SWLAW Blog

Southwestern Law School is proud to announce that distinguished trial lawyer and Southwestern Alum Walter M. Yoka ’80, founding partner of YOKA | SMITH, will deliver the keynote address at the law school’s 110th Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. In recognition of his extraordinary contributions to the profession and to Southwestern, Yoka will also receive an Honorary Doctor of Laws at the ceremony.