September 14, 2026
From Silicon Valley startups to the executive suite at Lyft, Kristin Sverchek ’07 has spent her career at the forefront of technological change — and is helping future lawyers do the same. Immediately after Kristin Sverchek ’07 earned her J.D., she entered an industry defined by its relentless drive…
September 14, 2026
From the bench to the boardroom, UC Law SF alumni continue to make an impact. Listed below are some of the honors, appointments, and accomplishments of classmates from 2025 through June 2026. 1960s David Van Atta ’69 joined Womble Bond Dickinson as a senior partner in the firm’s San Francisco…
September 14, 2026
For Roger Dreyer ’80 and Carol Wieckowski Dreyer ’79, a shared life in the law has become a legacy spanning generations. Roger Dreyer and Carol Wieckowski Dreyer at UC Law SF Commencement 1979. What began between two students in the UC Law SF library in 1977 has grown…
September 14, 2026
Through endowed scholarships, alumni are investing in the students, experiences, and ideas that will shape the legal profession. Teresa and Ralph Yanello ’72 Decades after UC Law SF helped shape their own futures, Ralph Yanello ’72 and Jo Ann ’87 and Michael Montoya ’87 are creating opportunities for…
August 27, 2026
Lindsey Berg-James ’12 and William Patrick Dudley ’99 bring extensive legal experience to their new roles as superior court judges in California. Gavin Newsom appointed two UC Law SF alumni as superior court judges. Lindsey Berg-James ’12 will join the Monterey County bench; William Patrick Dudley ’99 will…
August 12, 2026
Planned gifts are one of UC Law SF’s most important sources of philanthropic support, accounting for one quarter of the $80 million raised in the College’s $100 million Into the Future campaign. Also known as legacy or estate gifts, they help fund scholarships, faculty excellence, student success initiatives, bar preparation,…
July 9, 2026
Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed two UC Law San Francisco alumni to serve as judges in California’s superior courts. Thomas Fay ’12 was appointed to the Orange County Superior Court. Fay served as senior and then lead appellate attorney at…
June 24, 2026
At a pivotal moment for UC Law San Francisco, two of its alumni-led boards are welcoming new leaders and members to help guide the College’s future. On June 13, UC Law SF’s Foundation Board of Trustees and Alumni Association Advisory Board…
June 17, 2026
Farzad Tabatabai ’95 has developed a national reputation in the highly specialized field of boxing law. Farzad Tabatabai ’95 entered the National Boxing Hall of Fame without ever stepping into the ring as a boxer. His legal bouts have involved championship fights, athletic commissions, and international law. He…
April 30, 2026
UC Law SF graduates and staff celebrate the launch of the new AAPI Alumni Affinity Group at Heartwood SF on March 26. UC Law SF has launched its first AAPI Alumni Affinity Group to strengthen connections among alumni and future graduates. Co-chairs Lisa Mak…
April 29, 2026
Class of ’76 alumni gather on the Sky Deck of UC Law SF’s Cotchett Law Center during the inaugural Half-Century Club Luncheon on March 26. Class of 1976 alumni returned to UC Law San Francisco on March 26 as inaugural inductees of the College’s new Half-Century…
April 15, 2026
Kristin ’07 and Tom Sverchek are creating scholarships that give aspiring tech lawyers the freedom to pursue bold opportunities in AI, startups, and emerging technology. Kristin ’07 and Tom Sverchek donate $125,000 to create new scholarships for UC Law SF students with financial need and an…