A man with an eye for justice

Name: DJ Rizzi

Hometown: Tucson

Year: Law School 1st year Graduate

Major: Public Administration

Favorite Color: Blue

Favorite Movie: Step Brothers

Hobbies: Playing Basketball, Watching Stand Up Comedy, Writing Music

Relationship Status: In a relationship

DJ is a Tucson native and finished his undergrad degree at UA and is now going to the UA law school. He writes and records his own raps in a small studio he made himself using cardboard, soundproof foam, and a microphone.

What’s an interesting fact about you?

When I was in high school I used to go on “ride-alongs” once a month with the Tucson Police department. I have been on Domestic Violence calls, drug busts, and have even been to a murder scene.

Do you have a favorite quote?

Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen. – Michael Jordan

What’s your most embarrassing life story?

My most embarrassing life story… I don’t know if this is the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to me, but it was definitely one of the top embarrassing moments of my life. So I invited a girl I liked to come to one of my high school basketball games. She did not want to come see me play, but I eventually got her to come after a lot of convincing. I bragged about how I was the starting point guard and told her that I was really, really good. (I can be kind of cocky at times). During warm-ups before the game I tried to show off for her and dunk but I came down wrong on my ankle and sprained it. She saw me sprain my ankle and I didn’t get to play. My teammates and my coach were all mad at me for fooling around before the game, and I felt like the biggest tool in front of Stephanie.

What’s your favorite part of the U of A?

Besides the Rec Center I would have to say Zona Zoo!!

What activities are you involved in on campus?

I volunteer with the Volunteer Lawyers Program (VLP) and am involved with Jewish Law Students Association.

What does VLP do?

With VLP I help people file paperwork for domestic issues.

What would you like to do with your degree in the future?

I would like to work for a firm that handles sports law cases and maybe someday be an agent for professional athletes.

What’s one thing on your bucket list?

Go to Venice, Italy. This is my dream vacation spot. I’m half Mexican and half Italian, and I’ve always wanted to go see where my great grandparents came from.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

In ten years I’ll be 32… Hopefully, I’ll be working at a big law firm that takes sports law cases. I also see myself married with maybe a kid or dog or fish or something. I want to live in Los Angeles, and I got to have season tickets to the LA Clippers.

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