Wherever our alumni find themselves, they make newsworthy contributions to their communities and build rewarding careers. Here are some of our latest newsmakers:

West Seattle Blog - January 25
Alumna Jana R. Jorgensen '09 assigned to work as a “precinct liaison” with the Seattle Police Department.

Las Vegas Review Journal - January 25
Alumnus Steven B. Wolfson '80 named district attorney of Clark County, Nev.

San Diego Metropolitan Magazine - January 25
Alumnus Matthew L. Green '03 promoted to partner at Best Best & Krieger.

San Diego Metropolitan Magazine - January 24
Alumna Dawn M. Cauthen '91 elected partner at Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch.

Immigration Daily - January 24
Alumnus Jacob Sapochnick '99 (LL.M.) shares a J1 waiver success story.

North County Times - January 23
Alumnus Matthew G. Holt '07 represents an Escondido woman who obtained a restraining order, which was later lifted, against a U.S. Border Patrol agent who she says harassed her and her family while checking her immigration status at a local gas station last October.

Billings Gazette - January 15
Alumnus Michael F. McGuinness '10 joins Patten, Peterman, Bekkedahl & Green PLLC.

Santa Maria Times - January 14
Alumnus Brian "Craig" Kreowski's '91 Shell Beach Law Group named 2011 Business of the Year by the Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce.

Lycoming Law Association - January 14
Alumnus Christopher H. Kenyon '11 joins the McCormick Law Firm in Williamsport, Pa.

Bloomberg BNA - January 12
Alumnus Duane W. Layton '82 explains how several recent reports could affect the way the WTO’s Agreement on Technical Barriers of Trade could be interpreted in the future.

The West Virginia Record - January 12
Alumna Sharon L. Potter '85 named to the management team at Charleston, W. Va. law firm Spilman Thomas & Battle.

Las Vegas Review-Journal - January 11
Alumna Henderson Municipal Court Judge Diana D. Hampton '00 helps young offenders obtain high school diplomas and GEDs, while also serving as a great example of someone who turned their life around.

Metropolitan News Enterprise - January 11
Alumna Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mary Ann Murphy '78 honored by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for her community service.

San Diego Daily Transcript - January 10
Alumnus Gary B. Rudolph '81 elected shareholder at Sullivan Hill Lewin Rez & Engel. Rudolph joins fellow California Western alumnus and Trustee Jeffrey D. Lewin '75 as a shareholder with the firm.

MarketWatch - January 10
Alumni Alex J. Tramontano '11, Kathryn E. Boyd '11, and William Shinoff '11 join the San Diego law firm of Stutz Artiano Shinoff & Holtz.

San Diego Daily Transcript - January 7
Alumna Jennifer Santa Maria '03 trains to run in the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials women’s marathon on January 14, while also working as a labor and employment associate at Jackson Lewis.

San Diego Daily Transcript - December 21
California Innocence Project attorney Alissa L. Bjerkhoel '08 and Alumni Association Board President Chris M. Lawson '05 named finalists in the Young Attorneys 2011 competition. Ten of the 50 Top Attorneys finalists graduated from California Western: Alissa L. Bjerkhoel '08, Chris M. Lawson '05, Melissa J. DeLeon '10, Brittanie M. McCloskey '10, Robert J. Chambers '06, William M. Concidine '06, Ryan D. Harris '01, Michelle D. Schill '08, Daniel W. Kehr '03, and Jeremiah A. Lowe '05.

San Diego Daily Transcript - December 21
Graduate Kimberly A. Dimino '12 talks about what motivated her to pursue a law degree at California Western and the resources available to older law students.

U-T San Diego - December 15
Alumna Karen S. Crawford '80 appointed U.S. magistrate judge for the southern district of California. Her confirmation is pending approval by the U.S. Senate. (Also covered by San Diego Daily Transcript)

Law.com - December 12
Alumnus Joshua D. Odintz '95 joins Baker & McKenzie as a partner in the Washington, D.C. law firm's tax practice.

Daily Herald - November 29
Alumnus and Utah State Rep. Kenneth R. Ivory '94 speaks at the Exchange Club of Utah Valley’s weekly meeting.

San Diego Daily Transcript - November 29
Alumnus Daniel L. Essig '07 joins the intellectual property team at Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch.

Bleacher Report - November 25
Alumnus Corey P. Hanrahan '08 listed as a member of the inspirational Hoyt Foundation 2012 Boston Marathon team.

Oakland Tribune - November 21
Alumna M. Christine Davi '95 named acting city attorney of Monterey, Calif. (Also covered by the Monterey Herald)

Lawyers Club News - November 17
Professor Jackie Slotkin moderates the Lawyers Club of San Diego panel entitled "Sharing the Pants: Essays on Work-Life Balance by Men Married to Lawyers." Alumnus Patrick L. Hosey '92 participates in the panel discussion.

PR Web - November 15
Alumnus R. Michael Bomberger '93 is named one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in California by the National Trial Lawyers. (Also covered by benzinga)

San Diego Gay & Lesbian News - November 15
Alumna Rivka S. Israel '00 answers questions about marriage validity for transgendered individuals.

San Diego Metropolitan Magazine - November 14
Alumna Lauren I. Symington '04 is the new director of human resources and administration for Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP.

Today’s News-Herald - November 14
Alumnus Charles W. Gurtler, Jr. '86 is appointed as the next presiding judge in Mojave County by the Arizona Supreme Court.

Immigration Daily - November 9
Alumnus Jacob Sapochnick '99 (LL.M.) offers advice for attorneys and employers who employ workers with L-1B Specialized Knowledge nonimmigrant worker visas.

San Diego Daily Transcript - November 8
Alumna Marianne Barth '88 will head Shustak Frost & Partners new Family Law practice group.

Bloomberg BusinessWeek - October 25
Alumnus Jacob V. Handy '01 joins the leading life sciences and technology firm of Fenwick & West LLP as a partner.

San Diego Daily Transcript - October 24
Alumnus Jeffrey S. Isaacs '68 talks about his work with the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program, and why doing pro bono work is an important part of his life

Ruling Sports - October 20
Alumnus David S. Cohen '04 explains how he became General Counsel for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and offers some good advice about the importance of networking.

North County Times - October 19
Adjunct Professor Lilia S. Velasquez '81 represents an Escondido woman who was turned over to immigration authorities after calling police to report a domestic violence incident. (The ACLU is now looking into the case)

Law.com - October 14
Alumnus Stephen A. Moore '04 is elected to the partnership of Goodwin Proctor.

North County Times - October 11
Alumna Patti L. Zlaket '09 is now an associate at the Casey Gerry law firm. (Also covered by San Diego Metropolitan Magazine and San Diego Daily Transcript)

California Lawyer - October
Alumnus Peter A. Schey '73 talks about his work as a high-profile immigration lawyer and one of his most controversial clients: clothing manufacturer American Apparel.

San Diego Daily Transcript - October 5
Alumnus Michael M. Tsai '89 delivers a speech on human rights and democracy in Taiwan, and how his experience at California Western inspired him to be an advocate for justice in the country. (Also covered by Epoch Times)

Univision - September 30
Adjunct Professor Lilia S. Velasquez '81 comments on Alabama’s controversial immigration bill. (Google Translate)

Del Mar Times - September 22
Alumna Nancy J. Bickford '96 is the only certified family law specialist in San Diego County, who also has an active CPA (certified public accountant) license.

The Partnership for Safe Medicines - September 19
The Institute of Health Law Studies' Senior Research Associate Timothy K. Mackey '09 is named the 2011-2012 Carl L. Alsberg, MD, Fellow for Safe Medicines.

San Diego Metropolitan Magazine - September 16
Alumnus Jerry Gander '98 is named governor-elect of the California-Nevada-Hawaii District of Kiwanis International.

San Diego Metropolitan Magazine - September 14
Adjunct Professor Robin Madaffer '01 and Alumna Rahil Swigart '03 are honored in the magazine's "40 Under 40 Awards."

The White House - September 6
President Barack Obama nominates Alumna Dana K. (Sammons) Bilyeu '85 to serve as a member of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board. (Also covered by the Chicago Sun-Times)

Speak City Heights - September 2
Alumna Araceli Martinez '07 announces her intention to run for the District 9 city council seat. (Also covered by the Daily Aztec)

San Diego Metro Magazine - August 29
Alumna Susan Mercure '78 is named chairman of the Board of Management of the Mission Valley YMCA.

KOLOTV.com - August 27
Alumnus Rick Trachok '80 is named to the Nevada Board of Regents. (Also covered by RGJ.com and KTNV-TV)

North County Times - August 23
Alumnus Matt Holt '07 comments on Rep. Duncan Hunter’s recent proposal to expedite the removal of thousands of illegal immigrants who are waiting for their deportation cases to be heard in immigration court. (Also covered by NBC San Diego)

Mission Times Times Courier - August 23
Alumna Genevieve Suzuki '08 is named editor of the Mission Times Courier.

KPBS - August 10
Alumna Wendy Patrick '94 talks to KPBS Radio's "Midday Edition" about how employers are using social media to keep an eye on current and prospective employees.

Corpus Christi Caller-Times - August 10
Alumna Mary Medary '89 is appointed as the new 347th District Court Judge by Texas Governor Rick Perry.

ILW.com - August 1
Alumnus Jacob Sapochnick '99 (LL.M.) explains the nuances of the California DREAM Act, and updates readers on another piece of state legislation (AB 131) that would allow undocumented students to receive Cal Grants.

Metropolitan Daily Enterprise - July 28
Alumna Donna M. Campbell '84 selected as the new deputy secretary for legislative affairs at the California Health and Human Services Agency.

NBC 7/39 - July 25
Adjunct Professor Lilia S. Velasquez '81 talks about her frustration with President Barack Obama’s work on illegal immigration reform.

SDGLN.com - July 25
Alumna Rivka S. Israel '00 talks about the subtle legal differences between civil unions, domestic partnerships and same-sex marriages.

San Diego Union-Tribune - July 24
Alumna Jerrilyn T. Malana '98 named to the San Diego Union-Tribune’s Community Editorial Board.

myMotherLode.com - July 21
Alumnus Hugh K. Swift '85 selected as the new Court Executive Officer for the Superior Court of Calaveras County.

ILW.com - July 19
Alumnus Jacob Sapochnick '99 (LL.M.) explains a recent 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that makes illegal aliens, who have been convicted of simple drug possession, eligible for deportation.

White Mountain Independent - July 14
The law school graduation of Anastasia Martin '10 is covered by her hometown paper.

San Diego Metropolitan Magazine - July 12
Two alumni join the Crowley Law Group, headed by Michael L. Crowley '84, Emily M. Crowley '10 and Andre L. Verdun '10 (LL.M.) will handle civil and criminal matters for the newly formed firm. (Also reported by East County Magazine)

San Diego Daily Transcript - June 23
In an interview with publisher George Chamberlain, Wendy L. Patrick '94 talks about issues facing female attorneys.

Hennepin Lawyer - June 22
A profile of newly appointed Hennepin County District Judge Jamie L. Anderson '00 is published.

Tri-City Herald - June 9
The Washington State Bar Association presents its 2011 Local Hero Award to alumnus Bronson J. Brown '03 in recognition of his dedication to pro bono work.

Observer & Eccentric - June 5
Alumnus Erik A. Lindquist '98 is among several candidates for City Council profiled by the community paper of Farmington Hills, Mich.

San Diego Gay & Lesbian News - June 2
SDGLN welcomes alumna Rivka S. Israel '00 as a columnist covering GLBT family issues. Her first column focuses on progress in recognizing same-sex partnerships and marriages.

The Daily Triplicate - May 27
Alumna Gretchen M. Stuhr ’04 named county counsel of Del Norte County in Northern California. She previously served as deputy county counsel.

Detroit Free Press - May 21
Alumnus Arthur F. Orzame '97 appointed tax manager for state and local practice at the Detroit office of BDO.

CBS-2 Los Angeles - May 20
California Innocence Project coordinator Alex Simpson '04 is interviewed in a story about CIP client William Richards, who remains in prison two years after a judge ruled that evidence presented by CIP pointed “unerringly to innocence."

San Diego Gay & Lesbian News - May 9
Third year student Dwayne Crenshaw named executive director of San Diego LGBT Pride.

West Hawaii Today - May 4
The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii's Kailua-Kona office names Charles H. McCreary ’08 as staff attorney focused on foreclosure defense.

dBusiness News - May 4
Brandon S. Neuman ’00 named partner in Shanahan Law Group, PLLC in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Tehachapi News - April 27
Cory J. Briggs '95 represents a non-profit organization urging the Tehachapi City Council to uphold an appeal challenging the construction of a Walmart store.

San Diego Union-Tribune - April 22
Spring Commencement speakers, Lt. Gen. Scott Black '80 (Ret.), Vice Adm. Bruce MacDonald '87 (Ret.), and Brig. Gen. Kevin Sandkuhler '81 (Ret.), are announced.

Rocklin & Roseville Today - April 21
Karin Bjork '90 receives a Volunteer of the Year Award from KidsFirst, a Placer County, Calif. organization dedicated to the prevention of child abuse.

Mt. Laurel Sun - April 11
Alan P. Fox '84 speaks at the landlord-tenant law update sponsored by Sterling Education Services.

San Diego Union-Tribune - April 6
California Western Board of Trustees Chairman Kenneth L. Greenman '71 and UC San Diego Chancellor Mary Anne Fox explain why both schools agreed to pause discussions on establishing a UC San Diego law school amid the State of California budget crisis.

These Days on KPBS - March 24
Patricia L. Zlaket '09 recounts her experience participating in last year's LAF-Off, as the San Diego Volunteer Lawyers Program prepares for this year's stand-up comedy competition.

Immigration Daily - March 21
Jacob J. Sapochnick '99 (LL.M.) publishes his article, entitled "Hospitality Immigration: What is the H3 Visa?"

Las Vegas Business Press - March 21
Kimberly R. McGhee '05 is profiled in an article naming her a Rising Star.

Las Vegas Review-Journal - March 19
Kimberly R. McGhee '05 is honored at the Sixth Annual Rising Star Awards as an "up-and-coming business leader."

Las Vegas Review-Journal - March 17
Diana D. Hampton '00 seeks re-election as municipal judge in Henderson, Nev.

Los Angeles Daily Journal - March 8
Hon. Anthony J. Battaglia '74 is confirmed by the U.S. Senate to become a District Judge for the U.S. District Court, Southern District of California.

American Canyon Eagle - March 10
Michael E. Mautner '91, Napa resident and deputy district attorney, is profiled in a story about his poetic prose.

Judicial Update - March 9
Anthony J. Battaglia '74 is confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as a judge for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California.

Jewish Times of South Jersey - March 4
Michael S. Groch '92 receives appointment as Superior Court Judge of San Diego County by now former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

PR Newswire - March 3
Tim Mackey '09 (MAS) and Professor Bryan Liang publish a commentary in the Journal of the American Medical Association. (also reported on Yahoo! News)

Salt Lake Tribune - February 23
Kenneth R. Ivory '94 is profiled as one of Utah's newest members of the U.S. House of Representatives.

San Diego Metropolitan - February 8
Matthew G. Holt '07 is named to the 2011 San Diego Top Attorneys list for immigration law.

North County Times - January 20
Matthew G. Holt '07 explains the need for a "flexible" immigration in light of the bill introduced by Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Vista.

Post-Star - January 15
Mark C. Rhem '00 joins Newell & Klingebiel as an associate attorney.

Philadelphia Enquirer - January 12
Elizabeth A. Charlick '10 finds love, and ultimately a husband, thanks to her long hours studying at Jamba Juice.

Big Island News Center - January 8
Jay T. Kimura '79 announces his retirement as a prosecuting attorney for the County of Hawaii. (also reported on Hawaii 24/7)

SAG Actor Blog - January 6
Screen Actors Guild New Media Director Mark D. Friedlander '01 discusses the impact of new technology on intellectual property.

San Diego Union-Tribune - January 5
Genevive A. Suzuki '08 publishes an article, entitled "Television producer makes career switch to ranger."

San Diego Union-Tribune - January 3
Michael B. Orfield '77 reflects on the life of his father, the late Superior Court Judge Franklin B. Orfield '48.

Superior Court of California - January 3
Alumnus Jonathan M. Lehan '71 announces retirement as Superior Court Judge of Mendocino County.

Virtual Mentor - January Issue
Tim Mackey '09 (MAS) writes an article for the American Medical Association's online ethics journal, entitled "The Role of Practice Guidelines in Medical Malpractice Litigation."

Bakersfield Californian - December 31
Ryan D. Bright '06 is named partner at KDG in Bakersfield, Calif.

Shore News Today - December 29
Michael S. Groch '92 appointed to a judgeship in the San Diego County Superior Court by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Los Angeles Daily Journal - December 22
Tim K. Mackey '09 (MAS) publishes op-ed, entitled "Pharmaceutical Marketing: A Year of Interesting Times."

10 News - December 17
Lilia A. Velásquez '91 describes the "rarity" of a private bill passed by Congress granting a Japanese illegal immigrant U.S. citizenship.

Law.com - December 17
Robert E. Gallagher, Jr. '75 is named partner at the renamed White Oliver Amundson & Gallagher.

Office of the Governor - December 16
Curtis M. Fiorini '95 appointed to a judgeship in the Sacramento County Superior Court by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Office of the Governor - December 16
Michael S. Groch '92 appointed to a judgeship in the San Diego County Superior Court by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Covgton Reporter - December 12
Bill A. Bowman '93 is appointed municipal judge of Black Diamond, Wash.

Business Wire - December 7
JoAnn Kucklick '92 is named to staff of new Florida office of McGlinchey Stafford PLLC.

San Diego Daily Transcript - December 7
California Western alumni who passed the July Bar exam are administered the Oath of Professional Conduct by alumni members of the judiciary: Anthony J. Battaglia '74, Robert C. Coates '70, Judith L. Haller '75, Kevin R. O'Neil, JAGC, USN '05, and Michael B. Orfield '77.

Office of U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer - December 1
Anthony J. Battaglia '74 is approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee for nomination to U.S. District Court Judge for the Southern District of California.

Los Angeles Daily Journal - November 26
Inocente! and Audrey A. McGinn '10 are profiled in a feature story about the partnership between the California Innocence Project and Proyecto ACCESO in Chile.

CaseyGerry - November 23
Thomas D. Penfield '74 elected to San Diego County Bar Association Board of Directors.

Inside Higher Ed - November 17
Tim Mackey '09 (MAS) publishes op-ed, entitled "Health Care Mandates: A Reply," with Professor Bryan Liang.

Navy Compass - November 16
The memory of Rear Adm. Carlson M. "Biff" LeGrand '74 is honored by the U.S. Navy with its first-ever dedication of a courtroom.

San Francisco Chronicle - November 15
Stephen J. Estey '92 is selected by the American Trial Lawyers Association as one of the 100 Top Trial Attorneys in California.

PRWeb - November 11
Peter H. Lyons '65 publishes his book, Torts and Suds, based on actual experiences and people at California Western.

UCIS Today - November 10
Lilia Velásquez '81 hosts a show on Univision that the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services applauds for its ability to "reach out and inform the Hispanic community on various aspects of immigration law."

Univision San Diego - November 8
Lilia Velásquez '81 discusses the case of a family being deported to Mexico following detainment by a San Diego County Sheriff's deputy.

New York Times - November 6
Hansdeep Singh '08 talks about airport security policies that allow for turbans to go through additional screening, despite the wearer having gone through a full-body scanner.

Equal Justice Works Blog - November 2
Timothy A. McNutt '09 writes an article, entitled "Practitioner Spotlight: National Consumers League," reflecting experiences at the Equal Justice Works Conference.

Ahwatukee Foothills News - October 19
Benjamin D. Benedict '96 campaigns for a seat on the Kyrene School District Governing Board in Phoenix.

San Diego Daily Transcript - October 14
Inocente!, a joint program between the California Innocence Project and Proyecto ACCESO, is announced; Audrey McGinn '10 is the first Inocente! Fellow.

Clear Admit Blog - October 13
Michelle M. Wu '94 is appointed as professor of law and law library director at Georgetown Law.

CSP Daily News - October 5
Auday P. Arabo '02 is named president and CEO of Associated Food & Petroleum Dealers.

Press-Telegram - October 3
Joseph A. Weimortz, Jr. '95 is profiled in a story about his switch from being a prosecutor in the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office to a operating a criminal defense firm.

FOX News New York - September 29
Douglas S. Kepanis '02 discusses bigamy charges that may be brought against Mormon reality TV family.

San Diego Union-Tribune - September 25
Jeffrey A. Lake '91 describes how "legally challenging" working in the new area of medical marijuana law can be.

1888 Press Release - September 17
Wendy M. Behan '98 named partner at Casey Gerry Schenk Francavilla Blatt & Penfield, LLP.

North County Times - September 10
San Diego Superior Court judge and alumnus Roger W. Krauel '73 will preside over San Diego County's first veterans court.

San Diego Metropolitan Magazine - September 10
Alumna Wendy M. Behan '98 is named to San Diego Metropolitan Magazine's "40 Under 40" list.

Valley News - September 10
Deputy District Attorney and alumna Wendy L. Patrick '94 discusses the "very personal threats made by a man who threatened to rape and strangle nine women.

Honolulu Star Advertiser - September 1
Keith M. Kaneshiro '76 is profiled in a story about the Honolulu City Prosecutor candidates.

MidWeek - September 1
Keith M. Kaneshiro '76 has the name and face recognition that may help him in the race for Honolulu City Prosecutor.

San Diego Daily Transcript - August 31
Wendy Patrick Mazzarella '94 writes a column, entitled "With ‘friends’ like these: The ethics of social networking."

San Diego Business Journal - August 23
Paul A. Reynolds ’95 is named partner at Solomon Ward Seidenwurm & Smith.

FOX News New York - August 30
Douglas S. Kepanis ’02 talks about creative options for divorce during turbulent economic times.

San Diego Metropolitan Magazine - August 9
Paul A. Reynolds ’95 is named partner at Solomon Ward Seidenwurm & Smith.

The Press-Enterprise - August 4
Victoria E. Cameron ’97 is appointed to the Riverside County Superior Court by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Univision - August 4
Lilia Velásquez '81 discusses what immigrants can do if they are victims of fraud in the U.S. in a two-part series.

Office of the Governor - August 3
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger appoints Victoria E. Cameron ’97 to the Riverside County Superior Court.

The Advocates Blog - August 2
David R. Tullis '05 is named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine as part of the 2010 Mountain States Super Lawyers & Rising Stars.

Hawaii News Now - July 14
Jeannette E. (Holmes) Castagnetti '99 is nominated to Hawaii's First Circuit Court bench.

San Diego Business Journal - July 12
Daniel W. Kehr '03 is hired as Eximex, Inc.'s chief legal counsel in the U.S.

FOX 26 Fresno - July 8
Brian S. Icenhower '02 talks about a golf tournament fundraiser for the Tulare Boys & Girls Club.

San Diego Metropolitan Magazine - July 1
Margo L. Lewis '92, a partner at Moore, Lewis, Schulman & Moore, is appointed to the San Diego County Superior Court.

San Diego Daily Transcript - June 30
Margo L. Lewis '92 is appointed to a judgeship in the San Diego County Superior Court by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

California Department of Managed Health Care - June 22
Michael D. McClelland '99 is appointed assistant deputy director of the California Departmenrt of managed Health Care's Office of Enforcement.

San Diego Daily Transcript - June 22
Danielle S. Ward '09 becomes an associate with Balestreri Pendleton & Potocki.

San Diego Union-Tribune - May 14
Lilia Velasquez '81 comments on Arizona's "anti-illegal immigration law" during a panel discussion at UC San Diego.

KPBS Radio - These Days - May 12
Gary Gibson '91 discusses the history of the death penalty and how prosecutors use it in the administration of justice.

San Diego Daily Transcript - May 12
Lisa Orozco '10, Kyung Eun Latimer '10, and Liseth M. Saravia '10 are each awarded the Rosenthal Bar Exam Scholarship from the California Bar Foundation, making California Western the most-honored school in the state.

Voice of San Diego - May 11
Lilia Velasquez '81 provides background information in a challenge to County Supervisor Bill Horn's claim that the U.S. is the only nation to grant "citizenship by soil."

San Diego News Network - May 10
Tim Mackey '09 (MAS) and the Master's in Health Law are profiled in a discussion on how to get a job in health law.

CBS News - 60 Minutes - May 9
Chad R. Ruyle '03 comments on underwater mortgages and the growing "walk away" trend.

San Diego Daily Transcript - May 6
Jeffrey D. Lewin '75 receives an honorary degree from California Western, along with Associate Justice Carol Corrigan, Mark P. Mandell '77, Donald Shapiro, and Justice Howard Wiener (Ret.).

Los Angeles Daily Journal - May 5
Tim Mackey '09 (MAS) and Professor Bryan Liang's op-ed, entitled "The ABCs of Accountable Care Organizations," is published.

San Diego News Network - April 9
Corinne C. Miesfeld '89 is sworn in as a Commissioner of the San Diego Superior Court.

Los Angeles Daily Journal - April 7
Tim K. Makey '09 (MAS) and Professor Bryan Liang's op-ed, entitled "Confronting Conflicts of Interest," is published.

Paralegal Press - April Issue
Michelle D. Volk '01 is profiled for her teaching and professional contribution. Her service on the Alumni Association Board of Directors is highlighted.

San Diego Daily Transcript - March 29
Bruce E. MacDonald '87 is appointed convening authority for military commissions at the Pentagon. (see below)

New Technology Blog - March 28
Marissa N. Machida '09 is crowned queen of the 58th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. - an event commemorating Tokyo Mayor Yukio Ozaki’s gift of the trees to the city in 1912.

Miami Herald - March 25
The appointment of Bruce E. MacDonald '87 to convening authority for military commissions at the Pentagon may mean more tribunals at Guantánamo.

Bakersfield Californian - March 19
Kenneth W. Kind '09 acknowledged in business "who's who" list as he joins Bowman & Associates.

Trans World News - March 19
Richard D. Gann '97 appointed vice-president and marketing director of KBS Capital Markets.

San Diego Metropolitan Magazine - March 12
Bruce W. Beach '73 is named a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates.

Fort Worth Star-Telegram - February 24
James R. Wilson '89 runs for Republican nomination in the race for Justice of the Peace.

The Daily Advertiser - February 21
Jennifer L. McGlothlin '06 announces engagement.

Texarkana Gazette - February 18
Alumnus David Mark Gunter '93 announces candidacy for prosecutor.

Hickory Daily Record - February 17
James “Jay” C. Gaither '92 files with North Carolina State Board of Elections to run for district attorney.

Earth Times - February 8
Lori Ann Harris '89 is elected president of the board for the 18th Street Arts Center in Los Angeles.