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...