ABA Accreditation Quotable Sources
The following quotes and sources may be used freely by journalists and others writing about La Verne College of Law's receipt of provisional ABA approval in February 2006.
Steve Morgan
President, University of La Verne
Contact: Charles Bentley
Public Relations Director, University of La Verne
Work: (909) 593-3511 x4688
Cell: (909) 816-0589
E-mail: cbentley@laverne.edu
"The College of Law has always provided a progressive environment focusing on the success of each student through small classes, greater emphasis on the individual and personalized career development," said President Morgan. "Now that it is accredited, students will not need to leave Inland Southern California to attend an ABA-accredited law school."
Dan Messner (now an alumnus)
Third-year Law Student, University of La Verne College of Law
Phone: (909) 387-3895
E-mail: dmessner@laverne.edu
Third-year La Verne law student, Dan Messner, is encouraged by the ABA's decision to grant accreditation to La Verne College of Law. "It's a victory for the student. Accreditation opens up a whole new world of opportunity."
Amy Jarvis (now an alumnus)
Third-year Law Student, University of La Verne College of Law
President of La Verne College of Law's Chapter of Delta Theta Phi
E-mail: mwae8@comcast.net
"I always knew the College of Law would get ABA accreditation," said Jarvis, third-year law student at the College of Law and president of its Delta Theta Phi chapter. "The students are so happy. They're more supportive of the school, seeing what they can do to help make it better. Everyone is riding on a cloud."
George Reyes
Partner, Best, Best & Krieger LLP (Riverside)
Phone: (951) 686-1450
E-mail: gmreyes@bbklaw.com
"ABA accreditation is another sign of the maturation of our region in general and of La Verne College of Law in particular," said George Reyes, a partner at Best Best & Krieger, the Inland Empire's oldest and largest law firm.
John Husing
Regional Economist
Phone: (909) 307-9444
E-mail: john@johnhusing.com
Economist John Husing added, "Building a high-end economy is one of Inland Southern California's regional goals, and top-notch professional schools are vital to meeting this goal. Ontario has taken a key leadership role in the drive to developing a well-educated workforce."
These sources may be contacted to obtain additional quotes about La Verne College of Law's receipt of provisional ABA accreditation.
Paul Leon
Mayor, City of Ontario
Phone: (909) 395-2011
E-mail: pleon@ci.ontario.ca.us
Mary Jane Olhasso
Economic Development Director, City of Ontario
Phone: (909) 395-2197
E-mail: molhasso@ci.ontario.ca.us