Derrick Luster

Derrick Luster

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Attorney

  • Education

    • Elon University

      2016 - 2020
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Political Science and Government 3.45

      Minors in Sociology and African & African-American Studies

    • Columbia Law School

      2022 - 2022
      Education Policy

      Activities and Societies: Center for Public Research and Leadership (CPRL) CPRL offers a semester-long, immersive course that combines a research and consulting project, an academic seminar on structural change in public education, professional skills development, and career and networking support. CPRL research and consulting projects serve school districts, state education departments, non-profit organizations, advocacy organizations, and foundations driving transformational change in public education and improved outcomes for all children—particularly those of… Show more CPRL offers a semester-long, immersive course that combines a research and consulting project, an academic seminar on structural change in public education, professional skills development, and career and networking support. CPRL research and consulting projects serve school districts, state education departments, non-profit organizations, advocacy organizations, and foundations driving transformational change in public education and improved outcomes for all children—particularly those of color, from low-income households, or otherwise traditionally underserved. Show less

    • University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law

      2020 - 2023
      Doctor of Law - JD

      Activities and Societies: Critical Race Studies, David J. Epstein Program for Public Interest Law & Policy

  • Experience

    • Hollister Co.

      Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
      Stock Associate

      Individual was required to exercise time management and customer service skills, train new employees, and have great attention to detail in order to be proficient in this position.

    • Elon University

      Aug 2016 - May 2020
      Student

      B.A. in Political Science with minors in Sociology and African & African-American studies

    • Campus Recreation Department

      Sept 2016 - Mar 2018
      Koury Operations Team Member

      Student is required to manage the gym facility and maintain a peaceful environment through exercising positive customer service skills, time management skills, teamwork, and handling monetary transactions.

    • Planet Fitness World Headquarters

      May 2017 - Dec 2017
      Front Desk Associate

      Individual was required to maintain a safe environment for attendees through exercising communication skills, critical thinking and problem solving skills, and time management skills. The job also required POS system capabilities for money transactions.

    • Black Student Union

      Aug 2017 - May 2019
      President
    • The Center for Race, Ethnicity & Diversity Education

      Mar 2018 - May 2020
      Student Coordinator

      Developed and implement key programs to support students with marginalized identities

    • The Nu Theta of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

      Apr 2018 - May 2019
      Polemarch
    • Duke Pre Law Undergraduate Scholars Program

      Jun 2018 - Jul 2018
      Fellow
    • President's Student Leadership Advisory Council

      Aug 2018 - May 2020
      Student Leader

      Collaborated with Elon University Administration to refine University policies and strategize new initiatives

    • Elon University Strategic Planning Committee

      Sept 2018 - May 2020
      Student Ambassador

      Worked with Elon Administrators and Board of Trustees to develop the ten-year Strategic Plan for the University (titled “Boldly Elon”)

    • Equal Justice Society (EJS)

      Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
      Law Clerk
    • Center for Public Research and Leadership

      Jan 2022 - Aug 2022
      Graduate Consultant
    • Kaufman Lieb Lebowitz & Frick LLP

      May 2022 - Aug 2022
      Summer Associate
    • The Law Offices of Do Kim, APLC

      Aug 2022 - May 2023
      Civil Rights Fellow
    • BOUCHER LLP

      Sept 2023 - now
      • Associate Attorney

        Jan 2024 - now
      • Post-Bar Law Clerk

        Sept 2023 - Jan 2024
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Bachelor of Arts

      Elon University
      May 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Bar Admission

      The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
      Jan 2025
    • Bar Admission

      State Bar of California
      Jan 2024
    • Bar Admission

      United States District Court, Central District of California
      Mar 2025
    • Antitrust & Competition Virtual Experience Program Participant

      Latham & Watkins
      Aug 2022
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Derrick Luster
      AT&T Scholarship Recipient Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles Jun 2023
    • Awarded to Derrick Luster
      President of the Elon Black Student Union - May 2017 Student fulfilled this role through organizing student events, advocating for inclusivity and diversity education on campus, and developing partnerships to increase student knowledge of the Black diaspora. The role has brought several leadership experiences and public speaking opportunities including moderating a Student Government Association Town Hall on Race Relations, holding a Round Table at the annual Intersect Conference, and being a panelist on the intersection between religion and… Show more Student fulfilled this role through organizing student events, advocating for inclusivity and diversity education on campus, and developing partnerships to increase student knowledge of the Black diaspora. The role has brought several leadership experiences and public speaking opportunities including moderating a Student Government Association Town Hall on Race Relations, holding a Round Table at the annual Intersect Conference, and being a panelist on the intersection between religion and racial discrimination. In this role, the student developed skills in leadership, moderation, and strategic planning. Show less
    • Awarded to Derrick Luster
      Phillips-Perry Black Excellence Award Recipient - Apr 2017 Now known as the Phillips-Perry Black Excellence Celebration, the Center for Race, Ethnicity, and Diversity Education hosts this Award Ceremony with the mission is to recognize, celebrate, and affirm students who excel in academics, leadership, internship, study abroad, research, and service-learning.
    • Awarded to Derrick Luster
      College Fellow - Aug 2016 Elon College Fellows is a program for students who are passionately committed to exploring the breadth, depth and connections within the Arts and Sciences through various challenging seminars and a two-year undergraduate research apprenticeship.