Melinda Thomas, J.D.  |  Scholarship  |  Service  

Education:

• J.D. School of Law, Golden State University, 1979
• M.A. Counseling, University of Guam, Mariana Islands
• B.A. English, University of California, Berkeley

Teaching Experience:

• Full-Time Faculty, School of Law - John F. Kennedy University (1991 - 1997)
• Contract Faculty, School of Law - University of San Francsico (1986 - 1991)
• Adjunct Professor, School of Law - Golden Gate University (1984 - 1986)
• Adjunct Professor, Paralegal and Law Studies Program - Saint Mary's College of California (1981 - Present)

Professional Experience:

• Acting Dean, School of Law - John F. Kennedy University (1997 - 1998)
• Continuing Education Consultant - University of San Francisco (1996)
• Exam Writing and Writing Skills Consultant - Chapman University School of Law (1996)
• Interim Associate Dean of Students, School of Law - Golden Gate University (1986)
• Attorney - Law offices of Baker and Thomas (1980 - 1985)
• Research Attorney - Jurisearch (1979 - 1980)
• Director of Legal Writing and Research, School of Law - John F. Kennedy University

Publications:

• Thomas, J.D., Melinda. (1977). The Scope of Arbitral Authority. The Ninth Circuit Survey, Vol. 1, 171.