Mission Statement

 

The Thomas Jefferson School of Law Alumni Association seeks to promote and foster a mutually beneficial relationship between Thomas Jefferson School of Law and all its alumni. The Association is dedicated to serving its alumni by providing social, educational, and professional opportunities. Lastly, the Association is dedicated to supporting the law school's educational mission.

 

No Dues: All Thomas Jefferson School of Law graduates, including Western State University College of Law--San Diego graduates, are members of the Alumni Association.

 


 

2016 Board of Directors (Board Meeting Schedule--Meetings Open to all Alumni)

 

Executive Committee

 

President
Jeremy Evans ‘11

 

Vice Presidents 
David Beavans ‘08
Sterling Williams ‘11

 

Treasurer
Sabrina Green ‘02

 

Secretary
Philip A. Shapiro ‘85

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Directors at Large

 

Bradley Beauchamp '02 (Arizona)

Eric Bernsen ‘12

Milena Celentano '14

Brian Findley ‘07

Jim Fitzsimmons '84
David Gibbs ‘12
Brett Goda ‘11
Camille Guerra ‘04
Aaron Hicks ‘04 (Orange County, California)
Michael Huynh ‘11
Michael Jonas ‘09 (Oregon)
Rosanna Kendrick ‘10
Pejman D. Kharrazian ‘11
Kendall Levan ‘94
L. Tracee Lorens ‘90
Jennifer McCollough ‘13 (Delaware)
Mona Mahdara Alcala ‘08 (Los Angeles County, California)
Carlos Martinez ‘09
Raj Matani ‘11 (Orange County, California)
Kristen Roberts ‘10
Kristen Spees ‘11 (Nevada)
John Stump ‘89
Amanda Thompson ‘07
Erik Vieira ‘02 (San Francisco County, California)

Michael Weiner ‘09

 


 

Check the Alumni Calendar of Events

 


 

View: Bylaws of the Alumni Association Board of Directors, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

 


 

Term of Office: Directors serve two-year terms.

 

Board Meeting Dates: Alumni Association Board meetings are scheduled to take place on the last Tuesday of every month (except in December (no meeting) and August (annual Board retreat)) at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, 8th floor board room. Address: 1155 Island Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101. Meetings begin at 6:00 p.m.

 

Committees (Each Committee has specific Projects):

  • Admissions Committee
  • Alumni and Community Engagement
  • Bylaws and Election Committee
  • Career Planning Committee
  • Communications Committee
  • Development Committee

 

Volunteer: If you would like to volunteer for a committee or alumni event please email alumni@tjsl.edu.

 


 

ALUMNI AWARDS

 

"Outstanding Service to Community Award" Presented by the Alumni Association of Thomas Jefferson School of Law, recipients include:

 

Terri P. Peters '87

2015, Deputy Public Defender, San Diego County (co-recipient) 

 

William J. Edwards '91

2015, Deputy Public Defender, Los Angeles County (co-recipient) 

 

Craig A. Sherman '93

2014, Inaugural Year, Craig A. Sherman, PLC

 


 

"WALL OF FAME - ALUMNI OF THE YEAR AWARD"

2nd Floor of the Law School 

 

JUDICIAL PLAQUE - LIST OF ALL ALUMNI WHO ARE JUDICIAL OFFICERS 

2nd Floor of the Law School - Inside the Moot Court Room Entry Way

--Dedicated by the Alumni Association Board of Directors, 2015

 


 

"A. Thomas Golden Alumnus/a of the Year Award" Presented by the Student Bar Association at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, recipients include:

 

Ben Aguilar '11

2016, Law Offices of Ben Aguilar

 

Eric Ganci '08
2015, Galente Ganci, APC

 

Jeremy M. Evans '11
2014, California Sports Lawyer

 

Renee Galente ’08
2013, Galente Ganci, APC

 

Commissioner (Ret.) Gary Bloch '81
2012, Superior Court of California, County of San Diego

 

Jon H. Epsten '82
2011, Epsten Grinnell & Howell, APC

 

Lori Westin '04
2010, Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati

 

Frank Mead '00
2009, Lorona & Mead, PLC

 

Hon. Browder Willis '83
2008, Superior Court of California, County of San Diego

 

Philip A. Shapiro '85
2007, Law Offices of Philip A. Shapiro 

 

Hon. (Ret.) Lillian Lim '77
2006, Superior Court of California, County of San Diego

 

Randy M. Grossman '94
2005, Law Offices of Randy M. Grossman, APC

 

Denise Asher '02
2004 Inaugural Year, Asher Mediation