Author Archives: Pamela Conley Ulich

Pamela Conley Ulich is an entertainment attorney, USC Gould Lecturer in Law, and former Mayor of Malibu whose work sits at the intersection of creators, community, and resilience. After years of advocating for artists inside the industry—including as in-house counsel at the Directors Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild—Pamela now teaches dealmaking to the next generation and helps demystify the structures that shape creative lives. In public service, Pamela led in moments that required both empathy and backbone—especially through wildfire-related crises affecting Malibu and Los Angeles. Those experiences inspired her to step behind the camera and create A Disaster Diary: Learn. Pray. Prepare., an award-winning documentary and companion project devoted to practical preparedness, emotional healing, and the power of community. Pamela believes the most meaningful work is that which helps people feel connected and more capable. Through writing, teaching, and storytelling, she shares a simple message: have the serenity to accept whatever we can't change, have the wisdom to learn from the past, and the courage to show up for each other one brave step at a time.