Brief Biographical Sketch:

Dhruva Krishna is a second year law student at UCLA. Prior to attending law school, he graduated with honors from Carnegie Mellon University with degrees in Professional Writing and Ethics, History, and Public Policy. Dhruva currently works as a Research Assistant for a law professor, has spent extensive time tutoring students in writing in the past, and was formerly a Philosophy Teaching Assistant for Dr. Robert Cavalier. He completed his Honors Thesis as a policy proposal arguing for Pittsburgh institutions to invest in music spaces to revitalize and support local culture.

An active musician, Dhruva worked extensively in the entertainment industry before starting at UCLA Law. As a multi-instrumentalist, he has toured and performed shows in the Northeast and Appalachian region. He has opened for such artists like Guthrive Govan, Casey Crescenczo of The Dear Hunter, Mononeon, Everyone Orchestra, Turkuaz, Dopapod, and many others. Additionally, he has worked for record labels, custom guitar builders, and had an active career promoting, booking, and organizing events in Pittsburgh.

Throughout his multiple career forays, Dhruva has realized that clear communication and writing is a crucial skill for both academic and professional success. He hopes to utilize his own experiences to teach students the best ways they can work on their writing and becoming a better advocate for their own passions.

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