Alumni News
Western State Alumna Jennifer A. Nakamura Recognized as Woman of Distinction
Western State proudly congratulates alumna Jennifer A. Nakamura (Class of 2020) on being recognized as a Woman of Distinction by the California State Senate. The honor was presented by State Senator Tony Strickland. As the founder of her own law firm and an active...
Candice Madanipour Featured on the Cover of ABA Journal
Western State College of Law proudly congratulates alumna Candice Madanipour (Class of 2008) on being featured on the cover of the latest issue of the ABA Journal. The feature shares Candice's powerful story of resilience as she reflects on navigating her legal career...
Hon. Sheila F. Hanson Elected Presiding Judge of the Orange County Superior Court
Western State proudly congratulates the Hon. Sheila F. Hanson (Class of 1988 | Hall of Fame) on her election as Presiding Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Orange. This distinguished leadership role reflects her longstanding commitment to the...
How Western State Helped Megan Khorashadi Launch Her Career in Law
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team Megan Khorashadi, an alumna of Western State College of Law from the Class of 2025, made a bold move to start her legal journey, moving across the country to California. Originally from Virginia, she had spent years visiting her...
Frank Darras Named To 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers
Western State College of Law congratulates alumnus Frank N. Darras (Class of 1986) on being named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list. This national recognition highlights attorneys who advocate for individuals and consumers through...
From Law School to Community Leadership: Heidi Plummer’s Rise in Law
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team When Heidi Michelle Plummer graduated from Western State College of Law in 2014, she left with a career foundation, a lifelong professional network, and a deep commitment to service that continues to shape the Orange County legal...
Building a Reputation on Integrity: Royal Bond’s Journey to Trial Law
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team Royal DL Bond, a Western State College of Law alumna from the Class of 2021, didn’t take the traditional path to the legal profession. Her journey took her through several different careers before she started law school. Today, she is a...
Western State Alumna Lubna Qazi-Chowdhry Appointed New Jersey Administrative Law Judge
Western State proudly congratulates Lubna Qazi-Chowdhry (Class of 2005) on her appointment as a New Jersey State Administrative Law Judge. Nominated by Governor Philip D. Murphy on January 6, 2026, Judge Qazi-Chowdhry was confirmed by the State Senate and sworn in by...
Alumna Katrina Brownson Appointed Judge of Tulare County Superior Court
Western State College of Law proudly congratulates alumna Katrina Brownson (Class of 2014) on her appointment as a Judge of the Tulare County Superior Court. Appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom, Judge Brownson brings with her a distinguished record of public service,...
Alumnus Dr. John L. Minnella Elected Department Vice Commander of American Legion–California
We are proud to share that Dr. John L. Minnella (Class of 1975) was recently elected Department Vice Commander of the American Legion, California Department, during the organization's annual convention in Visalia. This distinguished leadership role reflects a strong...
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