Tom Bolinger

Tom Bolinger serves as an Adjunct Professor of Business Law at Point Loma Nazarene University's Fermanian School of Business since 2015, while concurrently operating as President and Managing Attorney at Parker & Irwin Law since 1987.

His academic credentials include:

• J.D. from University of San Diego
• B.A. from Point Loma Nazarene University

Specializing in Workers' Compensation Law, Professor Bolinger maintains active research interests in Business Law compliance, Public Agency Risk Management, and Fiduciary Investment Law. His professional engagements demonstrate deep integration between legal practice and academic instruction, particularly in regulatory frameworks for public institutions and private enterprises.

His primary recognition includes:

• Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law (The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization)

Professor Bolinger teaches core business courses including Business Law (BUS 2001) and Legal Environment of Business (BUS 6018), drawing directly from his decades of legal practice. His professional service includes former Treasurer of the California Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney Association and continuous California State Bar membership since 1984.