Alumni News
Western State Celebrates the Season at Holiday Alumni Mixer
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team Western State College of Law was delighted to host our annual Holiday Alumni Mixer last week at Il Fornaio, where alumni, faculty, and administration gathered to celebrate the season and reconnect with the Western State community. The...
Weaving Dreams: How Alexandria Alvarez Crafted her Path to Western State
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team From Family Legacy to First-Gen Attorney Before Alexandria “Alex” Alvarez (Class of 2024) ever set foot in a law classroom, she was already inspired by a family legacy of determination and resilience, which laid the foundation for her...
William D. Shapiro Named to Daily Journal’s Top 100 Lawyers in California
Western State College of Law is thrilled to celebrate alumnus William D. Shapiro (Class of 1978 | Hall of Fame) for a banner year of honors: he recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Western San Bernardino County Bar Association and was named to the...
From Law Student to Law Graduate: Emeli Navarro’s Impact on Western State College of Law
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team A Standout Law Graduate with a Passion for Leadership From your very first conversation with Emeli Navarro, a recent graduate from Western State College of Law, the oldest law school in Orange County and one of the most affordable law...
Alumnus Bill Shapiro Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Western San Bernardino County Bar Association
Western State College of Law proudly congratulates alumnus William D. Shapiro (Class of 1978 | Hall of Fame) on being awarded the prestigious Charles Althouse Lifetime Achievement Award from the Western San Bernardino County Bar Association. This honor recognizes a...
Alumna Michelle Reinglass Recognized in 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America
Western State College of Law proudly congratulates Michelle Reinglass (Class of 1978 | Hall of Fame) on being recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Her honors this year include recognition for Mediation, Employment Law – Individuals, and...
Alumni Eric and Pamela Traut Gift Scholarship to Incoming Class
The Western State community continues to inspire! We are deeply grateful for the incredible generosity of Eric Traut (Class of 1989) and Pamela Traut (Class of 1994), who have made a $5,000 scholarship gift to support Western State's incoming class. This meaningful...
Alumnus Edwin Hong Honored by Orange County Coalition for Diversity in the Law
Western State College of Law is proud to congratulate Edwin Hong (Class of 2018) on being honored by the Orange County Coalition for Diversity in the Law for his outstanding leadership and impact. This award highlights the contributions of emerging legal leaders who...
Alumnus Frank Darras Earns National Honors from Best Lawyers and Lawdragon
Western State College of Law proudly congratulates alumnus Frank N. Darras (Class of 1986 | Hall of Fame) on his latest national recognitions. Frank has been named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for his excellence in Health Care Law and Insurance Law, an honor...
Western State Alumna Melinda Porter Appointed Judge in Los Angeles County Superior Court
Western State College of Law proudly congratulates alumna Melinda Porter (Class of 2006) on her appointment to serve as a Judge in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Judge Porter has built an impressive career in public service, beginning as a judicial assistant...
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