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TheÌýAll-Alumni Reunion is a special time for alumni to reconnect and celebrate cherished memories and new accomplishments.

• More than 300ÌýUC Law SFÌýalumni took part in Spring Week 2026, enjoyingÌýcelebrations and events and reconnecting with the CollegeÌý

• MyellÌýMergaertÌý’20 was named Alum of the Year and James Wagstaffe ’80 received the Chancellor’s Alumni of Distinction AwardÌý

• Nearly 100Ìýalumni and friends generously donated during Raising the Bar, a special one-day fundraising eventÌýthat is part of the school’s Into the Future campaignÌýÌý

More than 300 UC Law SF alumni celebrated Spring Week 2026, coming together on campus and at festivities around San Francisco from March 26 through March 28 to reconnect and show support for the College. Highlights included:

• TheÌýlaunch of the Half-Century Club for alumni who graduated 50 years or longer ago. The school hosted a kick-off luncheon in the Deb Colloquium Room and Sky Deck in the Cotchett Law Center welcoming the inaugural Half-Century Club celebrators, the Class of 1976.

• TheÌýAll-Alumni Reunion in the beautiful San Francisco City Hall Rotunda on March 27, whereÌýChancellor and Dean DavidÌýFaigmanÌýwelcomed more than 100 guests and honoredÌýAlum of the Year Myell Mergaert ’20 and Chancellor’s Alumni of Distinction Award winner James Wagstaffe ’80.

• The March 26 Jazz BrunchÌýin the Deb Colloquium Room and Sky DeckÌýhonoredÌýmembers of theÌýLegacy Society, who have included UC Law SF in their estate plans,Ìýand alumni whose graduation years ended in one or six.

• AlumniÌýalsoÌýcame togetherÌýonÌýthe evening ofÌýMarch 26 for the first gathering ofÌýthe new Asian American and Pacific Islander Affinity Group.

• Nearly 100Ìýalumni and friends generously donated during Raising the Bar,Ìýa special one-day fundraising event for the schoolÌýon March 27. Part of the school’sÌýInto the FutureÌýcampaign,ÌýRaising the Bar donors contributedÌýnearly $64,000 for scholarships andÌýkeyÌýprograms.

• Alumni enjoyed the VIP treatment at Oracle Park and took in a San Francisco Giants game on March 28,ÌýgenerouslyÌýsupporting the participation of several current students.
• AlumniÌýtook tours of the school, including recently renovated and new facilities that are part of the school’sÌývisionaryÌýAcademic Village.

Alum of the Year Myell Mergaert ’20 was recognized for his engagement and volunteerism which have significantly enriched the UC Law SF community.

The Chancellor’s Alumni of Distinction Award was given to James Wagstaffe ’80 for significantly advancing the field of law through his professional achievements, leadership, and innovation.

Alumni who graduated 50 years or longer ago are members of the Half-Century Club. The College hosted a kick-off luncheon celebrating the inaugural Half Century Club celebrators, the Class of 1976.

Toni Young is a 1976 graduate of UC Law SF and has educated generations of students as the senior associate dean of legal writing & moot court.

UC Law SFÌýthanks everyone whoÌýparticipatedÌýin and supported Spring Week 2026. Planning is already underway for next year!Ìý

A gallery of images fromÌýSpring Week 2026 eventsÌýcan be foundÌý.Ìý