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Edition 17 (2005) Winner
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Edition 18 (2006) Winner
Jack Weiss
ジャック・ワイス
Jakku Waisu
Aliases:
Jack Stephen Weiss
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1964-08-21 （Los Angeles, California, U.S.）
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Religion
- Judaism
- Residence History
- Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Career
- Occupations
- entrepreneur, politician, lawyer
- Active Years
- 1986-2024
- Affiliations
- Los Angeles City Council, Democratic Party, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
- Memberships
- Truman National Security Project, UCLA School of Law Alumni Association Board of Directors, Cesar Chavez Foundation, Pacific Council on International Policy
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton University | Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs | Public and International Affairs | AB | 1982-1986 | United States |
| UCLA School of Law | — | Law | JD | — | United States |
Princeton University
Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs
/ Public and International Affairs
Degree:
AB
Period:
1982-1986
Year of Graduation:
1986
Country:
United States
Graduated with honors
UCLA School of Law
Law
Degree:
JD
Year of Graduation:
1992
Country:
United States
Editor-in-chief of the UCLA Law Review
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 100 New Democrats to Watch | — | — | Democratic Leadership Council | 受賞 |
| — | Humanitarian Award | — | — | Los Angeles Commission on Assaults Against Women | 受賞 |
| — | Environmentalist of the Year Award | — | — | Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters | 受賞 |
| 2005 | Distinguished Community Leader Award | — | — | UCLA Center for Community Partnerships | 受賞 |
| — | Civic Leadership Award | — | — | Santa Monica Baykeeper | 受賞 |
| — | Civic Leadership Award | — | — | Peace Over Violence | 受賞 |
100 New Democrats to Watch
2003
Organization:
Democratic Leadership Council
Result:
受賞
Humanitarian Award
Organization:
Los Angeles Commission on Assaults Against Women
Result:
受賞
Environmentalist of the Year Award
Organization:
Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters
Result:
受賞
Distinguished Community Leader Award
2005
Organization:
UCLA Center for Community Partnerships
Result:
受賞
Civic Leadership Award
Organization:
Santa Monica Baykeeper
Result:
受賞
Civic Leadership Award
Organization:
Peace Over Violence
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Legacy
Jack Weiss is an American politician, entrepreneur, and former federal prosecutor who served on the Los Angeles City Council. Not a literary award winner, known primarily for political activities in public safety, terrorism preparedness, and development.
Trivia
- Donated bone marrow to a stranger and received the Legislative Award from the National Marrow Donor Program.
- Outspoken supporter of the State of Israel.
- Co-founder of BlueLine Grid alongside William Bratton.