Bernadette graduated with a Juris Doctorate from McGeorge School of Law where she was the Vice President of Environmental Law Society and a member of the Business law Association. During her time at McGeorge, Bernadette volunteered her time at a student-run legal clinic that delivers quality pro bono representation to underserved community members.

It is Bernadette’s prior experience in the business field that gives her an edge over many others in her field. Prior to law school, Bernadette earned an undergraduate degree in three short years with a Bachelor of Science in Finance along with a minor in pre-law from the University of the Pacific (UOP). Bernadette graduated UOP with Cum Laude.During her time at UOP, she was a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, an academic honor society. She was also an active member of Operation Smile Student, an organization that raised much-needed funds for children with cleft lips who were able to obtain a life-changing surgery.   In her free time, Bernadette enjoys spending time with family. Her favorite pass time is to explore family-owned restaurants in the community.

Bernadette will receive her bar results in November. Once she is barred, Bernadette hopes to focus her time and attention on business law, where she can embrace her business and law degree simultaneously.