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From the Air Force to Finding His Place in Law School

Air Force veteran Edward Moraga shares his path to law school, the faith and community that sustain him, and his hopes for fellow veterans thinking about law school.

During his first week at San Joaquin College of Law (SJCL), U.S. Air Force veteran Edward Moraga was living in a hotel. He and his wife had moved from San Diego and were still looking for an apartment. Classes were starting before they’d finished settling in and a question he’d carried for years kept coming back: Could he really do this?

NALC Changing Lives: A Case in Point

By Jessica Jaramillo Perez, Interim NALC Director

“Jane Doe” came to the United States in June 2023 seeking asylum after fleeing severe persecution in her home country. She and her two children were subsequently placed in removal proceedings and filed an application for asylum in June 2024. Prior to fleeing, she had been married for several years to a lawful permanent resident, but financial barriers prevented the family from pursuing consular processing before she was forced to flee.

Central Valley Hero: Laura Higareda-Chapa (Law ’22)

By Shannon Wentworth, BREN Clinic Director

Laura Higareda-Chapa is no stranger to advocacy. As a former Congressional staffer for Congressman Cal Dooley and District Director for U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein from 1993 to 2001, Higareda-Chapa has been turning her advocacy into action.

SJCL Traynor Moot Court Team Brings Home Awards

By Logan Tennerelli, Dean of Students

Graduating students Sergio Lopez, Bradley Rutledge and 3L Benjamin Arcure represented San Joaquin College of Law with a stellar performance at the statewide 57th Annual Roger J. Traynor California Appellate Moot Court Competition.

Celebrating a legacy: Honoring Professor Kerner’s Thirty-Six Years of Service

By Beth Pitcock, Human Resources Director

On May 22, 2026, SJCL faculty and administration gathered at The Old Spaghetti Factory in part to quietly celebrate Professor Kerner’s retirement after thirty-six years of service. Professor Kerner taught a myriad of subjects over the years: Legal Analysis, Legal Research & Writing, Civil Procedure, Professional Responsibility, and Community Property. We came together to honor her career defined by dedication, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to students.

Peltzer Named General Manager of Two Irrigation Boards

Alex Peltzer (Law ’01) has been named the new general manager of the Board of Directors for the Lower Tule River and Pixley Irrigation Districts in Tulare County.