In 1980, Galligan was accepted at Georgetown University, where he majored in Theology and Philosophy. By 1985 and after having received his degree, he was accepted into the Georgetown's Law Center, where he received his JD. As with most lawyers after they complete their educations and take the bar exams, Galligan accepted a position with Kirkland & Ellis, an award winning and well known international law firm. His pro bono work is nothing short of inspirational and includes work with groups such as the Conservation Law Foundation and the Children's Rights, Inc. Always willing to give more, to do more good work, he led the way as an effort to bring local children and area businessmen together in the name of mentorship, support and even summer and after school jobs for high school students. After making partner, he remained with the firm for eight years. In 1998, he played a pivotal role in the now infamous Whitewater investigations. His focus was exclusively on appellate work in the DC area as well as the United States Supreme Court.
By the time 1999 rolled in, he found himself with yet another partnership with Cooke, Clancy & Gruenthal, LLP. Located in Boston, Mass, the firm had only been founded a few years by the time Galligan arrived. While there, he was committed to the firm's mission of ensuring every client received ''personal involvement of experienced trial attorneys throughout all phases of the litigation process...''
Finally, feeling the need for a new challenge, Terrence Galligan accepted a position with the University of California at Berkeley. There, he's shaped his priorities to reflect those of every other challenge he's faced in his career. Both faculty and students agree his focus for the future is a driving force behind the school and cliché though it may sound, he strives for excellence.
Assistant Dean Terrence Galligan is everything a career dean should embody: professionalism, dedication and a focus on providing the resources for a top notch legal career. For more information on Dean Galligan or the University of California at Berkeley, visit the site at Law.Berkeley.edu.
