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Anita Smith J.D. ’91

Anita Smith J.D. ’91 was working as a paralegal for the computer network company 3Com when her employer sent her to school to become a lawyer. Anita attended Santa Clara Law School at night starting in 1987 and graduated in 1991. She started practicing law in 1993 and then became a lawyer at Adaptec for […]

Stephen Moloney ’71, J.D. ’75

Stephen Moloney ’71, J.D. ’75 has been added to the roster of neutrals at Judicate West, one of California’s leading providers of private dispute resolution services. Based in the Los Angeles office, he’s available as a mediator, arbitrator, and private judge for matters statewide. Judge Moloney was appointed to the Los Angeles County Superior Court […]

Derek Owens J.D. ’02

Derek Owens J.D. ’02 assumed the role of senior vice president and general counsel for Caterpillar Inc. this summer as he prepares to be appointed chief legal officer and general counsel on Jan. 1, 2024. Owens joined Caterpillar in 2019 as associate general counsel, litigation & investigations, after 15 years with the U.S. Attorney’s Office […]

Max Discher J.D. ’16

Max Discher J.D. ’16 has joined the new Redwood City Police Advisory Committee. Members serve as liaisons between the community and the police department. The Committee was formed with the mission of improving public safety to Redwood City residents, business owners and employees, and visitors. Discher is a senior staff attorney at Homebase, with experience […]

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World Stage

World Stage

Sofia Huerta ’15 and Julie Ertz ’14 bring Bronco talent to the global stage in the 2023 Women’s World Cup.

A Bilingual Storyteller
A Bilingual Storyteller

Producer Griselda Ramirez ’08 shares her experience producing Rihanna’s NFL halftime show interview and how studying Spanish at SCU impacted her career.

Impact That Lasts
Impact That Lasts

“Steve and I want whatever is left when we die to make a real difference for people and the planet.”

In the Booth
In the Booth

While viewership of the 2023 Women’s World Cup surged this summer, alumni Aly Wagner ’02, Danielle Slaton ’02, and Leslie Osborne ’05 helped broadcast the excitement.

Make the Call
Make the Call

Meet Jim Mahoney, the man behind the Frank Sinatra Artist-in-Residence program at Santa Clara.

The Climate Lawyer
The Climate Lawyer

Attorney Phil Gregory J.D./MBA ’80 headed back to court to fight on behalf of young people for the right to a better environment.

Pay it Forward
Pay it Forward

The women who were the first to attend SCU from first year to senior year are supporting today’s women on campus.

Corporate to Community
Corporate to Community

Using SCU business skills, Sanjay Gehani MBA ’11 went from climbing the corporate ladder to becoming his own boss franchising preschools.

Keeping Current
Keeping Current

Alexis Loera ’21, M.S. ’21 signed a new three-year contract with the Kansas City Current getting her one step closer to the U.S. Women’s National Team.

Worthy Service
Worthy Service

Santa Clara professors helped set Melvin Gaines ’06 on his path of civil service. Today, he’s the highest ranking nonelected official in his hometown.

Starting Small
Starting Small

Sophie Asmar ’09 reflects on what sustainability means to her and her journey to find solutions that bring impactful change.