Meet the Board: Gabe Waddell, College Liaison

For the next several of weeks on the OBCLAA Blog, we will be introducing OBCLAA's 2013-2014 Board. As we introduce the leadership of the Alumni Association, you will catch a glimpse of the goals we hope to see accomplished this year. It is our hope that something you will read here will give you an idea for how YOU can get involved. Please feel free to post a reply or contact individual Board members. 

Gabe and his wife, Katie (also an OBCL grad), are well known and loved for making the food at our annual Tahoe retreat rival the beauty of the location. As a past President and now returning College Liaison, Gabe was admitted as an attorney in 2008 after graduating with class 03A.  Shortly after being admitted, he joined the bankruptcy practice of the Law Offices of Peter Fear. Prior to beginning practice, Gabe worked with a wide variety of non-profit organizations, doing public policy, humanitarian, and legal advocacy work. He has traveled widely, and continues to be active in humanitarian work, including his recent trip to Puerto Rico and work with Syrian refugees in Iraq. When he’s not at the office, you might find him searching for scenic views to photograph, reading a wide variety of literature, or cooking for friends.

Gabe is quick to admit that he tries to spread the word about OBCL at every opportunity.  His work in bankruptcy has given him a clear picture of the dangers of student debt, and he is constantly grateful for the fact that he could study law with OBCL, debt-free and with the opportunity to pursue his passion for ministry at the same time.  Gabe is looking forward to once again being the link between school administration and the OBCLAA in the upcoming year. 

If you have any questions for Gabe, he can be reached by e-mail at gabe@gabewaddell.com. Gabe's practice website is http://fresnobklaw.com/index.php/attorney-profiles.