Adrienne Konigar-Macklin

Adrienne Konigar-Macklin serves as Interim General Counsel for the University of La Verne, where she provides strategic legal counsel to the President and Board of Trustees on university operations, special projects, federal entitlements, student and faculty matters, and administrative oversight. In her role, she emphasizes proactive collaboration, encouraging faculty, deans, professors, and administrators to seek legal guidance early and view the Office of General Counsel as a trusted partner in navigating complex challenges. With more than four decades of legal experience, Konigar-Macklin has built a distinguished career marked by leadership, advocacy, and a commitment to serving educational institutions and communities.

Prior to her current role, Konigar-Macklin retired from both the bench and her private legal practice in Inglewood, California, after decades of service as an attorney and jurist. She continued to be sought after for her legal expertise and insight, reflecting the depth of experience she has gained throughout her career. She is a respected leader within the legal profession, having served as a member and past president of Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles and the California Association of Black Lawyers, while also maintaining memberships with California Women Lawyers and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She earned her undergraduate degree from University of California, Irvine, her law degree from University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly Hastings College of the Law), became a Certified Alternative Dispute Resolution Specialist through Pepperdine University, and received an honorary doctorate from Claremont Graduate University in 2026. She is licensed to practice law in California, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Beyond her professional responsibilities, Konigar-Macklin remains deeply committed to mentorship, education, and community advancement. She serves on the board of directors for a political think tank focused on college students at California State University, Dominguez Hills and leads the AM2 Foundation through her law firm, providing scholarships and opportunities for students pursuing higher education. Among her many career accomplishments, one of her most notable achievements was securing a $118 million settlement for a school district to address air pollution concerns related to Los Angeles International Airport, helping make possible the construction of a new school outside the flight path. Through her legal expertise, leadership, and dedication to service, Konigar-Macklin continues to inspire future generations and create meaningful impact within the legal and academic communities.