[{"uuid" : "e1257f69-d1f2-4009-a939-1ac713481a23","source" : "news","title" : "Pepperdine Caruso School of Law Names Thomas Fessler (JD '83) as Distinguished Alumnus Award Recipient","sub-title" : "","url" : "https://www.pepperdine.edu/newsroom/articles/pepperdine-caruso-school-of-law-names-thomas-fessler-as-distinguished-alumnus-award-recipient.htm","site" : "https://www.pepperdine.edu/","description" : "Recognized for his leadership in corporate and regulatory law, this award marks the beginning of his appointment as a mentor for the graduating class of 2026. Throughout the academic year, Fessler will participate in a variety of engagements with the class members to cultivate meaningful relationships, allowing him to connect with students on a more personal level ahead of his address at the Caruso School of Law commencement on May 21, 2026.","author" : "","publish date" : "Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:53:35 -0800","image" : {"src" : "https://www.pepperdine.edu/newsroom/images/main/thomas-fessler-360x360.jpg","alt text" : "Thomas Fessler"},"main image" : {"src" : "https://www.pepperdine.edu/newsroom/images/main/thomas-fessler-550x550.jpg","alt text" : "Thomas Fessler"},"mediums" : ["email","web"],"featured news on" : ["none"],"top story on" : ["csol"],"tags" : ["administration","alumni","csol","faculty"],"roles" : ["faculty","staff","student","alumni"],"types" : ["news"],"schools" : ["university","csol"],"dynamic tags" : [],"categories" : ["law_and_policy"]}]