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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...
Western State Alumnus and Adjunct Professor James A. Hayes Jr. Recognized by CLA
Western State College of Law congratulates alumnus and adjunct professor James A. Hayes, Jr. (Class of 1992) on being highlighted by the California Lawyers Association in the Business Law section. Jim has spent nearly three decades blending client representation with...
Western State 1Ls Begin Law School with Service and the Oath of Professionalism
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team Building a Foundation of Service from Day One Western State College of Law’s newest 1L students started their law school journey with two important milestones: giving back to the local community and taking their Oath of Professionalism....
First-Generation Student to Role Model: Eleni Martinez’s Journey at Western State College of Law
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team Leading as a First-Generation Law Student When you meet Eleni Martinez, it’s immediately obvious that she is passionate and committed to her community and legal education. Entering her 2L year at Western State College of Law as the...
Admitted Students Mixer Welcomes Western State’s Incoming Class
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team Western State College of Law’s recent Admitted Students Mixer brought together a mix of incoming students, faculty, administration, and alumni for an evening of connection at Casa Del Sol Cocina Mexicana in Tustin, CA. The atmosphere...
Dean Marisa Cianciarulo Featured on The Portia Project Podcast
Western State College of Law Dean Marisa Cianciarulo was recently featured on The Portia Project podcast, where she shared her path to the legal profession, her experience as a law school Dean, and the importance of strong female role models. From being inspired by...
Western State College of Law Welcomes Four New Faculty Members for Fall 2025
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team Irvine, CA, July 24, 2025—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Western State College of Law is thrilled to welcome four new faculty members for the Fall 2025 semester. As the oldest law school in Orange County, Western State continues to invest...
Western State Achieves the Highest First-Time Taker Bar Pass Rate in California
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team We are thrilled to share a remarkable milestone: Western State College of Law achieved an 88.2% first-time taker bar exam pass rate—the highest among California schools with reportable data on the February 2025 exam. This...
From Study Group to Law Firm Partners: How Western State Shaped the Journey of Matt Koller and Robert Mummert
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team From Classmates to Partners: Building Partnerships at Western State For many attorneys, the story of their careers begins the day they walk across the stage at graduation. For Matt Koller and Robert Mummert, their story began long...
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