Alumni Association
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 automatically granted membership in the Alumni Association.
2022-2023 Board of Directors
Board Meeting Schedule (Meetings Open to all Alumni)
Executive Committee
- Salim Khawaja, ‘93 (President)
- Kally Kingery, ’17 (Vice President)
- Merrianne Dean, ’94 (Secretary)
- Sabrina Green, ’02 (Treasurer)
Directors at Large
- Dane Watson ‘15
- Dr. JaQuané (Jay) Jones ‘14
- Erik Vieira ‘03
- Jennifer McCollough ‘13
- Oscar Maria ‘12
- Ray Warner ‘99
- Rickard Borg ‘74
- Sean Hobson ‘16
- Vanessa Rodriguez ‘22
- Warren McCann ‘16
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 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 tjslaabod@gmail.com
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 tjslaabod@gmail.com
Alumni Awards Presented by the Alumni Association
Judicial Service Award Recipients Include:
- 2023 – Hon. Joan K. Irion
- 2022 – Hon. Browder Willis, ’83
- 2019 – Hon. Joel R. Wohlfeil, ’80
- 2018 – Hon. John A. Houston
- 2017 – Hon. Mitchell Dembin
- 2016 – Hon. Larry Burns
- 2014 – Hon. David Gill
- 2013 – Hon. Roger Benitez, ’78
Outstanding Service to Community Award Recipients Include:
- 2023 – Hon. Renee Nicole Galente Stackhouse ‘08, San Diego Superior Court
- 2022 – Ray Warner, ’99
- 2019 – Danna Cottman, ’96, ARC IP Law, PC
- 2018 – Srinivas Hanumadass, ’03, Casey Gerry , LLP
- 2017 – Anna M. Romanskaya ‘07, Partner, Stark & D’Ambrosio, LLP
- 2016 – Gary S. Bloch ’81, Commissioner (Ret.), Superior Court of California, County of San Diego
- 2015 – Terri P. Peters ’87, Deputy Public Defender, San Diego County (co-recipient)
- 2015 – William J. Edwards ’91, Deputy Public Defender, Los Angeles County (co-recipient)
- 2014, Inaugural Year – Craig A. Sherman ’93 Craig A. Sherman, PLC
A. Thomas Golden Alumnus/a of the Year Award Recipients Include:
- 2018 – Brian K. Findley ’07, Mulligan, Banham & Findley
- 2017 – Sabrina Green ’02, Stratton & Green, APC
- 2016 – Ben Aguilar ’11, Law Offices of Ben Aguilar
- 2015 – Eric Ganci ’08, Ganci, Esq., APC
- 2014 – Jeremy M. Evans ’11, California Sports Lawyer
- 2013 – Renee Galente ’08, Galente Law, APC
- 2012 – Commissioner (Ret.) Gary Bloch ’81, Superior Court of California, County of San Diego
- 2011 – Jon H. Epsten ’82, Epsten Grinnell & Howell, APC
- 2010 – Lori Westin ’04, Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati
- 2009 – Frank Mead ’00, Lorona & Mead, PLC
- 2008 – Hon. Browder Willis ’83, Superior Court of California, County of San Diego
- 2007 – Philip A. Shapiro ’85, Law Offices of Philip A. Shapiro
- 2006 – Hon. (Ret.) Lillian Lim ’77, Superior Court of California, County of San Diego
- 2005 – Randy M. Grossman ’94, Law Offices of Randy M. Grossman, APC
- 2004 Inaugural Year – Denise Asher ’02, Asher Mediation