G&IP Alumni Profiles

Marc Oetzel, USC LL.M. 2003

Home Country: Germany
Current Town: Cologne, Germany

What have you been doing since graduating from USC Law?
I left my old employer PwC and started my own law firm in Cologne, Germany. We specialize in entertainment, IP and corporate law, representing clients from all over the world. I also started to teach media law at a private university and represent USC in an annual recruiting event in Germany.

What is your favorite memory of your time here at the law school?
I enjoyed the cultural discourse with other LL.M. students, discussions on international law with Prof. Klerman and Prof. Smith and answering questions by curious J.D. students. And of course the friendly security guys at the law school's main entrance who greet everybody with a smile.

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Michael Okayo, USC LL.M. 2004

Home Country: Kenya
Current Town: Los Angeles, CA

What have you been doing since graduating from USC Law?
Since law school, I have taken and passed both the California and New York bar exams. I currently work as a contract attorney at O'Melveny & Myers LLP.

What is your favorite memory of your time here at the law school?
I enjoyed very much the stimulating lectures and discussions, as well as the recreational outings.

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Jing (Chrystal) Tian, USC LL.M. 2007

Home Country: China
Current Town: Los Angeles, CA

What have you been doing since graduating from USC Law?
I have been working in a law firm in LA.

What is your favorite memory of your time here at the law school?
My favorite memory is of commencement.