April 06, 2006
Professor Wezelman Honored as Adjunct Faculty Professor of 2005
One of the most long-time and popular adjunct faculty members at Thomas Jefferson School of Law has been honored as the recipient of the first annual Adjunct Faculty Professor of the Year Award for 2005. Professor Stan Wezelman, who teaches Insurance Law, Remedies, UCC Sales, was recognized at the annual appreciation luncheon for TJSL's adjunct faculty at the law school on March 29, 2006.
Top: Faculty and staff members at the appreciation luncheon
in the East Patio.
Bottom: A splendid row of desserts.
The announcement was made by Associate Dean Steve Semeraro, who had high praise for all of TJSL's adjunct faculty members who share their real world expertise in the classroom and help TJSL offer such a wide range of elective courses to the students. Dean Semeraro noted that it seemed most appropriate to honor Professor Wezelman as the first recipient of this annual award because of the large amount of time that he dedicates to teaching at TJSL year-round and the fact that "he makes the students happy."
Professor Stan Wezelman, the 2005 Adjunct Faculty Professor
of the Year.
Professor Wezelman's name will be the first to appear on a plaque that will recognize a member of the adjunct faculty each year. The plaque reads: Adjunct Professor of the Year- For outstanding dedication to instilling in our students an understanding of the law and the desire to strive for its ethical and just development. The location of the plaque will be in the waiting area of the third floor of the Law Library Building between the faculty assistants.
Professor Wezelman with Professor Steinberg (left) and
Associate Dean Semeraro.
Full-time Professors David Steinberg and A. Thomas Golden also shared words of praise for Professor Wezelman. Professor Steinberg gave him a "two thumbs up" rating, describing Professor Wezelman as a "conscientious, concerned and talented educator" who teaches difficult courses semester after semester and always receives outstanding student evaluations. Professor Golden added that Professor Wezelman is not only good at what he does and helps out the school by teaching a diverse range of courses, but that he is beloved by the students as well as respected by them.
Left: Professor Golden praises Professor Wezelman before presenting him an award plaque.
Right: Professor Steinberg speaks on behalf of his colleague,
Professor Wezelman.
Professor Wezelman has taught at TJSL since 1994. He earned his J.D. at Vanderbilt Law School in Nashville, TN, and is a former active duty Navy Judge Advocate. He is a member of the State Bar of California and currently is Of Counsel to the Law Offices of Greco & Traficante in San Diego. His legal expertise is in the areas of insurance law, business transactional subjects, and federal and state appeals.