Adjunct Professor Neil Pedersen (Western State Class of 1988 | Hall of Fame | Dean’s Counselor) at Western State College of Law has just been selected as this year’s recipient of the State Bar Solo and Small Firm Section’s Attorney of the Year award.

Adjunct Professor Neil Pedersen (Western State Class of 1988 | Hall of Fame | Dean’s Counselor) at Western State College of Law has just been selected as this year’s recipient of the State Bar Solo and Small Firm Section’s Attorney of the Year award. The award is given to one attorney each year that demonstrates the following characteristics:

  • Diligent work to increase the public’s confidence in the legal profession
  • Demonstrated leadership and dedication to the legal profession
  • Contribution to the betterment of the practice of law
  • Devotion of significant service to the public and legal community
  • Exhibition of exceptional accomplishments in the practice of law
  • Contribution to the positive image of the legal profession

The honor will be presented to Pedersen at the annual Solo and Small Firm Summit on June 17, 2016 in Newport Beach, Calif. Pedersen received the award because of his “selfless dedication” to educating law students and attorneys about the practice of law. This includes teaching and interning students at his firm Pedersen McQueen, APLC, mentoring attorneys through formal and informal mentorship channels, along with his publications and speaking engagements as well.