Leeds School of Business · CU Boulder
Where CU Boulder students find their way into law.
Leeds Law Group connects CU Boulder students with legal professionals, educational programming, and practical exposure to the legal field.
Why Leeds Law Group
Professional access
Learn directly from practicing attorneys and CU faculty, including our Strategic Mentor Erik Estrada, partner at Sector Law.
Real exposure
Our members pursue meaningful legal experience early — from district attorney internships to corporate law.
A built-in network
A tight-knit executive board and growing membership focused on getting CU Boulder students into law school and legal careers.
Executive board
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Laird Whitelaw
President
Originally from Denver, Laird is a Finance and Accounting student at the Leeds School of Business and the founder of Leeds Law Group. He is also a member of the Leeds Scholars Program and will intern with the Denver District Attorney's Office Human Trafficking Unit. Through Leeds Law Group, Laird aims to connect students with legal professionals, educational opportunities, and practical exposure to the legal field.
William Houtsma
Vice President
Originally from Colorado, William is a Finance student at the Leeds School of Business who plans to pursue law school after graduation. His experience in logistics and customer service has strengthened his teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills, which he brings to supporting the organization's leadership, programming, and continued growth.
Sofia Simko
Vice President of Marketing
Originally from Virginia, Sofia is a Finance and Marketing student at the Leeds School of Business and a member of the Leeds Scholars Program. As Vice President of Marketing, she leads Leeds Law Group's branding, communications, and promotional strategy while helping expand the organization's presence across campus.