2019–20 EVENTS
FALL QUARTER
November 21st
Blueprint – LSAT Seminar
UCLA's Pre-Law Transfer Society and Blueprint are hosting a free LSAT seminar! This event is great way to expand your knowledge on the LSAT, understanding the importance of LSAT prep, and much more! This event is open to ALL and everyone who signs in will receive 15% off a Blueprint classroom and Live Online course.
November 20th
Write Track Admission – Hamada Zahawi, CEO and Founder
November 13th
Justice Corps: Engaging Los Angeles – Informational Session
Our executive board has been at work organizing some excellent events for the UCLA pre-law community. We are excited to have a representative from JusticeCorps (a multiple-award-winning national service program that has helped over one million Californians find access to justice over the past 14 years).
October 24th
Harvard Law School – Q&A Session with Dean Kristi Jobson
October 23rd
Yale Law School – Q&A Session with Dean Miriam F. Ingber
October 9th
UCLA Law Fellows – Informational Session with Amanda Smith
October 2nd
PLTS Informational Meeting
WINTER QUARTER
February 25th
ScoreItUp with Mark Sacks – LSAT Informational Session
February 19th
Intersections of Law, Sports and Entertainment: A Night of Culture
In collaboration with The Key, featured guests include NBA Champion/Fashion Icon Nick "Swaggy P" Young, former NBA All Star Baron Davis, Former NFL Coach/Harvard Grad Daron Roberts J.D., and COO of the Academy of Motion Pictures, Christine Simmons.
February 12th
UCLA Law School – Tour
January 30
PLTS Ice Cream Social
The first PLTS Ice Cream Social of the Winter Quarter—a great time to meet fellow Pre-law students, chat with our executive board, and of course. eat some delicious ice cream!
January 21
Harvard Law – Q&A with Aria Noosha
SPRING QUARTER
June 11th
Partnership with TEKTON LA – PLTS Exclusive Merchandise
Combining Fashion, Diversity, and Law to Become the Most Stylish Pre-Law Org. at UCLA
June 4th
Industry Leader Q&A – Seth Krauss
CLO of Endeavor
PLTS will be bringing in the Chief Legal Officer of William Morris Endeavor and Member of the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, Seth Krauss. He will delve into his path to becoming an attorney, fighting for equality/justice, and his day to day role as CLO of Endeavor. He will also discuss his work with the Social Impact Fellowship and his demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.
May 31st
Industry Leader Q&A – Metta World Peace
NBA legend, former LA Laker, and Entrepreneur
PLTS is excited to be partnering up with TEKTON LA to be bringing in METTA WORLD PEACE, an NBA legend, former LA Laker, and now Entrepreneur! Metta World Peace gives us a take on the protests, police brutality, and what we can all do as human beings to fight for justice. He discusses the importance of diversity and showcases how it’s a start for us to continue standing for equality. He stressed how there may be external forces who do not want to see love and collaboration between different races and cultures. We must continue to fight for equality and foster love between each other.
May 28th
Industry Leader Q&A – Antoine The Credit Genius
President of Rapid Credit Boosters
Do you want to open up your own law firm or business one day? Do you want to know how to maximize capital and utilize credit to achieve your goals and aspirations? PLTS has the man to help you accomplish this. We are honored and grateful to be hosting Antoine the Credit Genius, a Forbes featured businessman who will teach us the way to utilize and leverage credit.
May 22nd
Stanford Law Alumnus and Industry Leader Q&A – Dr. Benjamin Radd
Excited to announce our first ever collaboration event with the Iranian Student Org at UCLA. We are honored to be bringing in Stanford Law Grad, UCLA PHD, and adjunct professor at UCLA, Dr. Benjamin Radd for an interactive Q & A session. His expertise on government and politics in the Middle East as well as a diverse background makes this a cant-miss event.
May 21st
Harvard Law Alumnus and Industry Leader Q&A – Amjad M. Khan, Esq.
Partner at Brown, Neri, Smith, & Khan LLP
We are excited to be partnering with Pakistani Students Association at UCLA to bring Pakistani-American UCLA Law Professor and Partner at Brown Neri Smith & Khan LLP, Amjad M. Khan. This will be an interactive Q & A session that centers on diversity/inclusion and Professor Khan’s academic and professional journey. This includes graduation from Harvard Law School , being a judicial clerk, working as a litigation attorney Latham & Watkins, being a partner at Brown Neri Smith & Khan LLP , and even serving as an Adjunct Professor at University of California, Los Angeles.
May 7th
Industry Leader Q&A – David Castain, Founder of David Castain and Associates
PLTS is excited to be bringing in self made millionaire, American creative, and Forbes8 mastermind who has been featured in Forbes Under 30 to speak about his journey, entrepreneurship, and cultivating a business mindset. Huge shoutout to PLTS Executive Board Member Michelle Garabetian for being the moderator for this extraordinary ZOOM event.
May 6th
UCLA Alumnus and Industry Leader Q&A – Audie Attar
Founder & CEO at Paradigm Sports Management, Co-Founder at Éire Born Spirits
May 12th
Industry Leader Q&A – James L. Walker Jr. & James L. Walker III
James Walker & Associates, LLP + James Walker Enterprises
The dynamic Walker Father-Son duo impart advice to those interested in the fields of law entertainment, and business. This talk includes how James Walker Jr. went to school with P Diddy and secured clients like Jamie Foxx, Aretha Franklin, DMX and other huge names in the entertainment industry. We also delved into James Walker III's journey through Howard Law and passing the NY Bar on his first try. Thank you to Madeline Bejanian for being an amazing moderator!
April 29th
LSAT Demon with Matt Dumont – LSAT Informational Session
PLTS is excited to host Matt Dumont from LSAT Demon. During this informational session, Matt Dumon will give special insight about law school applications. PLTS members will also have the chance to win a GIVEAWAY!
April 22nd
Yale Law – Q&A with Xander Nabavi-Noori
We had an event with a Harvard standout this week, so we though it would only be fair to have a Yale Law Student next week. But this is not just any Yale Law Student, it’s the Editor in Chief of the Law Journal, Xander Nabavi-Noori. We are very grateful to have you Xander, and looking forward to an amazing event!
April 16th
UCLA Alumnus and Industry Leader Q&A – Jeremy Evans
Founder and Managing Attorney at California Sports Lawyer
PLTS is excited to have UCLA alum Jeremy Evans Esq. come by and speak about his work as a Sports & Entertainment attorney! Interested in Sports and Entertainment Law? Then do not miss this opportunity with UCLA Alum and award winning attorney/ industry leader Jeremy Evans. Open to all students who are interested in the fields of law, sports, and entertainment.
April 14th
Harvard Law – Q&A with Abraham Barkhordar
While times are tough, even a quarantine cannot stop us from providing resources and support to UCLA’s Pre-Law Community! Abraham hopes to share some law school advice and words of encouragement for students looking to attend law school.