Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer (center) recently met with Immaculate Heart High School students studying social justice issues, and encouraged them to develop to their full potential while remembering to reach out to those who are less fortunate.

(photo courtesy of Callie Webb, Immaculate Heart High School)

Feuer, who met with the students at his office at Los Angeles City Hall, also discussed his job responsibilities and goals with students from Immaculate Heart High School’s Justice and Peace class. Joining the students were theology instructor Timothy Crehan, and Immaculate Heart Principal Naemah Morris.

Crehan’s wife, deputy city attorney Adrienne Khorasanee, arranged the meeting with Feuer after the recent Wells Fargo Bank scandal was suggested as a news topic for the class to study. Feuer filed a lawsuit last year against Wells Fargo for fraudulent business practices, including the opening of unauthorized customer accounts. In September, Feuer announced that the lawsuit had been settled and that Wells Fargo would provide restitution to customers and pay $50 million in civil penalties.

Feuer also described the city attorney’s daily duties, and why he chose a career in an elected office. He shared why he believes social justice, especially the protection of vulnerable individuals, is an important part of his administration.

“The students left with a clearer understanding of the city attorney’s service to the city of Los Angeles and how his service affects our daily lives,” Crehan said.

Senior Tasja Drahveen described the visit with the city attorney as “an extremely eye-opening and positive experience.” She liked that Feuer was candid about his life, including being involved in a near-fatal car collision and losing the election the first time he ran for city attorney.

“He gave us a lot of advice on how to deal with failure, and he told us that to find the most satisfaction, we should all pursue something we feel the happiest doing rather than what will make us the most money,” Drahveen said.

“He gave a lot of advice that I felt was appropriate for a class of seniors about to continue on to college,” Drahveen added.

Immaculate Heart is located at 5515 Franklin Ave. For information, call (323)461-3651, or visit www.immaculateheart.org.