CLASS ACTION Renewing, Reliving, and Rekindling

As string lights shimmered across Panetta Plaza on a beautiful Friday evening in October, Santa Clara Law welcomed back more than 150 alumni, friends, and family to Charney Hall for the 2022 Law Reunion to share the joy of reuniting on campus.

“Guided by our mission ... in the service of and with others, [we] use our education at this incredible institution to do good and to do well, and to go forth and set the world on fire, and do some healing work that the world desperately needs these days,” said Santa Clara Law Dean Michael Kaufman in his remarks that evening. “We are opening up doors of opportunity for people who wouldn’t otherwise be able to go to law school, and you are helping that endeavor by giving our incoming students great financial resources and support and mentoring opportunities as well. We could not do it without you.”

The Law School’s celebration was part of SCU’s Grand Reunion jubilee, which was especially significant this year as SCU celebrated the inauguration of Doctor Julie Sullivan as the first woman and layperson to become president of Santa Clara University.

With a special theme of “Renewing, Reliving, and Rekindling” this year, the Santa Clara Law event included recognition of class years ending in 2 and 7. The Law School also hosted an induction into the Ruffo Society for 72 alumni who were celebrating 50 years since graduating from Santa Clara Law. New Ruffo Society members in attendance included the Honorable Raymond “Ray” Davilla ’69, J.D. ’72, the Honorable Robert “Skip” Durham

J.D. ’72, Aryeh Korthamar ’67, MBA ’70, J.D. ’72, James “Brian” Madden ’68, J.D. ’72, the Honorable Phil Pennypacker J.D. ’72, William “Bill” Pursley J.D. ’72, G.E. “Ed” Rudloff Jr. J.D. ’72, Steven D. Siner J.D. ’72, Rodney J. Stafford J.D. ’72, Daniel S. Standifer ’69, J.D. ’72, and Alan Zapala ’69, J.D. ’72. “Their bonds with one another are living proof of how Santa Clara Law fosters meaningful communities that last well past graduation,” said Thi Tran J.D. ’21, director of alumni relations and annual giving.

“It’s nights like this that make you remember the unquantified weight of being a law graduate and member of this Bronco circle,” said Tran. “We could not be prouder of our alums and their professional achievements since law school. The state of Santa Clara Law is optimistic. There is truly no better time to be a part of this momentous chapter at Santa Clara University and Santa Clara Law.”

Alumni 1992

Genie Harrison has been honored as the Consumer Attorney of the Year for her work to win justice for the survivors of Harvey Weinstein’s abuse. The award is given to those who have significantly advanced the rights or safety of California consumers by achieving a noteworthy result in a case.

2001

Hon. Palvir Shoker was appointed judge by Governer Gavin Newsom in the Contra Costa County Superior Court.

2006

Hilary R. Sledge-Sarnor is now a partner at Greenberg Traurig, LLP in their Los Angeles office. “As I transition back into private practice, joining Greenberg Traurig as a finance shareholder, the legal and professional foundation I received at Santa Clara Law will continue to be valuable,” said Sledge-Sarnor.

2007

Hans C. Ruschke was promoted to partner at Bullard, Brown & Beal, LLP. where he represents businesses and corporations in catastrophic injury and property damage litigation.

2010

Kylee Boyle has been appointed as the new lead counsel of Marketing & IP at Airbnb, where she and her team work across product marketing and with the cross-functional stakeholders to support Airbnb’s product releases and global advertising campaigns.

2011

John Wayne Horton was elevated to partner at Goodwin Procter LLP, where his love for venture capital, emerging growth, and corporate transactional law continues to thrive.

2012

Lily Li is now a partner at Morrison & Foerster LLP, representing companies in high-stakes patent litigation, bet-the-company competitor cases, non-practicing entity assertions, trade secret cases, and licensing disputes.

2014

Jack McMorrow was promoted to partner at Harris Ginsberg LLP, a family law firm in Los Angeles where he obtained the designation of Certified Family Law Specialist.

Jim Ryan has been elected partner at Morrison & Foerster LLP. His current practice focuses on domestic and cross-border corporate and securities matters, including venture capital and private equity financing, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance.

2015

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Candice Hsu is now partner at Fortem IP LLP, specializing in patent prosecution and strategy for companies at all stages of growth.

Bill Jacobs was promoted to general counsel of AliveCor, Inc., a company focused on transforming cardiological care using deep learning, where he advises the company on all legal matters. Bill also teaches two courses at Santa Clara University.

Andrew Parkhurst has joined Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP as an associate. He continues to serve as a lieutenant commander in the US Navy Reserve, Judge Advocate General’s Corps.

In Memoriam

Terence Cox J.D. ’77

Keith R. Gillette LL.M. ’08

Hon. Robert A. Glusman J.D. ’76

John L. Gorman III J.D. ’89

Stephen Hayes J.D. ’77

Mary Ann M. Herlihy J.D. ’97

Hugh F. Jackson III J.D. ’73

Steven D. Jacob J.D. ’08

Barry F. McCarthy ’70, J.D. ’75

Mary Elaine Mielke ’73, J.D. ’76

Frank Murphy Jr. ’55, J.D. ’57

Joseph R. Panetta ’55, J.D. ’58

Paige R. Parrish J.D. ’81

Walter T. Shimoda ’53, J.D. ’55

Please visit law.scu.edu/ obituaries for more details.