Alumni News
Alumnus Receives Prestigious Laurence Tribe Award
Congratulations to John Dolan, Western State Class of 1977, for receiving the prestigious Laurence Tribe Award! A renowned criminal defense attorney with 47 years of experience, Dolan's contributions to collegiate debate and the legal field are truly inspiring....
Passing the Gavel: Family Tradition of Law Degrees at Western State College of Law
Western State College of Law is renowned for fostering a collaborative and family-oriented atmosphere that has drawn numerous families to choose this esteemed institution for their legal education. We are excited to share inspiring stories of families who have...
District Attorney George Marquez Shares Wisdom with WSCL Students
On February 15th, Western State was honored to welcome back alumnus and current District Attorney of Imperial County, George Marquez (Class of 2005), as part of the Distinguished Alumni Speaker Series. During the event, District Attorney Marquez eloquently discussed...
Alumnus Appointed to California Lawyers Association Insolvency Law Committee
Congratulations to James A. Hayes, Jr. (Class of 1992) for his appointment to the California Lawyers Association Insolvency Law Committee for a 3 year term! This is a well-deserved recognition and a testament to his expertise in the field. As a longtime Western State...
First Inland Empire Alumni Mixer in Over 6-Years a Success!
On Tuesday, December 5th, over 40 recent and seasoned graduates gathered for the first alumni Inland Empire mixer in over 6-years. Hosted by Western State Hall of Fame member and Chairman of the WSCL Board of Advisors, William D. Shapiro (Class of 1978), the mixer...
Alumni Honored by Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
Eric V. Traut (Class of 1989 | Hall of Fame) and Michael Jeandron (Class of 2013) were recently honored by the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (OCTLA) at the Top Gun Awards Gala on November 11, 2023. Eric was selected as "Top Gun Trial Lawyer of the Year -...
Alumnus Mitch Jackson Speaks on Artificial Intelligence at ClioCon
Mitch Jackson (Class of 1985) was recently invited to speak on a panel at ClioCon in Nashville, TN, in front of a crowd of over 2,000. Mitch joined two others on the "ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, and the Future of Law" panel and discussed the legal nuances of...
Alumnus William D. Shapiro Elected as National Vice President of the American Board of Trial Advocates
William D. Shapiro (Class of 1978) has been elected as the National Vice President of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). ABOTA is an esteemed organization dedicated to upholding the fundamental rights guaranteed by the 7th Amendment, particularly the right...
Alumni Jennifer Schinke Honored for Pro Bono Work
Jennifer Schinke (Class of 2014) was awarded "Outstanding Advocate for Pro Bono" by Inland Counties Legal Services, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to pursuing justice, equity, and inclusion. Well done, Jennifer!
Alumni Spotlight: Patrick G. Longhi, Esq.
Patrick G. Longhi (’80) is admitted to practice law in Georgia and Washington, D.C. With his general trial practice, he has been advising and representing individuals and businesses since the 1980s. Patrick has practiced before both federal and state trial courts and...
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