California Western School of Law, Alumni Newsletter Fall 2022

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C ALIFORNIA WESTERN

Dear Members of the California We stern C ommunity:

There is much excitement on the campus of California Western. Following the completion of our summer trimester, the faculty and staff welcomed new students for orientation in August prior to the return of our 2Ls and 3Ls. While the energy is always palpable during the start of an academic term, this year there is a renewed sense of community.

This community is evident in the loyal support that manifests throughout the law school. Thanks to the generosity of Kenneth Lounsbery ‘65 and Dorcas Lounsbery, a refreshed lounge in the 350 building provides a vibrant space for study and conversation, along with free coffee.

Herb and Elaine Galinson, longtime supporters of the law school, recently committed $3 million to fund diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. These initiatives will establish an intellectual hub at California Western for examining complex systems of oppression in the United States. Such critical inquiry ensures that our own diverse community has a larger impact on the legal profession and industry.

In this issue you will read more about their impact. The California Western community is also expressed through our shared purpose. This includes the way our faculty deepen our understanding of contemporary legal issues, as was the case with the recent panel on the Dobbs decision, and from the way that alumni like Judge Michael Washington ’94 model careers of service.

And, of course, it is ultimately alumni like you that extend our purpose into the wider world. I was moved by the stories of Paula Fisher ’90 and Kristin Scogin ‘04 making an impact as a tribal lawyer and public defender, respectively, along with the countless other updates and notes shared throughout this issue.

All my best,

Sean M. Scott

President and Dean

California Western School of Law

P.S. A note about our cover art. We are encouraging alumni to share their personal stories through short vignettes that will be displayed throughout the law school. If you have an interest in participating in this project, please email the Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement at alumni@cwsl.edu

California Western Receives Largest Gift in its History

…If not now, when?

These words from Rabbi Hillel guided Elaine Galinson and Herb Solomon toward their recent record-breaking donation to California Western School of Law. Their $3 million gift reflects the obligation to duty that Hillel advocated in his role as religious leader and scholar.

Galinson and Solomon also point to United States history as a major factor in their decision to fund initiatives within diversity, equity, and inclusion. As they note: “The degree of inequality and racial discrimination that has existed in our country since the early 17th century threatens the promise of the United States contained in our founding documents.”

Much of that discrimination is rooted in the American legal system, which is why Galinson and Solomon see huge promise in diversifying legal education and the legal industry. That includes increasing access for students from marginalized communities, who bring with them the stories of their communities. Sharing these stories enriches the entire student body, the California Western community, and the broader legal industry and academy. Sharing stories creates empathy, compassion, and cultural competency while fulfilling the mission of the law school to train ethical, competent, and compassionate lawyers, representative of our diverse society, who can use the law effectively and creatively.

“Ms. Galinson and Mr. Solomon have made an enormous impact on California Western and all legal education with their gift,” according to Dean Sean M. Scott. “This gift enhances the resources of the law school to create an intellectual hub for addressing the complex systems of oppression in the United States. That includes funding research, bringing speakers to campus, hosting visiting scholars, and attracting students by creating a community of belonging.”

Jorge Garcia, Assistant Dean of Admissions, Financial Aid & Campus Diversity, notes that the scholarships contained in the gift can bring new voices to campus. “For many of our students, cost is a major obstacle in selecting the law school that best aligns with their goals. This scholarship support is important for supporting students from all backgrounds and signals that California Western is serious about its obligation to create a law school that reflects society.”

Galinson and Solomon take it one step further, noting that faculty and staff will also want to join an institution seeking to address structural inequities. “We want to build an environment that attracts not only excellent students, but also gifted scholars and administrators that believe in the value of providing a quality legal education to long-marginalized students, and the larger benefits to society that result.”

“ This gift enhances the resources of the law school to create an intellectual hub for addressing the complex systems of oppression in the United States.”

- Dean Sean M. Scott

Marivel Zialcita ’02

As an estate planning attorney, Marivel Zialcita ‘02 helps thousands of people every year create their legacy. Whether it’s establishing a college fund for grandchildren, establishing a family foundation, or leaving money to a favorite charity, Marivel offers creative ways to make all those things happen.

When it came time to create her own estate plan, it didn’t take Marivel long to realize that she wanted to include California Western in her plans. “I am able to do this work because of California Western.” While there are many ways to leave a legacy, Marivel decided to name California Western School of Law a beneficiary of her life insurance policy. “Purchasing life insurance costs me literally pennies on the dollar and it’s money that is not realized while I’m alive really, so it’s a good investment for me and allows me to leave a legacy.”

Marivel shared that her clients get excited when they decide how they are going to leave their legacy and when it is right, it feels so good. Marivel knew that making a deferred gift through life insurance was right when she felt that excitement and could not contain her smile anymore!

Marivel recalls fondly that, “the school was, and continues to be, incredibly forward thinking with the most supportive staff and faculty. I am the lawyer that I am today because of California Western, and I am beyond happy to leave my legacy at California Western.”

For more information on designating CWSL as the beneficiary of your life insurance policy or to learn about other ways you can leave a legacy at California Western contact Dani Dawson, Vice President of Institutional Advancement, at ddawson@cwsl.edu

Three easy ways to give life insurance to California Western:

NAME US AS A BENEFICIARY OF THE POLICY. This gift is as simple as updating your beneficiary designation form with your policy holder. You can designate us as the primary beneficiary for a percentage or specific amount or a contingent beneficiary.

MAKE AN OUTRIGHT GIFT OF AN EXISTING POLICY. You can name us as owner and beneficiary of an existing policy. You qualify for a federal income tax charitable deduction when you itemize on your taxes. If you continue to pay premiums on the policy, each payment is tax deductible as a charitable gift you itemize.

MAKE AN OUTRIGHT GIFT OF A NEW POLICY. You can take out a new policy and irrevocably name California Western as the owner and beneficiary of the insurance contract. Whether you make one single premium payment for the policy or pay annual premiums, each payment is tax deductible as a charitable gift when you itemize on your taxes.

Spring 2022 Commencement

On a perfect San Diego morning in the beautiful setting of the Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park, faculty, staff, students, guests, family, and friends gathered for the 116th California Western School of Law Commencement Ceremony on April 29th.

Dean Sean Scott welcomed students and attendees, grateful to be able to celebrate the event in person, and was honored to welcome Priscilla Alfaro ‘22 as Student Commencement Speaker and San Diego Superior Court Judge, The Honorable Michael D. Washington ‘94, a distinguished public defender for nearly 30 years, as Commencement Speaker.

After several online graduation ceremonies, it was a joyous occasion to gather in person.

Priscilla Alfaro ’22 Student Commencement Speaker

Congratulations #CWSLClassof2022

“I want you to unleash the power that you have to help improve the lives of others so that they can find justice in the world.”

“Change your mind about what your own powers are because the truth is that there is no glass ceiling that can stop your rise to the top unless you allow yourself to yield to the perception of the power of a glass ceiling.”

“…start today by learning to discern the difference between knowledge and truth; know that knowledge is but a tool to lead you to the truth.”

“And finally, there is no imposter syndrome that can erase your uniqueness in value unless you allow yourself to be erased by the perceived power of people that don’t think that you matter.”

“Now, as we graduate today and move into our careers, may we all remember that Cal Western prepared us to think like lawyers, but also encouraged us to think like human beings, to demonstrate compassion, to maintain our integrity as we navigate the gray areas of the law, and most importantly to take care of ourselves. Because our best self will be the one that creates change.”

The Honorable Michael D. Washington ’94 Commencement Speaker

LAW SCHOOL WELCOMES

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California Western’s Competitive Advocacy Program (CAP)

has already had some early success in 2022!

Our Jessup Appellate Team continued to show that our students can go head-to-head with any law school out there! 87 law schools from across the country entered the preliminary rounds of The Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition and Cal Western’s team won their way into the Final National Round of the top 32 law schools based on oral arguments! It should be noted that they advanced as the 18th best team after pre-lims. Even more impressive though was that their written skills earned them 7th place among Best Memorials (briefs) out of all 87 schools.

The Jessup student team members were Mathew Halverson, Maliat Chowdhury, Justine Berard, Chelsey Barkley, and Alexis Garcia. They were coached by Professor William Aceves, Professor Emerita Bobbie Thyfault, and CWSL alumni Kate Clark, Sahar Karimi, and Eli Gaglio.

Our Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Teams also had an impressive spring season. For the second year in a row, Cal Western was the ABA Regional Negotiation Champion and advanced to the National Competition. At Nationals they put in a strong effort and missed advancing to the top 8 teams by just 1 judge’s ballot.

Our ADR teams also advanced to the final round of two other national competitions this past spring. Our students came in 2nd place at Southwestern Law School’s National Negotiation Tournament. Cal Western also had teams come in 2nd place and 3rd place at the inaugural Tulane International Futbol Negotiation Competition.

The ADR student team members were Samuel Eggleton, Alexandria Loveless, Kelli McTague, Sara Berry, Arya Sadighian, Katie Wotherspoon, Amy Lam, and Susie Gonzales-McCaulley. They were coached by Dan Rawlins and CWSL alumni Juan Larios & Michelle Kellogg.

Last but not least and for the first time in years, our Trial Teams advanced to the final rounds in both the Texas Young Lawyers Association (TYLA) Regional Competition and the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Regional Competition. The final round for each competition was so close that they were both decided by a single judge’s ballot. In both final rounds the school we just barely lost to was UCLA, who ultimately went on to become national champions for both competitions.

These trial team student team members were Anthony Hernandez, Hannah Bushyeager, Amanda Chavez, Kamil Robinson, Jazmin Luna, Alexis Holbrook, and Connor Er. They were coached by CWSL alumni Jason Conge, Chris Lee, Dan Korchnoy, and Javier Rios.

The advocacy teams are just starting their fall competition schedules and we have no doubt that there will be many more trophies brought home in 2022!

If you would like more info about CAP or want to learn more ways that you can support the advocacy students’ efforts, please feel free to reach out to Paul Parisi at PParisi@cwsl.edu.

Cli nical Exte r nships

Discovering a World of Opportunity in Public Service

Entering law school, Kristin Scogin ’04 had no set plan on how her legal career might evolve.

To assist students with this, California Western regularly sponsors panels of lawyers to come and talk at lunch time sessions on campus. Tempted by the pizza offer, Kristin and a friend attended such a session as law students to listen to various lawyers talking about different areas of the law.

One of the lawyers was from the San Diego Public Defender’s Office.

“I remember when I heard him talk about not only his job but what interns did, it made me scared and excited. I thought what a crazy world that’s got to be; I’ve got to check it out,” recalled Kristin. “So that day changed the trajectory of my life.”

Toward the end of that year, Kristin followed up with Ruth Briscoe, California Western’s Clinical Externship Program Associate Director, on upcoming intern

opportunities. She subsequently interviewed on campus and secured her first internship with the Public Defender’s Office in downtown San Diego.

“It was the first summer after my 1L year,” said Kristin. “My internship was everything I thought it would be and more. This world that I had no real connection to before just blew my mind. The fact that the Public Defender’s Office let the interns get involved and get to know and talk to their clients was amazing.”

That experience had a remarkable effect on Kristin, confirming to her, even at this early stage, that she had found her true career path.

“I was hooked,” said Kristin. “I interned there every semester and applied for a post-bar after graduation.”

Kristin spent the time between graduation and receiving her bar exam results as a post-bar clerk at the Public Defender’s Office. During that time, she interviewed for an attorney position and, on passing the bar, was sworn in as a fully-fledged attorney in January 2005.

Kristin Scogin ’04, San Diego Public Defender’s Office

Today, Kristin is the Assistant Supervisor of the Central Misdemeanor Unit and also the Recruitment and Volunteer Coordinator for interns, post-bars, and new hires.

“The Coordinator position is a unique role within our office, and our Public Defender, Randy Mize, approached me to see if this were something I would be interested in, considering my experience as an intern,” said Kristin.

“I jumped at the chance as it was so different and unlike anything I had done in this office. I still get to do my attorney work as well as work with these new students and lawyers. It’s the best of both worlds.”

Another reason Kristin took on this additional role is that she understands the vital impact the externship program has on a law student’s journey. “The externship program is important because it brings students closer to their community in general. I know a lot of interns get inspired by talking to clients and understanding where they are in life and why, and this motivates them to not only work on their legal issues, but also to volunteer

at events and organizations throughout our community, and in turn pass on the knowledge gained by educating clients on the resources our community has to offer them.”

According to Kristin, California Western students find themselves with unique opportunities in the area of public service. Not only is the Public Defender’s Office two blocks away, but students can pick a lot of classes with public defenders as professors.

“I work very closely with the team at California Western,” concludes Kristin. “I try to get a bunch of people over here because a lot of times it happens as it did with me –I arrived not knowing what I wanted to do, and now, seventeen years later, I can’t see myself anywhere else.”

“You’re going to do a lot of internships over your law school career. Don’t necessarily go out and try to find something that you love, go out and try to find something that makes you mad. And that’s when you’ll have found your passion!” Kristin Scogin ’04

PROCOPIO DEEPENS ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH CALIFORNIA WESTERN

California Western is known for educating students who are prepared to make an immediate impact as lawyers upon graduation. One firm that has fully realized the benefit of hiring practice-ready students is Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP. Procopio saw the benefit of supporting California Western students early–making its first gift of $45 in 1989 to support Law Review. To date, Procopio’s commitment to California Western has expanded to over $45,000 per year and supports several initiatives at California Western including (1) student scholarships for outstanding pro bono service and those who demonstrate a commitment to diversity, (2) Community Law Project, and (3) the California Innocence Project.

Procopio is a full-service, AmLaw200 business and litigation law firm with nearly 200 attorneys practicing in 7 offices across the western United States and Washington D.C. Procopio has affirmed its commitment to diversity. It has received accolades for its diversity efforts from respected third parties such as American Law Media, Law360, and Diversity Lab. The firm states that it believes “a diverse and inclusive workforce at all levels fosters an environment that supports innovation and creative problem solving….” To that end, in 2021, Procopio partnered with California Western to establish the Procopio Scholars Scholarship Fund. This program provides a paid internship opportunity and scholarship for students who are among the top in their class and who have demonstrated an interest in protecting and advancing racial and social equity.

Procopio was co-founded by Alec Cory, one of the first attorneys in the San Diego legal community to embrace pro bono work and provide legal services to the poor. Before co-founding the firm, Mr. Cory worked for an office that eventually became known as the Legal Aid Society of San Diego, which Procopio also supports. “As lawyers and professionals, we must provide legal aid to people whether they can afford it or not,” Mr. Cory often said.

Success V. Carter ‘22, Recipient of the Alec Cory Scholarship

He was a member of the California Western Board of Trustees, and he established a scholarship fund that assisted students with a demonstrated interest in public service and/or public interest law. Mr. Cory’s legacy lives on today as Procopio continues to provide scholarships to students in the public interest sector.

Fourteen attorneys at Procopio have California Western ties:

Brook Barnes ‘11

Zag Bassirian ‘14

Kevin Davis ‘08

Rachel Edwards ‘16

Morgan Gallagher ‘14

Ashley Genser

Rachael Harrington ‘14

Travis Jang-Busby ‘12

Christopher Moore ‘21

Pattric Rawlins ‘99

Rebecca Reed ‘04

Lauren Symington ‘04

Merrick Wadsworth ‘15

Lianlian Wu ‘15

California Western is incredibly grateful for the support of such a phenomenal law firm. Thank you, Procopio.

5 from ’65

Building Relationships That Last a Lifetime

Honorable M. James Lorenz ‘65

Kenneth H. Lounsbery ‘65 Honorable Herbert J. Exarhos ‘65

Honorable Wayne L. Peterson ‘65

Honorable Robert C. Rice ‘65

“We formed real bonds, friendships from our three years together at California Western, which is why I believe so strongly in reminding present-day students to be mindful of the people you’re studying with and struggling with. They’ll be your friends for life.”

Itwas August 1962 when Kenneth (Ken) H. Lounsbery began his law school journey at California Western School of Law. Little did he know how profoundly this experience would affect the rest of his life.

As an applying student, Ken had to undergo a personal interview with Dean Robert Castetter – an interview he has never forgotten. “It was memorable for me because my acceptance was not confirmed until that interview,” said Ken. “I’d just driven 3,000 miles based on the belief that I would be accepted as a law student, and fortunately, that did happen.”

Out of the 70 incoming students that August, Ken and four others began to develop a friendship as they navigated the rigors of law school. The acquaintanceship of being classmates grew into mutual reliance, and a bond began to form. Ken, James Lorenz, Wayne Peterson, Herbert Exarhos, and Robert Rice, later collectively known as the “5 from ‘65”,

developed such a bond that has endured to this day. “Over three years, the acquaintanceship acquires depth,” said Ken. “You’re not just fellow law students or classmates. You end up sharing all the dimensions of your life.”

Throughout law school, the five studied hard and relaxed with vigor! The former Point Loma campus meant the beach resorts and bars were nearby. The Bahia and the Vagabond were among the group’s favorite hangouts.

“The legends tend to grow during those three years,” said Ken. “And the stories just increase the closeness – and do we have some stories!”

After law school, the five stayed in San Diego. Ken went directly into the City Attorney’s office, and Herb joined the Army JAG Corps before also entering the City Attorney’s office. Wayne clerked for Justice Martin Caughlin at the Fourth District Court of Appeal, and from there, he joined

Ken Lounsbery ‘65

Jim at the District Attorney’s office before entering law practice. Bob joined the Navy and subsequently went into the District Attorney’s office.

All five went on to build successful legal careers in private practice, with four becoming judges. Ken would have made it five out of five but turned down a judgeship in 1999, as he felt he could not walk away from the new law firm he founded.

“After graduating, the bonds we formed just grew, and we went all out to help each other both in business and our personal lives,” said Ken. “We’ve had varying degrees of success – you have to say four judges out of the five of us, that’s not too shabby. But, I’m certainly satisfied with my career.”

The “5 from ‘65” still meet monthly for lunch at the Brigantine in Del Mar, always in the same booth.

“By common consent, we decided on the Brigantine, mainly because their fish tacos are delicious, but also because Jim has limited his driving and Del Mar is closest to him,” explained Ken.

It has always been clear to Ken and his wife, Dorcas Lounsbery, that they wanted to honor the law school. They have been active in various charitable ways to different organizations, but California Western has always had a special place in their hearts.

“In the backs of our minds, we’ve known that at some point, you just have to pay back,” said Ken. “All of us share one heartfelt conviction: that the law school and Dean Robert Castetter were responsible for laying the foundation for anything and everything we’ve done. So to whatever extent we’ve been successful, it can all be traced to Cal Western.”

Recently, Ken and Dorcas provided a generous gift to California Western, which will benefit students now and into the future. The gift is dedicated to scholarships, with a portion used to create a student lounge in the second-floor lobby in the 350 building.

“Our gift is because of all five of us,” said Ken. “Up to now, there hasn’t been a place students can gather and form the bonds the five of us formed. So this lounge is being created to encourage students to hang out together.”

The lounge is named “The Ken and Dorcas Lounsbery Community Commons.” In addition, there will be a photo

posted in the lounge of Ken and Dorcas, together with a plaque that will state:

A MESSAGE TO ALL STUDENTS

We, members of the Class of 1965, forged friendships that have endured for more than five decades. As you learn together in these halls, you’ll find that your classmates will become friends and trusted colleagues for a lifetime. Cherish and nourish these relationships as we have. And, we speak for our entire Class when expressing deep appreciation for the leadership of Dean Robert K. Castetter, to whom each of the undersigned owes incalculable thanks.

Kenneth H. Lounsbery

Concurring Opinions By

Honorable Honorable M. James Lorenz Wayne L. Peterson

Honorable Honorable Herbert J. Exarhos Robert C. Rice

The language on the plaque is very much the directive the “5 from ‘65” want to give current and future students in hopes they will benefit from it as they did.

“You’ll never find closer kinship than going through law school. So take advantage of that opportunity; it’s a treasure,” counsels Ken. “It will feed you for the rest of your professional life.”

& QA

Alumna discusses the complexities and challenges of Tribal Law.

Paula Fisher ‘90

Paula Fisher ‘90 has been practicing Tribal Law for more than 22 years. Admitted to the Bar in Michigan, Fisher is licensed in 16 Tribal Courts in six states, including the Inter-Tribal Court of Southern California. She heads up a successful law practice in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, which offers legal assistance in family law, criminal defense, and Tribal Law. Fisher is a published author in the area of Tribal-State relations and a leading authority on Tribal sovereignty and plays a significant role in developing Tribal laws across different Tribes.

Fisher sat down with Cal Western to discuss this very specialized and underrepresented area of the law.

Q. What made you decide to focus on Tribal Law?

I am a descendent of the Cherokee Nation and have always been drawn to all things native. My husband, a Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Member, and I were married in 1997 and subsequently moved to Michigan as he had a business opportunity with his Tribe. Shortly after getting my Michigan state license, I obtained a license to practice with the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan. That was my first exposure to Tribal Law, and I absolutely loved it. That particular court is older than most Tribal Courts, so I was able to get in on the ground floor of their developing law, which was fun and exciting.

Q. What is different about Tribal Law?

One fascinating thing about Tribal Law is that every Tribe has its own law, and every Tribe is sovereign. So although they are under the federal government’s jurisdiction, they are not under the jurisdiction of state governments. They create their own laws, pass them, follow them, and enforce them as they see fit. The other interesting thing about Tribal Law is that you’re starting from scratch every time you get licensed in a new Tribal Court, and you have to learn how they do things because they do things differently from Tribe to Tribe.

Q. Can you give some scale on the membership of Tribes and the licensing process you would need to go through to practice?

Based on my experience, I’ve seen Tribes with as few as 15 members and as many as 7,000. Generally speaking, there’s a separate licensing process for every Tribe. Having said that, some Tribes take the position that if you’re licensed in any state you can practice. Then there are Tribes that actually require you to pass a separate Tribal bar exam. I had to do that with the Forest County Potawatomi Tribe in Wisconsin. In Southern California, there’s the Inter-Tribal Court of Southern California, a Tribal Court system where 12 different local Tribes participate. Still, the laws applied in each case differ based on the laws of that particular Tribe. It is fascinating.

Q. You are a leading authority and published author on Tribal sovereignty. Can you tell us how that works?

Something interesting about Tribal membership is that if you are a Tribal member or if your children are Tribal, you can have a case that starts in a state court and have it moved to a Tribal Court where the laws are different. As a result of the Indian Child Welfare Act, if you have a case open in the state court, certain formalities have to be observed if the court deals with a Tribal person. Extra efforts must be made to keep the Tribal family together because they’re trying to repair the damage that’s happened over the generations. There’s a YouTube video out that I think everybody in this country should watch called The Canary Effect. It sheds light on what really happened to Tribal people in this country as opposed to what people think.

Q. What does your regular caseload comprise?

I’d say the cases on my personal caseload are 75 percent Tribal Law. I greatly enjoy criminal defense work, but at this point, I would say it’s probably 30 percent family law and 40 percent Tribal membership litigation. Things have changed for me a lot since the pandemic because there are more family law cases out there than there are attorneys to handle them. People have started fighting with one another about things they normally would turn the other cheek to. The pandemic has done something to our families that I could never have predicted.

Q. Looking to the future, how do you attract more attorneys to the practice of Tribal Law?

I definitely am a proponent of having Tribal Law taught at all United States law schools. I’ve also heard there has been talk of Tribal Law being included in the bar exam. I think that’s an important change that needs to happen. If an attorney is interested in this law area, I would encourage them to take a class on Tribal Law. There’s the San Diego County Native American Lawyers Association, and I would recommend that people maybe just come to a meeting or check out the website and see what it’s all about.

What I love about Tribal membership is its constitutional aspect. I love constitutional law, and I always hoped I’d find a way to practice in that area, and the fact that I do it within the context of Tribal Law is a wonderful and fascinating opportunity.

If you are interested in Tribal Law, check out the links below: http://nalasd.org https://www.nativeamericanbar.org https://www.calindianlaw.org/our-mission.html

COMMUNITY LAW PROJECT

The Community Law Project (CLP) has been selected as Assemblymember Chris Ward’s (San Diego-D) 2022 California Nonprofit of the Year.

CLP was one of more than one hundred nonprofits honored throughout California for their outstanding contributions to the communities they serve.

“I am proud to honor the Community Law Project as the Nonprofit of the Year for Assembly District 78. Their services are critical to so many San Diegans who would otherwise go without legal representation because of financial barriers,” said Assemblymember Ward. “By providing law students the opportunity to work side-by-side with attorneys of various backgrounds, and in an environment that exposes them to the needs of our community, CLP is training the next generation of civic-minded leaders.”

CLP was among the nonprofits honored at a California Nonprofits Day luncheon in Sacramento on Wednesday, June 8, on the West Side Lawn of the Capitol.

“The Community Law Project is honored to have been selected as Nonprofit of the Year by

Assemblymember Christopher Ward,” said Dana Sisitsky, CLP’s Executive Director. “Our staff, students, and volunteers take pride in our accomplishments toward making San Diego a more just community and appreciate this recognition.”

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In other news, CLP was proud to welcome their fall 2022 class of legal interns.

We are excited to welcome seven new and five returning students to our CLP clinics this fall! We know that it will be a rewarding trimester for our students as they provide critical legal assistance to clients in need.”

–Dana Sisitsky

Assemblymember Chris Ward, CLP’s Executive Director and Associate Clinical Professor Dana Sisitsky, and California Western’s President and Dean Sean Scott.

CALIFORNIA INNOCENCE PROJECT

California Innocence Project (CIP) client Marilyn

Mulero is the third woman and the 190th person in the USA to be exonerated after being sentenced to death.

On August 9, 2022, a Cook County judge vacated the wrongful murder conviction of CIP client Marilyn Mulero and dismissed all charges against her. Marilyn was a victim of the notorious former Chicago Detective Reynaldo Guevara, who has been linked to dozens of wrongful convictions. Marilyn spent nearly three decades in prison for a 1992 murder she did not commit. She has now been fully exonerated.

Remarkably, 21-year-old Marilyn was innocent of the murder she was charged with, and she was sentenced to death on a plea bargain based on advice given to her by an incompetent trial lawyer. The lawyer had no experience handling death penalty cases, did no investigation, and told her that a guilty plea was her best option after three short meetings.

Marilyn’s trial lawyer had advised her to plead guilty to murder without negotiating with the prosecution or the court to avoid a death sentence. Because she had already pleaded guilty, the jury and the court had little choice but to sentence 21-year-old Marilyn to death based on her lawyer’s terrible advice.

For decades, attorneys and advocates for Guevara’s victims have made the case that homicides investi gated by the disgraced former detective are tainted and that the State’s District Attorney’s Office cannot defend them. Guevara won’t defend his investigations as he repeatedly asserts his Fifth Amendment right not to incriminate himself when confronted with the allegations that he manipulated his investigations and framed the victims.

CIP exoneree Marilyn Mulero.

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It was a journey. Here we are making history, changing the legal system one person at a time.

– Marilyn Mulero

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Marilyn is the first and only female victim of Guevara to be exonerated among over 30 Guevara-related homicide convictions overturned to date. Marilyn is the 190th person in the USA to be exonerated after being sentenced to death and only the third woman on that list.

Marilyn inspired CIP Co-Founder Justin Brooks to start the California Innocence Project in 1999. He has been working on the case since 1995. “It has been such an honor to represent Marilyn and once again prove that our faulty criminal justice system sends innocent people to death row. We must end the death penalty,” Brooks said.

“It was a journey. Here we are making history, changing the legal system one person at a time. It was a true honor being your client, Justin. We have created a friendship for life.” says Marilyn.

She has been spending time with her family and friends while she acclimates to life outside prison walls.

NEW MEDIA RIGHTS

The United States Copyright Office recently published its final rule for implementing the procedures that govern the initial stages of a Copyright Claims Board (CCB) proceeding.

The final rule establishes a process for bringing claims at the CCB and directly cites New Media Rights’ comments, written by California Western School of Law 2L Mariana Perez, Executive Director Art Neill, and Assistant Director Erika Lee multiple times. New Media Rights’ comments discussed law school clinic participation, concerns regarding how respondents receive adequate awareness of the claims against them, the need to collect data on CCB

proceedings and revisit and improve CCB processes, and various grammar and typographical errors in the proposed rules.

New Media Rights also separately participated in a comment on behalf of law school clinics. The law clinicians’ comments raised a number of challeng es with relying heavily or solely on law school clinics to provide legal support for clients with CCB matters.

The CCB represents a sea change for copyright disputes,” said Neill. “ Despite the CCB’s description as a “small claims” venue, with claims up to $30,000 and $5,000 of attorney’s fees at stake, it will be critical for participants to know their rights, including the ability to opt out, as well as their right to raise appropriate defenses. Copyright is a complex area of law, and it remains to be seen whether the CCB can provide a level playing field for parties.”

New Media Rights staff and interns

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the consequences of Dobbs

On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, reversing decades of precedent by overturning Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey.

California Western Constitutional Law professors William Aceves, Jessica Fink, and Glenn Smith discussed the consequences of this momentous decision in a panel discussion on July 7.

Moderated by Dean Sean Scott, the panel discussed the background to the case, the Court’s treatment of precedent, the immediate impact of Dobbs in the states, and how other unenumerated rights are now potentially at risk, including the right to marry and even the right to contraception.

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It is important to recognize that even under the framework of Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, states always had the authority, subject to narrow constraints, to regulate and even prohibit abortions in the third trimester.”

Professor William Aceves

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…his [Chief Justice Roberts] opinion is the least honest one here, at least with respect to stare decisis. He talks a great game about how the Court could have upheld this law without overruling the other cases, but he is also talking about cutting the heart out of these prior cases.”

Professor Jessica Fink

…ultimately, how you answer the question of Dobbs’ reach depends on how much you trust the majority’s and Justice Kavanaugh’s concurring disclaimers of any intent to put other implied privacy rights at risk.”

Professor Glenn Smith

To listen to the entire discussion and the insightful opinions of our expert panel, follow this link:

Members of the media frequently call on the expertise of California Western’s faculty to provide context for a wide variety of television, radio, and print news stories.

The first half of 2022 was no exception with a broad swathe of faculty commenting on the news of the day and more. Below is a cross section of our faculty in the media:

Vice Dean William Aceves

William Aceves 6/24/22 After math of Roe v. Wade ruling NBC 7.

Professor Emily Behzadi

Emily Behzadi 2/11/22 Com panies face legal uncertain ties defending against NFTs TechTarget

Vice Dean Susan Bisom-Rapp

Susan Bisom-Rapp 4/5/22 Best States for Working From Home –Ask the Expert Wallethub.

Professor Hannah Brenner Johnson

Hannah Brenner Johnson 3/2/22 Nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson CBS8.

Professor Justin Brooks

Justin Brooks 8/26/22 Brian Banks: Is this Freedom Podcast

Professor James Cooper

James Cooper 7/28/22 The Hill Co-authored article discussing meeting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

Professor Kenneth Klein

Kenneth Klein 8/2/22 Policy Genius article.

Professor Nancy Marcus

Nancy Marcus 7/19/22 samesex marriage bill KGTV ABC.

Professor Joanna Sax

Joanna Sax 5/2/22 Renewed

lawsuit challenges San Diego Unified vaccine mandate KPBS.

Faculty Transitions

Dean Sean Scott announced several leadership transitions within the Dean’s Office that were effective August 1. Vice Dean Hannah Brenner Johnson, and Associate Deans Catherine Hardee and Kenneth Klein all completed their terms of service and will take sabbatical for the 2022-2023 academic year before returning to their faculty roles full-time. Susan Bisom-Rapp will assume the role of Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, while William Aceves takes on the role of Associate Dean for Teaching and Assessment, and Daniel Yeager will reprise his role as Associate Dean for Faculty Research.

Dean Scott shared the following thoughts in her message to students, faculty, and staff.

Professor Glenn Smith

Glenn Smith 5/3/22 Case at center of SCOTUS decision on Roe v Wade KGTV Ch. 10

“California Western owes an enormous debt of gratitude to Vice Dean Hannah Brenner Johnson and Associate Deans Catherine Hardee and Kenneth Klein. They made significant contributions to the law school as academic administrators and did so with grace, sensitivity, and humor. We are fortunate to have a group so deeply committed to advocating for the best interests of students, faculty, and the entire Cal Western community.

Hannah, Cat, and Ken provided valuable counsel upon my arrival as Dean in 2020. Their understanding of the unique culture of California Western informed many of the important decisions we have made during my tenure, ranging from the revision of academic policies to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

They also had the unenviable task of serving during the COVID pandemic. They brought wisdom and insight to some of the most complicated deliberations an institution can face. Our success navigating these uncharted waters is a testament to their dual focus on serving our educational mission while maintaining the health of our community.”

In the wake of the recent conversations surrounding the Supreme Court, including the appointment of the first Black woman to the court, it is important to revisit the brilliance and impact of Shortlisted: Women in the Shadows of the Supreme Court by California Western Professor, Hannah Brenner Johnson. This article was first published in 2019, but its relevance could not be clearer. Shortlisted was recently released in paperback. Pick up a copy today at your independent bookstore.

Hannah Brenner Johnson New Book Exposes Tragedy of Shortlisting

“Fascinating and painstakingly researched, Shortlisted is a wake-up call about the persistence of gender inequality.”

One of many laudable reviews, this is how the Texas Bar Journal described California Western Professor Hannah Brenner Johnson’s new book, Shortlisted: Women in the Shadows of the Supreme Court, recently published in hardcover by New York University Press.

Co-authored by University of Houston Law Center Professor Renee Knake Jefferson, the book tells the inspiring and previously untold history of the women considered—but not selected—for the United States Supreme Court.

“This book was 10 years in the making,” reveals Brenner Johnson.

Back in 2010, Brenner Johnson and Jefferson were new law school professors and colleagues at the time. President Obama was faced with two vacancies on the U.S. Supreme Court. He ultimately named two women—Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor.

The media attention surrounding the nominations of Kagan and Sotomayor intrigued Brenner Johnson.

“I can recall reading major newspaper articles about their nominations,” says Brenner Johnson. “These were two women who were highly qualified for the Supreme Court. They came to be nominated from very distinguished careers, and yet the media focused on things that were perhaps not, from my vantage point, so relevant as to whether they would make a great Justice on the Supreme Court.”

Brenner Johnson recalls that the media focused on things like both women’s single status, their appearance, and their sexuality. Newspapers reported on questions like who would accompany them to “fancy” dinners at the White House if they did not have a husband or a significant other.

Brenner Johnson and Jefferson began exchanging emails, expressing their incredible discontent at the way the media was focusing its attention on things that had no bearing on whether or not these women would be qualified to serve in the nation’s highest court.

“Through those email conversations we said, we’re law professors, we’re academics, we’re researchers, so rather than just complain about these representations in the media, why don’t we study the problem? And so we did,” recalls Brenner Johnson.

They set about the business of exploring, empirically, how the media portrays nominees to the U.S. Supreme Court, and they did so going back to the early 1970s.

They pulled 4,000 articles that had been published in the Washington Post and the New York Times about nominees to the Supreme Court. Then they put together and trained a team of research assistants—law students at that time—who had the task of reading all 4,000 articles and coding them for a series of variables.

“We wanted to know everything from who was writing the article, to whether the author referenced the marital status or appearance of the nominee mentioned in the article,” says Brenner Johnson.

“We thought that if we could get a sense of how the media portrays nominees to the Court in this unique, unusual public context, we might understand how women in the legal profession are faring on the ground.”

Embedded in all of those articles that they read and coded was one that stood out. It was an article appearing in the New York Times in the early 1970s, and it was written about a judge from California named Mildred Lillie.

They learned from this article that California Superior Court Justice Mildred Lillie had been shortlisted to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Nixon. Brenner Johnson and Jefferson were surprised and shocked on several fronts.

First, they had never heard of Lillie. And second, they were unaware of any other women who had been shortlisted before Justice Sandra Day O’Connor was appointed to the Court in 1981.

They were also shocked that the article about Lillie commented on what she looked like in a bathing suit and that it was fortunate she had no children, for how could a woman possibly balance being a mother and a Justice on the Supreme Court?

“These notions sparked outrage between us,” says Brenner Johnson. “But the thing that was so significant about that article was that it opened up our inquiry that led us to

ultimately identify nine women who had been shortlisted but never selected to the U.S. Supreme Court. That story informs how the book began.”

“Fascinating as the history and collective stories of these nine remarkable women may be, there are a lot of things that readers can take away from the book even if they are not lawyers,” says Brenner Johnson.

“This concept of shortlisting is not one that is limited to just the legal profession,” she says. “That the book focuses on women who were shortlisted for the U.S. Supreme Court does not make it irrelevant as a read for women across all professions. It is also especially relevant for those who are in positions of power who make the selection to understand the dynamics that take place.”

“There has been a lot of attention paid to issues of inequality and bias and discrimination, and yet these problems persist. It’s one thing to make a promise and a commitment to diversify one’s office or one’s workforce, and it’s another undertaking altogether to actually deliver on that promise,” says Brenner Johnson.

“It is our hope that Shortlisted is a contribution to the literature, to the lives of lawyers and law students, and to the lives of people generally as a tool to help chip away at this very pervasive inequality that has persisted in the legal profession and beyond for far too long.”

ACCESSLEX

After recent announcements of changes to federal student loan forgiveness and debt relief, we under stand there might be some confusion and questions regarding new policies. In light of this, we would like to point alumni who were recipients of federal aid to AccessLex’s webpage at https://www.accesslex. org/student-loan-resumption-and-pslf-waiver. This page is a useful resource for information regarding the Biden administration’s debt relief plan,

the extension of the student loan pause, the newly announced income-driven repayment plan, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness information.

Federal Student Aid has the debt relief announcement on its own site and these webpages will be updated as further information becomes available. In the mean time, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Financial Aid Office at finaid@cwsl.edu if you have questions.

CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

The Career and Professional Development Office (CPDO) wants to give a huge thank you to all the CWSL alumni who are giving back and helping our students and recent graduates in their career development as we emerge from the pandemic. Your contributions and support have been invaluable!

As you may have heard, the CPDO created a Mock Interview Attorney Directory with a substantial list of alumni names, practice areas, and contact information of volunteer attorneys whom students can independently contact to schedule mock interviews. If you would like your name to be added to the Directory as a mock interviewer/mentor or have any questions, please email us at career_services@cwsl.edu. To volunteer or learn how you can give of your time and talent to our students and recent graduates in other ways, please click here.

Please remember, the CPDO is always here for alumni. Email to connect with us or schedule a meeting to assist in your career planning at career_services@cwsl.edu

Please join us in celebrating some of our 3Ls and recent graduates from the Classes of 2021 and 2022 who have landed jobs at these notable employers – we are so proud of them!

Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara

California Pharmacy Lawyers

DLA Piper

Equal Justice Works Fellowship

Gordon & Rees

Gruenberg Law

Higgs Fletcher & Mack

Hoffman & Forde

IRS, Office of Chief Counsel

Kazerouni Law Group

Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Ddolan

Riverside County Public Defender

San Diego County District Attorney’s Office

San Diego County Public Defender’s Office

Schwartz Semerdjian

Tyson & Mendes

Eighth Judicial District Court, Judge Timothy Williams, Federal Clerkship

Gomez Trial Attorneys

Federal Defenders of San Diego

Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Congratulations

Over 500 California Western alumni have been selected as Super Lawyers or Rising Stars in the 2022 Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers rating service of outstanding lawyers.

At the time of publication, Thomson Reuters had declared their Super Lawyers/Rising Stars 2022 lists in 23 markets. The remaining markets will declare later in the year.

Thank you for your leadership and the impact you have made in the legal community.

ATTORNEY NAME GRADUATION YEAR FIRM

Peter D. Pettler 1967 Pettler & Miller LLP

Randolph Even 1968 ADR Services, Inc.

Charles R. Grebing 1970 Wingert Grebing Brubaker & Juskie LLP

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Ronald B. Schwartz 1970 Law Offices of Ronald B. Schwartz, APC 2022 Southern California Super Lawyers

Beatrice L. Snider 1973 Beatrice L. Snider, APC

Bruce W. Beach 1973 Best Best & Krieger LLP

Marc Geller 1973 Marc B. Geller, APC

Paul D. Fromson 1973 Fromson Law Firm

Steven O. Teal 1973 Teal & Montgomery

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William M. Benjamin 1973 Law Office of William M. Benjamin 2022 San Diego Super Lawyers

Jack J. Schmerling 1974 The Law Office of Jack J. Schmerling

Larry Arnold 1974 Cummins & White, LLP

Thomas D. Penfield 1974 Casey Gerry Schenk Francavilla Blatt & Penfield, LLP

Timothy D. Cohelan 1974 Cohelan Khoury & Singer

C. Bradley Patton 1975 Law Offices of C. Bradley Patton

Charles H. McCrea 1975 Hejmanowski & McCrea LLC

David Seror 1975 BG Law

George E. Fleming 1975 Fleming PC

Lionel “Chip” Hernholm, Jr. 1975

Lionel P. Hernholm, Jr., Attorney at Law

Robert K. Scott 1975 Law Offices of Robert K. Scott

William Koontz

1975 William Koontz and Associates

Bruce M. Beals 1976 Feuerstein Murphy & Beals, LLP

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SUPER LAWYERS AND RISING STARS

Craig McClellan

Jeffrey S. Raynes

1976 The McClellan Law Firm

1976 Raynes | Erickson Attorneys at Law

Philip R. Reitan 1976 Reitan Law Office, PLLC

Robert M. Dowd

1976 Griswold, LaSalle, Cobb, Dowd & Gin, LLP

Thomas Monson 1976 Miller, Monson, Peshel, Polacek & Hoshaw

Boris E. Efron

H. Dean Steward

1977 The Efron Law Firm

1977 H. Dean Steward, A Professional Corporation

J. Tyrrell Taber 1977 Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A.

John Alexander 1977 The John Alexander Law Firm PLLC

Nancy T. McKinley

1977 Fallon McKinley, PLLC

Tobias J. Hirshman 1977 Missing Link Ohio Firm

Dennis D. Burns 1978 The Law Offices of Dennis D. Burns

Donna Marie Melby 1978 Paul Hastings LLP

Martin McGuinn 1978 Kirby & McGuinn, A P.C.

Nicholas J. Drakulich 1978 The Drakulich Firm, APLC

Robert M. McCallum 1978 LeSourd & Patten, P.S.

Rupert P. Hansen, Jr. 1978 Cox Wootton Lerner Griffin & Hansen LLP

Duane M. Fiedler 1978 Fiedler Deutsch, LLP

Robert N. Cohen 1978 Sahn Ward Braff Koblenz PLLC

Brian McCarthy 1979 Attorney at Law

Dawn Cushman 1979 Missing Link Southern California Firm

Irwin M. Zalkin 1979 The Zalkin Law Firm, P.C.

Ishi Kunin 1979 Kunin Law Group

Julia M. Garwood 1979 Garwood Reeves, ALC

William Litvak 1979 Dapeer Rosenbilt & Litvak, LLP

Dan R. Reaser 1980 Fennemore Law

David P. Strauss 1980 The Law Office of David P. Strauss

Howard Silldorf 1980 Berding | Weil - Attorneys at Law

Lloyd J. (Jim) Andrews 1980 Schneider & Onofry PC

Philip M. Hymanson 1980 Hymanson & Hymanson

Dennis Wagner 1981 Wagner Zemming Christensen, LLP

Edward J. Bilinkas

1981 Law Offices of Edward J. Bilinkas

Gary B. Rudolph 1981 Sullivan Hill Rez & Engel, APLC

J. Randall Jones 1981 Kemp Jones, LLP

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Michele Sacks Lowenstein 1981 Cage & Miles LLP

Mitchell A. Jacobs 1981 Law Offices of Mitchell A. Jacobs

Nancy B. Rosenfeld 1981 Attorney at Law

Robert J. Vecchio 1981 Vecchio & Vegh, LLC

Stephen L. Hewitt 1981 Hewitt & Raphael

Thomas B. Gorrill 1981 Law Office of Thomas Barr Gorrill

Dimitri P. Georgantas 1981 Royston, Rayzor, Vickery & Williams, LLP

Joel H. Siegal 1982 Siegal and Richardson LLP

Joyia Greenfield 1982 Lorber, Greenfield & Polito LLP

Kevin F. Quinn 1982 Thorsnes Bartolotta McGuire LLP

Richard A. Marshack 1982 Marshack Hays LLP

Steven Shindler 1982 Shindler, Anderson, Goplerud & Weese PC

Stewart D. Williams 1982 The Williams Law Group

Gary M. Kushner 1982 Goetz Fitzpatrick LLP

Kenneth E. Mangano 1982 Ferro, Kuba, Mangano P.C.

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Patrick Short 1982 Law Firm of Patrick Short 2022 Texas Super Lawyers

Thomas E. Plastaras 1982 Thomas E. Plastaras, Esq.

Brian Alan Baker 1983 Law Offices of Kearney | Baker

Brian P. Funk 1983 Law Offices of Brian P. Funk

Mark A. Conway 1983 Thompson Hine LLP

Robert Persante 1983 Persante Zuroweste, P.A.

William M. Berman 1983 Berman & Riedel, LLP

Anthony M. Bramante 1983 Anthony M Bramante Attorney at Law

Howard B. Cohen 1983 Gross Shuman P.C.

Stephen B. Kahn 1983 EEP Law

Christopher Russell 1984 Law Firm of Russell & Lazarus APC

David L. Crump 1984 The Crump Law Firm, PLLC

James A. Caputo 1984 Southern California Legal Center

Jeffrey L. (Jeff) Harding 1984 Harding Law, LLC

Joan Grimes 1984 Law Office of Joan Grimes

Marc S. Schechter 1984 Butterfield Schechter LLP

Michael L. Crowley 1984 Crowley Law Group, APC

Paul A. Reynolds 1984 Shustak Reynolds & Partners, P.C.

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SUPER LAWYERS AND RISING STARS

Paul M. Nussbaum 1984 Whiteford Taylor & Preston LLP

Richard P. Feuerstein 1984 Feuerstein Murphy & Beals, LLP

Rick K. Carter 1984 Wong & Carter, PC

Keith M. Fleischman 1984 Fleischman Bonner & Rocco LLP

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Lawrence L. Kasperek 1984 Easton Thompson Kasperek Shiffrin, LLP 2022 Upstate New York Super Lawyers

Richard D. Meadow 1984 The Lanier Law Firm

William D. Wexler 1984 Attorney at Law

Alan Schonfeld 1985 Schonfeld Law, APC

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Gayle M. Blatt 1985 Casey Gerry Schenk Francavilla Blatt & Penfield, LLP 2022 San Diego Super Lawyers

Jeffrey D. Cawdrey

1985 Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP

Jeffry A. Miller 1985 Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, LLP

Lee H. Bals 1985 Marcus | Clegg

Mark E. Ellis 1985 Ellis Law Group, LLP

William J. Plum 1985 The Plum Law Office, ALC

James Kousouros 1985 Law Office of James Kousouros

Joseph P. Carfora 1985 Law Office of Joseph P. Carfora

Steven B. Bengart 1985 Bengart & DeMarco, LLP

Christopher W. Todd 1986 Christopher W. Todd, Attorney at Law

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James J. Wallace, II 1986 LaFollette Johnson DeHaas Fesler & Ames 2022 San Diego Super Lawyers

Joseph G. Dicks 1986 Dicks & Workman

Lawrence S. Viola 1986 Viola Law Firm P.C.

W. Kelly Puls 1986 Puls Law

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Jeffrey D. Goetz 1987 Bradshaw, Fowler, Proctor & Fairgrave, PC 2022 Great Plains Super Lawyers

Peter G. Bertling 1987 Bertling Law Group

Roy M. Doppelt 1987 Doppelt and Forney, APLC

Shawn D. Morris 1987 Morris Sullivan & Lemkul LLP

Thomas F. Carlucci 1987 Foley & Lardner LLP

Jordan D. Yuelys 1988 Jordan D. Yuelys, Esq.

Leonard A. Rifkind 1988 Rifkind Law & Mediation, PC

Lisa J. Damiani 1988 Damiani Law Group APC

Philip A. Garubo, Jr. 1988 Golden, Rothschild, Spagnola, Lundell, Boylan, Garubo & Bell, P.C.

John A. Tondini 1989 Byrnes • Keller • Cromwell LLP

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Paul D. Friedman 1989 Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, P.C. 2022 Southwest Super Lawyers

Sara E. Hersh 1989 Nelson Hardiman, LLP

Adam B. Nach 1990 Lane & Nach PC

Alan M. Schneider 1990 Cheshire Parker Schneider, PLLC

Barbara B. Savaglio 1990 Law Offices of Barbara B. Savaglio

Christelle C. Beck 1990 Frost & Beck, PC

Stewart P. Galbraith 1990 Penney & Associates

Steven Ward Williams 1990 Smith Sovik Kendrick & Sugnet PC

Alanna C. Williams 1991 Cook Craig & Francuzenko, PLLC

Darren Pirozzi 1991 Rizio Lipinsky

Ethan J. Marcus 1991 Marcus Family Law Center

Gregory G. Rizio 1991 Rizio Lipinsky Law Firm

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Nancy L. Stagg 1991 Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP 2022 San Diego Super Lawyers

Susan L. Marshall 1991 Susan L. Marshall, Attorney at Law

Thomas F. Armosino 1991 Frohnmayer Deatherage

Heidi Bernstein 1991 Bernstein & Gray Law Group

Daniel J. Palay 1992 Palay Hefelfinger APC

Eric J. Dubin 1992 Dubin Law Firm

Jon R. Williams 1992 Williams Iagmin LLP

Linette B. Hutton 1992 Hutton Law Associates

Marc D. Shular 1992 Kershek & Shular

Michael B. Horrow 1992 Donahue & Horrow LLP

Randal D. Getz 1992 Gershon, Willoughby & Getz, LLC

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Scott Wm. Davenport 1992 Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester LLP 2022 Southern California Super Lawyers

Stephen J. Estey 1992 Estey & Bomberger, LLP

Thomas P. Matthews 1992 Law Office of Thomas P. Matthews

Jeffrey N. Myers 1992 Bourland Wall & Wenzel, P.C.

Andy Cook 1993 Law Offices of Andy Cook

Aviva Y. Gordon 1993 Gordon Law

Gary J. Van Luchene 1993 Jennings Haug Keleher McLeod

Mark F. Fleming 1993 Singleton Schreiber, LLP

Mike Bomberger 1993 Estey & Bomberger, LLP

SuAnne Hardee Bryant 1993 Davis Law Group, P.C.

Timothy S. Noon 1993 Noon & Associates, PC

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LAWYERS AND RISING STARS

Todd R. Falzone 1993 Kelley | Uustal

Wallace H. Tetlow 1993 Tetlow Christie LLC

Geraldine Ly 1994 Law Office of Geraldine Ly

Jerold (Gene) Sullivan 1994 Sullivan & Sullivan

Marc P. Barmat 1994 Furr & Cohen PA

Mark F. Warzecha 1994 Widerman Malek, PL

Michèle M. Bissada 1994 Flicker, Kerin, Kruger & Bissada LLP

Rachel M. Miller 1994 The Miller Law Firm

Robert M. Shaughnessy 1994 Klinedinst PC

Scott M. Grossman 1994 The Grossman Law Firm, A.P.C.

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Steven M. Wells 1994 Law Offices of Steven M. Wells 2022 Alaska Super Lawyers

David A. Manko 1994 Proskauer Rose LLP

John D. Sloan, Jr. 1994 Sloan Matney LLP

Cynthia E. Wellbrock 1995 Law Office of Cynthia E. Wellbrock

David P. Schwartz 1995 Schwartz & Shapiro LLP

Joshua W. Glotzer 1995 Glotzer & Leib, LLP

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Maria Neyra 1995 Black, Srebnick, Kornspan & Stumpf, PA 2022 Florida Super Lawyers

Robert P. Pizzuto 1995 Hughes & Pizzuto

Ross E. Shanberg 1995 Shanberg Stafford & Bartz LLP

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Stephen C. Grebing 1995 Wingert Grebing Brubaker & Juskie LLP 2022 San Diego Super Lawyers

Steven M. Sweat 1995 Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC 2022 Southern California Super Lawyers

Tara L. Yelman 1995 Yelman & Associates 2022 San Diego Super Lawyers

Bethany L. Caracuzzo 1996 Pritzker Levine LLP

Brandon H. Zeigler 1996 Parks Zeigler, PLLC

David J. Frankenberger 1996 Ericksen Arbuthnot

Jenifer L. Kienle 1996 Kienle Law

Linda Cianciolo 1996 Law Office of Linda Cianciolo

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Michelle L. Burton 1996 Burton Kelley LLP 2022 San Diego Super Lawyers

Nancy J. Bickford 1996 Bickford, Blado & Botros

Todd E. Kennedy 1996 Kennedy & Couvillier

Todd J. Dressel 1996 McGuireWoods LLP

Karen B. Soren 1996 Soren Law Group, PLLC

Gregg Lander 1997 Law Offices of Kevin T. Barnes

Jeffrey S. Mitchell 1997 Mitchell Leeds, LLP

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Julie R. Mack 1997 Julie Mack & Associates

Kevin J. Gramling 1997 Klinedinst PC

Mark H. Nys 1997 Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP

Noah G. Allison 1997 The Allison Law Firm Chtd.

Paul V. Carelli, IV 1997 Artiano Shinoff

Randall R. Walton 1997 Walton Law Firm

William J. Doyle, II 1997 Doyle APC

Daniel T. Geherin 1997 Geherin Law Group, PLLC

Daniel M. Gilleon 1998 Sexual Harassment Attorney

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Samuel J. Randall, IV 1998 Randall & Stump, Criminal Defense Attorneys 2022 North Carolina Super Lawyers

Will Lemkul 1998 Morris Sullivan & Lemkul

William A. Lemkul 1998 Morris Sullivan & Lemkul LLP

Amy Elizabeth Allemann 1999 Hale & Associates

Andrew P. Johnson 1999 Andrew P. Johnson, APC

Craig M. Parker 1999 Law Office of Craig M. Parker, P.C.

Jennifer S. Creighton 1999 Winet Patrick Gayer Creighton & Hanes

Karen R. Frostrom 1999 Thorsnes Bartolotta McGuire LLP

Mark Rosenfeld 1999 Law Office of Mark Rosenfeld

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Rehan Hasan 1999 Hasan, LLC 2022 Colorado Super Lawyers

T. Edward Welbourn 1999 Corrigan Welbourn Stokke, APLC

Trent R. Buckallew 1999 Law Office of Trent R. Buckallew, PC

Arash Khalili 2000 Loeb & Loeb LLP

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Brandon S. Neuman 2000 Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP 2022 North Carolina Super Lawyers

Carole D. Baldwin 2000 Baldwin & Da Silva, LLP

Denise Hoffman White 2000 Hoffman Nies Dave & Meyer LLP

Jamie P. Dreher 2000 Downey Brand LLP

John R. Whitefleet 2000 Porter Scott, A Professional Corporation

Natalie P. Vance 2000 Klinedinst PC

Sotera Anderson 2000 Law Offices of Sotera L. Anderson, a PLC

Wilford A. Beesley, III 2000 Wilford Beesley, P.C.

A. J. Mitchell 2001 The Law Office of A.J. Mitchell, P.L.C.

George R. Kindley 2001 The Kindley Firm, APC

Jason M. Kirby 2001 Kirby & Kirby LLP

Maximiliano D. Couvillier, III 2001 Kennedy & Couvillier

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Ryan D. Harris 2001 Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, Inc.

Steven A. Elia 2001 Elia Law Firm, APC

Alreen Haeggquist 2002 Haeggquist & Eck, LLP

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2022 San Diego Super Lawyers

Christian M. Ham 2002 Law Offices of Christian M. Ham 2022 San Diego Super Lawyers

Christopher Goodroe 2002 The Barnes Firm, L.C.

Damian M. Dolin 2002 Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin

Grahmn N. Morgan 2002 Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Joshua Swigart 2002 Swigart Law Group

Lindsay A. Ayers 2002 CDF Labor Law LLP

Mark J. Bloom 2002 Bloom Injury Law

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2022 Kentucky Super Lawyers

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Robert Hyde 2002 Kazerouni Law Group APC 2022 San Diego Super Lawyers

Stacey Kartchner 2002 Law Office of Stacey A. Kartchner

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Amy E. West 2003 Primus Family Law Group 2022 San Diego Super Lawyers

Annette Hall Neville 2003 Law Office of Annette Hall Neville 2022 San Diego Super Lawyers

Daniel F. Greene 2003 The Law Offices of Kerry L. Armstrong, APLC 2022 San Diego Super Lawyers

Heather L. Milligan 2003 Milligan & Mitchel, LLP 2022 San Diego Super Lawyers

James P. McLane, III 2003 Law Offices of James P. McLane

Kenneth L. Christensen 2003 Christensen & Hymas

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Leigh Galyon 2003 Leigh K. Galyon, APC 2022 San Diego Super Lawyers

Leslie L. Abrigo 2003 Leslie L. Abrigo, APC

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Meredith G. Lewis 2003 The Law Office of Meredith G. Lewis, APC 2022 San Diego Super Lawyers

Robert P. Robinson 2003 Hickman Robinson Yaege LLP 2022 San Diego Super Lawyers

Scott H. Finkbeiner 2003 Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP

2022 San Diego Super Lawyers

Stephen Pelletier 2003 Price Pelletier, LLP 2022 San Diego Super Lawyers

Susan M. Curran 2003 Curran & Curran Law

Todd A. Stahly 2003 Stahly LLC

Alejandra Rodriguez 2004 Rodriguez Law Office

Christopher C. Walton 2004 Walton Law, APC

D. Russell Hymas 2004 Christensen & Hymas

Hilary J. Vrem 2004 Brierton Jones & Jones LLP

Ilona Antonyan 2004 Antonyan Miranda, LLP

Justin B. White 2004 The Opus Law Firm

Seth E. Tillmon 2004 Law Office of Seth E. Tillmon

Shazam Kianpour 2004 Shazam Kianpour & Associates, P.C.

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Aaron B. Salomon 2005 Pines Salomon Injury Lawyers, APC

Andrew A. Servais 2005 Klinedinst PC

Andrew R. Chivinski 2005 Kenneth M. Sigelman & Associates

David M. Kohn 2005 Lewis Kohn & Walker LLP

Jeremiah A. Lowe 2005 Lowe Lazar Law, LLP

Jessica Munk 2005 Wiechert, Munk & Goldstein, PC

Kimberly McGhee 2005 Black & McGhee, A Professional Law Corporation

Kristan Shepard 2005 Goodwin Brown Gross & Lovelace LLP

Lenden F. Webb 2005 Webb Law Group, APC

Ricardo Arias 2005 Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek

Robert S. Marticello 2005 Smiley Wang-Ekvall, LLP

Tiffany R. Norman 2005 TRN Law Associates

Verlan Y. Kwan 2005 Keystone Law Group, P.C.

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2022 San Diego Super Lawyers, 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers

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2022 Southern California Super Lawyers

Angela Jae Chun 2006 Law Office of Angela Jae Chun 2022 San Diego Super Lawyers

Bradley S. Wallace 2006 The Wallace Firm

Eric Willoughby 2006 Willoughby Shulman Injury Lawyers

Kimberly A. Ahrens 2006 Ahrens Law, APC

2022 Southern California Super Lawyers

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Kyle E. Yaege 2006 Hickman Robinson Yaege LLP 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Micah L. Bailey 2006 Purdy & Bailey

Mohamed Iqbal 2006 Iqbal Law, PLLC

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Robert J. Chambers, II 2006 Dixon Diab & Chambers LLP 2022 San Diego Super Lawyers

Shannon B. Miles 2006 Cage & Miles LLP

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Steven A. Dinneen 2006 Law Offices of Steven A. Dinneen P.C. 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers

Steven M. Bronson 2006 The Bronson Firm APC

Steven Rodemer 2006 Law Office of Steven Rodemer, LLC

Tim Flanagan 2006 Flanagan Law, APC

Daniel R. Antonelli 2006 Antonelli & Antonelli

M. Ryan Hoover 2006 ScottHulse PC

Abbas Kazerounian 2007 Kazerouni Law Group APC

Arja Shah 2007 Shah Law Firm, PLLC

Bonnie L. Stokes 2007 Stokes Salamin, LLP

Colin H. Walshok 2007 Wingert Grebing Brubaker & Juskie LLP

Daniel Petrov 2007 Petrov Law Firm

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SUPER LAWYERS AND RISING STARS

Deborah S. Dixon 2007 Dixon Diab & Chambers LLP

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Doron F. Eghbali 2007 Law Advocate Group, LLP 2022 Southern California Super Lawyers

Frann Setzer 2007 The Law Office of Frann Setzer, APLC 2022 San Diego Super Lawyers

Jeremiah V. Ross 2007 Ross Law PDX 2022 Oregon Super Lawyers

John J. O’Brien 2007 Thorsnes Bartolotta McGuire LLP

John P. Fiske 2007 Baron & Budd, P.C.

2022 San Diego Super Lawyers

2022 San Diego Super Lawyers

Melissa Bobrow 2007 Law Office of Melissa Bobrow APC 2022 San Diego Super Lawyers

Richard D. Lambert 2007 Lambert Litigation Group, APC

Santo Riccobono 2007 Ellis Riccobono, LLP

2022 Northern California Rising Stars

2022 Southern California Super Lawyers

Scott Ingold 2007 Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP 2022 San Diego Super Lawyers

Wesley K. Polischuk 2007 Robinson Calcagnie, Inc.

2022 Southern California Rising Stars

Aaron M. Olsen 2008 Haeggquist & Eck, LLP 2022 San Diego Super Lawyers

Aron C. Beezley 2008 Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP 2022 Washington DC Super Lawyers

Christian Morris 2008 Nettles Morris 2022 Mountain States Super Lawyers

Cody S. Mounteer 2008 Marquis Aurbach 2022 Mountain States Super Lawyers

Corey P. Hanrahan 2008 The Hanrahan Firm 2022 San Diego Super Lawyers

Dolores A. Contreras 2008 Contreras Law Firm 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Douglas C. Koeller 2008 Koeller, Nebeker, Carlson & Haluck, LLP 2022 Southern California Rising Stars

Ed Diab 2008 Dixon Diab & Chambers LLP 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Janice Y. Walshok 2008 Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin

2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Jason J. Doshi 2008 Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester LLP 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Karie J. Boyd 2008 Boyd Law APC 2022 San Diego Super Lawyers

Michelle Schill 2008 Martinez & Schill LLP 2022 San Diego Super Lawyers

Nicole E. Boros 2008 Boros Law Firm, APC 2022 San Diego Super Lawyers

Renee De Golier 2008 Missing Link Southern California Firm

Devon K. Roepcke

Frank Fasel

Joshua C. Braddock

Julie Westerman

Lauren D. Schmidt

Mackenzie W. Mackins

Law Offices of Devon K. Roepcke, PC

Chris and Frank Accident Attorneys

Arendsen Braddock LLP

Moore, Schulman & Moore, APC

Moore, Schulman & Moore, APC

Mackins & Mackins, LLP

Monica Sherman Ghiglia 2009 Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

Patrick J. Wingfield

Robert J. Murray

Murphy Pearson Bradley & Feeney, PC

The Murray Firm, LLC

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Rodolfo Ruiz-Velasco

2009 Ruiz-Velasco Law Firm

Shoshana Kunin-Leavitt 2009 Kunin Law Group

Tabitha Brincat 2009 Brincat & New, PC

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Tracy J. Jones 2009 The Law Office of Tracy J. Jones, PC 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Vanessa Loftus-Brewer 2009 Balaban & Spielberger

Christine D. DeLapp

2010 Law Offices of David C. Beavans, APC

Christopher Light 2010 Light & Miller, LLP

David Abeyta 2010 Abeyta Nelson Injury Law

Judson H. Price 2010 Price Pelletier, LLP

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Julie O. Wolff 2010 The Law & Mediation Office of Julie O. Wolff 2022 San Diego Super Lawyers

Karen Oakman 2010 Clunen and Oakman Law

Katherine Bowles 2010 Shustak Reynolds & Partners, P.C.

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Kristi Marshall 2010 Whitney, Thompson & Jeffcoach LLP 2022 Northern California Rising Stars

Lindsey F. Munyer

2010 Keystone Law Group, P.C.

Melissa N. Engle 2010 White and Bright, LLP

Melody Parman 2010 Avrek Law Firm

Nicole G. Wells 2010 Dummit, Buchholz & Trapp

Parada K. Ornelas 2010 Wilson Turner Kosmo LLP

Rebecca Briskin 2010 Goodwin Brown Gross & Lovelace LLP

Ryan D. Marshall 2010 McCormick Barstow LLP

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Stacey O’Neill 2010 Jurewitz Law Group Injury & Accident Lawyers 2022 San Diego Super Lawyers

Amber D. Hughes 2011 Dickinson Wright PLLC

Armen Kiramijyan 2011 Kaass Law

Ashlee Hesman 2011 Struck Love Bojanowski & Acedo, PLC

Ashley M. Peterson 2011 Law Office of Ashley M. Peterson

Brian Banner 2011 Banner Attorneys

Christopher Myers 2011 Holland & Hart LLP

Corey F. Schechter

Devin Sreecharana

2011 Butterfield Schechter LLP

2011 May, Potenza, Baran & Gillespie PC

Eric H. Lin 2011 Law Office of Jolene Metzger

Garrett D. May 2011 The May Firm, Inc.

Gary J. Coelho, II

Frame Matsumoto & Coelho LLP

Irina Ribeiro 2011 Law Office of Irina Ribeiro

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Jason Whooper 2011 W Law

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Josh Fox 2011 Ruddell Stanton Bixler Mauritson & Evans, LLP 2022 Northern California Rising Stars

Kevin L. Hernandez 2011 Law Office of Kevin L. Hernandez 2022 Mountain States Rising Stars

Kristine C. Blagof 2011 Blagof Law Firm, APC

Lara P. Besser 2011 Jackson Lewis P.C.

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2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Lindsay Savin 2011 Savin Bursk 2022 Southern California Rising Stars

Matthew M. Loker 2011 Loker Law, APC 2022 Southern California Rising Stars

Megan E. Scafiddi 2011 Law Offices of Michael A. Scafiddi

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Nicole Barvie 2011 Barvié Law 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Orly Ahrony 2011 Ahrony Appeals

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Paul Batta 2011 Batta Fulkerson Law Group 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Paul D. McGuire 2011 Gordon D. Cruse, APLC 2022 San Diego Super Lawyers

Paul D. Woodard 2011 Butterfield Schechter LLP 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Ruth Ryan-Cruz 2011 Ryan-Cruz Law, APC 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Sergio J. Puche 2011 Fiore Legal, Inc.

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Tara Burd 2011 Klinedinst PC 2022 San Diego Super Lawyers

Vahag Matevosian 2011 Attorney at Law 2022 Southern California Rising Stars

Alana Braunstein 2012 Braunstein Law, APC 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Alayne Opie 2012 Greenberg Traurig, LLP 2022 Mountain States Rising Stars

Amy Hsiao 2012 Hsiao Law, PC

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Brett A. Boon 2012 The Boon Law Firm 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Britney Malpiede 2012 Law Office of Britney Malpiede

Casey J. O’Connell 2012 Falletta & Klein

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Chandara Diep 2012 RJS Law 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Chase M. Stern 2012 Johnson Fistel

Daniel Robert Wilson 2012 D.R. Wilson Law, PLLC

Dennis Temko 2012 Law Office of Dennis Temko

Heather-Ann T. Young 2012 Brayton Purcell, LLP

Irina A. Doliner 2012 Doliner Law Firm

Irina Sherbak 2012 Law Offices of Irina Sherbak, APC

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Jaclyn A. Simi 2012 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Jacob S. Garn 2012 Attorneys Jo Ann Hoffman & Associates, P.A. 2022 Florida Rising Stars

Jaime N. Cage 2012 Cage & Miles LLP

Jeff N. Faillers 2012 Erwin Thompson Faillers

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Joel W. Goldberg 2012 Goldberg, Goldberg & Maloney

Kelly Williams 2012 Slate Law Group

Kendra Bray 2012 Walsworth - WFBM, LLP

Kyle Stucki 2012 Stucki Injury Law

Lauren Fyfe 2012 Fyfe Law Firm

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Lindsay David 2012 Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Loren K. Shiu 2012 The Naumann Law Firm, PC

Magdalena Chattopadhya 2012 Magdalena Law Group

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Marianne M. Malek 2012 Guy Levy Law 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Matthew White 2012 South Sound Law Group 2022 Washington Rising Stars

Meighan M. Dunn 2012 Opt Out Link San Diego Firm

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Mitchell J. Murray 2012 Farnaes & Lucio, APC 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Nathan Reese 2012 GrahamHollis APC 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Parisima Roshanzamir 2012 Roshanzamir Law 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Robin H. Smith 2012 Rogers Smith, APC 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Ryan J. Vego 2012 Glauber Berenson Vego 2022 Southern California Rising Stars

Sasha Kamfiroozie 2012 Kam Law Firm 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Sergio Copete 2012 Copete Law Firm 2022 Southern California Rising Stars

Tifanie H. Stern 2012 Winet Patrick Gayer Creighton & Hanes 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Travis K. Jang-Busby 2012 Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Vik Monder 2012 Monder Criminal Lawyer Group 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Wana Bernales 2012 Bernales Law Firm 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Zachary S. Schumacher 2012 Schumacher PC 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Adam Hepburn 2013 Hepburn Hernandez and Jung Trial Attorneys 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Allison S. Novik 2013 Novik Family Law, APC

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Amir Azimzadeh 2013 Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon, LLP 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Ashley Negrette 2013 Negrette Law, P.C.

Casey A. Reeves 2013 Garwood Reeves, ALC

Danielle E. Sweets 2013 Rose Klein & Marias LLP

Edwin Schwartz 2013 Messner Reeves LLP

Erick Novik 2013 Novik Law Group

Gayani R. Weerasinghe 2013 Law Offices of Gayani R. Weerasinghe

Gisela M. Acevedo 2013 Contreras Law Firm

Hannah J. Engholm 2013 Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP

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Indy Colbath 2013 The Law Office of Indy Colbath, PC

Irving Pedroza 2013 Shah D’Egidio, APC

James P. Marion 2013 Law Offices of James P. Marion, Esq.

Jillian F. Hayes 2013 Hayes Law, APC

John W. Greer 2013 Gomez Trial Attorneys, Accident & Injury Lawyers

Jonathan Fuller 2013 Zahn Law Office

Joshua A. Bruser 2013 Josh Bruser, Attorney at Law

Julie Marie Cepeda 2013 Law Offices of Jon D. Rigney

Kevin Parris 2013 Parris Law Group

Marianne Laleuf-Thom 2013 Goldfarb & Luu PC

Matthew H. Springmeyer 2013 Law Office of Matthew H. Springmeyer

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Michael Hernandez 2013 Hepburn Hernandez and Jung Trial Attorneys 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Miranda Preston 2013 Milligan Lawless, P.C.

Rachael K. Kelley 2013 Burton Kelley LLP

Rafael Hurtado 2013 Office of the Attorney General

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Sander Dawson 2013 Dawson & Rosenthal PC 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Sander R. Dawson 2013 Dawson & Rosenthal PC 2022 Southwest Rising Stars

Yesenia Acosta 2013 Mundo Legal

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Nazia J. Khan 2013 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP 2022 New York Metro Rising Stars

Alexandra Julie Gitter 2014 Patricia Ronayne, Esquire, P.C.

Amanda Hill 2014 Khosroabadi & Hill, APC

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Amanda Khiterman 2014 Patterson, Lopez, Banuelos, Khiterman, LLP 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Andrei Armas 2014 Armas & Joseph

Ashley L. Dudley 2014 The Curran Law Firm, APC

Brandon M. Corday 2014 Ellis Law

Brandon S. Naidu 2014 RJT Criminal Lawyer

Carlie Bouslaugh 2014 Williams Iagmin LLP

Cassandra Borjon 2014 Law Office of Cassandra Borjon

Christine Y. Dixon 2014 Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin

Clark Ovruchesky 2014 C.O. Law, APC

Corey C. Garrard 2014

Gomez Trial Attorneys, Accident & Injury Lawyers

Daniel Halimi 2014 Halimi Law Firm

Harrison Le 2014 The Le Firm

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Iris C. Gomez 2014 Contreras Law Firm

Jacob Spaid 2014 Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP

Jake Lee 2014 Christensen & Hymas

Jared Schwass 2014 Schwass Law Firm, PC

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Jennifer Jackson 2014 Parker Legal Group, PC 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Julia Schneider 2014 Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP

Kristen K. Barton 2014 Estey & Bomberger, LLP

Kristina A. Fretwell 2014 Ropers Majeski PC

Lauren B. Liberman 2014 Leigh K. Galyon, APC

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Mark Kiran 2014 Broadway Law Firm 2022 Southern California Rising Stars

Morgan Gallagher 2014 Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP 2022 Southern California Rising Stars

Rebecca Haines 2014 Jeffrey Burr, LTD 2022 Mountain States Rising Stars

Rene Potter 2014 Potter Handy, LLP

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Roger W. R. Clayton 2014 Strike Kerr & Johns, Beverage Law Group, LLP 2022 Northern California Rising Stars

Sabrina Hashmi 2014 DLR Group 2022 Southern California Rising Stars

Samantha Smith 2014 N·M Law, APC 2022 Southern California Rising Stars

Sami Haddad 2014 Law Office of Sami Haddad, APC

Sara F. Khosroabadi 2014 Khosroabadi & Hill, APC

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Shakti Vadgama 2014 Vadgama Law 2022 Southern California Rising Stars

Simona Danesh 2014 Slater Slater Schulman LLP

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Stephan A. Hoover 2014 Law Office of Stephan A. Hoover 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Thomas Burns 2014 The Wallace Firm 2022 Southern California Rising Stars

Thomas Wang 2014 Law Office of Thomas Wang 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Troy Holan 2014 The Kavinoky Law Firm

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Victoria Lazar 2014 Lowe Lazar Law, LLP 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Adam Levine 2015 Casey Gerry Schenk Francavilla Blatt & Penfield, LLP

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Catherine M. Asuncion 2015 California Court of Appeal, Fourth District, Div. 1 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Kiri T. Semerdjian 2015 Rutila, Seibt & Nash, PLLC

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Marisol Swadener 2015 Hone Maxwell LLP 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Mehry L. Mohseni 2015 Cage & Miles LLP 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Noel Hernandez 2015 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. 2022 Mountain States Rising Stars

Rachel Moffitt Garrard 2015 Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP

Robert Radulescu 2015 Romancore Law, P.C.

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ATTORNEY NAME GRADUATION YEAR FIRM ISSUE

Arcelia N. Magana 2016 Jackson Lewis P.C.

Brianna S. Davis 2016 Law Office of Brianna S. Davis, APC

Daniel B. Cantor 2016 Naqvi Injury Law

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Emanuel Pasternack 2016 Law Offices of Barry Pasternack 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Ian Roven 2016 Law Office of Ian Roven

Jessica Williams 2016 Gomez Trial Attorneys, Accident & Injury Lawyers

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Joshua A. Lopez 2016 The Law Office of Joshua A. Lopez, LLC 2022 Southwest Rising Stars

Kelli D. Blackburn 2016 Attorney Blackburn, APC 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Kerenssa P. Perez 2016 Family Law Firm of K. Perez 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Kimberly A. Soule 2016 Primus Family Law Group 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Marisol Jimenez Loayza 2016 Jimenez Employment Law 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Matthew Barhoma 2016 Barhoma Law, P.C.

Meagan Verschueren 2016 Shah D’Egidio, APC

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Morgan Cahill-Marsland 2016 Coldwell Banker Brokers of the Valley 2022 Northern California Rising Stars

Robert Prine 2016 Dinsmore & Shohl LLP 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Samuel Salom 2016 Salom Law 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Aaron F. Hughes 2017 Hughes & Pizzuto 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Ashley E. Alvarez 2017 Tristan & Cervantes 2022 Illinois Rising Stars

Jamie C. Henry 2017 The Law Office of Jamie C. Henry, Prof. LLC 2022 Mountain States Rising Stars

Jessica Gross 2017 Sony Electronics Inc 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Joshua Stutz 2017 Stutz Law Office

2022 Northern California Rising Stars

Nicholas A. Lasso 2017 Richard Harris Personal Injury Law Firm 2022 Mountain States Rising Stars

Summer Main 2017 Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.

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Taylor E. Darcy 2017 Think Legal, P.C. 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Andrew A. Sexton 2018 The Sexton Law Firm 2022 San Diego Rising Stars

Cheryl L. Kozdrey 2018 Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C.

Lisbette J. Baltazar 2018 Sanchez & Baltazar Attorneys P.C.

M. Viviana Oropeza 2018 Oropeza Law, PC

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Vladana Dervisevic 2018 Richard Harris Personal Injury Law Firm 2022 Mountain States Rising Stars

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 calling (619) 525-1548.

Professor Bill R. Slomanson ’74—Professor Slomanson wrote an article “Is copyright law the best tool for responding to student cheating” that was featured in the Los Angeles & San Francisco Daily Journals. The article provides insight on the current state of affairs regarding academic integrity, confidentiality, and technology; particularly, viewed through the lens of copyright law.

The Honorable Judith L. Haller ’75—Fourth District Court of Appeal Justice Judith Haller is retiring from the bench after 28 years. The Honorable Judith Haller has served nearly 30 years on the San Diego-based 4th District Court of Appeal. She has been on the Court of Appeal since being appointed by Gov. Pete Wilson in 1994. Before that she was a San Diego Superior Court judge for five years, appointed by Gov. George Deukmejian.

Jamie B. Fox ’80—Jamie has been named as a partner at the law firm of Stockwell, Harris, Woolverton & Fox. Based in the Los Angeles office, Jamie is the first woman to be named to the banner of this firm since its inception in 1957. Jamie joined the firm in 2012 representing international corporations, insurance carriers, third party administrators and governmental entities defending against workers compensation claims, Labor Code 132(a) and serious and willful allegations. She also represents her clients in civil subrogation matters.

The Honorable Mary (Missy) Medary ’89—Texas Gov. Greg Abbott reappointed Judge Medary to the Governing Board of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission for terms set to expire on February 1, 2024. The commission provides financial and technical support to counties to develop and maintain quality, cost-effective indigent defense systems. Judge Medary is the presiding judge of the Fifth Administrative Judicial Region and judge of the 347th District Court. She is a former board member of the Corpus Christi Bar Association Board of Directors, a lifetime member of the Texas Bar Foundation, and an appointed member by the Supreme Court to the Judicial Council.

The Honorable Michael P. Villani ’82—District Judge Michael Villani is retiring after more than 15 years on the bench, effective July 14, 2022. Judge Villani was appointed to the Eighth Judicial District Court in Nevada in April 2007. Before he was appointed to the bench, Villani served as an alternate municipal court judge, justice of the peace pro tempore, small claims court judge and certified court arbitrator. He plans to continue doing legal work and spend more time with his family following his retirement.

Wayne C. Mineo ’85—Wayne was appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to the Pinellas County Housing Authority. Wayne, of Safety Harbor, is the owner of Mineo and Associates, P.A. He is a veteran of the Marine Corps, a member of the Federalist Society, and the President of the Rotary Club of Safety Harbor.

The Honorable William S. Zidbeck ’90—William has been appointed to serve as a judge in the Orange County Superior Court. William has served as a commissioner at the Orange County Superior Court since April 2022. He served as a deputy district attorney at the Orange County District Attorney’s Office from 1990 to 2020.

Walter C. Chung ’92—Walter has been appointed city attorney by the Vista City Council. Walter had been serving as acting city attorney since June 2022 following the retirement of former City Attorney Darold Pieper. The city attorney provides legal advice to the city council, commissions, boards, and city staff. Walter will also lead a team of assistant and deputy city attorneys who perform the various functions of the city attorney’s office.

Kathleen A. Sweitzer ’94—Kathleen has joined national employee benefits provider Trustmark as senior vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary. She will lead Trustmark’s legal, compliance and government affairs functions. Kathleen’s legal career of more than 25 years includes leadership roles at Maestro Health, where she served as chief legal officer and corporate secretary; at Aon, where she was associate general counsel, health solutions; and Tressler, LLP, where she was a partner and built and served as co-chair of the firm’s ERISA/Life and health practice group.

Michelle T. Harrington ’94—Michelle has joined Fox Rothschild LLP in Los Angeles, CA, as counsel in the labor and employment department. Michelle has extensive experience defending and advising a variety of businesses, from mom-and-pop shops to international corporations, in workplace matters and litigation involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour violations, breach of contract, wrongful termination, FMLA/CFRA violations and class actions, including those concerning the California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). She also handles administrative proceedings before the EEOC, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing as well as the California Labor Commissioner.

David Joanson ’95—David was selected as the executive director, University of Pennsylvania, Center for Ethics & The Rule of Law (CERL), Annenberg Public Policy Center. In this capacity, he will lead CERL and its team on research projects, publications, conferences and symposia, advocacy projects, and the summer internship program.

Cindie L. McMahon ’95—Cindie has been appointed Carlsbad’s next city attorney. Cindie has been Carlsbad’s assistant city attorney since 2019, where she has worked with city departments and leadership on a variety of legal issues, as well as serving as acting city attorney when needed. She also managed the city’s civil litigation, including determining legal strategies and representing the city in mediations and settlement conferences.

Brandon T. Nichols ’96—Brandon has been selected to serve as the new director of the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services. Brandon will lead a workforce of nearly 9,000 staff members in 20 regional offices who provide family-centered and child-focused protective services to more than 29,000 children. A Los Angeles County employee for more than 25 years, Brandon has worked for several departments, including DCFS where he previously served as chief deputy director for three years.

Monica Lopez Reinmiller ’98—Monica assumed the role of head of global compliance & ethics, assistant general counsel for Panasonic Avionics/ N.A. A current ABA Foundation and Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow, she is an active Washington State Bar member serving on the diversity committee and corporate counsel executive committee. She also currency serves as secretary of the Hispanic National Bar Association’s Compliance & Ethics Section.

Virginia E. Lopez ’99—Virginia joined Klinedinst PC in their San Diego office. Virginia joins as senior counsel with a practice focused on handling complex insurance defense litigation matters. She is frequently called upon to handle premises liability, HOA and landlord/tenant matters, motor vehicle accidents, personal injury, lemon law, collection, and general negligence matters. She defends clients in employment litigation, including wage and hour, real estate, and professional license defense. She is also a real estate broker and maintains a current license with the California Department of Real Estate.

The Honorable Rebeca M. Esquivel-Pedroza ’01—Rebeca has been appointed to serve as a judge in the Santa Clara County Superior Court. Rebeca has served as a commissioner at the Santa Clara County Superior Court since 2020. She was lead staff attorney at the Santa Clara County Superior Court’s Self-Help Center/Family Law Facilitator’s Office from 2019 to 2020, where she was a Staff Attorney from 2011 to 2020. Rebeca was a staff attorney at Bay Area Legal Aid from 2008 to 2011 and in private practice from 2003 to 2007. She was a staff attorney at the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program from 2002 to 2003.

Jennifer D. Barrera ’02—Jennifer has been included in Capital Weekly’s Top 100 of 2022. Jennifer is president and chief executive officer of the California Chamber of Commerce. She has been with the Chamber for 12 years and has worked on key Chamber concerns and led the advocacy on labor, employment, and taxation, serving as a senior policy advocate.

Gregory Garland ’03—Gregory started a new position as analyst in the Office of Biological Policy Staff at the U.S. Department of State. The Biological Policy Staff manages a wide range of policy issues at the intersection of national security, public health, and science. Gregory has had an extensive and fulfilling foreign service career represent ing the U.S. on four different continents. This experience gave Gregory a deep understanding of U.S. foreign policy, sharpening his analytical skills, with expertise in assessing political, security, and economic risk in Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America.

Stacy H. Rubin ’03—Stacy has joined the Holley Driggs law firm in Las Vegas. Stacy is an experienced business lawyer, helping clients across the country in both state and federal jurisdictions with difficult bankruptcy and related commercial litigation. She represents financial institutions, creditors, and related entities on commercial litigation matters involving consumer finance, mortgage banking, bankruptcy, and real estate finance.

Jennifer M. Small ’05—Jennifer has been elected to serve on the board of directors of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) at the association’s annual meeting. Jennifer is a criminal defense attorney in Riverside California. She is currently in private practice. Before that she served as a deputy public defender in Riverside for 15 years. She is a member of NACDL’s diversity committee.

Nina R. Targovnik ’03—Nina received the Sharon A. Fullmer Award Legal Aid Attorney of the Year from the Arizona State Bar on June 27, 2022. The award recognizes the Arizona legal-services lawyer who shows aggressive advocacy on behalf of low-income clients in extreme need. Nina works for Community Legal Services in Phoenix, AZ.

Ashley J. Ratliff ’06—Ashley was hired as a judicial officer in Adams County Colorado as a district court magistrate. Prior to working for Adams County, Ashley was a juvenile defense attorney in private practice. She had a court appointment contract with Colorado Alternate Defense Counsel to work on complex juvenile defense cases and for youth at risk of adult criminal prosecution.

Jasper T. Ballard ’04—Jasper has joined the law firm of Ghitterman, Ghitterman & Feld in their Santa Barbara office. Jasper served as a federal public defender in San Diego and a deputy public defender in Riverside County. He also worked as a deputy district attorney in Riverside and, most recently, as a chief trial deputy for the Santa Barbara Public Defender’s Office for five years.

The Honorable Charles E. Bell, Jr. ’07—Charles has been appointed to serve as a judge in the San Diego County Superior Court by California Gov. Gavin Newsom. He has been the city attorney at the city of National City, office of the city attorney since 2020. He served as an assistant city attorney at the San Luis Obispo city attorney’s office from 2019 to 2020.

Rebecca G. Church ’08—Assistant United States Attorney Rebecca Church has been promoted to Executive Assistant U.S. Attorney at the United States Attorneys’ Offices.

Kristina M. Cherevas ’10—Kris has been named office managing partner for Cozen O’Connor’s San Diego office. As an attorney in the firm’s Subrogation & Recovery Department, Kris represents insurance company clients in the pursuit of large loss real property subrogation claims, including actions for negligence, product liability, government claims, and breach of contract.

Ralph A. Enriquez ’10—Ralph has started a new position as director, refugee & immigrant services at Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego. Ralph joined CCDSD as a volunteer attorney in 2019. Prior to his new role Ralph was supervising attorney for the organization.

Dana N. Meyers ’10—Cozen O’Connor San Diego attorney, Dana, has been promoted to member. She focuses her practice on subrogation. She has conducted more than 20 civil bench trials to verdict as sole chair in subrogation and consumer collection actions. She has litigated hundreds of state and federal cases throughout California from inception to settlement or trial, covering a broad range of legal issues including subrogation, construction defect, product liability, and consumer collections.

Maya M. Pinchman ’10—Maya was recently quoted in the San Diego Union Tribune in an article titled “Big Changes in Medi-Cal Rules Opens the Door to More Seniors.” The article details how recent changes (as of July 1, 2022) to Medi-Cal eligibility laws will enable more individuals to qualify for Medi-Cal benefits and what this means for them.

Constance J. Harper ’11—Constance has been promoted to vice president of policy, advocacy, and strategic initiatives at Deaconess Foundation. She has the strategic and operational responsibility to articulate policy priorities developed in partnership with impacted communities in Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois and formulate strategies to advance those priorities.

Agustin R. Peña ‘12—Agustin was featured in “Commitment to their Communities” in El Latino. The article also included Martin S. Núñez ‘17 and Marco A. Garcia ’21, who, although they come from different backgrounds and paths, today have a common goal that goes beyond friendship: to contribute to the improvement of communities in the ones that they grew up in.

Erica L. Rozetti ‘12—Erica has been appointed president of Whole30. She started as a consultant in 2018 and worked her way up to general counsel and then president. She has a decade of experience in the health, wellness, and sports industry.

Haera Fronjian ‘14—Haera has joined the Los Angeles office of Klinedinst as an associate attorney. Haera handles litigation cases in state, federal, and arbitral forums, and has extensive experience handling cases in all stages of litigation from intake to resolution. She is passionate about helping others and effectively works with clients to communicate case objectives, strategy, expectations, and recommendations.

Anne R. Nash ’14—Anne became president of the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s (LACBA) barristers/young lawyers’ section for the 2022-2023 term in July. LACBA was founded in 1878 and is one of the largest voluntary metropolitan bar associations in the country, with more than 16,000 members.

Vianey Prado ’16—Vianey has started a new position as staff attorney at Disability Rights California in San Diego. Vianey will provide representation at administrative hearings for mono-lingual Spanish speaking regional center consumers as part of Disability Rights California’s (DRC) legal advocacy unit - fair hearing project (FHP).

Stefanos Y. Georgousopoulos ’17—Stefanos, founder of SYG Law Firm, has opened an office in Temecula, California. SYG Law Firm, Inc. is a law firm committed to helping individuals navigate the complex immigration laws of the United States. Stefanos founded the law firm after an inspiration from his grandfather, who was resilient enough to create roots for his family in the United States.

Camila V. Moreno ’17—Camila finished her clerkship with the Honorable Judge Cecilia M. Romero of the United States District in April and started a position as an associate with Denver-based regional firm Holland and Hart in their Salt Lake City office. She assists clients in both California and Utah across a variety of labor/employment and commercial litigation matters.

Jake A. Novack ’17—Jake began a new position as Associate Counsel at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services headquarters in its Office of the Chief Counsel, Adjudications Law Division.

Martin S. Núñez, Jr. ‘17—Martin was featured in “Commitment to their Communities” in El Latino. The article also included Agustin R. Peña ‘12 and Marco A. Garcia ’21, who, although they come from different backgrounds and paths, today have a common goal that goes beyond friendship: to contribute to the improvement of communities in the ones that they grew up in.

Cecilia Ambrosio ‘18—Cecilia has joined The Legal Aid Society of San Diego as immigration staff attorney. The Legal Aid Society of San Diego, Inc. is a nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services to low-income San Diego residents.

James D. Carraway, Jr. ‘18—James has joined Gomez Trial Attorney’s San Diego office. Since law school, James worked at the San Diego City Attorney’s Office where he took over 30 criminal jury trials to verdict as a deputy city attorney. He was a team lead in the general trial unit and was one of two attorneys in San Diego County prosecuting drug DUI cases. He finished his prosecutorial career in the special prosecution unit, specializing in all cases involving fatal traffic collisions and high-profile misdemeanors.

Christopher C. Surh ‘19—Christopher has joined Goldberg Segalla’s Transportation group in Orange County. He was previously with Bremer Whyte Brown and O’Meara in Newport Beach. Christopher counsels and defends clients in complex civil litigation matters, with particular focus on clients in the transportation industry. His experience ranges from matters involving personal injury, workers’ compensation, and employment law to insurance defense, subrogation, contract disputes, construction defects, and real estate.

Jasmine J. Dwerlkotte ‘20—Jasmine joined the probate litigation division of Antonyan Miranda. Prior to joining Antonyan Miranda, Jasmine gained experience in all aspects of civil litigation as an associate attorney for a mid-size Southern California civil litigation firm. Prior to her admission to the California State Bar, Jasmine served as a judicial extern for the San Diego Superior Court, Probate Division.

Matthew D. Batista ‘20—Matthew has had an article entitled “Contextualizing the SEC’s Proposed Environmental Disclosure Rule” published by the American Bar Association. The article was co-authored by Colin Myers. Matthew is a transactional attorney with Klinedinst in San Diego, practicing in corporate law, M&A, contracts, real estate, intellectual property, and other transactional areas.

Gurjinder Dosanjh ‘20—Gurjinder has been appointed to the Imperial Beach Community Clinic’s board of directors. The Clinic provides women’s, behavioral, pediatric, and adult care to more than 10,000 patients, serving those who may not otherwise have access to healthcare. Gurjinder is an Associate Attorney at the Potente law firm in San Diego where he assists clients with all aspects of forming and operating entities.

Bret A. Zaccaglin ‘20—Bret has joined Gomez Trial Attorneys’ Temecula Office. Bret’s relationship with Gomez Trial Attorneys first began over a decade ago. Bret’s father, Anthony Zaccaglin, was previously a client of GTA. The Firm’s advocacy and relentless pursuit of justice for his father inspired Bret to pursue a career in law.

Cindy E. David ’21—Cindy has joined Goldberg Segalla’s workers’ compensation group in Orange County. Cindy focuses her practice on counseling and defending insurance carriers, self-insured employers, and third-party administrators in complex workers’ compensation matters. While attending California Western, Cindy worked as a law clerk, gaining experience preparing and drafting legal pleadings, opening and closing arguments, memoranda, various motions, and declarations.

Marco A. Garcia ’21—Marco was featured in “Commitment to their Communities” in El Latino. The article also included Agustin R. Peña ‘12 and Martin S. Núñez Jr. ‘17, who, although they come from different backgrounds and paths, today have a common goal that goes beyond friendship: to contribute to the improvement of communities in the ones that they grew up in.

Edward S. Grichanik ’21—Edward has started a new position as an associate attorney with San Diego-based HHJ Trial Attorneys. Edward joined HHJ as a post bar law clerk in January 2021, passing the California Bar Exam in February 2022. His practice focuses on personal injury and employment law.

Parker Kindley ’21— Parker has joined the San Diego office of Wood, Smith, Henning and Berman as an associate. In his practice with the firm, he handles a wide variety of complex civil litigation in both state and federal courts. Parker’s particularly adept in his handling of transportation, professional liability, and toxic torts cases.

Emani S. Lawrence ’21—Emani has started a new position as deputy public defender at the San Diego Public Defender’s Office. During law school, Emani interned at the San Diego County, Office of the Public Defender, was a clinical intern for the California Innocence Project, and interned with the Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc.

Elizabeth Mireles ’21—Elizabeth has joined Cozen O’Connor as an attorney in the firm’s Subrogation and Recovery Department in their San Diego office. Prior to joining the firm, Elizabeth was a housing justice fellow with the Inner-City Law Center in Los Angeles. There, she worked with staff attorneys to represent indigent tenants facing eviction.

Gracie A. Pollard ’21—Gracie has started a new position as deputy attorney general at the California Department of Justice in San Diego. Prior to that Gracie was an associate attorney at Balestreri Potocki & Holmes, a San Diego law firm, where her practice encompassed both transactional

matters as well as litigation, serving a broad range of clients in the areas of business law, employment law, construction law, transportation law, and intellectual property.

Caleb N. Raspler ’21—Caleb has joined the American Society of Landscape Architects as manager, federal government affairs, based in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining the ASLA, Caleb worked on environmental legislation and policy for the office of Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) in Washington, D.C.

Kayla R. Sealey ’21—Kayla has joined Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin’s San Diego office as an associate attorney. Kayla focuses her practice on professional liability and business litigation.

Lationa D. Simpson-James ’21—Lationa joined Selman Breitman’s San Diego office as an associate and is a member of the firm’s trucking and transportation practice group. She represents insurance companies in insurance coverage and uninsured/underinsured motorist claims, including cases arising out of rideshare motor vehicle accidents. Lationa’s clients include rideshare and transportation companies. She also has experience in representing businesses in general liability claims in disputes that involve complex medical damages claims.

Jasmine F. Young ’21—Jasmine has started a new role as a policy analyst at the National Health Law Program’s Los Angeles office. Jasmine is involved in a broad range of policy and administrative advocacy on California’s health care programs and policies. She also works on reproductive justice, and health equity for black, indigenous, people of color, and other underserved, low-income, and systematically impacted individuals.

Nathan A. Chisholm ’22—Nathan has joined Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin’s San Diego office as an associate attorney. Nathan’s practice will focus on business litigation and professional liability matters. Prior to joining Pettit Kohn, Nathan volunteered as a legal intern for California Western’s Community Law Project where he assisted on an array of legal issues for low-socioeconomic communities.

IN MEMORIAM

John

Wesley

Thomas