University of San Francisco School of Law, San Francisco Bay Area
The University of San Francisco School of Law uniquely prepares students for a lifetime of advocacy, dedication to principle, and advancing justice. Founded in 1912, the USF School of Law graduates legal professionals who are ready to meet the legal needs of clients today and our society tomorrow. We offer a full menu of programs--JD, joint degrees, LLM, and MLST--that allow students to tailor their education to meet their career goals.
University of San Francisco School of Law Alumni
Ausra Maliauskaite-Embrekte
Associate Partner at GLIMSTEDT
Law Practice
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law 2002 — 2003
LL.M, International Transactions and Comparative Law
Vilniaus Universitetas 1997 — 2002
Master's, Law
Experience
GLIMSTEDT June 2013 - Present
GLIMSTEDT January 2004 - May 2013
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals 2003 - 2003
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Employment Law, Joint Ventures, Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate, Private Equity, Corporate Law, Project Finance, Business Start-Ups, Foreign Direct..., Transactional Business...
Christian Drechsler
Head Legal IT/IP | Data Protection bei Zurich Insurance Group Ltd
Insurance
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law 1999 — 2000
LL.M.
Universität Zürich 1988 — 1994
lic.iur.
Experience
Zurich Insurance Group Ltd January 2013 - Present
Zurich Insurance Group Ltd May 2007 - December 2012
Baker & McKenzie 2001 - 2006
Law Firm Nobel & Hug 1997 - 1999
Daniel Hájek
Member at Legislative Council of the Czech Government, Private Law Section
Law Practice
Education
Charles University in Prague 2005 — 2011
Ph.D., Law
University of San Francisco School of Law 2003 — 2004
LL.M., International Transaction and Comparative Law
Charles University in Prague 1996 — 2001
Mgr., Law
Utrecht University
Experience
Achour & Hajek September 2009 - Present
Legislative Council of the Czech Government, Private Law Section June 2011 - Present
Suk Chamber Orchestra February 2013 - Present
Glatzova & Co. January 2005 - November 2009
CÍSAŘ, ČEŠKA, SMUTNÝ a spol. September 2002 - August 2003
Dr. Florian Schweyer, LL.M.
Staatsanwalt (Prosecutor)
Legal Services
Education
Freistaat Bayern 2010 — 2012
Zweite Juristische Staatsprüfung (Second State Exam), Law, Rechtsassessor (Ass. iur.)
Universität Bayreuth 2008 — 2010
Promotion, Scholarship student in the DFG Research Group "Intellectual Property and the Public Domain"
University of San Francisco School of Law 2007 — 2008
LL.M., Intellectual Property and Technology Law
Universität Passau 2002 — 2007
Erstes Juristisches Staatsexamen (First State Exam in Law), Rechtswissenschaften
Wittelsbacher Gymnasium München 1993 — 2002
Abitur, Core courses: English, History
Experience
im Bezirk des Oberlandesgerichts München (Higher Regional Court Munich) October 2010 - November 2012
European Parliament September 2005 - October 2005
CMS Hasche Sigle July 2005 - August 2005
Baruc - Fougère Avocats à la Cour February 2005 - March 2005
Amtsgericht München (District Court Munich) February 2004 - March 2004
Skills
Legal Writing
Dr. Matthias Schwenke, LL.M.
Head of Sales Steering at Deutsche Telekom AG
Telecommunications
Education
Technische Universität Darmstadt 2003 — 2005
Dr. jur., Constitutional Law, Technology Law, Magna cum laude
Oberlandesgericht Düsseldorf 2001 — 2003
Second State Exam, Law
University of San Francisco School of Law 2000 — 2001
Master's Degree, International Business, Trade, and Tax Law
Universität Trier 1994 — 1999
First State Exam, Law
Experience
Telekom Deutschland GmbH, Wholesale Division November 2010 - Present
The Boston Consulting Group September 2005 - November 2010
Skills
Strategic Planning, Governance, Financial Modeling, Strategy, Valuation, Due Diligence, Private Equity, PMO, Business Transformation, Talent Management, Strategic Consulting, Business Process..., Management Consulting, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Analytics, Organizational Design, Mergers, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Consulting, Market Entry, Venture Capital, Project Management
Eric Stein
Director, EMEA Senior Corporate Counsel at Palo Alto Networks
Legal Services
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law 1988 — 1991
Juris Doctor
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1982 — 1986
B.A.
Experience
Palo Alto Networks January 2014 - Present
SBS Broadcasting B.V. July 2011 - December 2013
SBS Broadcasting Europe B.V. 2007 - July 2011
Myriad International Programming (part of Naspers Group) 2004 - 2006
Liberate Technologies 2001 - 2003
Tellme Networks 2001 - 2001
At Home Corporation 2000 - 2001
Micron Technology 2000 - 2001
Farella Braun + Martel LLP 1997 - 1999
Graham & James (now Squire Sanders) 1991 - 1997
Skills
Broadcast, Litigation, Privacy Law, Corporate Law, Licensing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Due Diligence, Start-ups, Mergers, New Media, Copyright Law, Joint Ventures, Television, Corporate Governance, Intellectual Property, Negotiation
Fred Kenney
Director, Legal and External Affairs at International Maritime Organization
Maritime
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law 1988 — 1991
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics
Experience
International Maritime Organization May 2014 - Present
U.S. Coast Guard January 2011 - April 2014
Skills
Defense, Operational Planning, Maritime Safety, Legal Issues, Coast Guard, Maritime Law, Command, Research, Teaching, Leadership Development, National Security, Homeland Security, Government, Negotiation, Military Operations, Maritime Law Enforcement, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Maritime Security, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Emergency Management, English, Maritime Operations, International Law, Military, International Shipping, Photoshop, Outlook, Policy, Windows, Leadership, International Relations, Security Clearance, Customer Service, International...
Gregory Fishman, J.D.
Managing Director at Empire State Capital Partners
Capital Markets
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law 1993 — 1996
JD, Law
University of San Francisco 1989 — 1993
B.S., Philosophy, International Relations
Experience
Empire State Capital Partners 2013 - 2015
Foyil Securities 2010 - 2013
Edinburgh Business School 2010 - 2013
NRG Capital 2010 - 2011
Cambridge Healthcare International 2007 - 2010
Lumina Holdings 2004 - 2007
The Business Lawyers, LLP (San Francisco Office) 1997 - 2004
Skills
Investment Management, Capital Markets, Corporate Finance, Equities, Financial Analysis, Business Development, Investments, Emerging Markets, Due Diligence, IPO, Valuation, Business Strategy, Corporate Governance, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Portfolio Management, Management, Management Consulting, Investment Banking, Economics, Structured Finance, Entrepreneurship, CRM, Banking, Leadership, Private Equity, Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Investor Relations, Finance, Start-ups, Managerial Finance, Venture Capital, Risk Management, Restructuring, Financial Modeling, Business Planning
Janie C. Nielsen
Advokat, partner at Reimer Legal, employment law, dismissals, incentives, bonus, shareholder agreements, CEO issues
Law Practice
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law 2001 — 2002
LL.M., Law
University of Copenhagen 1992 — 1998
Masters of Law, Corporate
Haslev Gymnasium 1988 — 1991
Upper secondary certificate
Møllevangsskolen 1978 — 1988
Primary school
Experience
Dansk Selskab for Virksomhedsledelse (The Danish Management Society) December 2011 - Present
NORDIA Law Firm September 2012 - September 2015
Bech-Bruun August 2010 - August 2012
Nordic Sugar A/S August 2009 - June 2010
Bech-Bruun November 1999 - July 2009
Bech-Bruun April 2005 - October 2008
Bech-Bruun April 2005 - October 2008
Lund-Nielsen & Kønig A/S April 1998 - November 1999
Skills
Employment Law, Corporate Social..., Business Development, Commercial Litigation, Start-ups, Restructuring, International Law, Compensation & Benefit, Contract Negotiation, Dispute Resolution, Consultancy Agreements, HR Policies, European Law, Employment Contracts, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law, Redundancies, Contract Law, Knowledge Management, Incentive Programs, Corporate Governance, Legal Advice
Julie McElroy
Poet
Writing and Editing
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law 1994 — 1997
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
Scripps College 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts (BA), British & American Literature, 3.8
Institut Francais Ecosse
French Language and Literature
Experience
McElroy Consulting LLC March 2009 - Present
TerraPower LLC December 2012 - August 2014
Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart June 2012 - September 2013
Linden Heights, Iowa January 2004 - January 2006
Barger & Wolen LLP 1998 - 2000
UC Berkeley, Academic Senate 1989 - 1993
Stanford University, Office of the Provost 1986 - 1989
Western Conference of Teamsters 1984 - 1986
Skills
Personnel Management, Windows, Teaching, Microsoft Word, Grant Writing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Grant Administration, Insurance, Fundraising, Regulatory Submissions, Outlook, Legal Research, Legal Writing
Karen Klaver
Human Resources Officer at US Department of State
Law Practice
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law 1994 — 1997
Juris Doctor, Law
University of California, Santa Barbara 1991 — 1994
Political Science- International Relations, Russian Studies
Saint Petersburg State Polytechnical University 1991 — 1992
University of London International Programmes 1991 — 1991
Experience
US Department of State
Skills
Legal Issues, Employment Law, Criminal Law, Legal Research, Legal Advice, Dispute Resolution, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Government, Appeals, Employment Contracts, Policy, Legal Writing, Mediation, Analysis, Litigation, Corporate Law, Courts
Kerrie A. Walsh
Partner at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP
Law Practice
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Experience
Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP 2002 - Present
Skills
Funding, Fund Of Funds, Private Equity, Alternative Investments, Investments, Financial Services, Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Hedge Funds, Securities Regulation
Linda Akesson
Attorney at Law at Notter Mégevand & Associés
Legal Services
Education
Université de Geneve 2011 — 2011
Certificate of advanced studies in legal professions, Law
University of San Francisco School of Law 2008 — 2009
LL.M., Law
University of Geneva 2007 — 2008
Master of Laws, Law
University of Geneva 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Laws, Law
Experience
PwC September 2013 - August 2014
Budin & Associés July 2011 - December 2012
Wilbur-Ellis Company November 2009 - May 2010
Tenants Together October 2009 - May 2010
County of Marin October 2009 - April 2010
Bonnant, Warluzel & Partners June 2009 - August 2009
Canonica attorney at law August 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Legal Advice, Civil Litigation, Employment Law, Legal Assistance, Foreign Languages, Litigation, Motions, Legal Issues, Legal Research, Courts, Family Law, Contract Law, Legal Writing, Hearings, Commercial Litigation, International Law, Corporate Law
Lindsay Freeman
International Human Rights and Criminal Law Attorney
Legal Services
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law
J.D., International and Comparative Law with Honors
Middlebury College
B.A., Political Science - International Affairs and Foreign Policy
Experience
San Francisco District Attorney's Office August 2013 - July 2014
United States Attorney's Office August 2012 - December 2012
Tetra Tech DPK February 2012 - August 2012
USF International Human Rights Clinic January 2012 - May 2012
Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) June 2011 - August 2011
Marta Amoros
Financial Analysis & Controls Manager en Microsoft
Information Technology and Services
Education
IESE Business School - University of Navarra 2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), General Management
Universidad Pontificia Comillas 2003 — 2009
Bachelor of Law and Business Administration (BBA), E-3
Leuphana Universität Lüneburg 2007 — 2008
Exchange Program in Law and Business Administration
University of San Francisco School of Law 2006 — 2006
Exchange Program in Law (International LLM) and Business Administration
Experience
Microsoft 2013 - Present
Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2012 - May 2013
Bank of America Merrill Lynch June 2011 - August 2011
Deloitte 2009 - 2010
Skills
Strategy, Spanish, Venture Capital, Corporate Finance, Financial Modeling, Valuation, Competitive Analysis, Management Consulting, Interest Rate Swaps, Private Equity, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, Financial Analysis, Fixed Income, Mergers & Acquisitions, English, Due Diligence, Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Internal Controls
Martin Randa
AttorneyatLaw Partner at Randa Havel Legal
Legal Services
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law 2002 — 2003
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Comparative law and international transactions.
Law Faculty at Charles University in Prague 1992 — 1997
Master's degree, Law
Experience
Randa Havel Legal December 2005 - Present
Randa Havel Legal 2005 - Present
Matt Freeman
Senior Director of Programmes, Girl Effect
International Trade and Development
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law 2004 — 2007
JD
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy
Experience
Girl Effect September 2014 - Present
Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) July 2013 - September 2014
Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) April 2012 - July 2013
Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) December 2011 - April 2012
Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) February 2011 - December 2011
USAID August 2008 - January 2011
Skills
Public Speaking, Management, Writing, Program Management, Public/private..., Policy, Food Security, Africa, Corporate Social..., Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Community Development, International..., Proposal Writing, Strategic Planning, International Relations, Capacity Building, NGOs, Strategy, Public-private...
Michele Zwolinski
Freelance Consultant
Think Tanks
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law 2000 — 2003
Juris Doctor
University of Michigan 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Experience
Cheil Worldwide 2012 - 2015
Nielsen Company 2010 - 2012
Sony Mobile Communications 2007 - 2010
IDC 2005 - 2007
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Strategy
Michelle Parsons
Writer at Getting Back On Your Path
Writing and Editing
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law 1981 — 1984
Juris Doctor, Law
University of California, Berkeley 1979 — 1981
B.A., Psychology
University of California, Santa Barbara 1977 — 1979
English and Psychology
Experience
GETTING BACK ON YOUR PATH September 2012 - Present
Alain Pinel Realtors June 1997 - March 2012
Orientations, Singapore January 1993 - May 1995
Lawrie Development June 1989 - March 1991
C & H Development 1985 - 1986
Morrison & Foerster 1984 - 1985
McCarthy Flowers & Roberts 1983 - 1984
Skills
REO, Photojournalism, Sellers, Thought Leadership, Property Management, First Time Home Buyers, Selling, Real Property, Customer Service, Commercial Real Estate, Social Injustice Writer, Rentals, Home Staging, Spiritual Writer, Condos, Contract Negotiation, Marketing, Luxury, Residential Homes, 1031 Exchanges, Relocation, Real Estate Transactions, Apartments, News Writing, Buyers, Listings, New Home Sales, Mortgage Lending, Resellers, Blogging, Investment Properties, Referrals, Investments, Legal Writing, Foreclosures, Real Estate, Seniors, FHA, Creative Writing, Real Estate Marketing, Buyer Representation, Spirtual Quotes, Leases, Short Sales, Single Family Homes, Real Estate License, Investors, Brokerage, Property, Negotiation
Oliver Bertheau
Responsible for division of capital market within legal department at Credit Agricole (Suisse) SA
Banking
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law 1999 — 2000
LL.M., International Transactions and Comparative Law
Canton of Zurich 1996 — 1997
admission to bar, lawyer
University of Zurich 1987 — 1993
lic.iur., law
Experience
Credit Agricole (Suisse) SA March 2009 - Present
Faisal Private Bank (Switzerland) SA March 2003 - February 2009
Richemont August 2000 - February 2003
law firm Reber, Dietschi, Hagmann, Wyss & Uhl September 1997 - July 1999
District Court of Uster April 1995 - July 1996
Law firm Zurcher, Blickenstorfer & Widmer January 1994 - March 1995
Skills
Kapitalmärkte, Unternehmensführung, Bankwesen, Private Banking, Finanzmärkte, Banking, Private Equity
Paul Keating
Domain Attorney; Owner of Law.es
Law Practice
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law 1980 — 1983
Doctor of Law (JD), International Business, Trade, and Tax Law, Cum Laude
Boston College 1978 — 1979
none, Jesuit Student Transfer for one (1) year.
Skills
Monetization, Social Media, IP Litigation Management, Intellectual Property..., Venture Capital, Corporate Law, Contract Negotiation, Online Advertising, Domain Monetization, Corporate Transactional, Start-ups, Intellectual Property, Domain Names, Finance, SEO, Mergers, Domain Portfolio..., International Tax...
Tyler Deans
Attorney / Compliance Officer / Director helping companies know and comply with rules and regulations
Financial Services
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law
JD
Brigham Young University
B.A.
Experience
UBS July 2011 - Present
Credit Suisse July 2008 - June 2011
Credit Suisse September 2005 - July 2008
Wells Fargo October 2003 - August 2005
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority March 2001 - October 2003
Skills
Risk Assessment, Equities, Anti Money Laundering, Asset Management, International Law, Compliance, Financial Institutions, Investigations, Due Diligence, AML, Investments, Banking, CAMS, Corporate Governance, Securities, Risk Management, Financial Services, Capital Markets
Wendy Betts
Director eyeWitness to Atrocities at International Bar Association
International Affairs
Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
MA, International Relations
University of San Francisco School of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
University of the Pacific
BA, International Relations
Experience
International Bar Association August 2013 - Present
National Center for State Courts March 2005 - July 2010
American Bar Association August 1999 - February 2005