Western State College of Law Welcomes Four New Faculty Members for Fall 2025

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Western State College of Law is thrilled to welcome four new faculty members for the Fall 2025 semester. As the oldest law school in Orange County, Western State continues to invest in academic excellence and student success by attracting leading educators and practitioners to join its ranks.

Western State College of Law welcomes four exceptional new faculty this fall.

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Joining Western State as Visiting Assistant Professors of Law are Robert J. Dagmy; Israel Moya; Nicole Rangel; and Franco Torres. Each brings a wealth of practical experience, expertise, and a passion for teaching that will further enhance the educational experience for Western State’s students.

Robert J. Dagmy

A practicing attorney and Western State graduate (Class of 2016), Professor Dagmy combines real-world legal experience with a passion for teaching. He has an extensive background in civil litigation, having tried multiple cases to verdict and managed complex matters for international firms and insurance companies. Alongside teaching as an Adjunct Professor at Cerritos College, Professor Dagmy will share his practical insights with students in Contracts I & II and Remedies.

Israel Moya

Professor Moya joins Western State with a distinguished career as a diplomat, human rights advocate, and public servant. A graduate of the University of Michigan Law School and UCLA, he has two decades of international experience tackling global issues across South America, Africa, and Asia. Professor Moya has held key roles with the U.S. Department of State and Columbia University, working on issues ranging from human rights and trafficking to environmental justice. He will teach Professional Responsibility and Remedies.

Nicole Rangel

With over 15 years in international law, Professor Rangel has advised on major human rights and criminal law cases across five continents. Her career includes work for the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, and the United Nations, focusing on issues ranging from war crimes to gender-based violence. She holds a J.D. from McGeorge School of Law. Dedicated to mentoring the next generation of advocates, she will teach Civil Procedure I & II and continue to support underserved communities through pro bono work.

Franco Torres

Professor Torres is a legal executive and educator with more than 15 years of experience in immigration law and public service. A graduate of Boston University School of Law, he has led legal teams at nationally recognized nonprofits and taught immigration law and advocacy at St. John’s University School of Law and Fullerton College. He is committed to advancing equity and mentoring future attorneys, drawing on his extensive experience to benefit Western State students. Professor Torres will teach Torts I & II.

“We are thrilled to welcome Professors Dagmy, Moya, Rangel, and Torres to Western State,” said Marisa Cianciarulo, Dean of Western State College of Law at Westcliff University. “Their wide-ranging expertise and dedication to public service will further enrich our academic environment and prepare our students to be leaders in the legal profession.”

For more information about Western State College of Law’s faculty and academic offerings, visit www.wsulaw.edu.

About Western State College of Law: Western State College of Law at Westcliff University is an established institution with nearly 60 years of producing successful attorneys and over 150 alumni elevated to the bench. Its J.D. program offers specialized tracks, allowing students to develop unique skill sets tailored to their careers. Visit www.wsulaw.edu to learn more about our J.D. program or follow on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.