
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
GIVE NOWThe 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
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
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
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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.
PDF copies of transcripts for Alumni are no longer available. Unofficial copies of transcripts are complimentary and can be obtained by emailing the Registrar's Office at JavaScript Required.
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. - Name change form
- Request a replacement diploma
Distinguished Alumni Awards Nominations Now Open!
Nomination FormNominations 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 Michael Washington '94
Judge at San Diego Superior Court, County of San Diego
2025 Distinguished Practitioner Award
Anne Bautista '97
Director of Legal Support and Strategy, Casa Cornelia
2025 Rising Star Award
2025 California Western Legacy Award
Agustín Peña '12
Deputy District Attorney, San Diego County
2025 Dean's Courage Award
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:
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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We Are Here to Help Connect You
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