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UC Davis School of Law Commencement 2025

by UC Davis School of Law

The UC Davis School of Law Commencement 2025 is a formal ceremony organized by the UC Davis School of Law to honor the achievements of its graduating class. This event serves as a significant milestone, celebrating the culmination of the students' rigorous legal education and their readiness to embark on professional careers in the legal field.

The commencement ceremony features a keynote address delivered by a distinguished speaker, offering insights and inspiration to the graduates as they transition from academic life to professional practice. Additionally, the event includes speeches from selected student representatives, providing reflections on their collective experiences and aspirations.

Attendees can expect a well-structured program that includes the conferral of degrees, recognition of academic honors, and opportunities for graduates to celebrate with family, friends, faculty, and peers. The ceremony is designed to be both a formal recognition of academic accomplishments and a festive occasion marking the beginning of the graduates' professional journeys.

This event is primarily intended for graduating students of the UC Davis School of Law, their families, friends, faculty members, and alumni. It offers a unique opportunity to honor the hard work and dedication of the graduates, while also fostering connections within the broader legal community.

Speakers(8)

Andrew Timothy

LL.M. Graduate at UC Davis School of Law

Andrew Timothy, an LL.M. student from Indonesia, delivered the first-ever commencement speech by a UC Davis Law Master of Laws graduate.

Clay Tanaka

Professor at UC Davis School of Law

Professor Tanaka served as a faculty marshal during the 2025 commencement ceremony.

Gary S. May

Chancellor at University of California, Davis

Chancellor May conferred degrees and offered words of inspiration to the graduates during the 2025 commencement ceremony.

Jessica Berg

Dean at UC Davis School of Law

Dean Berg, who began her tenure at King Hall in fall 2024, presided over her first UC Davis Law commencement in 2025, emphasizing the impact of the Class of 2025 on the world.

Jordan Porterfield

J.D. Graduate at UC Davis School of Law

Jordan Porterfield, a J.D. graduate, was selected as the student speaker for the 2025 commencement ceremony.

Karrigan Börk

Professor at UC Davis School of Law

Professor Börk served as a faculty marshal during the 2025 commencement ceremony.

Kelli M. Evans

Associate Justice at California Supreme Court

Justice Evans, a 1994 graduate of UC Davis School of Law, has devoted her career to public service, serving as an Alameda County Superior Court judge and as Chief Deputy Legal Affairs Secretary in the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom.

Nila Bala

Professor at UC Davis School of Law

Professor Bala served as the faculty speaker at the 2025 commencement, addressing the graduating class.

Event Details

Date
May 16, 2025
Location
🇺🇸 Davis, United States
Mondavi Center
Audience
Graduating students, families, friends, faculty, alumni

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