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Ron Galperin is an attorney, educator, journalist, Cantor, and community leader. With the values of hard work and forward thinking he learned from his immigrant parents, he has applied his knowledge and commitment to serve numerous charitable, political, neighborhood, and community organizations.
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As an attorney, Ron has built a strong transactional and litigation practice, and is an often-cited expert. He is a frequent public speaker and a passionate educator – teaching diverse classes in civics and other subjects. His experience as a journalist is highlighted by hundreds of articles and opinion pieces he has authored for The Los Angeles Times and many other local and national publications. Ron has started and managed several successful businesses, and he has served as a Cantor for more than 25 years — including two decades at a congregation in Los Angeles.
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He is active as a supporter, fundraiser, advisor, and board member of diverse charitable, community, equality, social service, business, and governmental organizations. Ron is concurrently serving on both the City of L.A. and the County of L.A. Quality and Productivity Commissions, and as Chair of the City of L.A.’s Revenue Efficiency Commission – which is tasked with reforming how the City generates revenue and funds operations. Ron is currently Chair of the L.A. Jewish Federation’s Fed Up With Hunger initiative, and a member of the United Way / L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce Homelessness Task Force, and of the West L.A. Community Police Advisory Board.
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Ron is a 25-year resident of Los Angeles and has received a broad range of awards and honors. He was recently lauded in the editorial pages of The Los Angeles Times as a leader who “impresses us” and is “good for the city”.