Gina Bauer graduated with distinction from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law.  In addition to receiving several scholarships, Ms. Bauer was a staff writer and later became an associate editor for the McGeorge Global Business and Development Law Journal.  While in law school, Ms. Bauer pursued classes focused on employment law and mediation.  Before coming to the Law Office of Mary-Alice Coleman, Ms. Bauer gained diverse legal experience through a variety of internships.

Ms. Bauer graduated cum laude from the University of Oregon, receiving a Bachelors Degree in Political Science, with Minors in Economics and Geography, and was inducted into the academic honor society, Phi Beta Kappa.