Tax and Estate Planning Law Association

Mission: The Tax and Estate Planning Law Association is a UCLA Law student-run organization whose purpose is to enhance the opportunities to learn about tax and estate planning law careers and academic resources. We sponsor educational events throughout the year with speakers, panels and workshops on topics related to tax and estate planning.

Board Members and Officers

Co-Presidents: Shepard Saied and Sophia Seo
Vice Presidents: Kundan Kakaria, Andrew Goldblatt, Kevin Metcalf, Matthew Orihuela, and Evan Schultz
3L Representative: Tyler DeGroot
2L Representatives: Teja Kim and Kelsee Luttgens

News

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Mar 12, 2026

Federal Court Rejects Full Ninth Circuit Review of NTPSA v. Noem Ruling That Found DHS Exceeded Its Authority on TPS

Mar 12, 2026

Rick Hasen appears on the 'PBS NewsHour' to talk about the SAVE Act and impacts on voters and elections

Mar 11, 2026

Tax and Estate Planning Law Association

Federal Court Rejects Full Ninth Circuit Review of NTPSA v. Noem Ruling That Found DHS Exceeded Its Authority on TPS

Rick Hasen appears on the 'PBS NewsHour' to talk about the SAVE Act and impacts on voters and elections

Rick Hasen is quoted by the AP about a possible election-law clash between state governments and the federal government