Meet the 2025–2026 leaders of the Entertainment and Sports Law Society (ESLS) at Western State! ESLS brings together students interested in the fast-paced worlds of entertainment, media, and sports law. Through guest speakers, industry panels, networking events, and career-focused programming, the organization offers insight into the legal issues shaping these dynamic fields. Open to all Western State students, ESLS provides a space to explore career paths, build professional connections, and engage with the business side of entertainment and athletics.
Meet the Executive Board
Lucas (Chewie) Wieghart, 3L
President
Favorite Field(s) of Law:
Business, Entertainment and Sports law.
Role Models:
James Wieghart, Alan Shore, Robert Bilott.
Future Goals:
I would like to be an agent for entertainers and or athletes like Jerry Maguire.
Hobbies:
Playing Runescape, Going to museums, playing rugby, exploring California.
Fun Fact:
I decided I wanted to go by the name Chewie in 7th grade, and made it stick throughout law school, while maybe not a “fun” fact I think its at least impressive.
Advice for new students:
Even though its a long journey, take every opportunity you can and dont take no for an answer just because someone else says it cant be done. Treat everyone you meet with respect because you will be working with them soon. Professor Shah really cares about all the students and will make you pass the bar (manifesting this one). Also meet with your professors to review your exams and start outlining early. Never count yourself out!
Anthony Carazo, 3L
Vice President
Favorite Field(s) of Law:
Sports and Entertainment.
Role Models:
My dad, and Leigh Steinberg.
Future Goals:
To be a sports agent or to work in the front office of a professional team.
Hobbies:
Collecting sports memorabilia.
Fun Fact:
I’m a kings season ticket holder.
Advice for new students:
Don’t compare yourself to others in your class, focus on you and getting a little better each day!
Hunter Pearson, 2L
Secretary
Favorite Field(s) of Law:
Personal Injury and Sports Law .
Role Models:
Winston Churchill, Tom Brady, Kobe Bryant, and my Grandfather .
Future Goals:
My goal is to become an attorney who helps people feel empowered instead of overwhelmed by the legal system. I want a career that pushes me to grow, lets me give back in meaningful ways, and allows me to make a real difference by helping bring justice through the work I do.
Hobbies:
Hiking, and Antique Collecting.
Fun Fact:
I never cooked for myself prior to college but now it has become a passion of mine to try new recipes, techniques, and cuisines I never tried.
Advice for new students:
Find a good group of friends in your class. The first year of law school is difficult and stressful, so, it is good to have people you love and trust to support you when you’re not having the best day or struggling with a certain subject or topic. It makes everything slightly easier when you have people to laugh and work with.
Take every opportunity possible to network and connect with lawyers, whether they are in the area of practice you plan on doing or not. Everyone loves giving advice and getting to know the next generation of attorneys on a personal level.