Dr. Rob Saltzman

Biography

Rob Saltzman studies legal professional ethics, the learning process in law school, legislation, and the political process related to disability issues. He oversaw USC Gould’s Academic Support Program and taught courses on Legal Profession, Legal Analysis, and Evidence. Saltzman is a member of the Los Angeles Police Commission, overseeing the L.A. Police Department, an appointed position he has held since 2007 under Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, and he has served as vice president of the L.A. City Ethics Commission. In 2011, he was appointed by President Obama to the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars. Saltzman has served on various boards and committees of national legal education organizations, including the Law School Admissions Board and the National Association for Law Placement. He has contributed to scholarly discussions as seen in his writings, such as “Affirmative Action in Law School Admissions and Legal Employment: Facts, Observations, Suggestions for Gatekeepers.” Before joining USC Law in 1988, Saltzman practiced law at a Colorado firm, served as legal counsel for an elected Los Angeles County supervisor, and was special counsel for the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services.

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