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Alumni Highlight: Mitch Jackson
Western State Alum Mitch Jackson (Class of 1985) has released a new book titled "Artificial Intelligence in Law: Revolutionizing Your Legal Practice with Innovative Strategies and Tools." It examines AI's impact on the legal industry. He also developed an AI avatar...
Professor Stephen Hendricks Featured in Authority Magazine
In his recent interview with Authority Magazine, Professor Stephen Hendricks, an alumnus of Western State College of Law (Class of 2015), shared important insights into critical aspects of achieving business success. Drawing from his extensive legal expertise,...
Western State College of Law Welcomes Five Distinguished Faculty and Staff Members
Westcliff University’s Western State College of Law, the oldest law school in Orange County, Calif., is pleased to announce the addition of three new professors–each bringing unique expertise and qualifications to their roles–as well as two new assistant deans. These...
Western State Alumnus Finds Success After Starting Firm
Blaine M. Brown, a distinguished litigation attorney and proud alumnus of Western State College of Law, has carved a remarkable path from his days as a student to starting his own successful firm, OC Trial Group, APC. Within the first full year of operating, the firm...
Spring 2024 Clinic Students Represent Clients Before Courts and Immigration Agencies
The Immigration & Deportation Defense Clinic officially launched in Spring 2024! This semester, ten dedicated students served as student attorneys in the Clinic, representing five clients on various immigration matters. These services span various immigration...
Alumnus Featured on ABC’s 20/20
We are excited to share that Western State alumnus and Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney, Robert Villa (Class of 1986), recently made an appearance on ABC's 20/20. The episode, titled "Murder of a Celebrity Hairstylist," took a deep dive into the shocking...
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 to the...
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
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....
How to Make Law School in California More Affordable
Law school is ranked as one of the top three most expensive degree programs. This is especially true in California, where in-state tuition prices can even range from $44k to upward of $60k per year for public law schools. And while some private law schools are more...
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