Black Law Students Association
Mission: The purpose of UCLA's Black Law Students Association shall be to recruit Black students into the law school; Articulate and promote the professional needs and goals of Black Law Student; Focus upon the relationship of the Black Law Student and the Black Attorney to the American legal structure; Instill in the Black Attorney and Law Student a greater awareness and commitment to the needs of the Black community; Influence the legal community to bring out meaningful change to meet the needs of the Black community; Create a supportive environment for BLSA members; and encourage and assist in the academic success of BLSA members.
BLSA Board 2025-26
Co-Chairs:
- Ilu Tefera - tefera2027@lawnet.ucla.edu
- Joshua Wooten - wooten2027@lawnet.ucla.edu
Gala Chairs: uclablsagala@gmail.com
- Cara Adams - adamss2027@lawnet.ucla.edu
- Diana Ochulo - ochulo2027@lawnet.ucla.edu
- Shilpa Panicker - panicker2027@lawnet.ucla.edu
Secretary:
- Micayla Bozeman - bozeman2027@lawnet.ucla.edu
Treasurer:
- Simi Afolayan - afolayan2027@lawnet.ucla.edu
External Affairs:
- Uwaila Odiase - odiase2027@lawnet.ucla.edu
Academic Chair:
- Aria Morgan - morgana2027@lawnet.ucla.edu
Recruitment Chair:
- Donavon Lea - lead2027@lawnet.ucla.edu
Political Activism Chair:
- Noah Massillon - massillon2027@lawnet.ucla.edu
Social Chair:
- Ashley Brown - browna2027@lawnet.ucla.edu
Alumni Relations Chair:
- Blaine Samson - samson2027@lawnet.ucla.edu