Kenneth Michael Marks

2209 Guthrie Circle, Los Angeles, California 90034

310-228-7799
marksk2017@lawnet.ucla.edu

Education

University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law

Juris Doctor Candidate, May 2017
Activities:
Co-President of the Jewish Law Students Association
Member of the Intellectual Property Law Association

University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA)

B.A. summa cum laude, History, June 2014.

Yeshivat Sha'arei Mevaseret Zion (The Gates of Mevaseret

Zion Academy)
August 2010 to June 2011. Jerusalem, Israel.
Excelled at a demanding curriculum that involved interpreting biblical
texts in Hebrew and Aramaic and analyzing scholarly works in ethics,
philosophy and history. Included travel throughout Israel and a weeklong educational journey to Poland.

Experience

Law Offices of Wolf, Rifkin, Shapiro, Schulman & Rabkin, LLP

Summers of 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015. Los Angeles, California.
Worked primarily in the Intellectual Property Department of this midsize firm. Prepared copyright and trademark applications, conducted
research, wrote persuasive responses to trademark office actions and
composed status letters to clients. Very proficient with the USPTO.gov
and Copyright.gov websites.
Conducted legal research in various areas of law, especially real estate
and business, and drafted motions for both state and federal courts.
Provided IT Support to the firm.

Community
Involvement

Jewish Law Students Association at UCLA

August 2014 to Present.

Co-President. Plan various cultural, religious and social events, such as
hosting guest speakers, Sabbath dinners and networking nights.
August 2013 to June 2014.
First Year Representative. Helped increase attendance at events by
promoting them through advertising.

Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus (JLIC) at UCLA

September 2013 to June 2014.

President. Led the effort to enhance Jewish life on campus by insuring
the availability of daily prayer services, biblical learning sessions, and
lectures on various topics.

Taglit-Birthright Israel
Summer 2015.
Staff Member. Led 40 young adults, ages 18-22, around the country,
exploring Israels history, art and culture. Helped the group interface
with Israeli peers to learn about the country through its people.

Bruins For Israel

September 2012 to June 2014.

Helped promote events and combat anti-Israel sentiment on campus.
Also represented UCLA in Washington D.C. at the March 2013 and
March 2014 American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) policy
conferences and AIPACs January 2013 leadership training seminar.

Touch of Kindness
September 2006 to August 2014.
Volunteer. Packed and delivered food on a weekly basis to needy
families.

Skills &
Interests

Enjoy playing pick-up basketball, surfing, reading, and trading stocks.

Very tech savvy.