Ty Cruz is the Executive Legal Assistant for Deprez Tax Law. In 2017, Ty graduated from California State University – Long Beach and earned a B.A. in Communication Studies. His university studies focused on rhetoric and First Amendment law. His rhetoric and First Amendment studies highlighted the implications of Supreme Court decisions regarding freedom of speech, expression, religion, and general rights for U.S. citizens. Based on academic excellence in the First Amendment class, he was extended an offer to join the First Amendment Scholars Organization on campus. In the organization, Ty’s time was dedicated to mentoring pre-law students and creating a marketing proposal to generate more campus awareness for the organization. In his free time, Ty is an assistant coach for a Little League Baseball team in Long Beach, participates in a co-ed softball league, and enjoys going out on the family boat.