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Nancy Chi Cantalupo Joins Cal Western Faculty

Professor Cantalupo is a nationally-recognized expert on sexual harassment and abuse in education.

Getting to Know Dean Sean Scott

“What attracts me to teaching is the interaction with students, and that I get to challenge them, and they, in turn, get to challenge me.”

California Western Welcomes New President and Dean Sean M. Scott

“In everything we do, the first question has to always be, how does this help our students, how does this enhance the experience of our students, holistically, not just academically.”

California Western Well Represented in SDCBA 2020 Service Awards

“We are honored to recognize this year’s award recipients for exemplifying what it means to serve others.”

Holding Polluters Accountable

“Representing public entities is where I really found my niche in the world.”

Can Podcasting Meet the Challenge for Creators of Color

“People don’t like it when they believe that artists are being taken advantage of.”

Time to Rein In Campus Cops

With thousands of referrals to juvenile court, California has become the leading state in the nation in the “school-to-prison pipeline.”

Professor Glenn Smith Comments on SCOTUS Records Release Cases

The most important aspect of these cases, said Smith, is that they affirm the separation of powers, and affirm that the President of the United States is not above the law.

The Case of Patents in Islamic Law

"Over the next couple of decades, many Muslim majority countries are embarking on transformational innovation initiatives where patent law will be critical."

Family Law Firm Antonyan Miranda Awards Scholarships to Two California Western Graduating Students

“Both Deveney Wells-Gibson and Hannah Hickman have demonstrated a commitment to practice family law at the highest level.”

Professor I. India Thusi Selected for Fulbright Global Scholar Award

“I feel honored to receive this award and am excited for the opportunity to do comparative research in two countries with very different approaches to criminal law.”

Procopio Presents Pro Bono Service Award to California Western Graduating Student

“I plan on utilizing my skills and education to fight for the people who are unable to fight for themselves.”

COVID-19: Domestic Violence and the Impact on Attorneys Trying to Provide Legal Assistance

“We, as attorneys, play a key role protecting not only the vulnerable communities we represent, but also ourselves and each other.”

Thank You!

“Being presented with this award has given me hope during a time of great uncertainty.”

Flying High with Compassion

“I had a vision, and when it came time, I rose to the occasion.”

Passions Pursued

“During a workday lunch break, I wandered into a California Western class in progress. When it ended, I had found my path.”

Giving it Your All

“I feel particularly lucky to be part of the class of 2020.”

New Crypto PAC Provides Legitimacy for Fintech

HODLpac could become a very important player as we emerge from the current crypto winter.

Hannah Brenner Johnson’s New Book Exposes Tragedy of Shortlisting

“This concept of shortlisting is not one that is limited to just the legal profession.”

The Persistence of the Glass Ceiling

“It’s all the non-legally actionable stuff that can get in the way of a woman’s advancement.”

New Partnership Highlights NMR’s Work with Early-Stage Startups

“California Western law students will see firsthand the challenges these entrepreneurs face getting their businesses off the ground.”

Erika Lee, Art Neill, and Shaun Spalding

Higgs Fletcher & Mack Awards Eighth Diversity Scholarship to California Western Student

“This award is very special to me. Not just because it recognizes my work for the underrepresented, but also because it reminds me that being different is also a matter of pride.”

226 CWSL Alums Named to San Diego Super Lawyers Lists

“Cal Western excels at recognizing the potential for success in its selection of students for admission.”

Big Law. Exceptional Opportunity

“Doing well in school is half the battle; the other half is putting yourself out there.”

Hyperlink Gamechanger

“HyperCite™ is a gamechanger for appellate litigation.”

The Power to Change Lives

“I'm going to use my voice to lift others up.”

IP Law and the Fight Against COVID-19

IP is the engine to help the world out of the coronavirus pandemic.

CWSL Patent Students Achieve Success in National Competition

“It’s great to see the enthusiasm for patents here at California Western.”

Laura Westergard, Yekun Ding, and Adam Turosky

American Son: Race, Policing, and Identity

“My primary goal was to provide a resource for continuing the discussion of race, family, and policing that are explored in the American Son play and film.”

Meeting the Challenges of Distance Learning

“Distance learning is not really new to us.”

When Your Country Calls

“To be able to serve both institutions at the same time was an honor and absolute joy for me.”

Jay Bynum, Bruce MacDonald, and Niels Schaumann

Stepping Up to Help Our Students

“When you stay connected and pay it forward, you learn that even small gifts can be huge to somebody.”

Four CIP Clients Granted Clemency

“This is a day that tenacious California Western advocacy was recognized, and justice was served.”

JoAnn Parks, Rodney McNeal, and Suzanne Johnson

Welcome to the Next Level of Telemedicine

While the majority of the world’s population is homebound, it is the perfect opportunity to fully embrace the practical concept of telemedicine.

Community Commitment

“I really felt the welcoming atmosphere.”

Sean M. Scott Appointed as California Western’s new President and Dean

“As one of only two African American women to be appointed as president and dean of an American law school, Professor Scott embodies the values of our community.”

The Unintended Consequences of AB5

Confusion and fear over the bill causing companies to avoid working with freelance creators in California.

CWSL Students Score Double First in Appellate Competition

“This double win is a reflection of the incredible dedication and hard work that our advocacy students all put toward their competitions.”

Unlawful Influence?

“We were able to show that the mass arrest actually did improperly influence the upcoming court-martials.”

Doing Better, Reaching Higher

“Regardless of my varied career experiences, I always come back to law because it’s where my soul lives.”

Time for Big Pharma to Take its Own Medicine

“With the high cost of prescription drugs straining the health care system and pharmaceutical companies under pressure to lower prices, these new ideas could be good for patients and good for us all.”

Nancy Chi Cantalupo Joins Cal Western Faculty

Getting to Know Dean Sean Scott

California Western Welcomes New President and Dean Sean M. Scott

California Western Well Represented in SDCBA 2020 Service Awards

Holding Polluters Accountable

Can Podcasting Meet the Challenge for Creators of Color

Time to Rein In Campus Cops

Professor Glenn Smith Comments on SCOTUS Records Release Cases

The Case of Patents in Islamic Law

Family Law Firm Antonyan Miranda Awards Scholarships to Two California Western Graduating Students

Professor I. India Thusi Selected for Fulbright Global Scholar Award

Procopio Presents Pro Bono Service Award to California Western Graduating Student

COVID-19: Domestic Violence and the Impact on Attorneys Trying to Provide Legal Assistance

Thank You!

Flying High with Compassion

Passions Pursued

Giving it Your All

New Crypto PAC Provides Legitimacy for Fintech

Hannah Brenner Johnson’s New Book Exposes Tragedy of Shortlisting

The Persistence of the Glass Ceiling

New Partnership Highlights NMR’s Work with Early-Stage Startups

Higgs Fletcher & Mack Awards Eighth Diversity Scholarship to California Western Student

226 CWSL Alums Named to San Diego Super Lawyers Lists

Big Law. Exceptional Opportunity

Hyperlink Gamechanger

The Power to Change Lives

IP Law and the Fight Against COVID-19

CWSL Patent Students Achieve Success in National Competition

American Son: Race, Policing, and Identity

Meeting the Challenges of Distance Learning

When Your Country Calls

Stepping Up to Help Our Students

Four CIP Clients Granted Clemency

Welcome to the Next Level of Telemedicine

Community Commitment

Sean M. Scott Appointed as California Western’s new President and Dean

The Unintended Consequences of AB5

CWSL Students Score Double First in Appellate Competition

Unlawful Influence?

Doing Better, Reaching Higher

Time for Big Pharma to Take its Own Medicine

Now is a Great Time to Give

We Value Diversity

Practical Training is our Specialty

Faculty Scholarship