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Hon. Sheila F. Hanson Elected Presiding Judge of the Orange County Superior Court
Western State proudly congratulates the Hon. Sheila F. Hanson (Class of 1988 | Hall of Fame) on her election as Presiding Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Orange. This distinguished leadership role reflects her longstanding commitment to the...
Melina Khadivi on Heritage, Resilience, and Community at Western State
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team Melina Khadivi, a 2L at Western State College of Law and Event Coordinator for the Middle Eastern Law Students Association (MELSA), quickly got involved in building community on campus when she started law school. With interests in...
Meet Your 2025–2026 WLA Executive Board
Meet the 2025–2026 leadership team of the Women’s Law Association (WLA) at Western State! WLA is dedicated to supporting and uplifting women in law while fostering an inclusive and collaborative campus community. Through professional development events, mentorship...
How Western State Helped Megan Khorashadi Launch Her Career in Law
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team Megan Khorashadi, an alumna of Western State College of Law from the Class of 2025, made a bold move to start her legal journey, moving across the country to California. Originally from Virginia, she had spent years visiting her...
How Macyn Sherman Is Making Her Mark Through Moot Court and Student Leadership
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team When Macyn Sherman started law school at Western State College of Law, the oldest law school in Orange County, she wanted to make sure she took advantage of every opportunity she had to grow as an advocate. A 2L and first-generation law...
Building Community at Western State: Noelle Nourafshan and the Return of MELSA
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team When Noelle Nourafshan first started at Western State College of Law, the oldest law school in Orange County, it felt a little overwhelming at first. Like many first-generation students starting law school, she had to navigate an...
Frank Darras Named To 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers
Western State College of Law congratulates alumnus Frank N. Darras (Class of 1986) on being named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list. This national recognition highlights attorneys who advocate for individuals and consumers through...
Professor Stacey Sobel Presents at Chicago Bar Association Event
Western State Professor Stacey Sobel, Associate Dean for Research & Faculty Development and Professor of Law, presented at The Chicago Bar Association’s DICE Committee program, The Evolution of the Civil Rights Movement and Its Lessons for LGBTQ+ Equality, on February...
From Law School to Community Leadership: Heidi Plummer’s Rise in Law
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team When Heidi Michelle Plummer graduated from Western State College of Law in 2014, she left with a career foundation, a lifelong professional network, and a deep commitment to service that continues to shape the Orange County legal...
From First-Year Externship to Employment Law Fellow: Olivia Adel Mikhael’s Growth at Western State
Written by: WSCL Marketing Team Olivia Adel Mikhael isn't the typical student who always knew they wanted to be a lawyer. Her path to the law started with a workplace experience that made her want to understand the rights and duties of both employers and employees and...
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