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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...
Neil Pedersen Named Among Top Employment Law Attorneys in Orange County
Adjunct professor Neil Pedersen (Class of 1998, Hall of Fame Member) has been named one of Orange County’s Top Attorneys in the area of Employment Law by the Orange County Register’s OC Metro Magazine. Professor Pedersen teaches Employment Law and Law Practice...
Alumna Nominated to Run for OCBA Secretary
The Western State Community congratulates Solange Ritchie (Class of 1994, Hall of Fame 2013), who has been selected by the OCBA Nominating Committee to run for OCBA Secretary the 2015-2016 term. Additionally, the State Bar’s Solo and Small Firm section will award...
Alumna appointed Judge of the Orange County Superior Court
The Western State community congratulates Nancy E. Zeltzer (Class of 1977 and Hall of Fame inductee), who has just been appointed Judge of the Orange County Superior Court by Governor Brown.
William Shapiro (’78) Recognized as Trial Advocate, Educates Other Attorneys
Adjunct professor William Shapiro, who currently teaches Civil Trial Practice, was nominated “2014 Trial Lawyer of the Year” by the California Chapters of the American Board of Trial Advocates (Cal-ABOTA) and named “2014 Trial Lawyer of the Year” by the Consumer...
Anabella Bonfa (’94) writes about Tips to Becoming a Great Legal Networker
Anabella's article, Tips to Becoming a Great Legal Networker recently appeared as part of the Continuing Education of the Bar Blog. She has involved herself with mentoring Western State students and recent graduates along with giving on-campus presentations on her...
First Annual Criminal Law Alumni Mixer a Big Success
The Criminal Law Association and the Criminal Law Practice Center hosted an Alumni Mixer at Florentine’s in downtown Fullerton Friday evening. Approximately 50 lawyers and students were present to mix and mingle with each other. Deputy public defenders, deputy...
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