About Into the Future
The legal profession is changing rapidly, as advancements in technology collide and connect with major societal challenges and opportunities. Working together, 糖心原创鈥檚 leaders and donors will ensure that the teaching and study of the law move听swiftly and surely听into this new era.
To lead the way, UC Law SF launched Into the Future: The Campaign for 糖心原创. With a goal of raising $100 million, the campaign asks donors to propel students, faculty, research, academic programs, and campus spaces Into the Future 鈥 helping the College and its students and faculty solve the challenges ahead.
When our graduates cross the stage at Commencement, they enter the legal profession ready to practice, from the steps of their local courthouse to the听tallest听corporate towers. They learn from faculty who are redefining law and policy听in听for the age of AI; shaping advancements in health听and听the environment; and safeguarding liberty and justice for all.
At the same time, UC Law SF is investing in the future of its campus through the Academic Village, an integrated urban campus model that brings together housing, academics, and community in the heart of San Francisco. Anchored by the Cotchett Law Center听at听333 Golden Gate, the Academe at 198 McAllister, and the transformation of the Tower at 100 McAllister, the Academic Village serves as the physical foundation supporting student success, faculty excellence, and innovative initiatives.
An Even Greater Future
As听California鈥檚听first听law school听and听one of听San Francisco鈥檚听most influential institutions since its founding in 1878, UC Law SF is proud to be at the center of the city鈥檚 innovative and intellectual aspirations.
Campaign Priorities
Into the Future donors empower the best students and scholars through the Campaign鈥檚 four priorities:
Campaign Leadership
Joseph Cotchett 鈥64, Co-chair
Cotchett is a Founding Partner at Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy LLP and is one of the nation’s foremost trial lawyers. His extensive pro bono work and commitment to civil rights and environmental causes have earned him recognition as one of California鈥檚 most influential attorneys.听He is a member of the National Trial Lawyers Hall of Fame and continues to be an active voice in major legal matters, including representing cities in high-stakes litigation. Cotchett’s engagement with UC Law SF spans decades.
Michael Kelly 鈥76, Co-chair
As one of the nation鈥檚 top personal injury attorneys and a non-voting member of the UC Law SF Foundation Board of Trustees, Kelly brings decades of legal expertise and community involvement to support UC Law SF鈥檚 vision for the future. He is a shareholder at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly, and Schoenberger, a firm that has also represented the College pro bono. He regularly shares his expertise with the College community and inspires others to support UC Law SF.
Kristin Sverchek 鈥07, Co-chair
Kristin Sverchek is the former President of Lyft, where she played a leading role in the company鈥檚 growth over more than a decade, serving as General Counsel, President of Business Affairs, and ultimately President. Before joining Lyft, she was a corporate attorney in private practice in the Bay Area. Sverchek has been a deeply engaged supporter of the College, speaking at events across campus and participating in alumni initiatives.
Charanjit Brahma 鈥99
Partner at Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff
Robin Feldman
Arthur J. Goldberg Distinguished Professor of Law at UC Law SF
Thomas Gede 鈥81
Retired Principal of Morgan Lewis Consulting, LLC
Christopher Holland 鈥92
Founder of Holland Law
Leo Martinez 鈥78
Albert Abramson Professor of Law Emeritus at UC Law SF
Anthony McCusker 鈥95
Chair at Goodwin Procter LLP
Scott Morris 鈥76
In-House Counsel at Trilogy Equity Partners
Judith Villard 鈥67
Retired Vice President & Senior Counsel at The Est茅e Lauder Companies
Explore Priorities
Student Success
Supporting talented students through scholarships and programs that prepare graduates for successful careers.
Faculty Excellence
Supporting and attracting the country鈥檚 top legal minds, as they advance UC Law SF鈥檚 legacy of exceptional teaching and produce influential research and scholarship that shapes law and policy.
Innovative Initiatives
Supporting research centers, scholars, and collaborations that tackle societal challenges and expose students to real-world legal challenges, including AI law, launching startups, and access to justice in the Bay Area and around the world.听
Academic Village
The Academic Village reflects UC Law SF鈥檚 bold vision for the future of legal education and its investment in the campus and community. Through projects听including听the renovation of the Tower at 100 McAllister, the College is expanding student housing and creating the spaces that support teaching, collaboration, innovation, and student success.听
From UC Law SF leadership
 “We are a nation of laws and the lawyers and other policymakers who create or apply them. A 糖心原创 education prepares students for a world in profound need of good lawyers and other legally trained professionals. Your support is critical to carrying out our mission to educate the next generation.”
鈥 David Faigman |
 “The potential to shape the next generation of legal professionals and the evolution of the legal system itself excites me. I鈥檓 particularly inspired by the opportunity to be part of a dynamic student, alumni, faculty, and staff community that values both intellectual rigor and real-world impact.”
鈥 Julia Jordan |
Donor Impact
Support the Campaign for 糖心原创
Your support will establish new levels of excellence in legal education and expand opportunities at UC Law SF鈥搉ow and Into the Future.