Daniel Gherardi ’14 was elected to the partnership of Latham & Watkins LLP, where he is a securities litigator in the Bay Area offices.

James Robin Peoples ’85 has published his first novel, The Tavern Prince. It is a historical/fantasy/sci-fi story, set in the Ruritanian European country of Kolande, about a very special young man who is recruited for a special mission by his king.

After serving in the United States Army and spending 30 years in law enforcement with the Los Angelos Police Department and the Livermore Police Department, Captain Matt Sarsfield ’90 has retired from policing. His experiences range from patrol to specialized tactical teams. Matt and his wife, Sherri, moved to North Carolina, where they are active […]

In February 2026, Sean Wilkinson ’09 will be made partner of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide. Based in Palo Alto, Wilkinson advises on all aspects of commercial real estate, including acquisition, development, disposition, financing, and leasing. He also supports corporate clients with real […]

In February 2026, Hin Au J.D. ’13 will be made partner of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, a premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide. Based in Palo Alto, Au advises clients on intellectual property strategy and patent asset creation across life sciences and deep tech, including AI tools […]

Kevin Brown ’78 has been inducted as the president of the National Associations of Realtors. The NAR represents 1.5M Realtors nationally. He follows in the footsteps of his brother, William Brown ’74, who also served as NAR president.

Kevin Dowling ’84 was re-elected to the First Walnut Creek Mutual Board in Rossmoor, Walnut Creek. Kevin moved from Hayward to Walnut Creek in June 2024 .

Steve McShane MBA ’02 retired after 14 years on the Salinas City Council and in agricultural business to pursue faith based addiction recovery. McShane joined the Bridge Restoration Ministry and recently led an effort to acquire a seven-acre, 21,000-square-foot assisted living facility from the Catholic Diocese of Monterey. The new facility will expand work to […]

Rob Adams ’79 lives in Burlingame and is enjoying his sixth year of retirement. In addition to wine, food, and art related travel with his wife, Beth, Rob plays electric bass guitar for rocking band Back By Thursday (fronted by classmate Jim Galli ’79). Rob recently published his first book, Cardboard Heroes—Favorite Baseball Cards from […]

The book San Francisco Bay Area: An Environmental History by David D. Schmidt ’78 was published on November 1 by Backcountry Press. It covers history from all nine counties of the Bay Area plus Santa Cruz, from Native Tribes to missions, agriculture, industry, fishing, wildlife, transportation, pollution, saving the Bay, and the Bay Area’s environmental movement.

Vincent Tong J.D. ’10, founding attorney of TONG LAW, was named one of the National Trial Lawyers’ Top 10 Civil Rights Trial Lawyers, recognizing his outstanding advocacy for California employees and his strong trial record. Throughout his career, he has paired legal excellence with service, from volunteering at workers’ rights clinics to serving as Board […]

Qi Guo M.S. ’97, also known as Henry, has been appointed chief financial officer of Tungray Technologies Inc. He brings more than two decades of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, equity research, and investment management, along with 10 years of technical expertise from his time in Silicon Valley. Before joining Tungray, he served as […]

Kairan Quazi ’23, who became Santa Clara University’s youngest-ever graduate and joined SpaceX as a software engineer at 14, is now beginning a new role as a quant developer at Citadel Securities in New York. At just 16, Quazi chose quantitative finance over offers from leading AI labs and tech companies, drawn to the fast […]

Adam Blaylock ’01 has been promoted to office managing partner for San Jose at Ernst & Young US, where he has built a 24-year career. Known for his commitment to the Bay Area and his ability to foster meaningful client relationships, Blaylock will oversee a team of 1,000 professionals at EY-US. He will also continue […]

Justen Whittall ’96 discovered his passion for conservation during a field botany course at Santa Clara. During college, Whittall was hiking in Santa Teresa Park when he found a rare succulent, Dudleya setchellii, which inspired his commitment to protecting endangered species. Now a biology professor at SCU, Whittall is leading a three-year project funded by […]

In her new book, Pathways to Inner Peace, Diane Dreher M.A. ’15 offers a guiding light of hope in a world too often filled with stress, disconnection, and uncertainty. Published by MSI Press in August 2025, the book blends scientific insight, spiritual wisdom, personal stories, and practical exercises, and helps readers cultivate peace of mind […]

Sarah Birmingham ’96, J.D. ’01 has been appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom ’89 to serve as a judge in the Stanislaus County Superior Court. Birmingham has been the Owner of Sarah Birmingham Law since 2020 where she was also a solo practitioner. She worked as an attorney at Gianelli & Associates from 2013 to 2020. […]

In October 2025, Elizabeth Kemp ’98 published her first novel, Tread Lightly, with Sibylline Press. The domestic thriller follows a stay-at-home mom with a past who navigates a murder in Silicon Valley.

Glenn Litwak J.D. ’79 is an entertainment attorney in Santa Monica, Calif. He has represented platinum-selling recording artists as well as music producers and hit songwriters. He also represents film and TV production companies. For the last six years, Glenn has had his own column in Music Connection Magazine. He has been selected as a […]

Eric Dale S.T.M. ’89 completed his professional doctorate degree, Doctor of Ministry in Engaged Wisdom, with Ubiquity University. The title of his dissertation is “Eco-Spirituality: A Path for Restoring Kindred Relationship with Mother Earth.” Dale has been retired from active ministry since July 2020, and currently lives in Bellingham, Wash.