Steve S. Zand

Steve S. Zand is a full-time Professor of Law at the University of West Los Angeles, College of Law, and serves as Faculty Chair. He previously held roles as Adjunct Professor at the University of La Verne, College of Law (1997), Dean of Students at its San Fernando Valley campus (1999), and has been recognized as Professor of the Year in 1999, 2005, and 2015. His expertise spans Family Law, Community Property, and Torts, reflected in courses like 'Advanced Community Property' and 'Lawyering Skills Practicum.'

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State University, Northridge
• Juris Doctorate from University of La Verne, College of Law (1989)

Professional Roles & Honors:

• Certified Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California
• Super Lawyer awardee and recipient of the Justice Bernard Jefferson Award of Excellence
• Judge Pro Tem and Court-Appointed Family Law Mediator
• Reserve Captain, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
• Past Chairperson of LAPD’s Permit Review Panel (2001–2006)

Contributions: His legal articles appear in Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine and Family Law News. He has advised on policy matters, including service on the Los Angeles Police Commission and as a founding member of the Iranian-American Lawyers Association.