On April 25, 2026 the LA Civil Rights Department hosted its fifth annual LA Law Day, an upward mobility event focused on demystifying the path to law school and legal careers with the hope of encouraging and uplifting students into the legal field. The event included an opening speaker session, a special presentation, and breakout room sessions with judges, attorneys, law students, and other legal professionals eager to help individuals navigate the law school application process. We aim to empower diverse students by providing impactful resources and leading informative discussions.
LA Law Day began with words of inspiration and advice from city and county leaders. Judge Kimberly Dotson shared powerful words of advice. LA Law Day attendees also received inspirational advice from Commissioner Humberto Benitez.
The event included a special presentation from Chelsea-Leigh Flucus, the Director of Public and Legal Education at the Los Angeles County Law Library.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our esteemed speakers and panelists for sharing their insights and supporting this important event, which continues to open doors for the next generation of legal leaders.
Breakout Room 1: "How I Made It: Journeys to Law School"
Breakout Room 2: "Surviving Your 1L Year"
Breakout Room 3: "Careers in Law"
Breakout Room 4: "Admission Process For Law School"
The event also featured four breakout rooms where attendees spoke directly with the lawyers. Breakout rooms featured a range of speakers, including:
- Honorable Cindy Pánuco, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge
- Angel Horacek, Esq., Managing Attorney, Employment and Civil Rights Attorney at Law Offices of Angel J. Horacek, PC
- Alliya Haeri, 2L Student at NYU Law School
- Jeffrey Greer IV, 2L Student at UC Berkeley Law School
- Honorable Melinda B. Porter, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge
- Nicole Martin, Esq., Civil Rights Attorney and Legal Program Director for Know Your Rights Camp Autopsy Initiative
- Margarette Mow, Esq., Criminal Defense Attorney and Founder of Mow Law Firm
- Chalak Guinses, Esq., Chief of Staff at USC Gould School of Law
- Anthony Solana Jr., Esq., Founder of For People of Color Inc.
LA Law Day Resource Guide Here
LA Law Day Program Agenda Here
To learn more about LA Civil Rights and our programming, please visit civilandhumanrights.lacity.org or email civilandhumanrights@lacity.org.
Link here to watch the main session