Larry Levine

Larry Levine serves as Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at University of the Pacific's McGeorge School of Law. He obtained his JD from University of California, Hastings College of the Law with honors, clerked for Judge Eugene F. Lynch (U.S. District Court, Northern District of California), and worked as an associate at Morrison & Foerster before becoming an adjunct faculty member at UC Hastings College of Law.

• Education: BA from Allegheny College, JD from UC Hastings
• Current Title: Gordon D. Schaber Chair in Health Law and Policy (2022-2023)
• Professional Affiliations: American Law Institute, Lavender Law

His research focuses on tort law and LGBTQ+ legal rights, particularly examining the intersection of tort principles with sexual orientation issues. He co-authored multiple foundational legal texts including Understanding Torts and Tort Law and Practice.

Professor Levine has delivered presentations on LGBTQ+ issues in law schools, same-sex marriage in comparative law contexts, and aspirational standards in tort law. He previously held visiting professorships at UC Hastings, UC Davis, and New York Law School.

• Key Advocacy Roles: Chair of LSAC's LGBTQ+ Issues Subcommittee, Board member of National Lesbian and Gay Lawyers Association, participant in AIDS Legal Referral Panel
• Media Contributions: Regular commentator on LGBTQ+ legal issues in outlets like The Sacramento Bee and Capitol Public Radio