MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN

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Reunion 2026

Santa Clara Law Reunion will take place on Friday, October 9 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm PST. RSVP here. And click here to see which of your classmates are attending reunion!

This year, we will commemorate the 25th anniversary of Class of 2001's graduation through a special pinning ceremony and the 50th anniversary of Class of 1976's graduation through the Ruffo Induction and medaling ceremony. 

Class of 2001

• RSVP here
• Donate to the 2001 Scholarship Fund here

Class of 1976

• RSVP here
• Donate to the 1976 Scholarship Fund here

Your ticket grants you admission to all reunion-related events and celebrations.

Submit your favorite throwback pictures to be featured for Law Reunion and our Santa Clara Law social channels.

September Alumni Mixers

It's not too late to RSVP for one of our September Alumni Mixers! Take this amazing opportunity to connect with Santa Clara Law alumni in your area and meet with Dean Kaufman. Special thanks to Robert Half for hosting us across the country!

• Register for the Seattle, WA Alumni Mixer here
• Register for the Honolulu, HI Alumni Mixer here
• Register for the Houston, TX Alumni Mixer here
• Register for the Dallas, TX Alumni Mixer here

Hope to see you there!

Shop at the Santa Clara Law Online Store!

New Alumni and Student Merch

We are thrilled to announce that the Santa Clara Law Collection is officially live! Visit our online store to explore our collection of new apparel, including items specifically for the alumni community. Items can be delivered to your preferred address or picked up from the Santa Clara University campus at Charney Hall in Suite 312.

Visit the store: https://stores.inksoft.com/Santa_Clara_Law_20906/shop/home

Questions can be directed to lawmedia@scu.edu

Alumni Spotlight

Michael Manoukian, J.D. '14

Michael Manoukian, J.D. '14 grew up in the Bay Area, California to two parents in the legal field, so his interest in the law began at an early age: “I was fascinated by listening to them discuss the real-world problems they were helping people navigate and resolve.” He saw a career in law as a path that would allow him to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. When it was time to apply to law schools, Manoukian thought Santa Clara Law was a natural fit. What stood out to him was the “exceptional faculty, strong and diverse alumni network, and location in the heart of Silicon Valley.”

Equally as appealing was the school’s Jesuit tradition, which validated his belief that faith, education, and career can coexist to give deeper meaning to one’s work beyond personal success and financial gain. “The Jesuit values reinforced in me at Santa Clara Law continue to shape how I try to approach both my work and my life. They taught me the importance of treating people with humility and compassion and recognizing the dignity of every person. They also taught me that when you see someone struggling or encounter an injustice, it is not enough to simply acknowledge it—you should do what you can to help,” explains Manoukian. Over the course of his career, he has kept that principle in mind, making sure to embrace the opportunities and blessings he’s been given with gratitude.

Manoukian continues to lead both in faith and in law, serving as President of the Santa Clara County St. Thomas More Society and as Partner at Lathrop GPM LLP, where he specializes in labor and employment law. He became interested in the field after participating in the Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center’s (KGACLC) Workers’ Rights Clinic... Continue Reading