Alumni News
Western State Alum Featured In ABA’s Business Law Today
Alumnus Betty Boyd (Class of 2007) was featured in the American Bar Associations online publication, Business Law Today, in the Member Spotlight section. Business Law Today examines substantive and procedural issues relating to corporation, banking, business law and...
William D. Shapiro receives the 2015 CAL-ABOTA Trial Lawyer of the Year Award
Adjunct Professor William D. Shapiro (Class of 1978 | Hall of Fame | Dean’s Counselor) recently received the 2015 CAL-ABOTA Trial Lawyer of the Year Award, by many accounts the highest honor a California trial lawyer can receive. The California Chapter of the American...
Neil Pedersen Publishes Article on Tracking Billable Time, Presents Webinar on Attorney-Client Contract
Adjunct Professor Neil Pedersen (Class of 1988 | Hall of Fame) has recently published in The Bottom Line, the official publication of the State Bar Law Practice Management and Technology Section. His two-part article, entitled “Time Capture and Recordation: Part 1 –...
Neil Pedersen, Doug Schroeder and Bill Shapiro Named Southern California Super Lawyers
Thompson Reuters has published its list of Super Lawyers for 2015. Adjunct Professors Neil Pedersen (’98), Doug Schroeder and Bill Shapiro (’78) have all been named Southern California Super Lawyers. This distinction is conferred on select attorneys based on a process...
Governor Brown appoints Western State alumni to Orange County Superior Court
Congratulations to Western State alumnus John R. Zitny on his appointment to a judgeship in the Orange County Superior Court! Click here to read more.
Governor Brown appoints Western State alumni to Orange County Superior Court
Also, congratulations to Western State alumnus Craig Arthur on his appointment to a judgeship in the Orange County Superior Court! Click here to read more.
Congratulations to Jeff Brockmeier (‘13)!
Jeff Brockmeier (‘13) was recently sworn in to the California Army National Guard.
Congratulations to William Shapiro (’78)!
Adjunct professor William Shapiro, who currently teaches Civil Trial Practice, was named Attorney of the Month in OC Attorney Journal. Click here to view the article.
Neil Pedersen Honored by CELA and Named to Top Lawyers of Southern California
Adjunct Professor Neil Pedersen has been honored this month by the California Employment Lawyers Association (CELA), which has placed him on the “Wall of Justice” at this year’s annual CELA Convention, held in San Diego. Wall of Justice honorees are recognized for...
Neil Pedersen Publishes Article in Law Practice Management and Technology E-News
Adjunct Professor Neil Pedersen has published an article entitled "Let Technology Work For You, Not Against You" in the September-October edition of the State Bar of California Law Practice Management and Technology Section's E-News. This article is sixth in a series...
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