Matthew Morris came to the College of Canyons in 2004 as a wide receiver on the football team.
Eleven years later, the former Cougar COC is on the verge of a career advancement as the founder of practical law Morris, a business based in San Fernando Valley is the logical product of years of dedication and ambition.
After spending two years in the COC, Morris began to take classes at Santa Monica College, only to return COC in 2007, when he heard about the new program paralegal studies, being initiated by then-Professor Deborah Orlik.
"Literally there was nothing like what I experienced (COC)," Morris said. "The teachers really liked and wanted to see you well, and the quality of the learning environment was something I had not experienced up to that point -. That really, really pushed me"
In autumn 2008, he enrolled at the University of California at Riverside, a move that led to one of the most physically challenging chapters in the life of young law student.
At that time Morris and her daughter two years have not been able to find accommodation near the campus of Riverside and were subsequently placed on a waiting list of 18-month-long.
Because he was a transfer student, and their window of time in college was limited to begin with, Morris elected to keep his family in Santa Clarita and make the 174 mile round trip commute to class.
"Just met Matthew for a short period of time, but it was enough to give me the impression that he was someone who would do anything to achieve their goals and dreams," said Nicole Faudree, Chairman of the Department of paralegal studies college. "I know it took a lot of sacrifice, but the rewards are endless."
After obtaining a Bachelor's Degree, Morris passed the admission test and completed his academic career in the southwestern law school.
Morris spent his years after college early in a litigation insurance company, while also accumulating other professional achievements.
The former player of COC football, which is now a husband and father of three, worked for a Los Angeles Superior Court judge, as well as business and legal affairs at NBC Universal Film Music before opening his own business in 2014.
"When you start your own business, and not have that conventional rhythm 09:00 to 17:00," added Morris. "Business does not stop and it is exciting to continue. This was just a vision that came to me piece by piece, and fortunately things lined up."
Eleven years later, the former Cougar COC is on the verge of a career advancement as the founder of practical law Morris, a business based in San Fernando Valley is the logical product of years of dedication and ambition.
After spending two years in the COC, Morris began to take classes at Santa Monica College, only to return COC in 2007, when he heard about the new program paralegal studies, being initiated by then-Professor Deborah Orlik.
"Literally there was nothing like what I experienced (COC)," Morris said. "The teachers really liked and wanted to see you well, and the quality of the learning environment was something I had not experienced up to that point -. That really, really pushed me"
In autumn 2008, he enrolled at the University of California at Riverside, a move that led to one of the most physically challenging chapters in the life of young law student.
At that time Morris and her daughter two years have not been able to find accommodation near the campus of Riverside and were subsequently placed on a waiting list of 18-month-long.
Because he was a transfer student, and their window of time in college was limited to begin with, Morris elected to keep his family in Santa Clarita and make the 174 mile round trip commute to class.
"Just met Matthew for a short period of time, but it was enough to give me the impression that he was someone who would do anything to achieve their goals and dreams," said Nicole Faudree, Chairman of the Department of paralegal studies college. "I know it took a lot of sacrifice, but the rewards are endless."
After obtaining a Bachelor's Degree, Morris passed the admission test and completed his academic career in the southwestern law school.
Morris spent his years after college early in a litigation insurance company, while also accumulating other professional achievements.
The former player of COC football, which is now a husband and father of three, worked for a Los Angeles Superior Court judge, as well as business and legal affairs at NBC Universal Film Music before opening his own business in 2014.
"When you start your own business, and not have that conventional rhythm 09:00 to 17:00," added Morris. "Business does not stop and it is exciting to continue. This was just a vision that came to me piece by piece, and fortunately things lined up."
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