Jay Frykberg

Prof. Jay Frykberg serves as Provost, Chief Equity Officer, C.A.O., A.L.O. Dean of the School of Law, and Professor of Law at the University of West Los Angeles. He has taught first-year law courses including Contracts, Introduction to Legal Studies, Legal Research, Medical Malpractice, and Real Property for sixteen years. Additionally, he acts as the university’s Accreditation Liaison Officer and an international student DSO.

• Education: Juris Doctor (Magna Cum Laude) and B.S. in Business Administration (Summa Cum Laude) from University of West Los Angeles.
• Previous roles: Private practice attorney, Associate Dean (appointed 2008), and founder of UWLA’s LSAT preparation program.
• Admitted to the State Bar of California and U.S. District Court, Central District of California.

His research interests focus on legal education, healthcare law, and property law, with a strong emphasis on practical legal training and accessibility for students.

• Awards: Academic honors include Magna Cum Laude and Summa Cum Laude distinctions.

No specific grants or labs are mentioned, though his role in developing the LSAT program highlights his contribution to academic infrastructure.