There’s no debate about his commitment to CSUF
Terry Giles, here with his wife Kalli, has given generously to the university’s debate team and to the Center for Leadership Development.
A seasoned trial lawyer, Terry Giles ’70 (B.A. communications) makes a convincing argument for supporting Cal State Fullerton. “My experience at the university is significant for a lot of reasons. While I was involved in school politics, baseball and a fraternity, the most important reason, by far, was my
participation on the debate team. I sincerely believe it’s why I’m a success.”
After leaving Cal State Fullerton, Giles earned his juris doctorate from Pepperdine University School of Law in 1974. A year later, he founded and built his law firm in California and successfully handled hundreds of civil and criminal cases. He also enjoyed a rewarding business career, including ownership of more than 30 companies. Now based in Houston, Texas, Giles is retired from the courtroom, but still pursues numerous business interests.
His support of the debate team has been long and generous. “I want to give others the benefit of the education that I received. Debating helps you organize your thoughts and to think faster. Lucy Keele, the director of debate at CSUF at the time, was absolutely instrumental in helping me to develop these skills.”
A true university citizen, Giles, and his wife Kalli also made a significant contribution to the Center for Leadership Development at the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics and continue to support the College of Communications.
“I feel really good about our involvement with Cal State Fullerton. I hope our help allows students to advance their careers.”
For more information about giving to the College of Communications, please contact Nancy Byrne at 657-278-3348.