About Michael

Michael Stallworth is a Juris Doctor Candidate at UCLA School of Law, specializing in Media & Entertainment, Technology, and Critical Race Studies Law, with an expected graduation date of May 2025. He has earned various essay-based scholarships and has held multiple leadership positions, including Chief Diversity Editor for the UCLA Law Review, Editor in Chief of the National Black Law Journal, and Events Chair for the Entertainment Law Association. Michael was also part of the UCLA Trial Team that won the BLSA Constance Baker Motley Trial Competition Regional Championship. He is a fellow of the SEO Law Program and has participated in mentorship programs with Afro Scholars, Baker McKenzie, and Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, in Sociology and Black Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he was recognized with $80,000 in essay-based scholarships, the Michael D. Young Engaged Scholar Award, and the Paul Robeson Award. His extracurricular involvement included serving as Co-Chair for Black Grad and participating in UCSB Cheerleading. Professionally, Michael has gained diverse legal experience through internships and clerkships at leading firms and organizations. Currently, he is a Legal Intern at Eventbrite, supporting policy development and global compliance audits. He has also clerked at Tyler Chou Law for Creators, where he conducted legal research on copyright and contracts, and at Novian & Novian LLP, where he drafted legal motions and complaints, including high-profile cases involving entertainment law. Additionally, Michael was a Summer Associate at Hogan Lovells US LLP, working in the Litigation, Arbitration, Employment, and M&A practice groups, where he collaborated with IBM in-house counsel on M&A and IP projects related to AI. Michael has developed technical skills in video editing, Photoshop, social media content creation, and podcast hosting. His interests include hiking, surfing, fashion, and music, all of which reflect his passion for a balanced and well-rounded life both inside and outside the legal profession.