Alumni News
William D. Shapiro Named Best Lawyer in Inland Empire Magazine’s 2026 Best of the Best Awards
Western State College of Law is proud to congratulate alumnus William D. Shapiro (Class of 1978 | Hall of Fame) on being named Best Lawyer in Inland Empire Magazine’s 2026 Best of the Best awards. The recognition honors a legal career spanning decades of representing...
Western State Alumnus Edwin Hong Publishes Article in the Daily Journal
Western State College of Law is proud to congratulate alumnus Edwin Hong (Class of 2018) on the publication of his article, “Xenophobic Gatekeeping and the Battle for the Bench,” in the Daily Journal. In the article, Edwin examines xenophobia and bias in judicial...
Jennifer L. Smith Elected to Fresno County Superior Court
Western State College of Law is proud to congratulate alumna Jennifer L. Smith (Class of 1985) on her election to the Fresno County Superior Court. Jennifer won the June 2, 2026 election, which was officially certified on June 26. During her time at Western State, she...
Western State Alumnus Anthony Lanzone Featured on The Inner Compass Podcast
Western State College of Law is proud to highlight alumnus Anthony Lanzone (Class of 2001), founding partner of Lanzone Morgan LLP, on his recent appearance on The Inner Compass podcast. In conversation with host Andy Petranek, Anthony shares his perspective on...
James “Jim” Randall Inducted into the Western State Hall of Fame
Western State College of Law is proud to congratulate alumnus James "Jim" Randall (Class of 1980) on his induction into the Western State Hall of Fame. For nearly two decades, Jim has been a familiar face on campus, holding his annual "Hot Dog Day" tradition that...
Alumnus Edwin Hong Featured in Daily Journal
Western State College of Law is proud to share that Edwin Hong (Class of 2018) was recently featured in the Daily Journal, where he discussed the evolving challenges of complex litigation in the digital era. In the feature, Edwin explains how even seemingly minor...
Western State Brings Community Together at 2026 Spring Alumni Mixer
Western State College of Law was happy to host its 2026 Spring Alumni Mixer on April 23 at Prego in Tustin, bringing together alumni, students, faculty, and friends of the law school for an evening of connection and celebration. The event welcomed a strong turnout of...
Vanessa Vinje Becomes Member of the American Board of Trial Attorneys
Western State College of Law proudly congratulates Vanessa Vinje (Class of 2015) on becoming a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), a prestigious national organization of experienced trial lawyers and judges dedicated to preserving the right to...
Ana Morel: Advocating for Immigrant Communities Through the Western State Immigration Clinic
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team From Educator to Immigration Advocate: A Purpose-Driven Path to Law Ana Morel’s journey to becoming an immigration attorney began with a desire to serve others. Before law school, she worked as an educator, teaching art and developing a...
Western State Alumna Jennifer A. Nakamura Recognized as Woman of Distinction
Western State proudly congratulates alumna Jennifer A. Nakamura (Class of 2020) on being recognized as a Woman of Distinction by the California State Senate. The honor was presented by State Senator Tony Strickland. As the founder of her own law firm and an active...
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