1927 – 2014
Class of 1975
Mrs. Harvey worked as a paralegal and law clerk for Parichan, Renberg & Crossman both before and during law school, transitioning to the position of attorney when she passed the Bar in 1975. Two years later, she became one of the first women, if not the first, to become a partner in a major Fresno law firm, which was renamed Parichan, Renberg, Crossman & Harvey. In 2010, she became Of Counsel to Caswell, Bell & Hillison, continuing her representation of agricultural clients, ranging from farmers and packers to commission merchants and other businesses. Her interest in agriculture went beyond the legal sphere; she and her husband owned a small vineyard in Madera.
Mrs. Harvey’s involvement with the State Bar and the ABA includes serving two terms on the Agribusiness Committee of the State Business Law Section and chairing the Agribusiness Committee of the Real Property, Probate, and Trust Section of the ABA.
In addition, she served for nine years on the Board of the Kings View Mental Health Association and also as both legal counsel and President of the Fresno Women’s Network. SJCL is especially grateful for her guidance and inspiration to countless other women who followed her path through law school into the legal profession.