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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...
WSCL Immigration & Deportation Defense Clinic (2025-2026 In Review)
Written by: WSCL Immigration & Deportation Defense Clinic Throughout the 2025-2026 academic year, WSCL students enrolled in the Immigration & Deportation Defense Clinic to engage in a range of legal advocacy on behalf of clients defending their immigration cases...
Show Up as Your Most Authentic Self: How Juliet Poucher Is Building a More Inclusive Legal Community
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team A Legal Path She Did Not Expect When Juliet Poucher started graduate school, she never thought that a temporary job she held would redirect her future. In 2022, while pursuing a master’s degree in English, she began working as a legal...
A Legacy of Presence: How Ryan Trieu Is Building Community and Representation at Western State
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team A Western State Story Three Generations in the Making Toan Trieu at his 1986 Western State graduation, featured in the L.A. Times. Long before Ryan Trieu started his law school journey, Western State College of Law, the oldest law...
Continuing the Work of Advocacy: James Gilliam
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team As Director of Career Development and Public Interest Programs at Western State College of Law, James Gilliam continues to champion service, advocacy, and inclusion both on and off campus. This Pride Month, James reflects on the...
Professor Tania Shah Publishes New Article
Professor Tania Shah’s article, “Though They Be but Young, They Are Fierce: Generation Z Is Leading the Way Toward a New Model of Corporate Lawyering,” was recently published in the Brooklyn Journal of Corporate, Financial & Commercial Law. In the article, Professor...
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