The Santa Clara Law Advisory Board (LAB) plays a vital role in supporting and advancing the mission of Santa Clara University School of Law. Comprising dedicated volunteers, advisors, and ambassadors, LAB members contribute their expertise and leadership in several impactful ways:
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Strategic Guidance: LAB members advise on key initiatives that drive the Law School’s mission, vision, and strategic goals, providing leadership and support for projects that further these priorities.
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Fundraising Leadership: Board members dedicate their time to championing strategic fundraising efforts, including scholarships, programs, and capital projects, helping to secure resources that enable the Law School to thrive.
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Community Engagement: Serving as a bridge to Silicon Valley’s legal and business communities, as well as the public sector, LAB members advocate for a holistic legal education that aligns with the Jesuit values of service to humanity.
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Visibility & Reputation: LAB members actively participate in events and initiatives involving students, faculty, and staff, helping to raise the visibility and reputation of Santa Clara Law within the community and beyond.
Through their leadership and service, the Santa Clara Law Advisory Board plays a crucial role in enhancing the Law School’s impact and success.
| Board Members | |
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| Chair Dorian E. Daley J.D. ’86 * Oracle Corporation (retired) Redwood Shores, CA |
Frank D. Nguyen J.D. ’94 * Intuitive Surgical Inc. Sunnyvale, CA |
| Vice Chair Paul ‘Chip’ L. Lion III J.D. ’82 * Morrison & Foerster Palo Alto, CA |
The Honorable Risë Jones Pichon B.S. ’73, J.D. ’76 |
| Stephanie Burns J.D. '95 Sony Interactive Entertainment San Mateo, CA |
Deepa Rich J.D. '07 Goodwin Procter LLP Redwood City, CA |
| Eduardo A. Calvo J.D. ’81 Calvo Fisher & Jacob LLP Hagatna, Guam and San Francisco, CA |
David A. Rishwain B.S. ’88, J.D. ’91 Rishwain & Rishwain Stockton, CA |
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Catherine Chou J.D. ’94 |
Devika Sagar J.D.'22
Intuitive Sunnyvale, CA
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| Landon Edmond J.D. '98 Klaviyo San Mateo, CA |
Stephen H. Sutro J.D. ’94 Duane Morris LLP San Francisco, CA |
| Frederick M. Gonzalez B.S. '71, M.B.A '73, J.D. '77 SonicWALL, Inc. (retired) Los Altos, CA |
Margarita Chavez Tatro B.S. ’94, J.D. ’97 AbbVie Biotech Ventures Chicago, IL |
| Omar I. Habbas J.D. ’85 Habbas & Associates San Jose, CA |
David J. Tsai J.D. ’06 Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP San Francisco, CA |
| Gordon T. Yamate J.D. ’80 Knight Ridder (retired) Los Gatos, CA |
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| Mary P. McCurdy B.S. ’81, J.D. ’84 * Hayes Scott Bonino Ellingson Guslani Simonson & Clause LLP San Carlos, CA |
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* Member of the Executive Committee
| Emeritus Members | |
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| Patrick E. Adair Judy A. Alexander Mary E. Alexander Georgia E. Bacil Theodore J. Biagini Dennis M. Brown Richard Caputo The Honorable Edward J. Davila The Honorable Raymond J. Davilla, Jr. R. Joseph De Briyn, Jr. M. Scott Donahey Donald J. Eaton The Honorable James C. Emerson Gary Galton Arthur J. Gemmell (deceased) The Honorable Adrienne M. Grover The Honorable Phyllis J. Hamilton David L. Huard The Honorable Eugene M. Hyman James C. Jones, Jr. Daniel J. Kelly Thomas R. Lavelle James L. Lazarus The Honorable Mary Jo Levinger (deceased) The Honorable Zoe Lofgren Edward B. Lozowicki Ronald Hayes Malone (deceased) Kathryn Meier McCarthy Luke V. McCarthy |
Rodney G. Moore |