Meet the 2025–2026 leaders of the Christian Legal Society (CLS) at Western State! CLS brings together students who are interested in exploring the intersection of faith and the legal profession. Through discussions, guest speakers, service opportunities, and community events, the organization fosters both personal and professional growth. Open to all Western State students, CLS provides a welcoming space to build connections, reflect on purpose in the practice of law, and support one another throughout the law school journey.
Meet the Executive Board
Joseph Mora, 2L
Treasurer
Favorite Field(s) of Law:
Employment Law.
Role Models:
Mauricio Mora (father) and Richard Wilner (mentor).
Future Goals:
Navy JAG.
Hobbies:
I’m an all-round outdoors hobbyist; surfing, rock climbing, backpacking, snowboarding… you name it and I’ve most likely done it and loved it.
Fun Fact:
I am a competing NAIA wrestler for Westcliff University while attending Western State.
Advice for new students:
Don’t get caught up in the stress; you are so much more valuable than any grade or failed cold call could ever dictate. The bad times and good times end faster than you know it, so make sure to soak them all up and take them for what they are.
Elias Serrato, 1L
Fundraising Chair
Favorite Field(s) of Law:
Torts; Personal Injury (Plaintiff’s side)
Role Models:
Jesus Christ.
Future Goals:
My future goals are to grow in my faith and to succeed in my legal career.
Hobbies:
I enjoy reading, rock climbing, and spending time with my friends and family.
Fun Fact:
A fun fact about me is that I have been to Japan twice!
Advice for new students:
Advice I would offer to new students is to make sure to work on your outlines right away. It is important you have a structure throughout law school so that when exams come around, you know what you will have to do to excel.