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Western State College of Law Shines at the 2024 Syracuse National Trial Competition
Western State College of Law students proudly demonstrated their legal expertise at the 2024 Syracuse National Trial Competition. The competition took place in Syracuse, NY, from October 18–20. This invitational tournament included top ABA-approved law schools from...
From Undocumented Academic to Unstoppable Attorney: How Cristel Rosales Martinez Gives a Voice to the Voiceless
A Commitment to Helping Undocumented Families Cristel Rosales Martinez, an alumna of Western State College of Law (Class of 2017), has turned her challenging experiences as an undocumented immigrant from Honduras into a successful career in immigration law. Dedicated...
The Performance of a Lifetime: Glenn Koppel’s Dazzling Teaching Approach
Performances aren’t reserved for grand stages alone; sometimes, the classroom is the perfect venue for a showing. This philosophy embodies Glenn Koppel, a Professor Emeritus at Western State College of Law, whose passion for acting transforms everyday teaching moments...
Meet Your 2024-2025 LLSA Executive Board
We are excited to introduce the dedicated individuals who are leading the 2024-2025 Western State Latinx Law Student Association (LLSA). These passionate and talented students are committed to representing the interests of our Latinx law students and fostering a...
Western State Alumna Michelle Reinglass Receives the 2024 John B. Hurlbut Jr. Legends of the Law Award
Western State College of Law is proud to congratulate alumna and Board member Michelle A. Reinglass, Class of 1978 and Hall of Fame member, on receiving the 2024 John B. Hurlbut Jr. Legends of the Law Award from the Orange County Bar Association Masters Division....
Meet Your 2024-2025 SBA Executive Board
Meet the 2024-2025 Western State Student Bar Association (SBA) executive board. These dedicated students are committed to advocating for student interests and ensuring a fulfilling law school experience. Their dedication to the law school community is unwavering, and...
From First-Generation Latina Student to Clinical Law Professor: Professor Sabrina Rivera’s Journey of Advocacy and Justice in Immigration Law
A Story of Resilience, Representation, and Empathy in Immigration Law In a field where immigration law presents complex challenges, Professor Sabrina Rivera stands out as a beacon of hope and empowerment. As Assistant Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the...
Professor Tina Schindler Makes Helping Students Her Priority
Distinguished Western faculty member Tina Schindler is passionate about helping law students pass their bar exams and become proficient and successful attorneys. For the past 17 years, Schindler has been designing bar exam support curriculum, directing bar study...
Western State Kicks Off Fall Semester with Community Service for the Vulnerable
Western State College of Law is committed to giving back to the community, and our newest 1L students exemplified this commitment on August 16th when they participated in a project where they assembled over 200 care packages for the homeless and foster children....
Faculty Highlight: Eunice Park
We honor Western State's own Professor Eunice Park for winning the Privacy Papers for Policymakers award from the Future of Privacy Forum. Her research sheds light on the vulnerabilities that women seeking reproductive care encounter due to the digital footprints they...
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