Western State Takes First Place in the National Sports Law Negotiation Competition!
Western State students Steven Alvarado and Melissa Padilla, coached by Adjunct Professor Paul Smith, won first place in the National Sports Law Negotiation Competition, edging out 39 other teams from the U.S. and Canada. “It was an honor and privilege to represent...
Jennifer Koh, Sabrina Rivera and Student Nathalie Cedeno Recognized by Santa Ana City Council
On September 19, Professors Jennifer Koh and Sabrina Rivera, and Western State student Nathalie Cedeno, were recognized by the Santa Ana City Council for their efforts – along with a coalition of other attorneys and advocates – to support the City’s efforts to...
The Honorable Maria D. Hernandez Receives Judge of the Year Award from OCWLA
The Honorable Maria D. Hernandez (Western State Class of 1992 | Hall of Fame) recently received the 42nd Orange County Women Lawyers Association Gala Judge of the Year award on September 14, 2017. Judge Hernandez currently teaches Juvenile Law at Western State. *Photo...
Neil Pedersen Presents at Seminars on Depositions, Law Practice Management and Technology
Adjunct Professor Neil Pedersen participated in a seminar entitled “Mock Depositions: Don’t Make a Mockery of Yourself,” on September 12. At this Orange County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division program, Professor Pedersen conducted a demonstration deposition and...