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Meet Your 2026-2027 LLSA E-Board!
Meet the 2026–2027 leaders of the Latinx Law Student Association (LLSA), an active and vibrant part of the Western State community. LLSA is dedicated to supporting Latinx law students while creating opportunities for connection, leadership, and involvement across...
From Western State Classmates to Law Firm Partners: Ivy and Tigran Grigoryan’s Success Story
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team A Shared Beginning at Western State When Ivy and Tigran Grigoryan first met at Western State College of Law, Orange County's oldest law school, they were part of a close-knit class. This supportive environment, along with dedicated...
Professor Samuel F. Ernst Quoted by Bloomberg Law on Rare Patent Defense
Professor Samuel F. Ernst was recently quoted by Bloomberg Law in an article on the reverse doctrine of equivalents and why the rarely used patent defense is getting renewed attention. The article looks at two recent jury verdicts involving the doctrine and its...
You Get What You Put In: Kevin Torres’s Path to Purpose, Leadership, and Service at Western State
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team A New Direction Rooted in A Passion for Service Before Kevin Torres applied to Western State College of Law, he kept asking himself a question that would eventually change his life: “What would actually make me happy?” At the time, he...
Thomas F. Martin Named 2027 Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year”
Western State alumnus Thomas F. Martin (Class of 1988) has been named the 2027 Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” for Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants in Orange County. The recognition honors Martin’s work representing injured workers and adds to a remarkable...
Casey Yontz Featured in National Media on Student Loans and Bankruptcy
Western State alumnus Casey Yontz (Class of 2006) was recently featured in national media for his expertise on student loans and bankruptcy. A bankruptcy attorney and founder of USBankruptcyHelp.com, he was quoted by U.S. News & World Report in an article examining...
Western State College of Law Marks 60th Year with Tustin Campus Grand Opening
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team More than 200 attendees and government officials, including Tustin's mayor, marked the opening as the institution welcomed its largest entering class in recent years. TUSTIN, Calif., Sept. 3, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Western State...
Turning Purpose Into Practice: Samara’s Journey Toward Personal Injury Law
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team A Path Rooted in Service and Problem-Solving Samara Abdallah has always wanted to be involved in work that helps people and improves lives. That, along with having a knack for analysis and loving challenges, led her to the legal journey...
Dean Halim Dhanidina to Join Panel on Rule of Law and Judicial Independence
Western State College of Law Dean and Professor of Law, Justice Halim Dhanidina (Ret.), will serve as a featured panelist for The Rule of Law and Judicial Independence, a complimentary CLE program on August 26, 2026. The panel will bring together members of the...
Professor Sandra Rierson Quoted in The Christian Science Monitor on Birthright Citizenship
Western State College of Law Professor Sandra Rierson was recently quoted in The Christian Science Monitor in an article examining renewed efforts to limit birthright citizenship and the constitutional questions surrounding them. Addressing what would be required to...
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