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CWSL All-Alumni Reunion 2026

CWSL All-Alumni Reunion 2026

October 8, 2026

Join us on Thursday, October 8, 2026, for the CWSL All-Alumni Reunion, an evening dedicated to reconnecting with classmates, expanding your professional network, and celebrating the lifelong connections that begin at California Western School of Law. The reception begins at 5:00 p.m. at the Kona Kai San Diego Resort, where alumni from every graduating class are invited to come together for an evening of conversation, camaraderie, and community.

Whether you graduated recently or decades ago, this is your opportunity to reconnect with old friends, meet fellow alumni across generations, and celebrate the shared experiences that continue to unite the California Western community.

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Share Your Accomplishments

Class Notes

Let us know about your professional accomplisments which may be published in the California Western Alumni Magazine or in other communications.

Alumni Magazine Spring-Summer 2026

The Spring-Summer 2026 issue of the California Western School of Law Alumni Magazine is now available, showcasing the people who enliven our community and the programs, initiatives, and accomplishments that continue to shape our school.

Update Your Contact Information

Contact Update

Keep your contact information up-to-date so you can learn about California Western Alumni programs in your area. We will not share/disclose your information without your permission.

Transcripts, Name Changes, and Replacement Diplomas

Need a copy of your transcript? Transcripts can be ordered online 24/7 through the National Student Clearinghouse. 

If you attended California Western prior to 1978, please contact USIU/Alliant University at 858-635-4581 for a copy of your transcript.

Name Change Form
Replacement Diploma 

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2026 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners

2026 Distinguished Judicial Alumni Award

Judge Charles E. Bell ’07 of the San Diego Superior Court and Judge Rita Federman ’89 of the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court received this year’s Distinguished Judicial Alumni Award, which honors alumni who have significantly contributed to the legal field through their service as judges. This award recognizes excellence in judicial leadership, dedication to justice, and lasting impact on the legal community. 

Hon. Charles E. Bell '07 (in absentia)

Judge, San Diego Superior Court

Hon. Rita Federman '89 (in absentia)

Judge, San Louis Obispo County Superior Court

2026 Distinguished Practitioner Award

Michael Hernandez '13 and Anna F. Roppo '87 received the Distinguished Practitioner Alumni Award, which celebrates alumni who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in legal practice. These awardees exemplify excellence in client advocacy, professional integrity, and meaningful contributions to the legal profession. 

Michael Hernandez '13

Partner, HHJ Trial Attorneys

Anna F. Roppo '87

Managing Partner, Duckor Metzger & Wynne

2026 Rising Star Award

Marco A. Garcia '21 and Katherine E. Clarke '16 received the Rising Star Award, which recognizes alumni who graduated within the past ten years and have demonstrated exceptional promise and early impact in the legal field. These awardees are emerging leaders shaping the future of the profession through innovative contributions and commitment to advancing the practice of law. 

Marco A. Garcia '21

Associate, Duane Morris

Katherine E. Clarke '16

Partner, Dunn DeSantis Walt & Kendrick

2026 California Western Legacy Award

Jason Conge '10 and Laura M. Padilla  received the California Western School of Law Legacy Award. This award is the school’s highest alumni honor, awarded to an individual who has shown exceptional commitment to California Western through exemplary service, philanthropy, and leadership. This award acknowledges extraordinary contributions that have left a legacy.

Jason Conge '10

San Diego County Public Defender

Laura M. Padilla

Professor of Law, California Western School of Law

Looking for recipients from prior years? View Previous Winners

 

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Congratulations 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars!

Over 500 California Western alumni have been selected as Super Lawyers or Rising Stars in the 2026 Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers rating service, recognizing outstanding attorneys.

Thank you for your leadership and impact you have made on the community. Here is a list of alumni categorized by decade:

1960s Graduates

1970s Graduates

1980s Graduates

1990s Graduates

2000s Graduates

2010s Graduates

2020s Graduates

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this list. If you find an error or omission, please accept our apologies, and report it to us by emailing JavaScript Required.

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