At that time, the city of San Francisco was booming, and the founders of the college wanted the school to prepare lawyers to practice in a place that was close to the courts.
Today, with offerings of hands-on practice, rigorous academics, and refined educational standards, UC Hastings in San Francisco continues to prepare students for legal careers on one of the most elite campuses in the U.S.
In addition, UC Hastings is the home of some of the most notable legal centers in the country, including the Center for WorkLife Law, the Institute for Innovation Law, the Center for Gender and Refugee Studies, and the Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution.
Notable Graduates of UC Hastings Law
There are over 22,000 alumni of the University of California Hastings, and many of them are notable and influential figures. These alumni include Vice President Kamala Harris, the first woman, Black American, and South Asian American to be elected to that office. George R. Roberts, a founding member of the private equity firm Kohlberg, Kravis & Roberts, is another graduate of the elite school.
Other notable alumni of UC Hastings include Alexander Francis Morrison, the founding member of the international law firm Morrison & Foerster; William H. Orrick, the founding member of the international law firm Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe; and Todd Machtmes, the General Counsel of the company Salesforce. Christine Pelosi, Gregg Jarrett, and Katherine Feinstein are a few other noteworthy alumni.
At the center of it all
The UC Hastings campus is located in the heart of San Francisco, adding to the opulent, historical, and creative vibe of the city. It’s within a short walking distance of all levels of the federal, state, and local courts, along with San Francisco City Hall.
UC Hastings students are able to benefit from the key location of the campus, which is right in the middle of the technology corridor of Silicon Valley as well as the city of San Francisco.
This central location also means that the UC Hastings campus is just a short walk from Davies Symphony Hall, the San Francisco Opera, the Union Square shopping district, The Hibernia event center, and the Asian Art Museum, along with many other local hotspots.
Students are able to take public transportation for easy trips to Fisherman’s Wharf, Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, Oracle Park, and Chase Center. Many of them also enjoy taking day trips to Muir Woods National Monument and Point Reyes National Seashore.
The University of California Hastings regularly hosts a variety of different conferences, meetings, gatherings, and other social events, many of which are held at The Hibernia.
The Hibernia is a premier event venue that is just a short stroll from the UC Hastings campus in an ideal Mid-Market location. As a tech-forward, historic private event space in downtown San Francisco, it’s the ideal location for a variety of Hastings student events and Hastings alumni gatherings.
To learn more about The Hibernia, reach out to the staff today.
