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The USC Gould Law Leadership Society is a community of the law school's most generous supporters. Originally an annual giving society, LLS has since expanded to include more of USC Gould's philanthropic leaders. This important group supports every area of the law school, including scholarships, clinical education, student programming, and capital projects. We invite you to view the most recent Law Leadership Society Impact Report to learn more about how members have contributed to USC Gould's continued success.
Learn more about the four pathways to membership in the Law Leadership Society:
Annual Leaders
The cornerstone of the Law Leadership Society is our community of donors who support the law school with annual leadership gifts of $1,000 or more. Membership is available at the following levels and is renewable annually:
- Ambassador - $50,000
- Benefactor - $25,000
- Partner - $10,000
- Advisor - $5,000
- Counselor - $2,500
- Advocate - $1,000
Advocate-level membership is also extended with a gift of $500 for graduates of the last five years and $250 for current students.
Dean's Circle
Dean's Circle membership in the Law Leadership Society is granted to donors who have made a gift or pledge of $100,000 or more during the last five years.
Heritage Society
Donors who have included a gift for USC Gould in their estate plans and complete the member application are eligible for inclusion in the Heritage Society. Heritage Society members enjoy lifetime membership in the Law Leadership Society.
Lifetime Leaders
Lifetime membership in the Law Leadership Society is granted with immense gratitude to our Lifetime Leaders whose giving to the law school totals $1 million or more.
Member Courtesies
Law Leadership Society members enjoy a range of courtesies, some of which include:
- Recognition at your membership level in the USC Gould Donor Report
- USC Gould Law Leadership Society lapel pin
- Invitations to premier USC, Gould, and Law Leadership Society events
- Annual impact report
For information about membership, contact Allison Edinger, Director of Annual Giving & Parent Relations, at aedinger@law.usc.edu.