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Westcliff University Breaks Ground on Westcliff Early Learning Academy, Revolutionizing Early Childhood Education in Southern California

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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Westcliff University , today announced that it broke ground on the Westcliff Early Learning Academy (WELA) .

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  • Westcliff University , today announced that it broke ground on the Westcliff Early Learning Academy (WELA) .
  • The establishment of WELA, in addition to the Westcliff Preparatory Academy , Westcliff University and Western State College of Law , marks a significant stride towards realizing Westcliff’s vision of providing exceptional, lifelong learning opportunities.
  • This initiative also addresses the scarcity of childcare and early childhood education services in Southern California.
  • To join the priority list or learn more about WELA, visit the Westcliff Early Learning Academy website at www.westcliffearlylearning.com .

Inland Empire Trial Lawyer William D. Shapiro Elected National Vice President of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)

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Friday, October 6, 2023
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SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominent Inland Empire Trial Lawyer William D. Shapiro has achieved a significant milestone in his renowned legal career by being elected National Vice President of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).

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  • SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominent Inland Empire Trial Lawyer William D. Shapiro has achieved a significant milestone in his renowned legal career by being elected National Vice President of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).
  • Shapiro has handled complex catastrophic injury and wrongful death actions for over four decades, obtaining seven- and eight-figure verdicts and settlements.
  • Shapiro is a Past President of San Bernardino/Riverside ABOTA, Past President of the San Bernardino County Bar Association, Past President of Consumer Attorneys of Inland Empire, and Past President of Joseph.
  • B. Campbell American Inn of Court; 2012- Current, Adjunct professor, Civil Trial Practice Western State College of Law.

Western State College of Law Welcomes Five New Faculty and Unveils Campus Updates

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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With extensive experience in family law and estate planning practice, he previously taught various law courses at Western State College of Law and Whittier Law School from 2003 to 2016.

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  • With extensive experience in family law and estate planning practice, he previously taught various law courses at Western State College of Law and Whittier Law School from 2003 to 2016.
  • Cassandra Mellas, a Western State alumna, joins the law school as a visiting professor of law, teaching Professional Responsibility, Contracts 1 & 2, Sales (Art II, UCC) and Criminal Procedure.
  • Notably, a significant portion of students are the first in their families to attend college, underscoring Western State's commitment to expanding opportunities.
  • To learn more about Western State College of Law, visit www.wsulaw.edu .

Western State College of Law Appoints Marisa S. Cianciarulo as Dean

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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Western State College of Law at Westcliff University, the oldest law school in Orange County, California, with nearly 12K alumni, has named Marisa S. Cianciarulo the next dean to lead the prestigious institution.

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  • Western State College of Law at Westcliff University, the oldest law school in Orange County, California, with nearly 12K alumni, has named Marisa S. Cianciarulo the next dean to lead the prestigious institution.
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    Marisa S. Cianciarulo, the next dean at Western State College of Law, brings extensive legal, teaching and leadership experience and is passionate about supporting students and faculty, building relationships with alumni and the community and increasing curricular offerings.
  • “I am thrilled to turn over the reins of the law school to Marisa Cianciarulo,” said Allen K. Easley, outgoing dean at Western State.
  • To learn more about Western State College of Law, visit www.wsulaw.edu .

Westcliff University Commemorates 30 Years

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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Westcliff University , a premier global higher education institution, recently celebrated 30 years of preparing students around the globe with the skills and experiences needed to thrive as business leaders and entrepreneurs.

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  • Westcliff University , a premier global higher education institution, recently celebrated 30 years of preparing students around the globe with the skills and experiences needed to thrive as business leaders and entrepreneurs.
  • The event highlighted not only students, staff and alumni, but also paid homage to the organization’s origin story and rich history of excellence.
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    “The world has changed a lot over the past 30 years, but our mission remains the same: To educate, inspire and empower students from around the world,” said president and CEO of Westcliff University, Dr. Anthony Lee.
  • To learn more about Westcliff’s 30 years of historic accomplishments, visit www.westcliff.edu/30 .

Members Trust Company Announces Appointment of Ken Lako as President and CEO

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Members Trust Company (MTC), a nationally chartered trust company that provides trust and investment services to credit union members throughout the United States, today announced the appointment of Kenneth E. Lako as President and Chief Executive Officer.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Members Trust Company (MTC), a nationally chartered trust company that provides trust and investment services to credit union members throughout the United States, today announced the appointment of Kenneth E. Lako as President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Mr. Lako succeeds Dave Coffaro, who has served as MTC's Interim President and CEO while the Board of Directors has conducted a national search to fill the permanent position.
  • Mr. Lako comes to MTC with a strong record of achieving business growth across multiple businesses, regions and institutions in the field of trust and wealth management.
  • Since 2021, Mr. Lako has served as Managing Director of Specialty Fiduciary Solutions & Trust Administration for Comerica Bank & Trust.

Race Equity, Surveillance in the Post-Roe Era, and Data Protection Frameworks in the Global South are Major Topics During This Year’s Privacy Papers for Policymakers Event

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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Western State College of Law Earns Top Recognitions From Princeton Review and preLaw Magazine

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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Western State College of Law at Westcliff University , the first law school in Orange County, California, was recently listed as a top school for diversity by Princeton Review and preLaw Magazine.

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  • Western State College of Law at Westcliff University , the first law school in Orange County, California, was recently listed as a top school for diversity by Princeton Review and preLaw Magazine.
  • Western State was ranked 6th for most diverse faculty; 7th for greatest resources for minority students and 8th for greatest resources for women in the Princeton Review annual “Best Law Schools” rankings.
  • On the preLaw Magazine Most Diverse Law Schools list, Western State was ranked 7th with an A+ grade–earning a spot on the well-respected list for the 8th time.
  • Since 2015, Western State has been a minority-majority law school with over 50% of its student body self-identifying as students of color.

Western State College of Law at Westcliff University Offers Integrated JD/MBA Program

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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Western State College of Law at Westcliff University announced the launch of an integrated Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration (JD/MBA) program with Westcliff University's College of Business .

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  • Western State College of Law at Westcliff University announced the launch of an integrated Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration (JD/MBA) program with Westcliff University's College of Business .
  • The new JD/MBA program underscores this commitment as students now have the opportunity to pursue both degrees simultaneously through ABA-approved Western State College of Law and ACBSP-accredited Westcliff University College of Business.
  • Western State and Westcliff are laser-focused on enhancing opportunities for students, said Dr. Anthony Lee, president of Westcliff University.
  • Western State was acquired in 2019 by Westcliff University , a private university in Irvine, Calif. offering bachelors, masters and doctorate degrees.

Western State Dean Allen K. Easley Announces Retirement; Law School Begins Search for New Dean

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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Allen K. Easley, dean of Western State College of Law at Westcliff University, has announced plans to retire following the 2022-2023 academic year.

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  • Allen K. Easley, dean of Western State College of Law at Westcliff University, has announced plans to retire following the 2022-2023 academic year.
  • Western State, the oldest law school in Orange County, Calif., is preparing a search committee to identify a new dean who will continue building upon the law schools rich history and trajectory of success.
  • It is a testament to Dean Easleys leadership that Western State has reached its most successful years with him at the helm.
  • The law school has an extremely invested alumni, faculty and student community and Dean Easley has been integral to establishing a strong reputation for the law school as an expanding and dynamic institution.