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Olivia French Reflects on Heritage, Community, and Her Western State Journey
For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPIHM), we are proud to celebrate recent Western State graduate, Olivia French. A former President of APALSA, her leadership helped foster the strong sense of community that defines the organization today....
HISTORY-MAKING FORMER CALIFORNIA APPELLATE JUSTICE HALIM DHANIDINA NAMED DEAN OF WESTERN STATE COLLEGE OF LAW
First Muslim Judge in California History to Lead Orange County’s Oldest Law School into a New Era TUSTIN, CALIF. (May 27, 2026) — Western State College of Law at Westcliff University, an ABA-approved institution and the oldest law school in Orange County, Calif.,...
From Mission Control to the Courtroom: Professor Robert Molko’s Hands-On Approach to Legal Education
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team Where Engineering, Trial Advocacy, and Mentorship Meet At Western State College of Law, the oldest law school in Orange County, there is a strong emphasis on applying the theory students learn in the classroom to real-life scenarios...
Professor Stacey Sobel’s Commitment to Justice and “Repairing the World”
Professor Stacey Sobel’s work as a lawyer, advocate, and educator has long been shaped by the Jewish concept of “Tikkun Olam,” a Hebrew phrase meaning “repair the world.” Throughout her career, that principle has guided her commitment to social justice, human rights,...
Meet Your 2025-2026 APALSA Executive Board
Meet the 2025–2026 APALSA Executive Board! This year’s leadership team is committed to fostering community, celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures, and supporting students both academically and professionally at Western State. Through advocacy,...
Alumnus Edwin Hong Featured in Daily Journal
Western State College of Law is proud to share that Edwin Hong (Class of 2018) was recently featured in the Daily Journal, where he discussed the evolving challenges of complex litigation in the digital era. In the feature, Edwin explains how even seemingly minor...
Professor Susan Keller Examines Transgender Rights in New Legal Publications
Written by: Professor Susan Keller Earlier this spring saw the publication of the book SCOTUS 2025 about the 2024 term of the U.S. Supreme Court. Professor Keller is the author of the chapter about U.S. v. Skrmetti, which held that state statutes prohibiting...
Admissions Leadership That Puts Students First: Moe Merheb’s Impact at Western State
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team A Student-First Approach to Admissions At Western State College of Law, success begins well before students start their classes. One of the first people prospective students meet is Moe Merheb, Director of Admissions Data and Outreach,...
Western State Brings Community Together at 2026 Spring Alumni Mixer
Western State College of Law was happy to host its 2026 Spring Alumni Mixer on April 23 at Prego in Tustin, bringing together alumni, students, faculty, and friends of the law school for an evening of connection and celebration. The event welcomed a strong turnout of...
Vanessa Vinje Becomes Member of the American Board of Trial Attorneys
Western State College of Law proudly congratulates Vanessa Vinje (Class of 2015) on becoming a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), a prestigious national organization of experienced trial lawyers and judges dedicated to preserving the right to...
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