House of Lebanon
Young Professionals
HOL-YP Executive Committee 2007-2008
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Michael Alti is an attorney with the firm of Jackson, DeMarco, Tidus, Petersen & Peckenpaugh in Irvine, California (www.jdtplaw.com). Michael’s legal practice is focused on land use, environmental law, and water law. Michael was born in Aleppo, Syria, and raised in Los Angeles. He obtained a B.A. in Business Economics and a German Minor at UCLA in 1998, and remained at UCLA to receive his law degree in 2001. His passion involves discovering natural and cultural treasures: trekking in the local mountains and the Sierras, foreign travel, ethnic cuisine, and reading.
Zeina Hamzeh is an in-house entertainment attorney at Warner/Chappell Music, Inc. in Los Angeles, California. Zeina specializes in drafting and negotiating entertainment agreements in the area of music publishing. She received her BA degree from UCLA in Communication Studies and Political Science in 2002 and her JD from Southwestern University School of Law in 2006. In her spare time Zeina enjoys spending time with her friends and family, attending concerts, cooking, and eating at interesting and off the beaten path restaurants.
Ray Harake grew up in Beirut, Lebanon, and currently resides in Laguna Niguel, CA. Back in Lebanon, Ray attended International College and subsequently the American University of Beirut. Ray graduated from the University of Southern California where he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering and Computer Science with an emphasis on Software Systems. For the past three years, Mr. Harake has worked as a Senior Software Engineer in the financial sector developing trading software for Nexa Technologies, a subsidiary of Penson Worldwide.
Reema Radwan was born and raised in Los Angeles. She is finishing up her third year at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. She double-majored in Political Science and International Development Studies, with a minor in Arabic at UCLA. Reema has just accepted an offer to join Perkins Coie, LLP, as an associate after graduating from law school. In her spare time, Reema enjoys music, going to concerts, traveling to new places, and staying close to her Lebanese roots.
Benissa Salem was born in Beirut, Lebanon. She attended USC and obtained a degree in Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Studies and Broadcast Journalism. In June 2008, Ms. Salem completed her Masters degree at UCLA. She has had experience working for media outlets, which include World News Tonight & Good Morning America. In her spare time, Benissa enjoys reading, writing, painting, spending time with family and friends and volunteering.
Iris Salem was born in Beirut, Lebanon. She attended the University of California, San Diego and obtained degrees in Political Science/International Relations and two minors in Communications and Arabic. Ms. Salem co-founded the Lebanese club at UCSD and was President of the Arab Student Union on campus as well. Ms. Salem has had experience writing for San Diego affiliate stations of CBS and FOX.
Chahira Solh is an attorney who specializes in antitrust law at Crowell & Moring, LLP. She received her B.A. in Economics and History from UCLA and her J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law. Chahira enjoys spending her free time with her family and friends and traveling to exotic destinations.
