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Alumnus William D. Shapiro Elected as National Vice President of the American Board of Trial Advocates
William D. Shapiro (Class of 1978) has been elected as the National Vice President of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). ABOTA is an esteemed organization dedicated to upholding the fundamental rights guaranteed by the 7th Amendment, particularly the right...

When to Go to Law School – Are Gap Years Worth It?
The American Bar Association’s most recent data showed that two-thirds (65%) of law students delayed law school for a year or more, compared to 1 in 3 (35%) who enrolled directly after college. But is a gap year before law school worth it? This is a common question...

Alumni Jennifer Schinke Honored for Pro Bono Work
Jennifer Schinke (Class of 2014) was awarded "Outstanding Advocate for Pro Bono" by Inland Counties Legal Services, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to pursuing justice, equity, and inclusion. Well done, Jennifer!

A Day in The Life at Western State: Biochemist turned Police Officer Pursues JD
Are you interested in attending law school part time, but curious about what your schedule would look like? Previously we heard from Joseph Massey, but today we’ll be hearing from D. Michele Smith, a former biochemist turned police officer who commutes to Orange...

Alumni Spotlight: Patrick G. Longhi, Esq.
Patrick G. Longhi (’80) is admitted to practice law in Georgia and Washington, D.C. With his general trial practice, he has been advising and representing individuals and businesses since the 1980s. Patrick has practiced before both federal and state trial courts and...

Western State College Of Law Welcomes Five New Faculty And Unveils Campus Updates
New Hires and Additional Classroom Space Support Growing Law School IRVINE, CALIF. (September 20, 2023) – Western State College of Law at Westcliff University, the oldest law school in Orange County, California, is proud to announce the completion of several...

The Western State Alumni Network Welcomes Newest Members
On Thursday, September 7th, longtime and seasoned alumni gathered at Casa Del Sol in Irvine, CA, to help welcome our newest graduates to the Western State Alumni Network at the 2023 Post Bar Alumni Mixer. Dean Marisa Cianciarulo welcomed the crowd and recognized...

Alumna Nicole Castronovo Featured by Shoutout LA
Nicole Castronovo (Class of 2016) was recently featured by Shoutout LA. The profile explores Nicole's career as an attorney and her passion advocating for first responders. Read Nicole's feature here!

Western State Welcomes Dean Cianciarulo | Q&A with the New Dean
With the start of the 2023 fall semester, we are excited to see new faces on campus – and that includes a new dean. In July, Dean Marisa Cianciarulo officially took the helm after Dean Easley retired. Dean Cianciarulo comes to Western State after serving as interim...

Alumnus Brian Waite Appointed to the Bench
Brian Waite (Class of 1993) has been appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to serve as a judge in the Orange County Superior Court. Prior to his appointment, Brian served as an Assistant Public Defender at the Orange County Public Defender's Office since 2010 and as a...
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