Orientation/Mixer:  Mon, March 29 2027 online from 6p-8p PST

Course #1: Introduction to Employment Law: March 30-April 15, 2027 (2x per week on Tues/Thurs; online from 6p-8p PST)

Course #2: Employment Discrimination: April 20-May 10, 2027 (1-2x per week on Tues/Thurs; online from 6p-8p PST)

Course #3: Wage & Hour Law: May 18-June 3, 2027 (2x per week on Tues/Thurs; online from 6p-8p PST)

Course #4: Advanced Topics in HR Leadership: June 15-July 1, 2027 (2x per week on Tues/Thurs; online from 6p-8p PST)

Optional Add-On: Negotiation Workshop (On Campus): June 9-June 10, 2027 (2 days, 8a-5p PT)

• Highly recommended - Early deadline registrants receive the course for free!

Trudy Bigelow
Human Resources Acting Director, Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara
"The course was both challenging and invaluable. The instructors were knowledgeable, engaging, and exceptionally supportive. I entered the program as an HR manager with limited confidence about taking the next step in my career. Since then, I have been promoted...the transition has gone well, and I credit much of my growth and confidence to the knowledge, encouragement, and support I gained through this program."

Kristine Marie Fisher
Academic & Faculty Affairs Manager, UCLA Medical School
"Completing the program was a pivotal step in my professional journey. It deepened my legal knowledge, sharpened my strategic thinking, and positioned me for the next level of leadership in HR."

Florence Gilliam
Director of Human Resources, McKay Productions
"For Human Resources professionals, this program is a wonderful career development resource to leverage your expertise and your ability to advance your career."

Norikazu (Kazu) Yamaguchi
HR Consultant
"The program exceeded my expectations. I gained both foundational knowledge and practical perspectives."

Mel Bonilla
Program Manager, UCLA Health
"The program offered practical tools in negotiation and compliance that are directly applicable to managing teams and leading with confidence."

Iyke Ossi
Principal Human Resources Business Partner, Gates Foundation
"My biggest takeaway? Great HR leadership isn't just about managing people or interpreting policies. It's about having the courage to make tough decisions, the business acumen to see the bigger picture, and the strategic foresight to turn people priorities into meaningful business outcomes."

Russell Korobkin, J.D.
Vice Dean for Graduate and Professional Education
Richard C. Maxwell Distinguished Professor of Law

Andrew J. Hoag, J.D., M.P.A.
Lecturer in Law
Partner at Fisher & Phillips, LLP

Joseph Fishkin, D. Phil., J.D.
Professor of Law
Expert in Employment, Election, and Constitutional Law

Ireneo A. Reus III, J.D.
Lecturer in Law
Managing Attorney, Reus Law Firm

Sonia Coleman
Senior Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, The Walt Disney Company

Sonia Coleman is Senior Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer of The Walt Disney Company, where she leads global people and culture strategy, talent acquisition and development, compensation and benefits, opportunity and inclusion, and organizational effectiveness. Since joining Disney in 2008, she has held senior HR leadership roles across Disney Consumer Products, corporate operations, Disney General Entertainment, and ESPN. She previously held strategic HR roles at The Children’s Place and The Home Depot, bringing extensive experience in organizational transformation and employee engagement. Coleman holds a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership from Chapman University and a master’s degree in human resource management from Florida International University.

Mamoon Syed
Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

Mamoon Syed is Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, where he leads human resources, organizational and leadership development, and workforce health and wellbeing. He brings extensive experience in talent strategy, employee engagement, and organizational culture, having held senior HR leadership roles at The Ohio State University, Rady Children’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Orange County, and Mercy Health System. Recognized as the National Human Resources Association–Los Angeles HR Executive of the Year in 2023, Mamoon holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s in health administration from the University of Minnesota.

Malaika Billups
General Manager, City of Los Angeles Department of Personnel

Malaika Billups is General Manager of the City of Los Angeles Department of Personnel, where she leads HR strategy, workforce initiatives, employee relations, and talent management for one of the nation’s largest municipal workforces. She previously served as Assistant City Administrative Officer and Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, establishing the Office of Workplace Equity and developing the City’s first workplace equity policies and enforcement procedures. An experienced employment attorney, Billups holds a B.A., cum laude, from Spelman College, a J.D. from Loyola Law School, and certifications in Strategic Human Resources Leadership and Diversity & Inclusion for HR from Cornell
University.

Shawn Kang
Chief Human Resources Officer, UCLA Health

Shawn Kang is Chief Human Resources Officer for UCLA Health, where he leads talent management, labor and employee relations, organizational development, workforce strategy, total rewards, and employee experience. An organizational psychologist and HR executive, he partners with senior leaders to strengthen organizational performance, develop leaders, and guide complex change in support of UCLA Health’s mission of patient care, research, and education. He holds a B.S. in Health Science and an MBA from California State University, Northridge, a Master of Arts from UCLA, and a Doctor of Psychology from Phillips Graduate University.

Ellen Exum
Executive Vice President of Total Rewards, Warner Bros. Discovery

Ellen Exum is Executive Vice President of Total Rewards at Warner Bros. Discovery, overseeing global compensation and benefits for more than 30,000 employees. With over 30 years of HR experience, she previously led executive compensation and Sam’s Club total rewards at Walmart, supporting more than 100,000 associates. Ellen serves on the National Business Group on Health’s Global Health Benefits Board and the Women’s Economic Development Council Advisory Council, and co-authored a RAND Corporation study on employee wellness. She graduated cum laude from Albertus Magnus College and completed MBA coursework at the University of New Haven and Webster University.

Louis Gutierrez
Chief Human Resources Consultant

Louis Gutierrez is an executive and employment law attorney with 30 years of experience in senior HR, legal, and administrative roles at Paramount Pictures, Disney Media Networks, Turner Broadcasting, and Los Angeles World Airports. His expertise spans talent strategy, organizational effectiveness, executive coaching, compensation and benefits, and employee and labor relations. He advises C-suite executives and board members and serves as an Executive Advisor to members of SHRM’s Executive Network. Recognized among Hispanic Business Magazine’s 100 Hispanic Influentials in 2011, Louis holds a B.A. in Communication Studies from UCLA and a J.D. from UCLA School of Law.

Nancy Antoniou
Chief Human Resources Officer, Los Angeles Times Media Group

Nancy Antoniou is the Chief Human Resources Officer for the Los Angeles Times Media Group, which includes The Times, LA Times Studios, NantStudios, and the new LA Women's Indoor Volleyball team. She works concurrently with NantWorks, the private equity firm whose portfolio companies employ people across media, biotech, pharma, healthcare, and technology. Nancy has led HR through major transactions, including the acquisition of the LA Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, and Verity Health System. Her work spans organizational design, talent and leadership development, and culture and employee experience across companies with different business models, industries, and locations. She
received her Bachelor’s and MBA from Mount Saint Mary’s.

Amy Steadman
Chief People Officer, MidPen Housing Corporation

Amy Steadman is Chief People Officer at MidPen Housing Corporation, a leading nonprofit affordable housing organization, where she oversees people strategy, talent acquisition, employee experience, leadership development, and total rewards for approximately 700 employees. She brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across nonprofit, financial services, and retail organizations, including roles as Chief Human Resources Officer at See’s Candies and Chief People Officer at ABD Insurance & Financial Services. Passionate about developing HR professionals into strategic business leaders, Amy holds a B.A. in Communications from UCLA and an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management.

Natasha Milatovich
Chief Human Resources Officer, AltaMed Health Services

Natasha Milatovich is Chief Human Resources Officer at AltaMed Health Services, where she leads people strategy and organizational development for more than 5,900 employees across over 80 Southern California locations. With more than two decades of HR leadership experience, she focuses on strengthening employee engagement, building high-performing teams, and aligning people strategies with organizational goals. Her leadership has helped AltaMed earn Great Place to Work certification and recognition among the OnCon Icon Awards’ Top 50 HR teams globally. Natasha holds an Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership from Pepperdine University, a Master’s degrees in Business Administration and Human Resource Management from Keller Graduate School of Management, and SHRM-SCP certification.

Special Lectures cover topics such as:

• Strategic Leadership
• Organizational Management
• Operating as an Impactful Advisor to the C-Suite
• Hiring and Retention Practices
• Effective HR Collaboration with Legal Counsel
• HR Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and People Analytics
• Mentorship Events
• Career Advising & Networking Events

2027 Pathways to HR Executive Program Costs

Early Registration Deadline: Monday, February 1st, 2027

• Standard Rate: $5,000 $5,500
• Government, University, Non-Profit Rate: $4,000 $5,000
• Optional Negotiation Theory Workshop is Free! $2,000

Payment Plans

• Payment Plan A (Early Registration): Pay in full upon registering
• Payment Plan B (Early Registration): 
  • Standard Rate: $1,000 at registration; $2,000 by March 1, 2027;  $2,000 by May 1, 2027  
  • Government, University, Non-Profit Rate: $1,000 at registration, $1,000 by March 1, 2027,  $2,000 by May 1, 2027 

UC Employees:  Recharge payments from your UC department are permissible.

Professional Development Sponsorship
If your employer provides professional development opportunities and funding, we highly recommend asking them to subsidize the cost of the course. This program is an excellent professional development and networking opportunity, and your employer may be willing to cover some, or all, of the costs. To request reimbursement or sponsorship from your employer, you can sign and download a copy of our template letters via DocuSign:

• Template Letter for Government, University, and Non-Profit Participants
• Template for all other Participants

*Note: All payments are non-refundable.

Early Registration Deadline: Monday, February 1st, 2027

General Registration Deadline:  Monday, March 2nd, 2027

Program Begins: March 2027

Contact us at hrpathways@law.ucla.edu