Alumni News
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...
The Western State Alumni Network Welcomes Newest Members
On Thursday, September 7th, longtime and seasoned alumni gathered at Casa Del Sol in Irvine, CA, to help welcome our newest graduates to the Western State Alumni Network at the 2023 Post Bar Alumni Mixer. Dean Marisa Cianciarulo welcomed the crowd and recognized...
Alumna Nicole Castronovo Featured by Shoutout LA
Nicole Castronovo (Class of 2016) was recently featured by Shoutout LA. The profile explores Nicole's career as an attorney and her passion advocating for first responders. Read Nicole's feature here!
Alumnus Brian Waite Appointed to the Bench
Brian Waite (Class of 1993) has been appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to serve as a judge in the Orange County Superior Court. Prior to his appointment, Brian served as an Assistant Public Defender at the Orange County Public Defender's Office since 2010 and as a...
How Western State Alumni Are Using Their Law Degree to Make a Difference
Western State is proud to be the first law school in Orange County, California. Being around for more than 50 years has allowed us to educate nearly 12,000 students. Our alumni are well represented across public and private sector legal practice areas, including more...
Founded in 1966, Western State College of Law is the oldest law school in Orange County, Southern California, and is fully ABA approved. Western State College of Law’s 11,000+ alumni are well represented across public and private sector legal practice areas, including 150 California judges and about 15% of Orange County’s Deputy Public Defenders and District Attorneys.
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