Meet the Speaker: Jamal Wilson ’24, J.D.

Jamal Wilson ’24 J.D., a third-year law student at Notre Dame and native of Compton, CA, holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Montana. A former Fullback and Defensive Tackle on the Grizzly football team for three seasons, Jamal now dedicates his spare time to coaching student startups at Notre Dame’s IDEA Center. He plays vital roles in leadership for Notre Dame’s Black Law Students Association and Journal on Emerging Technologies. With a background including a Judicial Externship, Notre Dame’s Responsible Innovation Fellowship, and leadership positions in Notre Dame’s Sports, Communication, and Entertainment Law Forum, Jamal’s impact extends beyond academia. Notably, he organized student volunteers aiding over 300 South Bend residents in expunging their criminal records. Prior to NDLS, Jamal spearheaded innovative housing programs for college students facing homelessness at a Los Angeles non-profit. A former participant in a prestigious Senate Fellowship in the California Legislature, he spent a year advising lawmakers on various policy issues. Post-law school, Jamal aims to contribute his expertise to a prominent Los Angeles law firm, assisting ambitious individuals, investors, and entrepreneurs in realizing their wealth and business goals.