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.
2022-2023 Board of Directors (Board Meeting Schedule--Meetings Open to all Alumni)
Executive Committee
- Salim Khawaja, ‘93 (President)
- Ian Blair, ’18 (President Emeritus)
- Kally Kingery, ’17 (Treasurer)
- Brittany Walker, ’13 (Secretary)
Directors at Large
- Ekta Shah, '22
- Rickard Borg '74
- Roldan Rivera, ‘17
- Erik Viera, ’03
- Jennifer McCollough, ‘13
- Ray Warner, ’99
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:
Board Meeting Dates: Alumni Association Board meetings take place on the fourth Tuesday of every month (third Tuesday for the months of November and May; no meetings June, July, or December) at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, 701 B St. Suite 110, San Diego, CA 92101. Meetings begin at 6:00 p.m.
If you would like to attend monthly board meetings or receive emails directly from the Board of Directors regarding upcoming events, please send an email to [email protected].
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 [email protected].
ALUMNI AWARDS
"Judicial Service Award," Presented by the Alumni Association of Thomas Jefferson School of Law, recipients include:
2022 - Hon. Browder Willis, '83
2019 - Hon. Joel R. Wohlfeil, '80
2018 - Hon. John A. Houson
2017 - Hon. Mitchell Dembin
2016 - Hon. Larry Burns
2014 - Hon. David Gill
2013 - Hon. Roger Benitez, '78
"Outstanding Service to Community Award" Presented by the Alumni Association of Thomas Jefferson School of Law, recipients include:
Ray Warner, '99
2022
Danna Cottman, '96
2019, ARC IP Law, PC
Srinivas Hanumadass, '03
2018, Casey Gerry , LLP
Anna M. Romanskaya ‘07
2017, Partner, Stark & D’Ambrosio, LLP
Gary S. Bloch '81
2016, Commissioner (Ret.), Superior Court of California, County of San Diego
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
- Congressman Duncan Hunter, 1987
- Hon. (Ret.) Lillian Lim, 1987
- Hon. Lisa Schall, 1987
- Michael W. Brennan, 1988
- Helen Rowe, 1988
- Martin A. Kruming, 1989
- Thomas S. Topuzes, 1989
- Marc Abdelnour, 1990
- Mary C. Avery, 1991
- Peter Quon, 1995
- Leslie Lee Alexander, 2013
- Gary Bloch, 2013
- Bonnie Dumanis, 2013
- Hon. Roger T. Benitez, 2014
- Henry C. Coker, 2015
- Randy Mize, 2018
"A. Thomas Golden Alumnus/a of the Year Award" Presented by the Student Bar Association at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, recipients include:
- Brian K. Findley '07
2018, Mulligan, Banham & Findley
- Sabrina Green '02
2017, Stratton & Green, APC - Ben Aguilar '11
2016, Law Offices of Ben Aguilar - Eric Ganci '08
2015, Ganci, Esq., APC - Jeremy M. Evans '11
2014, California Sports Lawyer - Renee Galente ’08
2013, Galente Law, 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