Mike Dowd
Dean, Professor
- Juris Doctor, University of Houston
- Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, California State University, Long Beach
- Adjunct Professor, Abraham Lincoln University, School of Law, 2010-2011
- Adjunct Professor, University of La Verne, 2007-2011
- B.S., Business, San Jose State University
- Supervising Deputy District Attorney, San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office,1996-2017
- Chief Assistant City Prosecutor, City of Pasadena, 2017-2022
Sheldrin Ruiz
Professor
- Juris Doctor, American Heritage University, School of Law
- Master of Arts, Latin American Studies, California State University, Los Angeles
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles
- Licensed California practicing attorney
- Learning Facilitator
Ellie Sweeney
Professor
- Juris Doctor (JD), American Heritage University School of Law
- Licensed California attorney, admitted to the State Bar of California
- Founding Attorney of Law Offices of J. Ellie Sweeney
- Focuses on Family Law
Rose Bui
Professor
- Juris Doctor (JD), American Heritage University School of Law
- Licensed California attorney, admitted to the State Bar of California
- Founding Attorney of Arlington Law Office, PC
- Focuses on business and investment-based immigration, including the EB-5, E-2, L-1, O-1 and EB-1, EB-2, EB-3 visa programs
- Provides strategic guidance for investors, entrepreneurs, and families seeking U.S. residency and business expansion
- Practice includes estate planning, including the living trusts, wills, and asset protection strategies.
Michael Nakh
Professor, Academic Support
Juris Doctor, American Institute of Law
Award Winning Business Owner
Professional Paralegal Certification
Licensed California Practicing Attorney
Gregory G. Yacoubian
Professor
Juris Doctor, Summa Cum Laude, Valedictorian, Abraham Lincoln University, School of Law
Licensed California practicing litigation attorney, focusing primarily on defending public service employees such as police officers and fire fighters
Retired police lieutenant, and current police reserve officer
Certified Peace Officer Standards and Training Instructor, LAPD and California State University, Sacramento, California.
Carolyn L. Oliver
Professor
Juris Doctor, Temple University School of Law
- Contract Attorney
- Adjunct Law Professor, University of San Diego School of Law
- Assistant United States Attorney
- United States Attorney, Special Assistant
- Immigration and Naturalization Service Trial Attorney
- Boston University Bachelor of Science
- Former member of San Diego County Bar Association Children at Risk Task Force, and Judicial Selection Committee
Lawrence Markey
Professor
- Practiced law in Southern California since 2002
- Primary area of practice family law, divorce, child custody, support and domestic violence
- Graduated from Michigan Law School magna cum laude
- University of Southern California School of Business
Hannah Afonso
Professor
- Juris Doctor, American Institute of Law
- Bachelor of Arts, Thomas Edison State University
- Licensed California practicing attorney
Michael Dowd
Dean, Professor
- Juris Doctor, University of Houston
- Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, California State University, Long Beach
- Adjunct Professor, Abraham Lincoln University, School of Law, 2010-2011
- Adjunct Professor, University of La Verne, 2007-2011
- B.S., Business, San Jose State University
- Supervising Deputy District Attorney, San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office,1996-2017
- Chief Assistant City Prosecutor, City of Pasadena, 2017-2022
Mel Morrison
President, Director of Admissions
- BBA, American Heritage University
- BA, Bishop College, AA, El Paso Community College
- Director of Admissions and Student Affairs, American Heritage University, School of Law, 2010-2015
- Director of Admissions, Abraham Lincoln University, School of Law, 2006-2010
- Director of Admissions and Operations, College of Information Technology, 2001-2006
- American Institute of Law, New Student Recruitment and Retention
- American Institute of Law, Website Development and Maintenance
- American Institute of Law, Supervises All Aspects of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
- American Institute of Law, Ensures Compliance with California Committee of Bar Examiners Guidelines and Regulations
Sheldrin Ruiz
Registrar, Professor
- Juris Doctor, American Heritage University, School of Law
- Master of Arts, Latin American Studies, California State University, Los Angeles
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles
- Licensed California practicing attorney
- Learning Facilitator
Richard Paige
Financial Advisor
- EA, CPA
- Executive Juris Doctor, Concord School of Law
- Masters, Taxation, Golden Gate University
- B.S., Business, San Jose State University
- Retired IRS Agent, after 30 years of service
