Our instructors do more than teach law, they practice it.
Welcome to where the courtroom and the classroom collide, where you’ll learn from distinguished trial lawyers and judges who bring into the classroom what many law schools lack — real-world experience. So, in addition to legal theory and case studies, you’ll get a firsthand glimpse of the constantly evolving legal profession that they live every day. What’s more, they’re also role models, mentors, and partners in your success.
Harry Colombo
Professor of Trial Advocacy and Legal Research; B.A., University of the Pacific; J.D., McGeorge School of Law; admitted to practice in California State and Federal Courts, 1981; faculty member since 2006. Currently the Deputy Attorney General with the California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General.
Tamiya Davis
Professor of Semantics and Legal Logic; B.S., California Polytechnic State University; J.D., Lincoln Law School of Sacramento; admitted to practice in California State and Federal Courts, 2004; faculty member since 2008. Currently a shareholder at Rose Law Firm practicing labor and employment law, civil litigation, and criminal law.
Karl Engeman
Professor of Administrative Law; B.A., San Jose State University; J.D., University of California at Davis School of Law; admitted to practice in California State and Federal Courts, 1972; faculty member since 1996. Formerly the Director and Chief Administrative Law Judge for the Office of Administrative Hearings, State of California. In 1993 was named an Outstanding Government Service Awardee by the American Bar Association, Section of Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice.
Hon. Curtis Fiorini
Professor of Evidence; B.S., California State University, Stanislaus; J.D., California Western School of Law; admitted to practice in California State and Federal Courts, 1995; faculty member since 2011. Presently, a judge for the Sacramento County Superior Court.
Steven M. Gevercer
Professor of Civil Procedure; B.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; J.D., University of San Francisco Law School; admitted to practice in California and Michigan State and Federal Courts, 1983 and 1984. Today is a Senior Assistant Attorney General with the California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General. Named Outstanding Professor of the Year, 2011.
Robert H. Gold
Professor of Criminal Law and Legal Skills; B.A., University of California at Davis; J.D., Lincoln Law School of Sacramento; admitted to practice in California State and Federal Courts, 1986; faculty member since 1987. Currently a Deputy District Attorney in the Sacramento County District Attorney’s office. In 1993, received an award for Outstanding Victim Service, and in 1996 was named Sacramento County Prosecutor of the Year.
Stephen J. Grippi
Professor of Introduction to Law; B.A., California State University, Sacramento; J.D., Lincoln Law School of Sacramento; admitted to practice in California State and Federal Courts, 1986; faculty member since 1987. Currently Assistant Chief Deputy in the Sacramento County District Attorney’s office. In 2002, was named Sacramento County Prosecutor of the Year.
Jerry Guthrie
Professor of Wills, Trusts and Family Law; J.D., Hastings College of the Law; admitted to practice in California State and Federal Courts, 1960; faculty member since 1978. Currently in private practice specializing in Family Law.
Donald A. Hansen
Professor of Community Property; B.A., M.A., PhD, University of Minnesota; PhD, Northwestern University; J.D., Lincoln Law School of Sacramento; admitted to practice in California State and Federal Courts, 2003; faculty member since 2004. Currently in private practice specializing in Family, Elder, and Companion Animal Law and is a Professor Emeritus at the University of California at Berkeley.
Frank Meyer
Professor of Trial Advocacy; B.A., Syracuse University; J.D., McGeorge School of Law; admitted to practice in California State and Federal Courts, 1980; faculty member since 1985. Professor Meyer is currently a Supervising District Attorney in the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office.
Kyle Monson
Professor of Agency; B.A., Hamline University; M.Ed., University of North Texas; J.D., Lincoln Law School of Sacramento, Valedictorian; admitted to practice in California State and Federal Courts, 2007; faculty member since 2010. Professor Monson is currently Staff Counsel with the California Department of Managed Health Care.
Hon. Troy Nunley
Professor of Business Organizations; B.A., St. Mary’s College; J.D., University of California, Hastings College of the Law; admitted to practice in California State and Federal Courts, 1990; faculty member since 2006. Judge Nunley is currently a judge for the Sacramento County Superior Court.
Linda M. Parisi
Professor of Criminal Procedure; B.A., University of California, Berkeley; J.D., Lincoln Law School of Sacramento; admitted to practice in California State and Federal Courts, 1978; faculty member since 1988.
Professor Parisi is currently a retired public defender from the Sacramento County Public Defender’s office and is currently in private practice. Named Outstanding Professor of the Year at Lincoln Law School in 1999. She has received the annual “Piece of the Rock” award from the Criminal Defense Lawyers of Sacramento and has many publications on topics related to criminal defense.
Robert A. Perry
Professor of Legal Internship; B.A., California State University, Sacramento; J.D., McGeorge School of Law; admitted to practice in California State and Federal Courts, 1971; faculty member since 1972. Professor Perry is a retired Senior Trial Attorney.
Raymond Rouse
Professor of Contracts; B.S., California State University, Sacramento; J.D., Lincoln Law School of Sacramento, Valedictorian; admitted to practice in California State and Federal Courts, 2005; faculty member since 2006. Professor Rouse is currently a Deputy Attorney General with the California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General.
James Schiavenza
Dean and Professor of Torts and Legal Analysis; B.S., University of Santa Clara; J.D., University of Santa Clara School of Law; admitted to practice in California State and Federal Courts, 1974; faculty member since 1984.
Professor Schiavenza retired in 2010 from the Office of the Attorney General, Department of Justice, as a Senior Assistant Attorney; named Outstanding Professor of the Year at Lincoln Law School in 1992, 1997, 2004, and 2009. In 1991, he received the Attorney General’s award for outstanding achievement in litigation and client representation.
Anthony Seferian
Professor of Real Property; B.A., University of Pennsylvania; J.D., University of Southern California Law Center; admitted to practice in California State and Federal Courts, 1989; faculty member since 2011. Professor Seferian currently is a Deputy Attorney General with the California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General.
Selvi Stanislaus
Professor of Taxation; B.A., Sri Lanka College; J.D., Lincoln Law School of Sacramento; L.L.M. McGeorge School of Law; admitted to practice in California State and Federal Courts, 1995; faculty member since 2002. Professor Stanislaus is currently the Executive Officer of the Franchise Tax Board for the State of California.
Jill H. Talley
Professor of Remedies; B.A., Rutgers College, New Brunswick, NJ; J.D., Pepperdine School of Law, Malibu, CA; admitted to practice in the State of California 12/1/1995; faculty member since spring of 2012. She currently works as a Supervising Deputy Attorney General at the Office of the Attorney General – Sacramento.
William Forrest Wright
Professor of Constitutional Law; J.D., Lincoln Law School; admitted to practice in California State and Federal Courts, 1983; faculty member since 1984. Today, Professor Wright is in private practice with the law firm of Victor A. Bertolani, Inc.; named Outstanding Professor of the Year at Lincoln Law School in 1993.
Filomena Yeroshek
Professor of Professional Responsibility and Advanced Professional Responsibility; B.A. University of California at Davis; J.D., University of California at Davis School of Law; admitted to practice in California State and Federal Courts, 1986; faculty member since 1997. Professor Yeroshek is currently employed as Chief Counsel for the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission.
