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Western State College of Law Expands Experiential Learning with Two New Law Clinics
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team IRVINE, Calif. Sept. 9, 2025—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Western State College of Law is proud to introduce two new law clinics—Criminal Defense and Probate—joining the existing Entrepreneurship and Immigration and Deportation Defense...
Western State Recognized as a Top School for Business Law and Criminal Law
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team Western State College of Law, the oldest law school in Orange County and one of the most affordable in California, has once again been recognized by National Jurist preLaw magazine. This year, Western State was named one of the nation’s...
Western State College of Law’s Trial Advocacy Program Featured in Juris Education
Western State College of Law's Trial Advocacy Program was recently featured in Juris Education’s Law Program Spotlight series. The feature showcases the unique strengths of the program, with insights from Western State Professor Robert Molko, one of the dedicated...
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...
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...
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