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Alumni

The Office of Institutional Advancement and Alumni Engagement is thrilled to keep you connected with fellow alumni and career opportunities.

Empower the Next Generation

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The impact of your education at California Western continues well beyond graduation. The Office of Institutional Advancement and Alumni Engagement offers ways to empower the next generation of law students. Your gift has the power to make a lasting difference. Donations directly advance our mission by supporting student scholarships, academic excellence, and innovative legal education.

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.

"Regardless of when you graduated, you are part of California Western's lifelong community. The Alumni Reunion is our opportunity to come back together and strengthen the bond that connects us. It reminds us of where we started and why we joined this profession in the first place." - Alumni Association Board President Taylor Morrison '17

For additional information about the CWSL All-Alumni Reunion 2026, please contact alumni@cwsl.edu.

How to Get Involved

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Join the Alumni Association Board of Directors

Each spring, California Western School of Law invites interested alumni to apply to serve on the Alumni Association Board of Directors. In collaboration with the Office of Institutional Advancement and Alumni Relations, the Alumni Board strengthens meaningful connections between alumni and CWSL by advising and supporting alumni programs, mentoring current students and creating professional development opportunities for recent and mid-career graduates, and elevating the accomplishments and engagement of CWSL members within the San Diego legal community and beyond. The Alumni Board welcomes alumni from a wide range of backgrounds, class years, professional experiences, and geographic locations.

The application window for spring 2026 has now closed. Thank you to all applicants! For more information about future recruitment, please contact JavaScript Required.

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Office of Institutional Advancement and Alumni Engagement

After graduation, the Office of Institutional Advancement and Alumni Engagement offers opportunities to stay connected with the law school, your classmates, and legal community. These opportunities include volunteer work, social and networking events, bi-annual online newsletters, alumni rosters, and annual continuing education courses.

Keep your information current by completing our Alumni Information Form or contact our office at JavaScript Required.

  • Transcript request form-Transcripts can be ordered online 24/7 through the National Student Clearinghouse. You can order transcripts using all major credit cards.

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    Students who attended California Western prior to 1978:
    If you attended California Western prior to 1978 please contact USIU/Alliant University at 858-635-4581 for a copy of your transcript.
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Distinguished Alumni Awards Nominations Now Open!

Nomination Form

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards! We invite you to help us honor the exceptional contributions of our alumni by submitting nominations for the following categories:

Distinguished Judicial Alumni Award
Distinguished Practitioner Alumni Award
Rising Star Award
Alumni Legacy Award

Nominees should exemplify the values and excellence of California Western. The deadline for submissions is Monday, August 3. Please note that self-nominations are not accepted. 

2025 Distinguished Judicial Alumni Award

Judge Judith Haller '75, Associate Justice, Fourth District California Court of Appeal (Ret.), and Judge Michael Washington '94, Judge at San Diego Superior Court, County of San Diego, 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. 
Judge Michael Washington '94

Judge Michael Washington '94

Judge at San Diego Superior Court, County of San Diego

2025 Distinguished Practitioner Award

Anne Bautista '97, Monica Lopez Reinmiller '98, and Janice Walshok '08 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. 
Anne Bautista '97

Anne Bautista '97

Director of Legal Support and Strategy, Casa Cornelia

2025 Rising Star Award

Claudia Ignacio '18 and Chris Lee '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. 
Claudia Ignacio '18

Claudia Ignacio '18

2025 California Western Legacy Award

Deborah Dixon '07 and Agustín Peña '12 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.
Agustín Peña '18

Agustín Peña '12

Deputy District Attorney, San Diego County

2025 Dean's Courage Award 

Michael Lasso '23 received the Dean's Courage Award, which honors an individual whose extraordinary moral courage and unwavering commitment to justice exemplify the highest ideals of California Western. This award recognizes principled leadership, bold conviction, and celebrates integrity that inspires the CWSL community and beyond. 
Michael Lasso '23

Michael Lasso '23

Judicial Law Clerk, Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada

 


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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