifiedin Unemployment Insurance Code Section 1265.1, legislation draftedby WERC.

Adams v. Pinole Point Steel N.D. Cal. 1996Co-counsel for African American and female employees in a classaction Title VII discrimination suit against three East Bay steelprocessing plants. Consent decree provided for an injunctive reliefand a classwide monetary settlement of $1.9 million.

WERC as Amicus Curiae in recent California employment cases:

Sav-on Drug Stores, Inc. v. Superior Court (2004) 34 Cal. 4th 319

Post v. Palo/Haklar & Associates (2000) 23 Cal. 4th 942

Cortez v. Purolator Air Filtration Products Co. (2000) 23 Cal. 4th 163

Morillion v. Royal Packing Co. (2000) 22 Cal. 4th 575

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In addition to learning

about Employment and

Labor law, I learned how to

be a lawyer and how to

handle litigation, dealing

with clients and applying

the law to real life.

WERC’s Impact Litigation

WERC client Maria Valadez (left) consults with her attorney Virginia Villegas and GGU student Maria Christina Molteni (far right).


moments motivate our students to dojust as good a job for the client, if notbetter, than an experienced privateattorney would do.”

The Environmental Law andJustice Clinic

The Environmental Law and JusticeClinic (ELJC) was started in 1994 as asmall, part-time clinic with just$40,000 from the Law School’s budgetunder Dean Tony Pagano. The LawSchool’s continued commitment to afirst-rate environmental law programhas sustained the clinic. A few otherlaw schools in California had justbegun environmental law clinics whenELJC first started, but while otherclinics have disappeared or changedfocus, GGU’s ELJC has remained part ofthe Law School. It is the only clinic ina California law school that focuses onenvironmental justice.

Under direct faculty supervision, ELJCstudents have won important victoriesfor San Francisco Bay Area residents,community groups, and public-interestorganizations: pollution reduction,greater public participation ingovernment decision making, andbetter access to government records.

Typical cases include challenges toplacement of hazardous facilities,community participation in air permitproceedings, participation in rule-making proceedings, challenges torulemaking that directly affect clients,and enforcement of federal and statepollution laws where violations haveresulted in harm to neighboringcommunities.

Alan Ramo is the director of the ELJC.He is also the director of the LL.M. inenvironmental law program. CliffordRechtschaffen is codirector of ELJCand the director of the J.D. inenvironmental law program. Bothprofessors carry a wealth ofgovernment and community work inenvironmental justice. Ramo is aformer legal director for Communitiesfor a Better Environment and has

served as an advisory member of twoCal-EPA committees and as aconsultant to the Department ofHealth Services. Rechtschaffenpracticed environmental law with theCalifornia Attorney General. With theircollective insight, they began ELJConly after meeting with manyenvironmental organizations andcommunity groups in the Bay Area.

“Part of environmental justice is theinsight that in our country, people ofcolor and poor people are dispropor-tionately impacted by environmentalhazards,” explains Ramo. “Themainstream environmental organiza-tions tend to be composed of middle-or upper-class whites and focusprimarily on natural resources. Theenvironmental movement often leavesout social justice.”

ELJC is sometimes the only watchdogfor communities blighted with toxicswhen companies deal in bad faith andwhen governmental agencies chargedwith enforcing environmental protec-tions fail to do their jobs. In the lastdecade, a lot has changed. “Environ-mental justice” is part of mainstreamvocabulary. And residents no longerallow power plants to spring up in

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ELJC is sometimes the only

watchdog for communities

... when governmental

agencies charged with

enforcing environmental

protections fail to do

their jobs.

Students in the Environmental Law and Justice Clinictake a field trip with Professor Ramo to a San Franciscopower plant.

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In 1999, the Environmental Law and Justice Clinicreceived the Environmental Protection Agency's EarthDay Award. Shown here: Clinic Director Alan Ramo(center) with Felicia Marcus (right), administrator ofRegion IX of U.S. EPA, and Anne Eng (left), former ELJCprofessor.



Helen KangLast May, Professor HelenKang was invited to speak at a workshop in Chicagosponsored by the U.S.Environmental Protection

Agency on environmental justice issues thatarise in permitting air pollution sources . Alsoin May, she was invited to give a talk aboutenvironmental justice litigation to medicalprofessionals at the University of California,San Francisco, Occupational andEnvironmental Medicine Grand Rounds.In July, Professor Kang organized theEnvironmental Law and Justice Clinic’s(ELJC’s) conference on the Clean Air Act,where she, along with Professors Alan Ramoand Cliff Rechtschaffen, trained communityadvocates on how to use the statute to reduceair pollution. The Office of Air QualityPlanning and Standards of the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency and theSan Francisco Department of theEnvironment cosponsored this successful con-ference. In September, ELJC won a victory inthe U.S. Court of Appeals for the NinthCircuit. The court ruled that laches does notapply to a citizen suit brought by an environ-mental group because the defendant, an electric utility, had benefited from a delay in filing suit. Professor Kang supervised thestudents who worked on the case.

Myron MoskovitzProfessor Myron Moskovitzrecently wrote an article,“Advising the Pro SeDefendant: The Trial Court’sDuties Under Faretta,” 42

Brandeis L.J. 329 (2004). A previous article hewrote, “A Rule In Search of a Reason: AnEmpirical Reexamination of Chimel andBelton,” which was published in 2002Wisconsin L. Rev. 657 (2002), was cited by theUnited States Supreme Court in Thornton v.U.S., 124 S.Ct. 2127 (2004). This fall,Professor Moskovitz is teaching and lecturingat universities in Paris, Haifa, and Istanbul oncomparative criminal procedure, constitution-al law, trial tactics, and teaching methods.Fourth editions of two of his casebooks, Cases& Problems in Criminal Procedure: The Policeand Cases and Problems in Criminal Procedure:The Courtroom, will be published by Lexisthis coming spring.

Professor Markita Cooper has beenappointed Associate Dean for AcademicAffairs, effective January 2005, whenDavid Oppenheimer’s term expires.Professor Cooper came to GGU in 1991 as a visiting faculty member and earnedtenure in 1998. She was recently appoint-ed to serve a three-year term on theCurriculum Committee of the AmericanBar Association’s Section on LegalEducation and Admissions to the Bar.

In August, Professor MarciSeville and VisitingProfessor Hina Shah taughtChinese law professors at acomparative labor andemployment law conferencein Qingdao, China. ChinaLaw and DevelopmentConsultants, in partnershipwith Stockholm UniversitySchool of Law, PekingUniversity School of Law,and the SwedishInternational Development

Agency (SIDA), sponsored the conference. The Ford Foundation sponsored the GGU pro-fessors’ participation. Professor Seville also taught at a Beijing training conference for clinicallaw professors sponsored by the China Clinical Legal Educators’ Committee, the ChineseAcademy of Social Science, and the Ford Foundation.

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David OppenheimerAssociate Dean DavidOppenheimer gave scholarlytalks this fall at the Universityof Georgia School of Law(October 18) and the

Pennsylvania State University DickensenSchool of Law (October 22) on the topic, “IsPrivate Litigation an Effective Mechanism toAddress the Problem of Race Discriminationin employment?” He gave a public lecture onOctober 22 at the Dickensen School of Lawon the topic, “Dr. King’s Legal Legacy.” Healso spoke at the California EmploymentLawyers’ Association in San Diego on October29 on the topic, “A Study of CaliforniaEmployment Law Jury Verdicts Reveals LowSuccess Rates for Women and Minorities.” InOctober, Dean Oppenheimer was elected tomembership in the American Law Institute(ALI).

Chris PaganoChris Pagano, assistant direc-tor of the LL.M. U.S. legalstudies program, is serving asan editor for the forthcomingeighth abridged edition of

Black’s Law Dictionary. The dictionary will beout in early 2005.

Clifford RechtschaffenProfessor CliffordRechtschaffen was awarded aFulbright Fellowship to teachtwo courses, ComparativeEnvironmental Law and

Introduction to U.S. Legal Studies, at theUniversity of Ljubljana, Slovenia, duringspring 2005. Last June, he spoke on“Environmental Justice: Moving FromRhetoric to Results at the State Bar ofCalifornia, Private Enforcement ofEnvironmental Laws.” In July, he spoke on“Air Quality Laws to Address EnvironmentalJustice Concerns” at Golden Gate University’sClean Air Act Training Conference. InAugust, Professor Rechtschaffen was quotedin articles in the Sacramento Bee and theNational Law Journal about the public nuisance action filed by eight state attorneygenerals against five major power plants toreduce greenhouse gas emissions. In Septem-ber, he was part of a panel on the U.S.Supreme Court, “2003–04 Term: Review ofEnvironmental Decisions,” sponsored by theEnvironment Section of the San Francisco

Bar Association. His report on Clean WaterAct enforcement was issued by the Center forProgressive Regulation and cited in anAssociated Press story that ran in a numberof newspapers around the country, includingthe San Jose Mercury News, San Diego Tribune,and the Contra Costa Times.

Susan RutbergProfessor Susan Rutbergspoke on “Poverty and theCriminal Law” at the Societyof American Law Teachers(SALT) teaching conference,

“Class in the Classroom,” held in October atthe University of Nevada at Las Vegas.Professor Rutberg is also director of theNorthern California Innocence Project atGolden Gate University School of Law,which celebrated its first prisoner release onOctober 29 (see page 11).

Sompong SucharitkulAssociate Dean andDistinguished Professor ofInternational andComparative Law SompongSucharitkul served as special

rapporteur of the International LawCommission on the subject of jurisdictionalimmunities of states and their property. Thereports he wrote as special rapporteur formthe basis of the ILC Draft Articles on thissubject, which now have been adopted by theUN General Assembly in the form of a con-vention on the Jurisdictional Immunities ofStates and their property.

Jon SylvesterProfessor Jon Sylvester hasbeen appointed to the newlycreated position of AssociateDean for Graduate Programsat GGU. In this capacity, he

will oversee the Law School’s S.J.D. and fiveLL.M. programs. He has been appointed to athree-year term on the ABA’s Graduate LegalEducation Committee. With coauthorProfessor Ruth Gordon of Villanova LawSchool, Dean Sylvester has published“Deconstructing Development” in the spring2004 issue of the Wisconsin International LawJournal. The article is a critical examination ofthe third-world economic development proj-ect that began after World War II and con-tinues to this day.

Frederic WhiteDean Frederic White wasrecently honored with the2004 Trailblazer Award. Onbehalf of the U.S. Congress,11th Congressional

District–Ohio 1, Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jonesjoined the Ohio House of Representativesand the Norman S. Minor Bar Association(NSMBA) of Cleveland, Ohio, to presentDean White with this award. Dean Whitewas also honored with a resolution from theBoard of County Commissions, CuyahogaCounty, for his 25 years of service as a mem-ber of the faculty and associate dean atCleveland-Marshall College of Law,Cleveland State University; his service to thenational body of the Law School AdmissionsCouncil (LSAC), of which he also serves onthe Finance and Legal Affairs Committee;and his service on various committees of theAmerican Bar Association. Dean White hasaccepted an appointment to a three-year termon the Admissions Committee of theAmerican Bar Association’s Section on LegalEducation and Admission to the Bar.

Jack WilsonProfessor Jack Wilson and histwin brother, Dick, who ischair of the political sciencedepartment at RutgersUniversity, gave joint lectures

in China in May and June. They visited uni-versities in Changchun, Xian, and Shanghai.They chose topics involving current issues inlaw and American society, such as violenceand gun control, affirmative action, abortion,gay rights, and the role of law and legal insti-tutions in the United States. �

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their neighborhood without hearingsand accountability.

Major ELJC clients include BayviewHunters Point Community Advocates,Chester Street Block Club Association,Communities for a Better Environment,Our Children’s Earth Foundation, SanFrancisco Baykeeper, SoutheastAlliance for Environmental Justice, andWest Oakland Neighbors.

In contrast to the small, part-timeclinic of 10 years ago, today’s ELJCincludes a full-time director, a secondfaculty member, a fellow, and a staffscientist, all of whom provideadditional strategic and technicalsupport to the students.

“ELJC has grown into an enormoussuccess,” beams Rechtschaffen, who,in his modesty, says that even thoughhe has been with ELJC from thebeginning, he feels the “heavy lifting”has been done by colleagues AlanRamo, Helen Kang and her predecessorAnne Eng, and students.

In 2000, the clinic launched the CleanAir Accountability Project, focusing onair pollution as the single greatestthreat to public health, particularlyamong communities with the mostsmog and toxic air pollution. Thisproject, begun with a grant from amajor donor, works with the clinic’sexisting clients to achieve federal and

state air quality standards and to makethe government agencies that regulatethe Bay Area’s air quality publiclyaccountable.

The project has already achieved anumber of successes, such ascompelling the U.S. EPA to reject BayArea Air Quality Control’s clean airplan as inadequate and forcing theU.S. EPA to publish a critical portionof the federal clean air laws on theWeb. (Surprisingly, one of the keycomponents of the Clean Air Act, theState Implementation Plans, could befound only at EPA offices, not onLexis, on Westlaw, or in law books.)

Helen Kang, associate professor of lawand director of the Clean AirAccountabilty Project, is thrilled bythe idea of having institutionalsupport for the good work lawyerswere meant to do. Kang is a formertrial attorney with the U.S. Depart-ment of Justice, Environmental

Our Children’s Earth Foundation v. U.S. Environmental ProtectionAgency (N.D. Cal. 2003 & 2001) Consent decrees resolving claims against the EPA for its failure topublish the State Implementation Plans as required by the Clean AirAct, requiring Web publication of the full text of the SIP rules andsummaries of SIP requirements.

Our Children’s Earth Foundation v. Bay Area Air QualityManagement District (San Francisco Super. Ct. 2002) Successful settlement after filing a writ petition requiring the AirDistrict to take action by December 2003 on long-pending federaloperating permit applications from major sources of air pollution.

Bayview Hunters Point Community Advocates, Communities for aBetter Environment & Our Children’s Earth Foundation v. MirantPotrero, LLC & Bay Area Air Quality Management District (N.D. Cal.2001) Successfully enforced Clean Air Act restrictions on operations of so-called “peaker plants” in the southeast area of San Francisco duringthe claimed energy crisis, after the local Air District and the U.S. EPAagreed to allow permit requirements to be violated. Under a consentdecree, the power plant agreed to abide by its permit obligations andpay $105,000 to a foundation for use in projects to benefit air qualityin southeast San Francisco.

Our Children’s Earth Foundation v. Bay Area Air QualityManagement District (San Francisco Super. Ct. 2001) Successful settlement of California Environmental Quality Act claimsagainst Air District requiring rescission of illegal rulemaking thatwould have resulted in a tenfold increase in risks from certain dieselengines.

Bayview Hunters Point Community Advocates, et al. v. RegionalAdministrator of the Region IX Office of the EnvironmentalProtection Agency (2000) Successful settlement after administrative petition and complaint infederal court, resulting in EPA disapproval of the 1999 San FranciscoArea Ozone Attainment Plan and finding that the Bay Area had notattained the national ozone standards.

In re Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company in AnnualTransition Cost Proceeding, California Public Utility Commission(99-09-06, 2003) Represented intervenor community groups in administrativeproceedings before the California Public Utilities Commission resultingin tens of millions of dollars allocated for the decommissioning andcleanup of the Hunters Point power plant in San Francisco.

West Oakland Neighbors v. Port of Oakland (N.D. Cal. 1998) Consent decree settling claims under California Environmental QualityAct and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act regarding the Port’s expansionof marine cargo facilities, resulting in millions of dollars madeavailable for air pollution reduction mitigation projects in the WestOakland neighborhood.

San Francisco BayKeeper v. United States Navy (N.D. Cal. 1997) Consent decree prohibiting sewage discharges and requiringcompliance with Clean Water Act and RCRA in discharging storm waterfrom Treasure Island Naval Base in San Francisco.

In re Application for Certification for the San Francisco EnergyCompany Cogeneration Project, California Energy Commission (94-AFC-1, 1994-96) Clinic represented intervenor community group in administrativeproceedings before the California Energy Commission, successfullyblocking the development of a new 240 MW fossil fueled power plantin the southeast area of San Francisco.

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Another one of ELJC’svictories came after aprotracted disputewith Mirant Potrero,LLC, which is now inbankruptcyproceedings. Mirantpurchased a 38-year-old Potrero Hillfacility from PG&Eand intended to adda new power plantat the site togenerate additionalenergy for sale. Theproposed expansiondid not sit well

with the Potrero Hill residents, manyof whom suffer debilitating illnessesthat may be exacerbated by exposureto airborne particulates or water andsoil contamination from fossil-fueledpower plants. Ramo and Rechtschaffenconsider Mirant’s announcement inNovember 2003 to suspend plans forthis expansion as one of ELJC’s hard-fought victories.

Former ELJC students consider theirwork at the clinic an invaluable lawschool experience. Paul Vince (94),associate group counsel withBearingPoint, Inc. in McLean, Va.,worked with ELJC its first summerbecause he wanted “practicalexperience in real-world applications.”

Shortly after joining ELJC, Vinceattended a hearing regarding aChevron refinery permit. A coalitionrepresented by attorneys from ELJCand local environmental groups raisedchallenges to the permit, resulting ina settlement that included improvedmonitoring and warning systems forsurrounding communities.

Vince also worked on the appeal andremand of a Masonite Corporation casethat resulted in increased scrutiny ofpermitted emissions. “It was gratifyingto be able to participate in effectivechallenges that generated settlements,”recalls Vince.

“ELJC ignited my passion for law,” saidTraci Fujita Villarosa (96). “It was thefirst time I realized that I couldempower others. I’ve made a conscious

effort to retain that passion to thisday.”

Villarosa was most touched by workingwith the Bayview Hunters Pointcommunity. That experience propelledher to become a first deputy countycounsel of the Maui County CounselCorporation in January 2004. “Here atthe County of Maui, I work on projectsthat affect communities every day,”explains Villarosa. “The clinic taughtme how to be sensitive to the needsof the community and how to realizethe difference between environmentalconcerns and environmental justiceconcerns.”

A New Kind of Lawyeringfrom the ClinicsGolden Gate University School of Lawand its clinics have ushered in a moreprofessionally satisfying type oflawyering, a client-and-communityapproach rather than a lawyer-drivenapproach. This has built invaluablegoodwill among all stakeholders in thecommunity—clients, practitioners,students, and faculty.

“The future looks bright,” saysRechtschaffen. “The clinics haveearned well-deserved reputations. Weare respectful of clients and are guidedby their needs and priorities. But whatI am most proud of is that the clinicshave built a sense of camaraderieamong students and practitioners. Wehave some very loyal and appreciativealumni, and some former students arenow law partners who met at ELJC orthrough working on a case associatedwith ELJC.”

Innovative and superior lawyering iswhat alumni have come to expect fromGGU students and fellow alumni. Ourjob as alumni is to make sure the restof the world knows.

Julie D. Soo (96) is a staff counselwith the California Department ofInsurance. She began her three-yearterm on the Golden Gate UniversityAlumni Association Board in 2003. �

Enforcement Section, and a formerpartner in the firm Goodman|Kang.Kang brought her 14 years of advocacyto share with GGU students when shejoined the clinic four years ago butasserts that the students are also greateducators.

“After 18 years, you’ve seen a lot andcan get jaded,” said Kang. “Being ateacher energizes me to be anadvocate. Students offer a constantinjection of enthusiasm that isinfectious. Many GGU students are notjust straight out of school and bringtheir experiences and insights fromprior careers. I always learn from them.”

Kang is also thankful to donors whomake it possible to take cases, eventhose with a significant impact onenvironmental justice but with no feerecovery. She is jubilant about a recentvictory, involving the Grand CanyonTrust, in which GGU’s ELJC was co-counsel, in the Ninth Circuit Court ofAppeals. The court held that a citizen’ssuit against a longtime polluter is notbarred by the doctrine of laches, inwhich a polluter derives an economicbenefit from delayed compliance:Grand Canyon Trust v. Tucson ElectricPower Company (September 2, 2004,CV-01-02189-EHC).

Chebryll Edwards, a lawyer with U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency's Office of Air Quality Planning &Standards, shares her small group's discussions at theRoundtable on Environmental Justice and Permittingthis past October. ELJC held the roundtable withassistance from the San Francisco Department of theEnvironment and the EPA.


classnotes( )


Joseph W. Brown (54), nowretired from being an attor-ney for Shell Oil, can bereached at 698 E 2320 N,Provo, UT 84604.

Judge Douglas Rigg (61)recently passed away at theage of 91. Douglas graduatedfrom UC Berkeley in 1938.He was associate warden atSan Quentin Prison in the1940s and 1950s and warden

of the Minnesota State Prison from1955 to 1960. He then went to lawschool and later worked as adefense lawyer in Alameda County,a senior referee in the juvenile divi-sion of Alameda County SuperiorCourt, and in private criminaldefense practice. In 1972, hebecame a juvenile court judge.After his retirement in 1983, heworked as a judge in the juvenilecourts. The family suggests memo-rial donations be made to any ofthese organizations: the SanFrancisco Maritime Museum,Building E, Fort Mason Center,San Francisco, CA 94123; KQED,2601 Mariposa St., San Francisco,CA 94110; and NARAL Pro-Choice America (formerly theNational Abortion andReproductive Rights ActionLeague), 1156 15th St. N.W.,Washington, DC 20005.

Judge Martin W. Staven (67) wasprofiled in the June 10 issue of TheSan Francisco Daily Journal. JudgeStaven was appointed to the benchin Tulare County Municipal Courtin 1990 by Governor Deukmejian.

He became presidingjudge of the juvenile courtin 2001. The article drewattention to Judge Staven’sbackground as both a pub-lic defender and someonewho had struggled withdrugs and alcohol earlierin his life. While he enjoysa reputation as “easy goingand candid,” he is adept at

detecting when “young defendantsare conning the court, especiallywith issues involving substanceabuse.” Judge Stavens plans toretire and move to San DiegoCounty next year, as well as hearjuvenile or dependency court caseson assignment in San Diego.

Diana Richmond (73), apartner at Sideman &Bancroft in San Francisco,was recently named one ofthe top “50 NorthernCalifornia Female Super

Lawyers” by Superlawyer.com forbeing among the best in her pro-fession. The list is based on surveysof more than 56,000 NorthernCalifornia lawyers from more than60 areas of practice. The researchwas conducted by Law & PoliticsMagazine.

In addition, Diana was quotedin the New York Times in an articletitled “The Other Mother,” whichhighlighted one of Diana’s uniquecases. A family law practitioner,Diana represented a lesbian partnerin a custody battle. Diana’s clientdonated the eggs, and her partnercarried and delivered the twin girls.Upon the couple’s split, the womanwho carried them to term sued forcustody and won. Diana is nowpursuing cutting-edge appealsregarding the child custody rightsof lesbian couples based upon whois the biological donor, who carriedand gave birth, and who acted asde facto parent during the rearingof the children.

Judge Ruth Samas Astle (74)received a scholarship from theNational Association ofAdministrative Law Judges toattend the InternationalConference on Administrative Lawhosted by the Council of CanadianAdministrative Tribunals. The conference, held June 19–23, wastitled “Bringing AdministrativeJustice to the People of the World:Learning from Each Other.” JudgeAstle was particularly interested inthe issues of ethics and integrity asthey related to administrative jus-tice, and she was thankful for theopportunity to attend.

Dick Sherman (74), of De Goffand Sherman, has been electedpresident of the CaliforniaAcademy of Appellate Lawyers.

Judge Everett A. Hewlett Jr. (75)was profiled in an article in theSeptember 14, 2004 issue of TheDaily Journal. The article talkedabout his history as a criminaldefense attorney, including fouryears as a staff attorney withBayview Hunters PointCommunity Defenders. He alsospent four years working in thejuvenile dependency courts, and atone time he chaired the Bay AreaResponsible Efforts Project, a pro-gram where social workers andattorneys worked with the familiesof drug-exposed infants. He wasappointed to the San FranciscoSuperior Court in 1986, where heis presently is one of two discoverycommissioners.

Nancy Hancock (76) of SantaBarbara died April 21. She will beremembered as an activist knownprimarily for her work with afford-able housing, as well as her work inthe antiwar movement, PlannedParenthood, Future Leaders ofAmerica, the League of WomenVoters, and her service on variousUnitarian committees.

Karen Hawkins (79) was awardedthe annual Pro Bono Award of theABA Taxation Section last spring.Richard Shaw, chair of the section,stated, “Karen has been a specialleader throughout her career. Sheepitomizes the highest standard ofprofessionalism in her tax practiceand has continually demonstrated astrong commitment to ensuringthat all taxpayers have reasonableaccess to the tax system.” Karen ishalf of Taggart & Hawkins, PC, inOakland, CA.

James Williams (77) was promotedto partner at Murchison &Cumming in Los Angeles.Williams is cochair of the firm’sbusiness and commercial practicegroup. He focuses his practice onIP and corporate transactions aswell as strategic counseling forexecutives and boards of directors.

Roberta Willenkin (79), now liv-ing in Madison, CT, reports that in“the November 2003 election, Iwon a seat on the town of


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In memoriam

Douglas Rigg (61)

Neill Hannon (73)

Nancy Hancock (76)

LL.M. U.S. LegalStudies BarPassersCongratulations to LL.M. U.S.legal studies students whopassed the bar in February 2004.

CaliforniaJoe ChianeseLukas Gruendler (AZ in 2002)Hiroshi Kiyohara (NY in 2003)Antje Lang (NY in 2003)Satoshi Miyauchi (NY in 2003)Bindi ParikhShreya Ramchandani (NY in 2003)

New YorkMaia BensimonPeggy BurnettMasahiro OshimaBoting RuanKate Stanton (CA in 2003)1

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Friday, October 29, was a joyous day for Peter J. Rose and mem-bers of the Northern California Innocence Project (NCIP) atGolden Gate University School of Law. On that day, Mr. Rose

was released from prison after being incarcerated for ten years for acrime he did not commit.

In 1994, 26-year-old Peter Rose was convicted of raping a 13-year-old girl. His conviction was affirmed by the court of appeals, and feder-al habeas proceedings were pending. Rose maintained his innocencefrom the beginning, begging the court for DNA testing. In 2002, Rosewrote to the Innocence Project, asking for help in proving his inno-cence. NCIP Director Professor Susan Rutberg (75) and SupervisingAttorney Janice Brickley began investigating the case. GGU law stu-dents Rodrigo Aberin, Silky Sahnan, Marilyn Underwood (04), andEmily Vena all helped work on the case as part of their enrollment inthe Innocence Project, a clinic at the Law School that, in partnershpwith the NCIP at Santa Clara University, assists prisoners who claimwrongful conviction.

As the group researched the case, it learned that the vulnerableyoung victim, who at first said her attacker was a stranger, had beenpressured by the police to name a suspect. Knowing that DNA technol-ogy had advanced considerably over ten years, NCIP/GGU located evi-dence believed to have been destroyed and persuaded the court to ordernew testing. Experienced appellate attorney Janice Brickley, who hasworked with the project for the past year, led the students in making thecase before San Joaquin County Superior Court Judge StephenDemetras. On October 29, Judge Demetras granted the InnocenceProject’s petition for habeas corpus and ordered Rose’s release.

Peter Rose was greeted at the prison gates by his mother, four chil-dren, and other family members, as well as Janice Brickley, SusanRutberg, and students from the project. He immediately went home toPoint Arena to see his family. The following Wednesday, Rose wasreached by telephone as part of a press conference called to celebrate hisrelease. “I’m spending a lot of time with my children. A few days ago, Imade a rope swing for them to play on,” he said enthusiastically. He hadnot seen his children for three years because of a law preventing con-victed sex offenders from having contact with minors. He plans to spendas much time as he can with his family, then begin work as a fisherman.

“Attorney Janice Brickley really deserves much of the credit for thiscase,” explains Susan Rutberg. “Her 20 years of experience and her will-ingness to take it on really drove the case. It’s this type of victory that

makes what we do here at the Innocence Project at Golden Gate reallyworthwhile. It is gratifying to work with talented, committed studentsand to see such a positive outcome.”

Janice Brickley explains the importance of the Rose case to thoseinvolved. “This experience left us with an overwhelming feeling ofaccomplishment and satisfaction,” she explains. The students have seenfirsthand that the legal knowledge and skills they acquire at Golden GateUniversity, along with hard work and committment, can make a tremen-dous difference in a person’s life and promote the cause of justice.”

Law students believe that the case changed their lives. “Working onthe Peter Rose case and with the Innocence Project has been a highlightof my academic career at GGU,” says Emily Vena. “I worked on theRose case for more than a year, and the facts of the case supported mygut feeling that Peter Rose did not commit the crime. I couldn’t be hap-pier that our work resulted in an exoneration. This is a once-in-a-life-time experience that I am honored and proud to have been part of.”

The case may not be over, however. The district attorney has theoption of retrying the case. A hearing on January 7, 2005, will deter-mine whether the case will be heard again. Susan Rutberg says, “We areconfident that ultimately Peter Rose will be found factually innocent ofthis crime and will stay free.”

The NCIP at Golden Gate University is a law school clinical programwhich, together with its sister project at the University of Santa Clara, helpsprisoners who assert claims of innocence. For more information, email [email protected], or visit the Law School website at www.ggu.edu/law.To donate to The Innocence Project, please contact the GGU DevelopmentOffice at (415) 442-7820, or visit our website at www.ggu.edu/law. �

Releasing the InnocentA GGU Clinic Helps Free an Innocent Man

After the release on October 29, Innocence Project participantsposed with Peter Rose. Left to right: Silky Sanan, George Derieg,Professor Susan Rutberg, Peter Rose, Craig Ching, attorney JaniceBrickley, and Marilyn Underwood.

Peter J. Roseon October 29with his fourchildren andnephew (farright).

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Madison’s Board of Selectmen. Inaddition to my responsibilities forthe town, I continue my appoint-ment to represent neglected chil-dren in the Superior Court forjuvenile matters in New Haven.Also, I do some pro bono work.”Robbi can be reached at [email protected].

Andrea Blanco (82) of SanLuis Obisbo was awarded aWomen in Education Awardat Cuesta College’s 29thannual Women’s Forum. Heraward was given to “a womanwhose exceptional commit-

ment to teaching and learning hasdone much to improve the qualityof education.” Andrea, called “anadvocate, motivator, and mentor” tolocal Latino families by her nomina-tor, is a bilingual aide at LagunaMiddle School in San Luis Obispo.

Jackson W. Long (83) has beennamed as the corporate generalcounsel for transportation pioneerZAP in Santa Rosa, CA. As cor-porate general counsel, Mr. Longwill initially work on regulatorycompliance for ZAP’s auto sales.Jackson has an extensive back-ground in automotive regulatorylaw, working from 1994 to 1999 ascorporate general counsel for H.G.Automotive Systems, Inc. He alsofrequently appears as judge protempore for the Alameda CountySuperior Courts.

Deborah Bellush (84) reports thatshe has now become assistantdirector for regulatory affairs atBayer HealthCare in Berkeley, CA.She can be reached at [email protected].

Randie Black (84) is a candidatefor the district judgeship left openby retiring Judge Thomas E.Brennan Jr. She is currently a trialattorney at Black Law Offices, PC.She teaches Street Law by invita-tion at high schools. She also has20 years of trial experience andbroad-based criminal, civil,trial, appeal, state, and federalexperience.

Susan Rabin (84) was featured inan August, 2004, ABA Journal arti-cle, “Entertaining Style,” where shetalked about the challenge of pre-senting the most appropriate imagefor her clientele. She works in LosAngeles as an entertainment lawyerand part-time professional singer.

Joel Selik (84) was recently electedto the board of directors of the BarAssociation of North San DiegoCounty. Earlier this year, he receivedan award proclaiming: “The Citizensof North San Diego County honoryour selfless devotion to the pursuitof education and justice during yourterm.” As chair for the PersonalInjury Section for 2002 and 2003,Joel presented more than 20 legaleducation seminars on litigation,personal injury, and ethics.

Patricia Hastings (86) was certifiedby the Supreme Court of Florida asa county and circuit court mediator.She currently lives and works as asolo practitioner within a stone’sthrow of beautiful Boca Ciega Bay.Email: [email protected].

Judge Sue Kaplan (86) was recog-nized in a May issue of TheRecorder for her creative solutionsto resolving lawsuits and her keeneye for details. Her colleagues alsorecognized her for extreme concen-tration and patience. One colleaguesaid that her courtroom is “compas-sionate, but there’s very little wast-ed time.” Before enrolling at GGU,Judge Kaplan worked in socialservice jobs and planned to get amaster’s degree in social work.After a year with a general civilsolo practitioner in San Francisco,she came to the municipal court in1988 to work as a research attorneyin the law and motion department.In 1995, she was appointed munic-ipal court commissioner andassigned to small claims. Lastspring she moved to her currentcourtroom.

Myra Sheehan (89) is the directinglawyer for the Reno office ofNevada Legal Services and a candidate for the Washoe DistrictCourt. The directing attorney inthis office says that Myra’s experi-ence working in family law, coupled

with her long involvement withfamily court, made her the bestchoice. She provides free legal helpand has participated as speaker/edu-cator for the People’s Law School,Family Section of the Nevada StateBar, National Council of Juvenileand Family Court judges, and theReno Police Department.

Paul R. Eyerly IV (92) hasbeen named president ofPress Enterprise Inc., anewspaper company based in Bloomburg, PA. He previously served as the

newspaper’s corporate counsel,starting in 2000.

Peter Johnson (92) and CarinMcCulley (92), now Carin Johnson,have been married nearly nine years.Their third boy, Trey Pearse Johnson(10 lbs. 1 oz.), was born on July 12.His two older brothers, Roc andCasey, like having another brother toplay with. Peter and Carin’s partner-ship, Johnson & Johnson, Attorneysat Law, is located in Pittsburg, CA.They have been practicing criminallaw, juvenile law, and employmentand labor law for 10+ years. Email:[email protected].

Major Victor A. Leslie (92) hasbeen promoted and transferred tothe following address: SalvationArmy, 180 East Ocean Blvd., LongBeach, Ca. 90802-4709.

Tahir J. Naim (92; LL.M. 95) hasjoined the Executive Compensationand Employee Benefits Group ofFenwick & West LLP. He is alsothe 2004 chair of the SCCBAMinority Access Committee and afounding officer of the NationalAssociation of South Asian BarAssociations.

R.J. Waldsmith (92) is a partner atAbramson Smith Waldsmith, LLPin San Francisco. R.J. reports thathe and his law partner, William B.Smith, received a jury verdict of$27.75 million in a case involving adiver who sustained quadriplegiawhen he collided with a synchro-nized swimmer in a public pool.For their efforts in Shropshire v.City of Walnut Creek, the attorneyswere nominated by the Consumer

Attorneys of California for TrialLawyer of the Year and received anational award from LawTechnology News for MostInnovative Use of Technology atTrial for the electronic presentationof more than 150 multimediaexhibits during trial. R.J. triedanother dangerous condition ofpublic property case in 2003, thistime involving a defective roadwayagainst CalTrans. While the jurydeliberated in that case, he negoti-ated a $5.5 settlement for hisclient. R.J. and his wife Annie havethree sons: Jack (10), Nicolas (9),and Alex (6). R.J. can be reached [email protected].

Simona A. Farrise (93), a partnerat Kazan, McClain, Abrams,Fenandez, Lyons & Farrise inOakland, was recently named oneof the top “50 Northern CaliforniaFemale Super Lawyers” bySuperlawyer.com as being amongthe best in her profession. The listis based on surveys of more than56,000 Northern California lawyersfrom more than 60 areas of prac-tice. The research was conductedby Law & Politics Magazine.

Anthony Brass (94) is steppingdown as a federal prosecutor to goafter gangs for San FranciscoDistrict Attorney Kamela Harris.Anthony will join Harris’ three-person gang unit, focusing on mur-ders and shootings. After graduat-ing from GGU, Anthony joinedthe San Francisco DA’s office andeventually worked his way into thegang unit and then into homicide.He left in 2002 to work in federalcourt. As an assistant U.S. attorney,he prosecuted a variety of crimes,including bank robberies and drugcases.

Alpa Panchal (94) has joinedCredit Suisse First Boston’s private client services division,where she will focus on wealthmanagement planning in the clientadvisory group.


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Law Honor Roll FY04-FY05

Centennial SocietyThe Centennial Society recognizes those individuals who gave to the university during the past year and whose lifetime support of GGUexceeds $100,000, ensuring the longevity and prosperity of Golden Gate University.

The Millennium SocietyThe Millennium Society is the premier support group of unrestricted funds for Golden Gate University. Through the generous supportof its 32 members, with an annual gift of $2,000 or more, the Law School moved quickly in meeting a variety of pressing needs, includ-ing awarding scholarships to outstanding students, recruiting exemplary professors and professional practitioners for our teaching faculty,and maintaining a competitive edge in technology improvements. We are grateful to the members below.

The Bridge SocietyA carefully planned estate helps avoid or reduce taxes, increasing the amount an individual can leave to heirs and favorite charities. Whileoutright gifts address immediate needs, deferred gifts fulfill a vital role in securing the Law School’s future. Membership in The BridgeSociety is available to all those who notify us of their provision for the Law School through planned gifts such as bequests, charitable trusts,gifts of life insurance, and property. We are pleased to recognize the following members of The Bridge Society, who have made commit-ments to the Law School in their estate plans.

The Silver Society

Lee D. (74) & John D. BaxterLeo B. Helzel, 51

Mary E. Lanigar, 54Masud Mehran, 85

Richard M. Rosenberg, 66, 88William F. Zuendt, 89

Dale A. Affonso, 77Norman R. Ascherman Jr., 68Lee D. (74) & John D. BaxterMark E. Burton Jr., 95Robert W. Byrne, 02Mary P. Canning, 81, 82Cameron M. Carlson, 90Rebecca L. (78) & Charles R. (78) ConradiPatrick J. Coughlin, 83

Fred Drexler, 47, 71*Tracey K. Edwards (81, 83) & Morgan P. HoffJudith A. Hasenauer, 73Karen L. Hawkins, 79, 81Barbara H. (81) & Jeffrey H. (82) KarlinMary E. Lanigar, 54Martha E. McDanielJudith G. McKelveyRonald W. Miele, 84

Allan H. Rappaport, 85Richard M. Rosenberg, 66, 88Richard I. Sherman (74) & Vicki DeGoffSompong & Thaithow SucharitkulChristopher A. Teras, 74Nancy Z. Tully, 92Frederic WhiteB. Phyllis Whittiker, 94Phillips P. Yee

Anonymous Jerome A. Adams, 96Norman R. Ascherman, 68John M. Burke

Karen L. Hawkins, 79Louis H. HeilbronLeo B. Helzel, 51Pamela Jordan

Mary E. Lanigar, 54John H. McCarthy, 51Kathryn E. Ringgold, 70

Kenneth Drexler Leo B. Helzel, 51 Mary E. Lanigar, 54 Warren R. Perry, 62

The Law School is pleased to recognize the individuals listed below, who have made giving to GGU a priority for a quarter century orlonger. Through their tradition of annual giving, they have quietly provided their financial support to a generation of law students.


Special Gift ClubsPrivate gifts enhance virtually every aspect of the Law School: curriculum enrichment, student financial aid, technology and equipment, thelaw library, faculty research, and a variety of special programs. Individual membership in the following gift clubs is based on pledge payments,current gifts of cash and securities, and employee matching gifts. The Law School extends its heartfelt thanks to each of the following individuals whose financial support has had a measurable impact on the people and programs of Golden Gate University School of Law.

Supreme Court Council

($20,000 and above)AnonymousWilliam M. Audet, 84Lee D. (74) & John D. BaxterFred Drexler, 47, 71 *Mae Lee *Allan H. Rappaport, 85Richard M. Rosenberg, 66, 88

High Court Council

($10,000 to $19,999)Patrick J. Coughlin, 83Leo B. Helzel, 51Mary E. Lanigar, 54

Judge’s Council

($5,000 to $9,999)Cameron M. Carlson, 90Tracey K. Edwards, 81, 83Martha E. McDanielJohn H. McGuckin Jr.Sompong & Thaithow SucharitkulChristopher A. Teras, 74Nancy Z. Tully, 92Trudy ValentineAlba WitkinPhillips P. Yee

Dean’s Council

($2,000 to $4,999)Denise AbramsDale A. Affonso, 77Norman R. Ascherman Jr., 68Donald B. Bibeault, 00Mark E. Burton Jr., 95Robert W. Byrne, 02Mary P. Canning, 81, 82Amy Eskin (86) & Mitchell Shapson, 86Simona A. Farrise, 93Frank FernandezJudith A. Hasenauer, 73Karen L. Hawkins, 79Barbara H. (81) & Jeffrey H. (82) KarlinDianna LyonsDavid McClainJudith G. McKelveyDwight L. Merriman Jr., 90Ronald W. Miele, 84Kathryn E. Ringgold, 70Richard I. Sherman (74) & Vicki DeGoff

Barristers’ Circle

($1,000 to $1,999)Kevin Allen, 97Theodore F. Bayer, 76Allan BrotskyRebecca L. (78) & Charles R. (78) ConradiGregory A. EgertsonLouis H. Heilbron, 70Caroline M. Kristensen, 86, 02David OppenheimerHall Palmer, 76Diana E. Richmond, 73Susan Romer, 91Joyce D. Saltalamachia, 76Bernard L. SegalMarci SevilleAlden L. Stock, 89Paul W. Vince, 94B. Phyllis Whittiker, 94

AnonymousLinda M. Betzer (75) & Candice A. PrebilJohn M. BurkePatricia A. Carson, 52Christina C. YuDick Grosboll, 81H. David Grunbaum, 74John E. (89) & Lisa E. (90) HardingDeborah B. Honig, 76Melvin D. Honowitz, 73Rita G. Howard, 73Scott J. Kiepen, 93Janet C. Mangini, 79

Joel E. MarshMasud R. Mehran, 85Gary E. Meyer, 74Doris NgDelores NgChristine C. (92, 98) & Anthony J. PaganoLeslie M. Rose (83, 01) & Alan RamoStephen S. Siegel, 79William R. Thomas, 67Christine Tour-Sarkissian (84) & Roger

BernhardtCliff Weingus

Magistrates’ Circle ($500 to $999)

KEYBold: Annual Donor who has given

consecutively for the last five years or more

Italic: Member of the Dean’s Advisory Board

* Estate Gift

• Supreme Court Council $20,000 & above • High Court Council $10,000–$19,999 • Judge’s Council $5,000–$9,999 • Dean’s Council $2,000–$4,999 • Barrister’s Circle $1,000–$1,999

• Magistrates’ Circle $500–$999• Counselors’ Circle $250–$499• Advocates’ Society $100–$249• Amicus Society $50–$99• Donor $49 or less

Stephen D. Abouaf, 72Margaret G. ArnoldRuth S. Astle, 74Robert M. Baird, 74Barbara M. Beery, 79, 85Kevi P. BrannellyRichard H. Brattain, 85Julienne E. Bryant (79) & Patrick J.

Coughlin, 79Karalyn P. Buchner, 98Dennis J. Byrne, 94Robert K. Calhoun Jr.Louise S. Cavanaugh, 75Elizabeth A. Cohee, 99Molly C. CoyeRichard A. Dannells Jr., 64John M. Filippi, 43Frances-Ann Fine, 83Sally Galway, 71Gerald F. GeorgeLaura Gianni, 95Louthea L. Griffin, 83Robert T. Haden, 80M. Henry Heines, 78Adrian Hern, 99Clifford H. Hersman, 76Rick D. Higgins, 76Helen H. KangThomas F. Kopshever, 92Fred Krasner, 73Robert F. Lee, 69Neil M. Levy

Mark I. Liss, 80Roy A. List, 75Arthur J. Maillet, 77Tammy L. MartinelliChristopher M. (80) & Carol C. (83) MazziaSamuel E. Meredith, 67Dennis O’Brien, 65William A. O’Malley, 61Holli I. Ploog, 80Elaine F. Prince, 65Gary M. Reing, 78John T. Rooney, 85Attilio P. Ruggiero, 56Brad SeligmanJonathan H. Siegel, 77Laura C. Simmons, 00Timothy H. (77) & Lucy B. SmallsreedKara A. Smith, 83Julie D. Soo, 96Russell D. Stanaland, 01Vicki C. Trent, 97Charles B. Tunnell, 73Lorri UngarettiCharlene K. Unitan, 89Marc L. Van Der Hout, 77Robert L. Webb, 52Marcia L. WeiserJeffrey M. Weiss, 78Ellen WidessMichael A. ZamperiniHarris Zimmerman, 51

1939

Advocates’ Society

Herbert Schlosberg

1943

Counselors’ Circle

John M. Filippi

1947


Fred Drexler*

1950


Alan Simon

1951

High Court Council

Leo B. Helzel


Harris Zimmerman

1952

Magistrates’ Circle

Patricia A. Carson


Robert L. Webb

Amicus Society

Donald M. Haet

1954

High Court Council

Mary E. Lanigar

Donor

Joseph W. Brown

1955


Donald H. KincaidHenry F. O’Connell

Special Gift Clubs (continued)Counselors’ Circle ($250 to $499)

• Supreme Court Council $20,000 & above • High Court Council $10,000–$19,999 • Judge’s Council $5,000–$9,999 • Dean’s Council $2,000–$4,999 • Barristers’ Circle $1,000–$1,999


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Amicus Society

Robert C. Clement

Donor

John W. Appel

1956


Attilio P. Ruggiero

1957

Donor

Randall E. Smith

1958


Charles J. Hunt Jr.

1959


Lynn S. Carman

1960


Fred A. Jones

1961


William A. O’Malley


Paul C. Ligda

1962


Warren R. Perry

Amicus Society

Clemente J. San Felipe

1963


Scipio Porter Jr.

1964


Richard A. Dannells Jr.


Stewart A. Judson

Donor

William P. OlivitoHarold D. Messner

1965


Dennis O’BrienElaine F. PrinceAdvocates’ Society

John J. DavidsWilbur J. Lindgren

Amicus Society

Sam Goldeen

Donor

Peter Sternad

1966


Richard M. Rosenberg

Amicus Society

Daniel D. Pursell

Donor

Henry D. Murphy

1967


William R. Thomas


Samuel E. Meredith


Joseph B. Durra

1968

Dean’s Council

Norman R. Ascherman Jr.


Hans J. ArltLawrence K. HandelmanDavid D. Nolan

Amicus Society

Rufus G. Thayer Jr., 68

Donor

Terrence M. Belton

1969


Robert F. Lee


Lyle C. Cavin Jr.Harry J. McCarthyAnthony L. Wright

Donor

Albert K. Murray

1970

Dean’s Council

Kathryn E. Ringgold


Louis H. Heilbron


Garrett J. GrantHenry H. Howe Jr.

Donor

Martin B. Hochman

1971


Fred Drexler*


Sally Galway


George C. RothwellCaspar W. Weinberger

Amicus Society

Donald G. Umhofer

1972


Stephen D. Abouaf


George Holland Sr.Lawrence E. MollHarold A. Parker

Amicus Society

Ronald E. Bogard

1973

Dean’s Council

Judith A. Hasenauer


Diana E. Richmond


Melvin D. HonowitzRita G. Howard


Charles B. TunnellFred Krasner


Donald L. BeesonWayne M. CollinsRandy A. GibeautJohn R. LohffMary C. PattisonJames R. Tomcik

Amicus Society

Vincent L. Weis

Donor

Marjorie R. JohnsonJoseph W. ManuelRichard F. Spaulding

1974

Supreme Court

Lee D. Baxter

Judge’s Council

Christopher A. Teras

Dean’s Council

Richard I. Sherman


H. David GrunbaumGary E. Meyer


Ruth S. AstleRobert M. Baird


Robert R. CurtisDarryl C. HenningMichael R. KainJ. Robin OrmeEdward M. SchafferWarren L. SiegelAlfons G. Wagner

Amicus Society

Howard A. HartsteinEdna K. HenleyDavid R. ReedThomas I. RussellDuane Ruth-Heffelbower

Donor

David M. Thompson


1975


Linda M. Betzer


Louise S. CavanaughRoy A. List


Stephen F. FolandLynne Gellenbeck

John F. GrandinettiEverett A. Hewlett Jr.Virginia Irving

Marcia A. MurphyGlenn M. NakataniFred T. Tirrell

Amicus Society

Lee H. AdlerEmanuel LateinerJo Ann NovosonMary R. SternadPaula G. Waluch

Donor

Susan J. DavidsonPeter E. GrafGregory L. HartwellLee K. NicolaisenFrederick B. StockingClemens P. Work

1976


Theodore F. BayerHall PalmerJoyce D. Saltalamachia


Deborah B. HonigCounselors’ Circle

Clifford H. HersmanRick D. Higgins


Elaine M. AndrewsLynda L. BrothersRichard I. Felton

Barbara A. HanflingRoy J. Hubert Jr.Alan M. LagodVirginia A. McConnellGerald T. RichardsDavid G. Stanley

1976

Amicus Society

Maryann DresnerSidney J. HymesElaine F. KramerBertrand LeBlanc IIChristine E. Motley

Donor

Anthony M. CruzRansom F. Duncan Jr.Nancy L. HancockPamela L. HarringtonMichael C. JonasJanet Saunders

1977

Dean’s Council

Dale A. Affonso


Arthur J. MailletJonathan H. SiegelTimothy H. SmallsreedMarc L. Van Der Hout


Steven M. GoldblattMichael B. HansellAlan JaroslovskyKathleen S. KingJ. Andrew McKennaDenise K. MillsRichard B. NettlerCynthia L. RiceLucy B. Robins

Amicus Society

Catharine C. HoldenElaine A. LindenmayerHarry A. Oberhelman IIIMarilyn J. Teeter

Donor

Thomas V. BretVincent De Nave

1978


Charles R. ConradiRebecca L. Conradi


M. Henry HeinesGary M. ReingJeffrey M. Weiss


Judith L. AlperRosario C. Bacon-BillingsleyCathy C. FarnsworthJulie S. KnollLandra E. RosenthalDorothy N. SchimkeClaire E. Whitmer

Amicus Society

Harry GandyLinda J. HeadrickCharles D. HerringtonKathy A. Kaufman

Donor

Charlotte De VitoMartin A. StaubusAlicia K. Wicks

1979

Dean’s Council

Karen L. Hawkins


Janet C. ManginiStephen S. Siegel


Barbara M. BeeryJulienne E. BryantPatrick J. Coughlin


Monica B. CormanJames F. DetwilerWallis W. LimCynthia K. LongEdith A. Rice

Amicus Society

Michael A. RosasWendy P. Rouder

Donor

Jo Ann B. PriceMichael J. RomanoCarol B. WattsRoberta G. Willenkin

1980


Robert T. HadenMark I. LissChristopher M. MazziaHolli I. Ploog


Philip M. BachrachBarbara S. BryantEsther R. LernerHelen J. MartinJudy I. MassongMichael F. RawsonJames A. Tiemstra

Amicus Society

Irvin W. FegleyJo Anne MorrowMichael E. PittsAmy RodneyBarry S. Waronker

Donor

Geri Anne JohnsonBonnie Karen Solow-RucoboThomas V. Sottile

1981

Judge’s Council

Tracey K. Edwards

Dean’s Council

Mary P. CanningBarbara H. Karlin


Dick Grosboll

Giving by Law School Class (continued)







* Estate Gift

1981 (continued)


Gary AlabasterJohn C. CartwrightGail DekreonPaula J. FancherMimi Johnson-JacobsWesley K. NishimotoVivian TalbotAnn H. VorisAmicus Society

Martha J. Simon

Donor

Curtis E. BlystoneMary A. ChahbaziMichael B. CohenKristin S. HacklerKathryn D. Morton

1982

Dean’s Council

Mary P. CanningJeffrey H. Karlin


Steven J. BrookesVictoria E. CrowRobert A. DonahueJames D. Fisher Joseph A. LongDuane J. PerryMark H. SayetPeter M. SproulElizabeth M. Voge

Amicus Society

Elaine M. ForresterMichael E. PittsThomas P. Ross

Donor

Ruth G. Gipstein

1983

High Court Council

Patrick J. Coughlin

Judge’s Council

Tracey K. Edwards


Leslie M. Rose


Frances-Ann FineLouthea L. GriffinCarol C. MazziaKara A. Smith


Brian S. BakerDeborah BronnerWilliam HeathBrigette Siff HolmesPatricia M. KeaneRobert E. KrollJames A. LarsonCindy A. OssiasLeslie E. TickFred T. Tirrell

Amicus Society

Leigh A. Duff

Donor

John P. FerberJohn E. KayWendy E. Morrison

1984


William M. Audet

Dean’s Council

Ronald W. Miele


Christine Tour-Sarkissian


Stephen L. DahmBarbara FinklePeter N. FowlerLucille M. GreenwayRobert F. KelleherAlan W.C. MaDeborah L. SmithJerome B. Wallander

Amicus Society

Steven Z. FeuerMatthew P. GuascoThomasina S. Woida

Donor

Seth A. FlagsbergJames S. Leigh

1985


Allan H. Rappaport


Masud R. Mehran


Barbara M. BeeryRichard H. BrattainJohn T. Rooney


Christopher J. CroudaceAnthony IatarolaCraig A. KronerHenry E. Vines III

Amicus Society

Arthur S. BarbourRobert E. DiSilverio Jr.Craig M. GoldKenneth W. Ruthenberg Jr.

Donor

Luba C. BrockEdward G. DingilianAnn E. KolberKaren H. LipneyMerle J. PanickJoshua M. West

1986

Dean’s Council

Amy EskinMitchell Shapson


Caroline M. Kristensen


Douglas M. BuchananJohn R. Doyle Jr.Gary S. HookR. Bruce RobertsSheila B. YoungBarry A. Zimmerman

Amicus Society

Ellyn L. Moscowitz

Donor

Sue M. KaplanJulie Ann W. Rogers

1987


Philip M. BachrachHarry C. GilbertJohn W. Mahoney

Amicus Society

David A. FinkRaymond J. Kiley Jr.Linda S. MacDonald

Donor

Louise B. Ebeling-GeraciJody S. Prunier

1988


Richard M. Rosenberg


Peter A. MastromonacoKuruvilla MathenVeronica Ann F. NebbCarroll D. Smith

Amicus Society

Jane Tishkoff

Donor

Suzanne P. EganJoan Fitzgerald Hill

1989


Alden L. Stock


John E. Harding


Charlene K. Unitan


R. Gordon Baker Jr.Haitham BalloutJohn W. BitoffMike E. Hartje Jr.Susan H. MajeskiRichard A. NebbJames A. Whitten

Amicus Society

Diane Blackman

Donor

Mark S. AndersonChristine M. Fowler

1990

Judge’s Council

Cameron M. Carlson

Dean’s Council

Dwight L. Merriman Jr.


Lisa E. Harding


John G. Karris

Amicus Society

Mark A. Taxy



1990 (continued)

Donor

George A. GilbertGeoffrey L. Thorpe

1991


Susan Romer


Peter J. Allen

Donor

Michael E. BanisterVincent R. Mayr

1992

Judge’s Council

Nancy Z. Tully


Christine C. Pagano


Thomas F. Kopshever


Carol A. DickersonThomas H. FletcherSteven A. GreenburgDwayne C. King

Amicus Society

Patricia A. LeongJudith LottJames G. RobertsCraig E. Wilson

Donor

Steffani J. GageJoseph H. Keogh

1993

Dean’s Council

Simona A. Farrise


Scott J. Kiepen


James E. CavanaughClark Garen

Amicus Society

Ann M. Blessing

Alexander R. Moore

Donor

Lynette AriathuraiRobert G. Teffeteller

1994


Paul W. VinceB. Phyllis Whittiker


Dennis J. Byrne


Chun Hung ChanMark S. FreelandJoseph A. HoffmanSheri L. OlsonTanya E. Prioste

Amicus Society

Avuth AksornpanMonica L. McCrary

Donor

Cymantha M. EricksonRoxanne J. Kelsey

1995

Dean’s Council

Mark E. Burton Jr.


Laura Gianni


Mark FigueiredoSusan W. LeffOlivia K. Wein

Amicus Society

Avuth AksornpanPeter M. CorroonKevin KiltyRoger B. KoshiyamaDaniel Pickard

Donor

Whitney R. GabrielMark W. HaightJ. Christopher Hall

1996


Julie D. Soo


Dwayne C. KingConsuelo B. Madera-VoosMatthew P. PachkowskiMark Vasquez

Amicus Society

Sharon L. AnduriRoy BennettKristine L. BurksGerald Stanley

Donor

Terrence H. FraserGaurang Sheth

1997


Kevin Allen


Vicki C. Trent


Frank A. BalistrieriJohn E. CanavanAllan A. Senkow

Amicus Society

Nadine L. Burg

1998


Christine C. Pagano


Karalyn P. Buchner


Fred M. CohenDevin Carroll CourteauEdna Garcia EarleyJohn N. HaramalisRobert F. NelsonMary L. ShapiroWilliam P. Sibert

Amicus Society

Kelly P. BrisboisAaron H. Darsky

1999


Elizabeth A. CoheeAdrian Hern


Emile A. DavisDiana F. EsquivelSusana PilatePeter K. SeperackChristine Marcelli

2000


Laura C. Simmons


Alan G. BennettYvette BrittainKristina L. HillmanAnil Mehta

Amicus Society

Page A. TyranDonor

Beth A. FruechtenichtDenise M. GlagauMarcelin E. Keever

2001


Leslie M. Rose


Russell D. Stanaland


Lukas GruendlerMichael HitchcockMary E. Wilke

2002

Dean’s Council

Robert W. Byrne


Caroline M. Kristensen


Okan GunduzPeter G. MilneRobin A. Salsburg

Donor

James A. BrowneSarah E. Kraemer

2003


John HarbourChristopher P. Denten

Donor

Heidi L. CainJaime Verdura

2004


Nasir Adil

Donor

Linda Bjorke



Giving by Friends of GGU School of Law



Supreme Court

CouncilAnonymousMae Lee*

Judge’s CouncilMartha E. McDanielJohn H. McGuckin Jr.Sompong & Thaithow SucharitkulTrudy ValentineAlba WitkinPhillips P. Yee, 78

Dean’s CouncilDenise AbramsDonald B. Bibeault, 79, 00Vicki DeGoffFrank FernandezDianna LyonsDavid McClainJudith G. McKelvey

Barristers’ CircleAllan BrotskyGregory A. EgertsonDavid OppenheimerBernard L. SegalMarci Seville

Magistrates’ CircleAnonymousRoger BernhardtJohn M. Burke, 93Debra HolcombJoel E. MarshDelores NgDoris NgAnthony J. PaganoCandice A. PrebilAlan RamoCliff WeingusChristina C. Yu

Counselors’ CircleMargaret G. ArnoldKevi P. BrannellyRobert K. Calhoun Jr.Molly C. CoyeGerald F. GeorgeHelen H. KangNeil M. LevyTammy L. MartinelliBrad SeligmanLucy B. SmallsreedLorri UngarettiMarcia L. WeiserEllen WidessMichael A. Zamperini & W. Clay

Burchell

Advocates’ SocietyTanya R. Agee, 85Alan P. Beals Jr.Roger BeersAndrea L. BirenChung BothwellLuther C. Brock Sr.Jane BufordAllan H. CadgeneTerisa E. ChawCynthia E. ChildressJames F. Connell Sr.John M. CrewOrestes Alexander CrossNancy L. DavisFrank DelfinoKenneth DrexlerAnne EngRobert S. FletcherWilliam T. GallagherEliza T. Greene, 91Katherine S. HansellTed HuffElizabeth C. JohnsonAndrea S. KingKaren Jo KoonanDiana A. LeonidaShauna I. MarshallTheodore MartinRene MonchatreJohn A. MurphyTanya M. Neiman

Beth H. ParkerClifford RechtschaffenJennie RhineMiguel RiveraDeborah RossDonna Miae RyuSusan SchechterTheresa A. SchultzBarton S. SeldenRuth SevilleAnne SimonsMargaret StevensonMarc StickgoldNancy M. StuartJon H. SylvesterBruce H. Winkelman

Amicus SocietyMark N. AaronsonGladys E. AcevedoW. Daniel BooneLinda BoonshoftCaroline M.Y. ChengShirley ChuMarkita D. CooperWilliam H. Duff, 82Agustin FernandezMargaret A. GeddesMaryanne GerberRuth Y. Gewing-MullinsHarry J. GibbonsAbigail GinzbergMiye A. GoishiMarc H. GreenbergElizabeth GrossmanVictor HwangJonathan KaplanElaine H. KimLisa M. LejeuneWilliam C. Mc Neill IIICarlin MeyerCarolyn J. MylesSuma PeesapatiChristopher PlattenMarci RubinRobert RyuDavid SandinoNancy Sheldon-DeeganEdward C. Sidawi

Tara M. SimonChristina SobralSherry StanleyJoseph WeatherbeeMichael R. WendlbergerKaren Wing

DonorSusanne M. AronowitzLili M. BagheriJosette Castagne-Kwok, 76, 83Helen Y. ChangCecily ClementsWilliam CormanAnne DouglasFrederick L. FeinsteinMatthew Butler GaidosEdward Gipstein, 86Lawrence H. JonesMervyn R. Kaplan, 68Olga KelleyEndora King-SheyKenneth KlocMary H. KrockAnn LehmanJohn D. MoriartyPatricia PaulsonLaura PeckFrances SchreibergShannon Smyth-MendozaChristine M. StoufferJames G. VargaMichael Wolchansky




* Estate Gift



Giving to GGUTo ensure your inclusion in the 2005 Honor Roll of Donors, gifts ofcash must be received before June 30, 2005. If you would like to makea donation, please use the envelope included in this publication, visitwww.ggu.edu/giving, or contact:

Debra HolcombDirector of Annual GivingGolden Gate University536 Mission StreetSan Francisco, CA 94105-2968Phone: 415-442-7829 Fax: 415-881-1660Email: [email protected]

Matching Gift

CompaniesMatching gift companies are those enter-prises that support higher educationthrough a program whereby the companymatches an employee’s contribution. Thisgenerous program doubles, and sometimestriples, a personal gift to the Law School.The Law School applauds the philanthrop-ic spirit of these companies who providedmatching gifts.

Accenture FoundationAstraZenecaBankAmerica FoundationBechtel Energy PartnersThe Boeing CompanyCharles Schwab & Company, Inc.Chevron CorporationThe Clorox Company FoundationErnst & Young LLPGeneral Electric FoundationsGoldman, Sachs & CompanyIBMKPMG FoundationLexis-Nexis Company

Micron Technology, Inc.Microsoft CorporationPNC AdvisorsProvidian FinancialSBC FoundationShell Oil Company FoundationWarner Bros. Inc.Wells Fargo FoundationXerox Foundation

We strive to ensure the accuracy in this report of donors who made cash gifts to the School of Law between July 1, 2003 andJune 30, 2004. Please accept our apologies for any inaccuracies or omissions. If there is an error in the way we listed your nameor your gift, please notify Debra Holcomb, director of annual giving.

Corporations,

Foundations,

Law Firms, and

OrganizationsThe generosity of corporations, law firms,foundations and other organizations hasprovided key funding for many of the LawSchool’s outstanding programs, curricula,and services. The Law School extends itsgratitude and appreciation to the followingorganizations.

Alexander, Hawes & Audet LLPAltshuler, Berzon, Nussbaum, Berzon & RubinAs You Sow FoundationBernard E. & Alba Witkin Charitable TrustDavid Jamison McDaniel TrustFitzgerald, Abbott & Beardsley LLPHelzel Family FoundationHerbert and Nancy Tully Family Fund of the

Marin Community FoundationHerbert Fried FoundationHugh Stuart Center Charitable TrustInstitute of International EducationKazan, McClain, Edises, Simon & Abrams

APLCLeo Geffner, Robert Bush PartnershipLeon A. & Esther F. Blum FoundationRichard & Rhoda Goldman FundRiordan and Horgan

Siegel & LeWitterSierra Club Solano GroupStein & LubinSweatshop WatchThierman Law FirmUnion Bank of CaliforniaVanguard Public Foundation


Law School alumni have been extraordi-narily generous in giving their valuabletime to a variety of Law School activities,including student recruitment, mockinterviews, legal career options day,moot court judging, special advisoryboards and governance, appellate advo-cacy, and more.

We express our heartfelt gratitude andappreciation to the many alumni whosethousands of hours of volunteered timehave greatly enriched the Law School’sprograms and services. Our volunteershave contributed in numerous ways,including serving as speakers at specialevents and in classes; serving on gover-nance and advisory boards; supervisingstudents in field placements and judicialexternships; assisting with mock inter-views and panels with Law CareerServices; sitting behind the bench andcoaching our students in mock trial,appellate advocacy, and moot court;meeting with new students during orien-tation and admissions events; and manyother ways. The Law School faculty,staff, and students thank you.

If you served as an alumni volunteerand your name is not included or listedcorrectly, contact the Law AlumniRelations director at [email protected] 415-442-6602.

Jill M. Abrahamson, 00Ryan M. Albaugh, 99Kevin Allen, 97Jeffrey J. Anhalt, 01Ruth S. Astle, 74Daniel F Bailey, 99Williem J. Bard, 84 Lee D. Baxter, 74Wendy R. Bemis, 01Jeremy D. Blank, 94Christine Bogosian, 01Heather E. Borlase, 01Lisa Renee Brill-Nadler, 98Karalyn P. Buchner, 98Nadine L. Burg, 97Lisa M. Calero, 01Stephen L. Cali, 87Kathryn A Callant, 97Jennifer L. Castro, 98Lizel B. Cerezo, 02Mr. Seth P. Chazin, 84Jessica L. Chylik, 98

Steven M. Citti, 82Elizabeth A. Cohee, 99Amy S. Cohen, 01Steve Collier, 86Walter C. Cook, 83Devin Carroll Courteau, 98Aaron H. Darsky, 98Emile A. Davis, 99Cindy A. Diamond, 86Denee Diluigi, 03Lorenzo Donati, 01Harry Mark Dorfman Elizabeth A. Doyle, 97Frine C. Eger-Gelston, 96Marsha-laine Ferrer Dungog, 96Daphne D. Edwards, 97Tracey K. Edwards, 81Amy Eskin, 86Jason Estavillo, 95Bradley D. Fell, 00William R. Fenner, 97James D. Fisher, 82Kimberly B. Fitzgerald, 96Peter A. Fitzpatrick, 96Evangelia Y. Floutsis, 92Layne K Friedrich, 97Mrs. Flora Garcia-Sepulveda, 97Gary A. Garrigues, 90Sepideh Ghafouri, 02Gwendolyn Giblin, 96Peter Goodman, 75Keri C. Goodrow, 95Bernard S. Gutow, 98 Juliet B. Haley, 92Stuart D. HanlonKatherine Kleigh Hathaway, 95Alan G Harvey, 95Karen L. Hawkins, 79Kristin A. Henry, 02Joan Herrington, 95Song J. Hill, 94Anne Hipshman, 80Rachele D. Hoag, 01Richard R. Hobbs, 89Cassandra T. Holman, 99Hillary Johns, 93Richard L. Katz, 68Althea T. Kippes, 93Alan M. Korn, 93Lawrence Kuo, 97Jan M. Lecklikner, 78Cynthia Lee, 74Susan W. Leff, 95Stephen K. Lightfoot II, 92Mrs. Nancy Shepard Martz, 97Bernard Maya, 98James L. McCormick, 94Judith G. McKelveyJoseph A. Meckes, 97Shahrad Milanfar, 98Peter G. Milne, 02

Carolyn Morris, Mondonna Mostofi, 96John A. Nagel, 92Robert E. Nichols, 81David A. Nickerson, 83Joanna OppermanJan OrnerJ. Robin Orme, 74Martin Lester O’Shea, 95Cindy A. Ossias, 83William G. Panzer, 86Evanthia A. Pappas, 97Marina B. Pitts, 84Kathleen J. Richards, 97Steven Mether Rosenberg, 99David V. Roth, 97Allen J. Ruskin, 79Francis Ryu, 95Susan Rutberg, 75Annie K. Saadi, 99Charlotte A. Sachson, 92Bentrish Satarzadeh, 02Robert Williams Selna, 03Peter K. Seperack, 99Mary L. Shapiro, 98Mary Ann Shulman, 97Jonathan H. Siegel, 77Laura C. Simmons, 00Michelle Smith, 04Julie D. Soo, 96Brian Soriano, 96Catherine Souders-Mahanpour Bernadette M. St John, 85Demian David Steele, 93Batya Swenson, 97 Harris B. Taback, 83Khaled Taqi-Eddin, 02Edward R. Taylor, 93Marilyn J. Teeter, 77Frances M. Ternus, 77Mrs. Leslie E. Tick, 83Kristy Lynn Topham, 98Vicki C. Trent, 97James M. Treppa, 92Howard Underwood, 97John P. Vaughn, 84Anthony P. Vecino, 99Mark Vickness, 97Elaine I. Videa, 01Vladislav Viltman, 99Arthur K. Wachtel, 78Patricia K. Walmann, 96Steven M. Weiss, 98Marta Weiss, 97Stuart J. West, 98Travis Whitfield, 97Mark K. Wurtzel, 91Eric Young, 96Dennis Zell, 95

Volunteers


ELJC NewsThe Environmental Law & Justice Clinicwon a victory for Grand Canyon Trust ina case led by Reed Zars of Wyoming. OnSeptember 2, 2004, the U.S. Court ofAppeals for the Ninth Circuit issuedissued a 3–0 opinion ruling that, as a mat-ter of law, a polluter who has benefitedfrom delayed compliance cannot invokethe doctrine of laches to bar a citizenenforcement suit.

This case sets an important precedentbecause environmental violations areoften discovered many years after theybegin. For example, many large sources ofair pollution expand existing facilities orbuild new ones, continuing to operatethem for decades without the level of pol-lution controls mandated by law. Citizensthen discover the violations decades later,typically when the source attempts toexpand again. If the doctrine of lacheswere to bar such cases, polluters would beable to continue emitting tens of thou-sands of tons of pollution without ade-quate pollution controls.

The former ELJC clinicians whoworked on the case are: DominiqueEtchegoyhen (04), Robin Gilb (LL.M.04), Jason Hasley (04), and MichaelPatrick Willams. They assisted in draftingthe reply brief and preparing counsel fororal argument.

July 16–17Golden Gate University School of Lawhosted the “Clean Air Training forEnvironmental Justice Activists andCommunity Residents.” The event wasosponsored by the Environmental Law& Justice Clinic, the EnvironmentalJustice Program of the San FranciscoDepartment of the Environment (SFE),and the Office of Air Quality Planning& Standards at the U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency.

October 1This year’s annual Environmental LawSymposium was titled “Empty Seas: OurOverfished Oceans” and featured envi

ronmentalists and fishing groups fromaround the country.

October 12The California Court of Appeals held its regular monthly calendar of oral argu-ments at GGU. Four cases were argued:People v. Miller, A104280; Applera Corp.v. Roche Molecular Systems, Inc., A105868;Krumme v. Mercury Insurance Company,A103046 & A103742; and Pitnick v.Kuhlmann, A104871.

October 19Professor Kim Stanley taught an MCLEclass: “The Nuts and Bolts of Tax Law.”

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Save the Date: January 20, 2005!

PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FOUNDATIONANNUAL AUCTIONGolden Gate University School of Law’s Public Interest Law Foundation will holdits Annual Auction on Thursday, January 20, 2005, from 5 to 7 pm. The auction isa tradition at GGU, serving as a successful way to raise money for GGU law stu-dents who are working in public interest legal jobs during their summers. Last year,the auction raised $26,000 and was able to assist 10 students with their unpaidsummer and fall internships. This year, PILF hopes to raise more.

The auction is a fun and exciting event that brings alumni, students, faculty,staff, and community members together for a celebration of public interest law. Lastyear, participants bid on items ranging from lunch with professors to vacationhomes in Tahoe and Mexico to a helicopter ride with a local radio news station.Alumni are crucial to making this event happen, and we hope that you will join uson January 20 for an evening of food, conversation, and bidding wars. It promisesto be a successful and entertaining event.

Call for Donations

Whether or not you can join us on the evening of the auction, we appreciate anydonations that you can make. Whether it’s an interesting hobby you can share, aservice you are able to provide to the public, donations from your company, or evena weekend stay at your vacation home, consider donating it to the auction. Weencourage creative donations, and all donations are tax deductible. For a donationcertificate, please go to the GGU Law website at www.ggu.edu/law or email [email protected].

Thanks for supporting PILF!—Erika Scott and Christina Caro, PILF Auction Cochairs

Recent Events at the School of Law

On October 29,GGU students cele-brated at HotoberFest, a costumeparty and talentshow sponsored bythe student groupAssociation forCommunications,Sports, andEntertainment Law(ACSEL).


International LawSymposiumMark your calendar! On Friday, April 8,2005, GGU School of Law will onceagain sponsor the Annual FulbrightSymposium. This year’s conference titleis, “The Use of Force under the Rule ofInternational Law.” For more informa-tion, check our website in February orMarch, email [email protected], or call (415) 442-6607.

Renaissance ResearchVisiting Professor Rachel Van Cleavehas been conducting unique research inItaly. She described her work in “Class inthe Classroom: Renaissance Italy andGender and the Law,” a lecture given tothe GGU faculty on October 11. OnOctober 15, she gave the same presenta-tion at the Society of American LawTeachers (SALT) meeting at UNLV.

Van Cleave described how she used acriminal case from Renaissance Italy inher Gender and the Law class. The casebegan as an adultery investigation, butafter the unfaithful wife blamed her ser-vant for encouraging her to have anaffair, the servant was ultimately chargedwith procuring. She says, “I use the caseto illustrate that oppression of women isnot simply about men dominatingwomen; rather, notions of hierarchy aremuch more complex.” �

Professor Greenberg confers with PresenterSharon Anolik.

FOURTH ANNUAL IP CONFERENCEGolden Gate University School of Law sponsored the Fourth Annual Conference on Recent Developments in IP Law on Friday, October 29. The conference drew 98participants, including 30 attorneys and 68 students. Attendees saw presentations ona variety of subjects, ranging from recent developments in patent law to a discussionof the right of publicity of our governor to attempt to stop the distribution of the“Governator” bobble-head doll. GGU adjunct professor and Townsend attorney BillGallagher represented the dollmaker and gave a great presentation at the conference.Other presenters included:

• Sharon A. Anolik, Deloitte & Touche• Justin T. Beck, Mount & Stoelker• Anthony R. Berman, Idell, Berman & Seitel• Dennis M. Mandell, Willamette Management Associates• Robert B. Morrill, Sidley Austin Brown & Wood LLP• Robert F. Reilly, Willamette Management Associates• Barry Simons, Simns & Stein LLP

Professor Greenberg and presentersAnthony Berman and Barry Simons discussentertainment law firm management.

William Gallagher presentsinformation about the“Governator” bobble-headdoll case.

NEW GRADUATIONDATE

The date and time for the 2005 graduation have been changed to

Friday, May 13, 2005,from 3 to 5 pm at

the Masonic Auditorium.

Once again, this year’s graduating class was one of the largest in GGU history. More than 200 alumni and graduating students participated in the ceremony at the Masonic Auditorium on Saturday, May 15. The Alumni Welcome was given by University alumniAssociation President Jan Orner. The commencement speaker was Shelden Siegel, attorney and mystery author. We conferred 168 J.D.degrees and 108 LL.M. degrees: 5 in intellectual property, 18 in international legal studies, 47 in taxation, and 38 in U.S. legal studies.In addition, three students received S.J.D. degrees in international legal studies. �

Graduate Nasir Adilreceives the Paul S.Jordan AchievementAward forOutstanding StudentAchievement fromAssociate Dean forStudent Affairs SueSchechter (middle)and Dean FredericWhite.

Commencement 2004

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Some of the commencementspeakers included:

1. Jonathan Bishop gave theJ.D. student farewell.

2. Freddie Soto gave the LL.M.student farewell.

3. Jan Orner, UniversityAlumni Association president,gave the alumni welcome.

4. Karen Hawkins (79)received the Judith G.McKelvey Award forOutstanding Achievement byan Alumna


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Commencement 2004

Attorney and noted author SheldenSiegel gave the commencementaddress.


Pick a specialty—any legal specialty—and you will find a tax connection. Criminal law? Do the names Al Capone or Leona Helmsley ring a bell? Family practice? Do you

really want to hear the words, “You never told me I have to reportmy alimony as income!” Public Interest? Imagine having to tell apotential major contributor to your cause that, no, unfortunate-ly, the donation is not tax deductible because you never reallylearned how to apply for a section 501(c)(3) tax exemption. Andthen there are the obvious connections to real estate, businesstransactions, mergers and acquisitions, estate planning, employ-ee benefits, intellectual property, even operating your own sololaw practice—each is an area of legal practice that has significanttax ramifications.

Taxes touch nearly every aspect of our lives. And, despite allthe talk of “simplicity,” the tax laws are becoming increasinglymore complex and invasive, and they drive many of the businessdecisions your clients make every day. The need for legal advis-ers with sophisticated tax knowledge is more critical than ever.

GGU’s LL.M. Tax ProgramFor nearly 25 years, Bay Area lawyers have looked to the

LL.M. tax program at Golden Gate for the best tax education inthe West. Under the direction of Associate Dean Kim Stanley,who joined the Golden Gate faculty last year, the LL.M. tax pro-gram has grown to more than 120 students and now offers morethan 40 courses. All of the courses are held in the evenings,Monday through Thursday, from 6:30 to 9:10 pm. While youcan complete the degree requirements with one year of full-timestudy, most students are working lawyers who take courses overa couple of years. You can begin the program in January, June, orAugust. Alumni may also audit any of our courses for a reducedrate of tuition.

The LL.M. tax program is designed to build an understand-ing of federal, state, and local taxes from the ground up. Coursesprepare lawyers for the substantive, procedural, and technicalaspects of a tax practice as they develop an in-depth understand-ing of the policies underlying tax laws. Students are encouragedto begin with the required courses and then to branch out to oneor more of four focus areas of concentration: business taxation,estate planning, general taxation, and employee benefits.

Distinguished Faculty and InternshipsThe LL.M. tax program is excited to announce that begin-

ning next year, Judge Stephen J. Swift, of the United States TaxCourt, will re-join our adjunct faculty to teach Tax Procedureand other courses. Judge Swift, one of the most senior and well-respected jurists on the Tax Court, taught in the Golden GateLL.M. tax program while working here in San Francisco in the1970s as a senior tax attorney for Bank of America (and prior tothat as an assistant U.S. attorney). Judge Swift will continue hisfull-time duties as an active judge, hearing tax cases across thecountry, but he has such high regard for the LL.M. tax programat Golden Gate that he has agreed to travel to San Francisco toteach in the program.

The tax program’s distinguished faculty also includes Hon.Marshall Whitley of the Superior Court of Alameda County.Judge Whitley is the presiding judge of the Probate Court, andin that capacity he has supervised several judicial externs fromthe LL.M. tax program over the past year. These judicial externsreceive hands-on experience in the probate court by workingdirectly with Judge Whitley, as well as with probate investigators,probate examiners, and others on the court staff. This experienceis invaluable to our students seeking careers in estate planning.

Similarly, LL.M. tax students are now serving internshipswith the office of IRS District Counsel, supervised by adjunctprofessor Paul Zamolo, associate area counsel. Internships arealso available at a variety of private law firms throughout the BayArea. These temporary work-study placements allow students toput into practice the classroom instruction they receive and pro-vide the significant work experience essential to securing theright job after graduation.

Also on the LL.M. tax program faculty are full-time tax pro-fessors Joshua Rosenberg, the author of several leading tax case-books; Professor Allen Cadgene, a recognized expert in the fieldof real estate taxation; and Associate Dean Kim Stanley, who has20 years of government service and private law practice in taxcontroversy and litigation. Rounding out the faculty are well-respected and experienced tax attorneys, each one a leader in hisor her respective tax specialty. New courses and innovations areadded each year, emphasizing both an academic and a practicalapproach to tax law and providing our students with cutting-edge legal instruction.

The LL.M. Tax Program atGolden Gate



Courses in the Following Tax AreasThe LL.M. tax program features extraordinary depth in

the following areas areas, with all courses taught by veteran taxprofessionals.

Estate PlanningEstate and Gift TaxationEstate PlanningAdvanced Estate PlanningMarital TaxationProbate Procedure and LitigationIncome Taxation of Trusts and EstatesTax Exempt OrganizationsJudicial externship (in a local probate court)

Business TaxationCorporate TaxationPartnership TaxationInternational TaxationReal Estate TaxationConsolidated Returns

Employee BenefitsAdvanced courses in ERISA and Executive Compensation

General TaxationTax PolicyFederal Tax CrimesState and Local TaxationTax ProcedureTax LitigationTax CollectionPrinciples of Valuation

What Do Students Say?Whether you are a new law school graduate, an attorney look-

ing for a new area of specialization, or an experienced tax practi-tioner seeking to broaden your knowledge of tax law, the LL.M.tax program at Golden Gate will provide you with that knowl-edge and expertise. Our students agree. Ralph Latza (LL.M. 04),the current chair of the San Francisco Bar Association TaxSection, chose GGU “because of its excellent reputation, easyaccessibility, and comprehensive tax program.” He continues, “Ihave been able to fulfill my degree requirements in the eveningswhile working full time during the day. The weeks are sometimeschallenging, but the rewards in knowledge, friendships, and net-working opportunities have made the experience invaluable.”

Similarly, Adria Price (LL.M. 04) says, “I learned more at GGU than I did in all my years of college and law school! I really enjoyed meeting people with similar professional inter-ests. The professors provide a unique, real-world perspective andencourage class participation and discussion, with the result thatstudents can share ideas and client problems and discuss poten-tial solutions. If tax is your area of interest, then an LL.M. fromGGU is a must!”

Graduate students who complete the LL.M. in taxation leaveGolden Gate with a comprehensive base of knowledge andimportant practical skills that allow them to confidently repre-sent clients in the demanding field of taxation. We welcome youto the study of this fascinating, ever-changing field of law! �

Visit Our Website: www.ggu.edu/law.

Under the direction of AssociateDean Kim Stanley, who joined theGolden Gate faculty last year, theLL.M. tax program has grown tomore than 120 students and nowoffers over 40 courses. KimStanley has more than 20 years ofexperience, including clerking atthe U.S. Tax Court; private practiceat Gray, Cary, Ware & Freidenrich;and as a founding partner ofLautanen & Stanley.

“Despite all the talk of ‘simplicity,’ the tax

laws are becoming increasingly more complex

and invasive, and they drive many of the

business decisions your clients make every day.

LL.M. Tax Program Golden Gate University School of Law 536 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94105-2968

Phone: 415-442-6605 OR 800-4-TAX-LLM Fax: 415-495-6756 Email: [email protected]

Professor Kim Stanley Associate Dean, LL.M. Tax Program Phone: 415-442-7037 Email: [email protected]

Jonathan ChuLL.M. Tax Program CoordinatorPhone: 415-442-6503 Email: [email protected]

For More Information on the LL.M. Tax Program,


alumniactivities( )30 YEARS FLY BY

In early October, more than 25 alumni from the Class of1974 met to toast the 30th anniversary of their graduation fromGGU School of Law. In some ways it seems ages ago, but oncethe stories started flying and the memories were awakened, itwas as if it were yesterday. Each graduate gave a brief update ofwhat he or she had been doing in recent years, and a few sharedthoughts on their time in school. Lee Baxer gave a welcome anddiscussed how amazing it was to still be so close to so manyclassmates this long after finishing school. There were even afew tears involved. It was great to see everyone, and we all lookforward to our 40th! If you didn’t make it this time, we expect tosee you there—no one misses out on the fun next time!

Jayson Pahlmeyer and Anne Harris.

Mike Kain and Mark Garay.

Back row, left to right: Maurene Bishop, Bari Stolmack-Ness, Lee Baxter, Jenny Jones,Anne Harris. Front row, left to right: Ruth Astle and Judy Freeman.

On June 4, passers of theFebruary California barexam joined the bar atthe Golden GateUniversity School of LawSwearing-In Ceremony.Judge Ruth Astle (74)and Judge Cynthia Lee(74) administered theoaths.


Back row, left to right: Program Director Kim Stanley, JB Brainerd, Jeffrey W. Hook, and David Bolls. Front row: Dean Frederic White and Michael G. Schinner.

Four members of The Schinner Law Group, all graduates of theLL.M taxation program, are shown here with Dean Frederic Whiteand Kim Stanley, director of the LL.M. tax program.

The Schinner Law Group was founded in 1999 by MichaelSchinner, who received his LL.M. degree in 1993 and is an adjunctprofessor in both the LL.M. tax and M.S. tax programs. Jeffrey W.Hook ( J.D. 85; LL.M. 99) was a founding member, David Bolls(LL.M. 1999) joined the firm in 2000, and JB Brainerd ( J.D. 99;LL.M. 2001) joined the firm in 2004.

The Schinner Law Group’s areas of practice include corporatelaw, tax law, estate planning, real estate law, intellectual property law,and litigation. The firm’s building is right behind Golden GateUniversity at 96 Jessie Street.

HLP/IPAC REUNIONOn Thursday, October 14, graduates of the Honors Lawyering

Program (HLP) gathered for a fun evening of socializing and recon-necting. HLP, formerly known as the Integrated ProfessionalApprenticeship Curriculum (IPAC), began in 1998 as a bold experi-ment in practice-based legal education. Now in its seventh year, HLPis flourishing, and its graduates are found in all walks of the legal pro-fession. The program is now expected to graduate 35–50 studentsevery year, while maintaining its focus on small, integrated summercourses and full-time, fall apprenticeships. �

Steve Cikes (04),Andrea Eichorn (04),and Adriano Hrvatin(02).

Sanaz Nikaein (02) and MonicaWolter Hight (02).

Assistant Dean for Law CareerServices Susanne Aronowitz andMichael Muzzy (01).

Lainie Cohen (01),Meghan Crowell (01),and HLP AcademicDirector ProfessorMarc Stickgold.

BAR SUPPORTMore than 70 alumni joined us for the Last Day bar exam

support event in July. We had two locations this year. One wasthe regular hospitality suite at the Oakland Convention Center,where alumni could come in, grab some food, drop off their gear,find a quite study space, and meet up with friends/family atlunch or post-bar. Our second location, a tailgate post-examparty, was set up at the San Mateo testing center. Graduateshung around, decompressed, munched and sipped a bit, andstayed until almost 7 pm! The Oakland site was kindly staffed byLaw Alumni Association member Karalyn Buchner (98). TheSan Mateo event was hosted by former SBA President MichelleNobriga (04), who lent her happy energy to some very tired butrelieved grads. We will host this event again for our Februarybar-takers. If you are interested in joining us at the hospitalitysuite or at the post-bar celebration, please contact the alumnioffice at [email protected]. We are particularly looking forSacramento alumni who may be able to host a small event at alocal café or law office for the alumni taking the bar in that area.

Monika Wolter Hight(02), Scott Goering

(02), and Teresa Wall(current HLP student).

Gwendolyn Giblin, (95), an associate at the law firm of GoldBennett Cera & Sidener LLP inSan Francisco, has recently becomea member of the GGU AlumniBoard.

Caren Jenkins (96) and her partnerFarrell were the subjects of a filmby Bonnie Burt, My Sister, MyBride, which tells the story ofCaren and Farrell’s same-sex Jewishwedding.

Douglas C. Limbach (96) hasbecome senior intellectual propertycounsel at FormFactorIncorporated.

Eric Young (96) has recently joinedthe adjunct faculty at Golden Gate,teaching appellate advocacy. Healso anticipates the publication ofan article he wrote titled “Causes ofAction Against Tavern Owners,Restaurants, and Similar Businessesfor Injuries Caused to Patrons bythe Criminal Acts of Others,”which will be published byThomson West as part of its AmJur series.

Joyce Jordon (97) recently openedthe Law Office of Joyce Jordan, spe-cializing in landlord-tenant law,employment and housing discrimination, personal injury, andbusiness litigation. She can be reached at 77 McAllister Street,San Francisco, CA 94102-3828;[email protected]; (415)621-1984.

Jeffry Mann (97) became a partnerwith the patent practice group atMorgan, Lewis & Bockius. Mannhas specialized in the representa-tion of biotech companies and aca-demic institutions. Previously hewas a senior associate at Townsendand Townsend and Crew.

Batya Swenson (97), who works atHanson, Bridgett, Marcus, Vlahos& Rudy, received the 2003 WileyW. Manuel Award from Legal Aidof the North Bay and the MarinCounty Bar Association for workshe and her firm did representinglow-income seniors and families.

Mauricio S. Beugelmans (98) hasaccepted a position at Steefel,Levitt & Weiss in San Francisco,where he will continue to defendbroker-dealers in securities litiga-tion matters. Previously, he servedas vice president, senior attorney atMorgan Stanley, and as corporatecounsel at Charles Schwab.

Karine Fuare Wenger (98) andJohn Wenger (98) became theproud parents of Jacque Addison(their first child) on November 24,2003. The family can be reached at11788 Westview Village, #100, SanDiego, CA 92126

Kenea Ball (99) (now KulwinderKenea Ball Bains) recently joinedthe Modesto firm of Gianelli &Fores, where she will practiceestate planning, probate and trustadministration, business plan-ning, and business and estate litigation. She can be reached at [email protected].

Cassandra Holman (99) is anassociate at Sedgwick DetertMoran & Arnold, LLP in SanFrancisco. She co-authored an arti-cle in the July 12 issue of TheRecorder titled “Testing the Tests.Medical Device Liability: What’sthe Standard?”

Joanna Hill Koo (99) writes in tolet us know that she recently took aposition as associate counsel atRobert Half International inMenlo Park. She can be reached [email protected].

Robin Nesbitt (formerly RobinWahl) (99) and Arron Nesbitt (99)were married in May 2002 andmoved to Arizona. Robin andAaron are licensed in bothCalifornia and Arizona. Robin isthe managing director of ING’sboard compliance group. Arron is atrial attorney in the Phoenix officeof Snell & Wilmer, LLP, where hispractice focuses on product liabilitylitigation. Recently he was pub-lished as a contributing editor forthe Arizona section of the 2004edition of the Product Liability DeskReference, a 50-state compendium(Aspen Publishing).

Robin Wahl (99) (see above).

Verena M. Berger (LL.M.00) reports, “After workingfor three years in the biggestlaw firm in Innsbruck(Greiter Pegger Lofler &Partner), specializing in

business law, and passing my barexam, I’m now writing my doctoralthesis. I’m also teaching medicallaw at the University for Health

Sciences, Medical Informatics andTechnology (UMIT) inInnsbruck.” Verena can be reachedat Scheidensteinstrasse 7, Hall inTyrol, 6060 Austria.

Russell Humphrey (00) has joinedHakeem, Ellis & Marengo as anassociate attorney. His practice willfocus on criminal defense, familylaw, and general civil litigation.Russell served as a deputy districtattorney in the San Joaquin CountyDistrict Attorney’s Office2001–2004.

Scott Donald Sanford (00) mar-ried Tina Loraine Skidmore onOctober 2 at the Ritz CarltonHotel in New Orleans. He is amember of the American BarAssociation and the California BarAssociation and is a patent attorneywith O’McIveny & Myers.

Pieter Bogaerts (LL.M. 01) movedto Antwerp, Belgium, and worked inthe Brussels law firm LiedekerkeWolters Waelbroeck Kirkpatrick,one of the largest in Belgium, spe-cializing mainly in banking andfinancial law. After the mandatorythree years, he has finished his barpreparation and will be admitted tothe Brussels bar in September.Email: p.bogaerts@liedekerke-law.

Bill Boyce (01) is settling down inFresno and has purchased a housethere. However, he’s still interestedin maintaining contact with others.Reach him at: 1246 E. TerraceAve., Fresno, CA 93704. (559)228-1075 (h); (559) 288-8015 (m).

Victoria Parks Tuttle (94) and Justin Tuttle (96) and are pleased toannounce the birth of their son Mason Arthur born May 17, 2004.

They also have a son,Dominic, who is three yearsold. Victoria is a deputy cityattorney for the City ofFresno. Email: [email protected]. Justin is a deputy publicdefender for Tulare County.Email:[email protected].


c l a s s n o t e scontinued from page 12 Char Sachson

(92) and herall-woman SanFrancisco band,Three Hour Tour,played thenational anthemand the 7th-inning stretch

(“Take Me Out to the Ballgame”)at the SF Giants/Diamondbacksnight game on July 8. She is shown above with the band. Left toright: Jean Dusablon (bass), Char Sachson (guitar), Julie Riffle (guitar), Susan Frankel (vocals), and Paul Bocciardi (drums).

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Joe Chianese (01) has accepted anappointment with the GGUgraduate law division. His article,“New Rights, New Questions,for Same-Sex Couples,” was pub-lished in the August 25, 2004,issue of the Los Angeles Times.The article concerned domesticpartnership rights and liabilitiesin California. Another article hewrote, “Master of All YouSurvey,” was published in theNovember issue of the CaliforniaLaw Student Journal.

Marcie Keever (01), formerly afellow at GGU’s EnvironmentalLaw and Justice Clinic, is nowworking as a staff attorney withOur Children’s EarthFoundation. She was recentlyappointed to the Federal CleanAir Act Advisory Committee’sTitle V Task Force.

Yemi Odesanya (LL.M. 01) istaking a few months off from herlaw practice in order to spendtime with her daughter, Faith,born in July 2004.

Matt Berger (LL.M. 02) recentlyvisited Golden Gate to talk withcurrent students about currentopportunities in Germany. Hisvisit coincided with a short tripfrom his law firm in Hamburg.

Svetlana Kaff (02) currentlypractices immigration law. (Seephoto at left.) She works for theJewish Family and Children’sServices in San Francisco as afull-time immigration attorney.

Peter Milne (02) writes, “I movedfrom Campbell, California, toTyler, Texas, in January 2004 tostart a solo law practice. Bought abeautiful old (1894)Victorian/NeoClassical stylehouse for a residence. I’m able tohave an office in the parlor, whereI practice tax controversy.” Petecan be reached at 625 S. CollegeAvenue, Tyler, TX 75701.

Ryan Thomas (02) has becomean associate with the Santa Rosaoffice of Lanahan & Reilley.

Robert Elton Valdez (02) reportsthat he “has been teachingComputer Application in LawPractice at San Francisco StateUniversity, Paralegal CertificateProgram since 2003” and is anamicus attorney certified consult-ant.

Sean Gjerde (LL.M. 03) reportsthat she is “doing estate planningfor Strategic Wealth LegalAdvisors in Sacramento, CA.”She can be reached at 9254Boulder Falls Ct., Elk Grove, CA95624.

Bradley Burningham (03) hasjoined the Salt Lake City familylaw firm of Burningham &Burningham. He joins his father,Leonard Burningham, andbrother, Branden Burningham, inthe firm that specializes in merg-ers and acquisitions and relatedsecurities transactions.

Tuija I. Catalano (03) and herhusband became proud parents toa baby girl, Hanna, in October2003. After staying home withthe baby, Tuija accepted an asso-ciate position in April 2004 withReuben & Junius, LLP. She willfocus on land use and real estatelaw.

Masahiro Oshima (LL.M. 03) isdoing post-graduate study atCornell. He and his wife Kimikoare the proud parents of a daugh-ter, born February 9, 2004. �

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UPCOMING EVENTSFor more information, visit our website atwww.ggu.edu/law or call 415-442-6602.

December 1Swearing-In Ceremony andMeet the Dean Reception(See at left.)

January 7IP Conference on Damages &Valuation

January 20Public Interest Law FoundationAuction

January 22“Beat the Clock” MCLE programCall 415-442-6602 or [email protected].

February 18Annual Scholarship Reception

April 8 Annual Fulbright Symposium

On April 21, the School of Law held a special graduation ceremony for studentsearning the specialization certificate in public interest. Each student received afresh sunflower to commemorate the event.

Meet Dean White

Join faculty, students, and friends ofGolden Gate University to welcomeFrederic White, the Law School’s new dean.

When: Wednesday, December 1, 6:30–8:00 pm

Where: Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, 95 Seventh St., San Francisco Note: Photo ID required for admission.

RSVP (required) to Mario Bruzzone, [email protected] or (415) 442-6600.

The reception will be preceded by a Swearing-In Ceremony of Law School Alumni who will have recently passed the California Bar exam. Law School graduates are invited to attend this event, as well. Just RSVP as noted above.

MORE GRADUATION PHOTOS!See pages 26–27.

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