Last updated July 16, 2026

This summer marked the fourth year our firm has hosted local high school students for a one week program offering an introduction to careers in law. Once again, a great group of high achieving students came together to learn about topics ranging from civil procedure to criminal law.

Here are some photos taken during the 2016 Intro to Careers in Law Program:

Luke Ellis explains persuasive presentation of evidence at trial
Luke Ellis explains persuasive presentation of evidence at trial
Luke continues to guide the students through offering evidence at trial
Luke continues to guide the students through offering evidence at trial
Kristin Lucey walks participants through the anatomy of a personal injury case
Kristin Lucey walks participants through the anatomy of a personal injury case
Kristin shares details from the notorious "McDonald's Coffee" case
Kristin shares details from the notorious “McDonald’s Coffee” case
Ralph Jacobson watches a video with the students and explains civil procedure 101
Ralph Jacobson watches a video with the students and explains civil procedure 101
Ralph also provided participants with an introduction to legal research
Ralph also provided participants with an introduction to legal research
Jim Larsen explains the facts of a personal injury case before letting the students deliberate and act as the jury
Jim Larsen explains the facts of a personal injury case before letting the students deliberate
Jim's session involved facts from a real case, and students acted as the jury
Jim’s session mirrored an actual case, with students serving as the jury
Andy Gillin and Kristin Lucey pose with this year's Intro to Careers in Law participants
Andy Gillin and Kristin Lucey pose with this year’s Intro to Careers in Law participants
Andy Gillin, Founding and Managing Partner, GJEL Accident Attorneys

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Founding and Managing Partner, GJEL Accident Attorneys

Andy Gillin is the founding and managing partner of GJEL Accident Attorneys. He earned his bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley and his law degree from the University of Chicago, and he has represented seriously injured Californians since 1972. He is a member of the State Bar of California (license 45226) and holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale Hubbell, with recognition from Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America.

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