Dean Cianciarulo Pens Article in OC Lawyer Magazine

Dean Cianciarulo Pens Article in OC Lawyer Magazine

We are thrilled to share that Dean Marisa Cianciarulo was invited by the Orange County Bar Association (OCBA) to author the Dean’s Corner in the May 2024 issue of Orange County Lawyer!  This recognition is a testament to her exceptional expertise and dedication...
Western State Alumna Appointed to the OC Bench

Western State Alumna Appointed to the OC Bench

We are honored to announce that Western State alumna Eileen Solis (Class of 1991) has been appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to serve as a Judge in the Orange County Superior Court. This remarkable milestone marks the culmination of a distinguished career that has...
Alumnus Receives Prestigious Laurence Tribe Award

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....
Professor Susan Keller Publishes New Article

Professor Susan Keller Publishes New Article

Congratulations to Professor Susan Keller, as her newest article, Doing Things with the Language of Law and Gender: Using Speech Act Theory to Understand the Meaning and Effect of the Gender Identity Backlash, was recently published in the Nevada Law Journal. In the...
5 Tips For First-Year Law Students From Western State Alumni

5 Tips For First-Year Law Students From Western State Alumni

Do you have plans to attend law school? You’re certainly not alone! Over 37K+ first-year law students began their J.D. studies in 2023, with law school applications expected to increase in 2024. While there is a lot of anticipation and excitement around starting law...
District Attorney George Marquez Shares Wisdom with WSCL Students

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...