Morgan Gross

Associate

Morgan is a driven and persistent litigator who brings an approachable style to her legal practice. Known for her preparedness and attention to detail, Morgan handles each case with a genuine commitment to her client.

Morgan graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. in Political Science from California State University, Stanislaus, before earning her J.D. from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. Morgan graduated law school with great distinction and was inducted into the prestigious Order of the Coif. While attending McGeorge, she developed her legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills as a member of McGeorge’s moot court team. Additionally, Morgan externed for the Honorable Jeremy D. Peterson of the Eastern District of California, further refining her research and writing skills.

When not in the office, Morgan enjoys cooking, exercising at Orangetheory, spending time with her family and friends, and playing at the park with her sweet dog, Gus.

EDUCATION

University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (J.D., 2024)

Graduated with great distinction and a concentration in Trial & Appellate Advocacy

Involvement

  • Committee Chair, Moot Court Honors Board, 2023-2024
  • Teaching Assistant, 2023-2024
  • Class Representative, Student Bar Association, 2022-2023
  • Research Assistant, 2022-2023

Awards & Honors

  • Order of the Coif
  • Roger Traynor Honor Society
  • Externship, Honorable Jeremy D. Peterson, United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, 2024
  • Best Brief at the Annual McGeorge Global Lawyering Skills III Competition, 2023
  • Witkin/CALI Excellence for the Future Award Recipient
    • Global Lawyering Skills III (Legal Research and Writing)
    • Wills & Trusts
    • Criminal Procedure
    • Victims in Criminal Procedure

California State University, Stanislaus (B.A., 2020)

Graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

  • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
  • Congressional Intern, Panetta Institute for Public Policy, Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, 2019