First Alumni Mixer

of the Year a Success!

Cold weather did not stop the Alumni Network from coming out for the first mixer of the year on February 9th. The most attended mixer in recent memory saw over 112 longtime and recent alumni come together to network and reminisce of times past at Prego in Tustin, CA.

 

The evening was highlighted by Dean Allen K. Easley celebrating the many recent accomplishments of alumni and the College of Law. The night was capped with a raffle and continued networking.

 

Alumni mixers continue to bring alumni, faculty, students, and the legal community closer together. Forging connections and expanding the networks of our alumni is at the heart of the WSCL Alumni Network's mission.


A heartfelt thank you to all who attended, and for those who were unable to attend, stay tuned for future opportunities to stay connected with your alumni colleagues and the Western State community. If you would like to learn more about how to connect with fellow alumni or you are interested in getting involved as a volunteer, please email alumni@wsulaw.edu.

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Please join us in congratulating the following alumni who have been recognized as 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers.

Gregory L. Bentley

Class of 1990, Hall of Fame


Top 50: 2023 Orange County Super Lawyers


Top 100: 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers


Dolores Y. Leal

Class of 1987


Top 50: 2023 Women Southern California Super Lawyers


Chris Montes de Oca

 Class of 2006


Top 100: 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers


Michael A. Morris

Class of 1979


Top 50: 2023 Orange County Super Lawyers


Philip G. Seastrom

Class of 1976


Top 50: 2023 Orange County Super Lawyers


William D. Shapiro

Class of 1978, Hall of Fame


Top 100: 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers


Eleanor A. Stegmeier

Class of 1977, Hall of Fame


Top 50: 2023 Orange County Super Lawyers

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Western State Alumni

Referral Scholarship

Western State alumni are best positioned to identify potential prospective law school candidates who can meet the academic rigors and have the character necessary for success. Referred candidates by Western State College of Law alumni are eligible to receive a one-time $1,500 scholarship. Learn More

Alumni Highlights

Rasheed Alexander (Class of 1997) has been appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to serve as a judge in the San Bernardino County Superior Court. Prior to his appointment, Judge Alexander served as an Assistant Public Defender in the San Bernardino County Public Defender's Office.


Western State congratulates Judge Alexander as he takes the bench.

Bicvan Brown (Class of 1997) was selected as a 2022 Orange County Visionary in the Los Angeles Times' B2B Orange County Visionaries magazine. The magazine highlights a select number of professionals who have displayed exemplary leadership and achieved noteworthy accomplishments in the areas of banking and finance, commercial real estate, education and nonprofits, healthcare and professional services.


Congratulation, Bicvan!

Mike Easterbrook (Class of 2015) has been named R2 Director of Sustainable Electronics Recycling International's (SERI) R2 division. He will manage SERI’s R2 program and will help the organization complete its transition to the latest R2 Standard, R2v3. Mike is committed to reducing environmental impacts, including health and safety hazards, through proper standards implementation, legislative efforts, and oversight.

Brianna Giliberto-Hermann (Class of 2020) recently penned the feature article for Lawyer Monthly's November 2022 edition -- "Protect Your Legacy with Estate Planning." The article discusses creating a lasting legacy through ironclad estate plans, including potential pitfalls and conflicts.


Read the Article Here

Yoshi Kubota (Class of 1994, Hall of Fame) was recently installed as president of the Orange County Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). The organization's mission is to foster improvement in the ethical and technical standards of practice in the field of advocacy.


Congratulations, Yoshi!

Anthony Lanzone (Class of 2001) was recently featured in Authority Magazine. The in-depth interview includes Anthony's take on the business side of law and the 5-things needed to create and lead a successful law firm.


Anthony is a founding partner of Lanzone Morgan LLP, one of America's leading elder abuse firms.


Read the Interview Here

Pamela S. Liosi-Traut (Class of 1994, Hall of Fame) has been installed as vice president of the Orange County Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). The organization's mission is to foster improvement in the ethical and technical standards of practice in the field of advocacy.


Congratulations, Pamela!

Jessica Hubbard (Class of 2014) was recently appointed Chief Executive Officer of Casa Youth Shelter where she will serve the most at-risk youth in Orange County.


Casa Youth Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Los Alamitos, California, providing emergency temporary shelter for homeless, runaway, and abandoned youth.

Christopher Montes de Oca (Class of 2006, Dean's Counselor) was recently featured in Authority Magazine's Top Lawyers series. Interviewer Eric Pines and Chris discuss 5-things needed to become a top lawyer in your specific field of law.


Read the Interview Here

Francisco Navarro (Class of 2006) has been appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to serve as a judge in the Riverside County Superior Court. Prior to his appointment, Judge Navarro served as a Deputy District Attorney at the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office.


Western State congratulates Judge Navarro as he takes the bench.

Keep Us Updated

We want to hear from you, our alumni, on your most recent accomplishments. Update us with your successes and contact information to stay in touch with your alma mater and fellow alumni.

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Upcoming Events

Law Review Symposium

Save the Date: April 15, 2023


The Western State Law Review Board is proud to announce the 2023 Annual Law Review Symposium will be held on April 15, 2023. This year’s topic, “The Future of California’s Criminal Justice System and the Debate Between Traditional and Progressive Laws" will feature a balanced and informative discussion led by a panel of experts.


Sponsorship Opportunities available: Click Here

Faculty News

PROF. EUNICE PARK SELECTED AS

A FUTURE OF PRIVACY FORUM AWARD RECIPIENT

Associate Professor Eunice Park was named a Privacy Papers for Policymakers award-winner by the Future of Privacy Forum — a global non-profit focused on data protection headquartered in Washington, D.C. Her paper, “Reproductive Health Care Data Free or For Sale: Post-Roe Surveillance and the ‘Three Corners’ of Privacy Legislation Needed” was showcased at the 13th Annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers Awards ceremony on Capitol Hill.


Read More

Campus News

Campus Expansion

In early January, the city of Irvine approved a campus expansion project that will see the construction of 5 new classrooms and 11 study rooms. The additional classrooms and study spaces will provide much needed breathing room as class sizes have increased.


The project is on track for completion in late Spring.

OUTLAW Student Org Group

SBA Meet-&-Greet Org Fair

Spring Oath of Professionalism

Job Board

Are you an alumnus considering a career move? Simply log onto Symplicity to have access to all postings on our exclusive in-house job board. If you need assistance in logging in or your password reset, please contact James Gilliam, Director of Career Development, at jgilliam@wsulaw.edu or 714.459.1139.

Firm: Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara

Audience: Alumni

Position: Associate Attorney

Apply toSymplicity


Description: Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara is currently seeking an Associate Attorney to join our firm in our Construction practice group in the Newport Beach office. An ideal candidate must have a minimum of 1 year of litigation experience as an attorney.

Firm: Sanders Roberts LLP

Audience: Alumni & Recent Grads

Position: Junior Attorney

Apply tocareers@sandersroberts.com


Description: Sanders Roberts LLP is in immediate need for a 3L clerk or first year associate to join our automotive and products liability team. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, able to multitask, and have excellent writing skills.

Firm/Company: CARECEN's College Legal Services Team

Audience: Alumni & Recent Grads

Position: Staff Attorney

Apply toCARECEN


Description: The Staff Attorney will provide legal services at California State Universities and/or community colleges, CARECEN offices, and other offsite locations in the greater Los Angeles area.

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Interested in teaching at WSCL?

Join Western State as an adjunct faculty member, teaching electives and specialty courses. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and dependent on curriculum needs.


To learn more, please email Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Paul Arshagouni, at parshagouni@wsulaw.edu.

Resources for Employers

It is Western State's goal to develop a robust alumni network that plays an active role in supporting alumni and student career exploration. 


To learn more, please visit the WSCL Alumni Career Development page: Click Here

In Memoriam

Phyllicia Phillips Scott

Class of 2017


Lisa Duncanson

Class of 1994

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