International Business Law Fellows

Lorena Flores graduated from Cornell University with a B.S. in Industrial and Labor Relations and minors in Law & Society and Inequality Studies. Before law school, Lorena was a paralegal at a boutique immigration law firm. Lorena is a member of the Moot Court Honor Society Appellate Division and will be competing in the Philip C. Jessup International Law Competition this coming year. Lorena is a staff member of the Brooklyn Journal of International Law, a member of the Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society, and a student intern of the Criminal Defense and Advocacy Clinic. This past summer, Lorena interned for the Honorable Consuelo Mallafre Melendez in New York Supreme Court. Lorena looks forward to joining Latham & Watkins as a 2026 summer associate in their New York office.

Craig Fontana brings a unique perspective to the IBL Fellowship through his extensive experience in the construction industry. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Construction Engineering and Management from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2016. As well as being a part time student, he currently works as Project Manager at E.W. Howell Co., LLC in New York, and has managed high-value construction projects, ensuring compliance with legal regulations and international standards for cross-border transactions. He has collaborated with legal teams to negotiate contracts, resolve disputes, and mitigate risks in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. His work has honed his skills in project execution, stakeholder communication, and navigating legal frameworks. Craig’s passion for international business law stems from his professional experience navigating global regulatory landscapes and his commitment to fostering effective cross-functional communication. A recipient of the Glasser Scholarship and a member of Phi Delta Phi at Brooklyn Law School, he is eager to contribute to the IBL program through his analytical skills and practical experience.

Janiera Headley  is a native New Yorker and a first-generation law student of Caribbean descent. She earned her undergraduate degree in Economics from Binghamton University. Following graduation, she worked as a product developer at Perry Ellis International, where she served as the primary liaison for her team and managed cross-cultural collaboration across various departments and time zones. Her experience in the global fashion industry sparked a strong interest in international business.

At Brooklyn Law School, Janiera is a member of the Moot Court Honor Society (Appellate Division) and the Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society. This past summer, she interned for the Honorable Julien X. Neals in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. This fall, she will be interning for the Honorable Orelia E. Merchant in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

Ervin Sokhtayev is a first-generation American and a recipient of the Dean’s Merit Scholarship at Brooklyn Law School. He serves as Vice President of the Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society and is a member of the Journal of Corporate, Financial & Commercial Law. Ervin earned his B.A. in Philosophy from CUNY Hunter College and previously worked as a paralegal supporting small business owners in launching and growing their enterprises. This past summer, he interned with the Judge Advocate General’s Corps of the United States Air Force.

Kian Willemite is a first-generation American and the first in his family to graduate from college and attend law school. He graduated from Purchase College with a B.A. in Theater and Performance, Magna Cum Laude, and a minor in History. He is a recipient of the Prince Scholarship at Brooklyn Law School. Prior to law school, Kian built a career in logistics and is currently a small business owner. He received the Peter Keller Memorial Prize in History for his paper on Titoism in Yugoslavian history. During his 1L summer, he worked at the City of Yonkers Corporation Counsel.

Marshall Bergstresser graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a B.S. in Psychology and a B.A. in Anthropology. During his undergrad, Marshall interned for an Immigration non-profit and got his first real experience with the law. This inspired Marshall to pursue a legal career and understand how laws around the world drive both economic and social movements. At Brooklyn Law School, he is a member of Brooklyn Law Review and a recipient of the Prince Merit Scholarship and the Lark-Barranco Diversity Scholarship. This past summer, Marshall interned at a private immigration firm in the city and is currently an intern for the Honorable Arun Subramanian in the Southern District of New York.

Samantha Buckley is a graduate of Boston University with a B.A. in History, focusing on East Asian and British history, and a minor in Korean Language & Culture. She studied abroad in London while pursuing her degree and worked for a legal education non-profit there. Prior to law school, Samantha spent a year working in compliance at a pharmaceutical company before moving to South Korea to teach English at a public school through the EPIK program. Following her 1L year, Samantha interned at Black Veterans for Social Justice where she worked for the Legal & Compliance department. Samantha is also a member of the Brooklyn Journal of International Law.

Paige Cook is a first-generation student and was the first in her family to graduate from high school. She graduated from Saint Louis University with a B.A. in Political Science, French, and International Studies with a concentration in International Affairs. At Saint Louis University, Paige contributed to the National Democratic Erosion Consortium and their Event Dataset, focusing on the consolidation of democracy in Tunisia. After graduating, she joined Teach for America under the AmeriCorps national service network. During that time, she graduated from Relay Graduate School for Education with Distinction and received her M.A. in Teaching, with dual certificates in General Education and Special Education, and with a concentration in Mathematics. As a part-time student, Paige continues teaching high school in Brooklyn, for the NYC Department of Education, and spends her weekends managing a restaurant in the Park Slope neighborhood. During her 1L summer, Paige was a legal intern for the United States Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, at the New York Varick Court for the Honorable Assistant Chief Immigration Judge Ubaid Ul-Haq, where she drafted judicial orders pertaining to asylum cases. She is also a recipient of the Lisle Scholarship.  

Alicia (Tianqi) Ding was born and raised in China and graduated from Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics with a Bachelor of Laws degree. During her undergraduate studies, Alicia was awarded the First-Class Honor Scholarship and earned third place in the 11th International Air Law Moot Court Competition. After graduation, she worked as a Legal Assistant at a Finnish technology legal consulting company, focusing on foreign investment law and intellectual property. Alicia is dedicated to advancing the rights of women and children. Last summer, as a Catalyst fellowship recipient, she interned at the New York Legal Assistance Group - Domestic Violence Law Unit. Alicia is also a Staff Editor for the Brooklyn Journal of International Law and aims to focus her studies on international business law.

Ann Fiore holds a B.A. in Classics and minors in Political Science and Anthropology from the University of Miami. Her academic journey was enriched by a study abroad experience in Paris, France. Prior to law school, Ann dedicated herself to education, serving as an English Literacy Instructor under the Archbishop of the Solomon Islands. Since then, she has been working as a Latin teacher on Long Island, a role she has balanced with her first year at Brooklyn Law School. Ann is eager to combine her interest in international economic law with her service and educational background. 

Max Khadduri graduated from Tulane University with a B.A. in Political Economics. After graduating, he worked as a paralegal at a mid-sized law firm in Boston and a telecom company in New Jersey. During his 1L summer, Max worked as a litigation intern at law firm Eisenberg & Baum, primarily working on civil rights matters. Max is a member of Brooklyn Law Review and the Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society. He is also a recipient of the Prince Merit Scholarship.

Bilal Laghari graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a B.A. in Political Science. Before law school, he worked in compliance at Goldman Sachs, advising employees globally on trade preclearance. At Brooklyn Law School, he is a full-tuition merit schol ar and serves as Executive Articles Submission Editor of the Brooklyn Journal of International Law, where his note on high-frequency trading regulation in China is forthcoming in Spring 2026. During law school, he has interned with Morgan Stanley’s Investment Management Division and the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance. Most recently, he was a summer associate at Thompson Hine, supporting investment funds and capital markets matters, and he will return to the firm as an associate in 2026.

Philipine Mariaud is a first-generation immigrant, who grew up in a French-speaking household in New York City. She graduated from SUNY Binghamton with a B.A. in Philosophy, Politics and Law, and a minor in Spanish Language. At Brooklyn Law School, she is a member of Brooklyn Law Review and the Moot Court Honor Society Appellate Division, she will be competing in the Philip C. Jessup International Law Competition this coming year.

This past summer, Philipine was an extern for the Honorable Consuelo Mallafre Melendez in New York Supreme Court. In the fall, she will be interning for the Honorable Claire R. Kelly in the United States Court of International Trade. Next summer, Philipine will be joining Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer as a summer associate in their New York office.

Saveri Nandigama graduated from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, with a major in Philosophy and minor in Religious Studies. After graduation, she worked at the United States Attorney's Office - Eastern District of New York as a paralegal. Then, she went on to work at Edelman, supporting domestic and international public affairs campaigns, like the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference. In law school, Saveri is a member of the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot team. She is excited to combine her personal and professional experiences with her passion for international law. 

Mollie Rouan graduated from Wake Forest University cum laude with a B.A. in Politics & International Affairs and a minor in Middle East and South Asia Studies. At Brooklyn Law School, she is a member of the Journal of Corporate, Financial, and Commercial Law. She is also a recipient of the Carswell Merit Scholarship, a member of the Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society, and earned CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in Gateway to Lawyering I and Gateway to Lawyering II. This past summer, Mollie was a legal intern at the New York State Office of the Attorney General in the Investor Protection Bureau. Mollie looks forward to joining Ropes & Gray LLP as a 2025 Summer Associate in the New York office.

Sabrina Schamroth graduated magna cum laude from Davidson College with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Arab Studies, earning Phi Beta Kappa and thesis high honors. From 2021 to 2023, she worked as a research assistant at the Institute for State Effectiveness in Washington D.C., contributing to projects on U.S. economic statecraft and governance that were presented at the OECD DAC. At Brooklyn Law School, she is a Prince Scholar, a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Honors Society, and winner of the 2025 ABA Regional Client Counseling Competition. She has gained experience in immigration and international law through roles at DiRaimondo & Schroeder LLP, and Law Office of Reza Pourmohammadi. Additionally, Sabrina participated in the Safe Harbor Clinic, where she assisted with an asylum case and authored a human rights report on VAWA adjudication delays. 

Divya Sethi graduated from the University of Virginia with a B.S. in Finance, with a track in Global Commerce. At Brooklyn Law School, Divya is a recipient of the Richardson Scholarship. Divya is a member of the Brooklyn Journal of International Law and serves as the treasurer for the South Asian Law Students Association. This past summer, Caroline was an intern for Martin Clearwater and Bell and a recipient of the New York State Bar Association (Health Law Section) Fellowship. Next summer, Divya will be joining Venable as a Summer Associate in their New York Office.

David Shumunov is a third-year law student at Brooklyn Law School. As an immigrant with a background in finance, he has long been drawn to the study of international transactions and the unique legal challenges they pose. Having excelled in the school’s robust commercial law curriculum, David spent this past summer at Clifford Chance, a global powerhouse in cross-border transactions. After completing his final year of law school, he will return to the firm to continue working on international deals and further develop his expertise.

Faidra Tsakiri is originally from Athens, Greece, and earned her B.A. in Political Science from Vassar College. After graduating, she worked as a legal assistant for a probate attorney in New York before beginning her legal studies. Her experience includes maritime law internships at Gard (Greece) Ltd. in Piraeus and at the Shipowners Claims Bureau, Inc. (American P&I Club) in New York, where she contributed to industry lobbying efforts on tort reform and gained experience in sanctions compliance, international claims resolution, and mediation preparation. She currently serves as a research assistant to Professor Stephan Landsman on a project examining corporate misconduct in public health crises and was a 2024–2025 researcher for Brooklyn Law School’s Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot team. Her key areas of interest include maritime law, international business law, alternative dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance. .

Denise Yildirim is a first-generation dual citizen who was raised in a Turkish-speaking household in New Jersey. She earned her B.A. in Criminology and Criminal Justice with minors in Law & Society and Public Policy from the University of Maryland. During her undergraduate studies, she conducted comparative research, studied abroad in Copenhagen, and interned at the Federal Public Defender’s Office in Washington, D.C. At Brooklyn Law School, Denise has completed internships at Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Weitz & Luxenberg, Project Guardianship, and the Legal Aid Society’s Trusts and Estates Division. She serves as President of the Student Bar Association and Vice President of MENALSA, and is a recipient of the Lisle Scholarship.

Will Anderson graduated from Olivet University with a B.A. in Theology.  Prior to law school, he owned a Christian digital media network that he and his team grew from a few thousand views per month to over 4,000,000 U.S. monthly unique visitors according to Comscore (with many millions more globally) and over 10,000,000 social media followers.  The network grew to encompass the Religion/Spirituality category-leading websites in the U.S., U.K., China, Korea, and Japan, with affiliates in dozens of other countries and 100 websites in total.  The influential nature of media opened doors for him to engage in many high-level humanitarian discussions, including with a delegation at the United Nations to address critical global priorities, and with leaders of the Religious Liberty Partnership in Oxford to advance universal human rights—especially freedom of religion.  Will received several awards during his first year of law school, including five CALI Awards for Academic Excellence in Contracts I, Legal Process I, Civil Procedure I & II, and Property I.  He was on the Dean's List, law review, and ranked in the top 3% of his class before he received the opportunity to transfer to Brooklyn Law School to focus on international business law.  At BLS, he is a member of the Brooklyn Journal of International Law.  He currently works at Anderson and Associates as a law clerk and business development manager.  There, he assists international, business, and immigration clients on legal matters and works with the Managing Principal to define and further the vision, mission, and values of the firm.  He also conceptualized and co-founded the law firm's pro-bono initiative.  Will aspires to become a preeminent legal advisor in the interwoven areas of international, business, and immigration law, and to engage with business, humanitarian, and thought leaders as an entrepreneurial lawyer and global strategist.

Nick Biblis graduated from Towson University with a B.S. in Cultural Anthropology. After graduating, he worked as a travel blogger in Southeast Asia, on a U.S. congressional campaign, and in digital marketing. Prior to joining law school, he lived in Jakarta, Indonesia, where he was the head of the Advancement and Communications Department at Jakarta Intercultural School. During his 1L summer, Nick worked as a judicial intern for the Honorable Barbara Moses, U.S. Magistrate Judge in the Southern District of New York. Nick is a member of Brooklyn Law Review and the Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society. He is also a recipient of the Carswell Scholarship and is a Block Judicial Intern Fellow.

Emma Fuchs graduated from Loyola University Maryland with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Marketing. At Brooklyn Law School, she is a member of the Moot Court Honor Society Appellate Division and will be competing in the Philip C. Jessup International Law Competition this coming year. She is also a recipient of the Carswell Merit Scholarship and a member of the Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society. This past summer, Emma interned for the Honorable Claire R. Kelly in the United States Court of International Trade.

Elizabeth Gemdjian graduated from Columbia University with a B.A. in anthropology and a concentration in linguistics and received her Master’s in interdisciplinary social sciences from the École Normale Supérieure in Paris. Before law school, Elizabeth led business development and marketing at Group Gordon, a boutique strategic communications firm. Elizabeth is a recipient of the Prince Scholarship, a staff member on the Brooklyn Law Review, and an executive board member of Legal Hackers and the Center for Urban Business Entrepreneurship (CUBE). She earned the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Legal Writing & Research, Criminal Law, Civil Procedure, Property, and Gateway to Lawyering: Law & Information. Elizabeth was a 2023 summer associate at Davis+Gilbert, will be a judicial intern for the Honorable Valerie E. Caproni in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York in the fall, and will be joining Latham & Watkins as a 2024 summer associate. Elizabeth hopes to leverage her interest in international law to work with emerging companies that are expanding into new markets.

Alexandra Mallory graduated cum laude from the University of South Carolina with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Business Administration. During her undergraduate studies, she participated in the Capstone Scholar Program, setting goals, tackling personal challenges, and engaging in community service each semester. She also studied abroad for a semester at the American Business School of Paris, collaborating on business projects with peers from six continents. Prior to law school, Alexandra spent a year working as an Au Pair in Stockholm, Sweden. At Brooklyn Law School, she was awarded the Lisle Merit Scholarship and currently serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Brooklyn Journal of International Law. As a Block Center Fellow, Alexandra is eager to connect with leading scholars and practitioners in the field of international business law.

Zoe Mazzu (she/her) graduated cum laude from the University of Tennessee with B.A.’s Sociology; Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; and Italian. During her undergraduate career, she studied Italian language abroad in Bologna, Italy. She also completed an international research project, La Leggenda del Borgo, through a partnership with a group of students in Roseto degli Abruzzo, Italy. During her 1L summer, Zoe worked as a law clerk at a general practice firm, Alter and Barbaro. Zoe is also an Alternative Dispute Resolution honor society member, a staff editor for the Brooklyn Journal of International Law, and serving as the Vice President of Marketing for the Intellectual Property Law Association for the 2023 - 2024 school year. 

Kevyn McConlogue graduated from Lehigh University in 2019 with a B.A. in International Relations and minors in Global Studies and Religion. Before law school, Kevyn served in the Peace Corps in Morocco as a Youth Development Specialist. In this role, Kevyn worked directly with members of the community to create sustainable and culturally sensitive programming that everyone could have access to. Kevyn is the Inter-journal Committee Representative for Brooklyn Journal of International Law. Her note is to be published in Spring 2025. She is also a member of the Phi Delta Phi Honor Society, Co-Chair of Asylum Relief Project, and Pro Bono Chair of Brooklyn Law Immigration Society. Kevyn currently works as a Law Clerk and MacMurray & Associates where her primary focus is complex trial and appellate immigration matters.

Charlie Mitchell attended Franklin & Marshall College, where he graduated with a B.A. in Business. At Brooklyn Law School, Charlie is a recipient of the Lisle Scholarship and earned a CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Criminal Law. This past summer, Charlie was an extern for the Honorable Martin Glenn in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. Next summer, Charlie will be joining Weil, Gotshal & Manges as a summer associate in their New York office.

John Overbeck’s interest in international business law was kindled in the International Law and International Trade Law classes led by Professor Stratos Pahis that he took during his 2L year. While he was initially more interested in the political/diplomatic side of international law, Professor Pahis’s Trade Law class really opened his eyes to the ways in which trade and business serve as the primary mechanisms which bind different national economies to one another in the interest of lasting peace. He is now interning for Judge Claire R. Kelly at the U.S. Court of International Trade as part of his pursuit of a career in trade law, and very much looks forward to participating in this Fellowship and collaborating with his fellow students over the course of his 3L year.

Natalia Perez-Flores is a third-year student at Brooklyn Law School. She is the Co-President of the Intellectual Property Law Association, and an Executive Notes Editor of the Brooklyn Journal of International Law. Her student note, The Starving Artist: What the U.S. Can Learn About Equitable Remuneration from Artist-Centric Dutch Legislation, is forthcoming publication. Additionally, she is a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Honor Society and was named Best Advocate at the 2023 Cardozo Invitational Negotiation on Entertainment, Medial, and Art (CINEMA). During her time at Brooklyn Law School, she has interned with the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP), Atlantic Recording Company, and Kuhn Law Group, PLLC. Natalia is also a member of the International Association of Entertainment Lawyers (IAEL). Her article, A Survey of Current U.S. Regulation of Generative AI Technology Affecting Creative Industries, will be published in the IAEL’s annual book, The AI Revolution—The International Legal Perspective. In October 2024, she will be a panelist at the IAEL’s Annual Summit in Amsterdam.

Natalia holds a B.A. in International Relations from Franklin University Switzerland.

Dianna Peña holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies with minors in Politics, Public Policy, and Management from New York University. At NYU, Dianna wrote her honors thesis analyzing the evolving political climate in Colombia following the 2016 peace accord and studied abroad in Madrid, Spain. After graduating, Dianna joined Make the Road New York as an immigration paralegal where she assisted individuals in their DACA, naturalization, u-visas, and asylum processes. During her 1L summer, Dianna was a volunteer legal intern for the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s office where she enhanced her research and writing skills. In her 2L year, Dianna continued to enhance these skills as a member of the Brooklyn Journal of International Law and through her judicial internship with the Honorable Ann M. Donnelly in the Eastern District of New York. Dianna recently spent her 2L summer at Katten Muchin Rosenman where she will return as a First Year Associate after graduation.

Keara Schmeiser graduated cum laude from Georgetown University’s Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service with a BS in Science, Technology, and International Affairs. As an undergraduate, she was a member of the Georgetown Women’s NCAA Division I Rowing Team, was elected co-captain for her senior year, and studied abroad in Japan. Upon graduation, she worked at Deutsche Bank as an Assistant Vice President and Trader within the Agency Securities Lending Group. She completed an internship with the Asia Society Policy Institute, and most recently completed a judicial internship with the Honorable Claire R. Kelly’s chambers at the U.S. Court of International Trade. She is a staff member on the Brooklyn Journal of International Law, a recipient of the Carswell Scholarship, and a member of the Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society.

Kyle Suba Crawford graduated from Syracuse University in 2013 with a B.S. in Communications and minors in Marketing and Spanish. Before law school she worked at General Motors, where she held several positions throughout the communications division. Most recently, Kyle served as Silverado Communications Lead. In this role, Kyle was responsible for guiding Chevrolet’s global Communications teams through several new product launches, including the Silverado EV, the brand’s first-ever electric pickup truck. Kyle is a recipient of the Prince Merit Scholarship and serves as a staff member on the Brooklyn Journal of International Law. She is also a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Honor Society, the Phi Delta Phi Honor Society, and is the Bankruptcy Co-Chair of Brooklyn Business Law. Next summer, Kyle will be joining Mayer Brown as a summer associate in their New York office.  

Noah Yuro graduated cum laude from the University of Richmond with a B.A. in French and Italian Studies. As an undergraduate, he was a member of Richmond’s NCAA Division I Men’s Cross Country and Track and Field Team, serving as captain during his senior year, and studied abroad in La Rochelle, France. At Brooklyn Law School, Noah is a recipient of the Dean’s Merit Scholarship and is pursuing a Certificate in International Law. He is also a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Honor Society and was elected Co-President of the International Law Society. Noah completed an internship with NYC’s Administration for Children’s Services in the Business Law Unit and most recently completed a judicial internship with the Honorable Claire R. Kelly’s chambers at the U.S. Court of International Trade. In the Fall 2024 semester, he will be interning with the U.S. Commercial Service of the International Trade Administration in New York City.

Jazmyne Barto graduated summa cum laude from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in International Business, minor in Business Law, and completion of the Honors Seminar Program. While obtaining her undergraduate degree, she spent a semester studying at the Grenoble Ecole de Management in Grenoble, France where she earned a certificate in Global Management. Jazmyne is currently the Managing Editor of the Brooklyn Journal of Corporate, Financial & Commercial Law and a member of Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society. She spent her 1L Summer as a compliance intern with Scotiabank specializing in risk assessments. She recently spent her 2L Summer as a summer associate at Goodwin Procter in their Business Law Department, where she will return as a First Year Associate upon graduation.

Daniel Elsen-Rooney graduated from the George Washington University, where he earned a B.A. in Spanish and International Affairs, with a regional concentration in Latin America. Before law school, he was an analyst for a Washington, D.C.-based due diligence and risk intelligence firm. Daniel is a Prince Scholarship recipient and a member of the Brooklyn Law Review and the Phi Delta Phi Honors Society. During his 1L summer, Daniel was a legal intern in the criminal division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. In the fall, he will be interning for the Honorable Kiyo A. Matsumoto in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

Jillian Horowitz graduated from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. While there, she earned her bachelor's degree in Honours Political Science. She is currently a member of the Phi Delta Phi Honor Society and is an Associate Managing Editor on Brooklyn Law Review. Jillian spent the summer of her 1L year working as a summer associate at Travelers Insurance Company. During her 2L year, Jillian interned for the Honorable Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. She was also a research assistant for Professor William D. Araiza and Professor Neil B. Cohen. Jillian spent her 2L summer working at Kennedys Law LLP. As a 3L, she will be a judicial intern for the Honorable Judge Lorna G. Schofield in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, and will also be a member of the 2023-2024 Vis International Commercial Arbitration Team. After law school, Jillian will be joining Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP as a litigation associate.

David Kamins graduated from Muhlenberg College with a double major in Neuroscience and Philosophy. After graduating, he worked as a senior consultant at the management consulting firm Guidehouse, in the global compliance and investigations practice. While at Guidehouse, David supervised a team of 15 analysts responsible for conducting fraud investigations for the SBA's Paycheck Protection Program during the COVID-19 pandemic. David also worked on an international project in London conducting due diligence reviews of investors into a blockchain technology.  At law school, David is currently an Executive Articles Editor of the Brooklyn Journal of Corporate, Financial & Commercial Law.  Additionally, David was a judicial intern for the Honorable Rosemary Gambardella in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey in the Spring of 2023.  This past summer, David was a legal intern at the IRS Chief Counsel's Office in the Large Business International Division in New York, New York. David will be returning to the Chief Counsel's Office as an honor's hire in the fall of 2024. 

Leah Kates graduated from the University of Miami with a B.A. in Political Science and Psychology. After graduating, she worked as a paralegal at O’Melveny & Myers LLP on a variety of litigation and corporate related matters. Throughout her second year of law school, Leah worked as a judicial intern to the Honorable Elizabeth S. Stong in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court E.D.N.Y., as well as worked as a Teaching Assistant to Dean Joy Kanwar’s Legal Research and Writing course. This past summer, she worked at K&L Gates LLP as a summer associate. Leah is also an Executive Articles Editor for the Journal of Corporate, Financial & Commercial Law.

Ali Rawaf came to Brooklyn Law School after working as an investigative journalist with the CBS news program 60 Minutes. Ali’s Emmy Award-winning work included major news stories on U.S. politics, foreign policy, cyber warfare, and Middle Eastern affairs. Ali grew up in Baghdad and immigrated to the U.S. after the Iraq War through a State Department scholarship. He graduated with special honors in Government from the University of Texas at Austin. During law school, Ali worked as a legal fellow at the New York Office of the State Attorney General, a judicial extern for the Honorable Stewart Aaron at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, and a summer associate at Emery Celli Brinckerhoff Abady Ward & Maazel LLP. Ali is a member of the Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Honor Society and has earned a Cali Excellence for the Future Award in Telecommunications Law. He serves as an editor for the Brooklyn Sports and Entertainment Blog and president of the American Constitution Society. He currently works as a law clerk at a media law firm. 

Bea Rubin attended McGill University, where she graduated with a B.A. in English. Before law school, she worked at Civic Entertainment Group where she led and advised communications and marketing strategies for Ford Motor Company, working across their global offices as Ford transformed their approach to their business. In particular, Bea worked closely with the customer experience team to conceptualize and convey Ford’s messages to a global audience of employees, customers, dealers, and suppliers. Bea also worked at Atlantic Records in the promotion department where she helped launch and promote Grammy-award-winning record albums. At Brooklyn Law School, she has received the Prince Scholarship and is currently a member of the Brooklyn Law Review and Moot Court, Appellate Division for which she is competing in the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. In addition, Bea is a research assistant for Professor Anita Bernstein for whom she conducts medical and sociological research related to Professor Bernstein’s upcoming book proposal. Bea interned for Honorable Ann M. Donnelly at the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York in the summer of 2022.

David Sacasa-Ospina graduated from Florida International University with a B.A. in Political Science and International Relations. Prior to attending law school, he assisted lawyers at Alcoba Law Group in trademark prosecution and patent drafting. At law school, he served as a 1L delegate for Brooklyn Law’s Latin American Law Student Association. David is a member of the Brooklyn Journal of International Law and a recipient of the Prince Scholarship and Lark-Barranco Scholarship. This past summer, David worked as an immigration intern at Pollack, Pollack, Isaac, & DeCicco.

Jordan Siskind-Weiss attended Davidson College from which she received her B.A., cum laude, in English. Before law school, she lived and worked in Tokyo, Japan, for over three years through the JET Program as an English teacher. Prior to and while living in Japan, Jordan wrote articles for publication in a variety of online magazines that focus on international travel, culture, and politics, including Roads and Kingdoms and Metropolis Magazine. After returning to the U.S. from Japan, she worked as a corporate paralegal at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton, and Garrison. At Brooklyn Law School, she received the Carswell Merit Scholarship and is currently a member of the Brooklyn Journal of International Law and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Honor Society. After graduation, Jordan will be working at Weil, Gotshal and Manges as an Associate in the firm's Complex Commercial Litigation practice group.

Stephanie Stern graduated from the University of Delaware with B.A.’s in Criminal Justice and Psychology and two minors in legal studies and sociology. During her undergraduate career, she was a member of UD’s World Scholars program, through which she studied abroad in Rome, Italy, Cape Town, South Africa, and Rousseau, Dominica. During her 1L summer, Stephanie worked as a legal intern at the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Second Department. Stephanie is also a Moot Court Honor Society member, a staff member of the Brooklyn Journal of Corporate, Financial, & Commercial Law, and a member of the Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society. After law school, Stephanie will be joining Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner as an associate in their New York office.

Allison Toner graduated from the University of Richmond in 2016 with a B.A. in Psychology and Political Science and a concentration in international relations. Prior to starting law school, Allison worked in the fashion and retail industry, and as a part-time student, Allison is currently continuing her career at a retail technology company, where she manages client relationships with major global retailers. Allison is a recipient of the Prince Merit Scholarship and serves as a staff member on the Brooklyn Law Review. She is also a member of the Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society and is a 1L Delegate for the Fashion Law Society and for the Legal Association for Women. She earned the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Gateway to Lawyering: Legal Writing & Research. Allison is looking forward to combining her interest in international law with her professional experience in a global industry.

Caroline Tsai graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.A. in English, a minor in Sociology, and a certificate in Human Rights and Social Justice. Prior to law school, Caroline worked at the Texas immigration shelter Casa Marianella. At Brooklyn Law School, Caroline is a recipient of the Carswell Merit Scholarship and has earned CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in Legal Research and Writing and Gateway: Law & Social Justice. Caroline is a member of the Brooklyn Law Review and serves as a Teaching Assistant for Professor Louis Jim. This past summer, Caroline was an intern for the Honorable James R. Cho in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York and a recipient of the Sonia & Celina Sotomayor Judicial Internship Program Fellowship.

Kathryn A. Daly attended the University of Southern California and SUNY Purchase as an undergraduate, where she graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. in Playwriting and Screenwriting. After graduating, she worked as a financial services paralegal at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, later returning as a rising 2L summer intern. Kathryn entered Brooklyn Law on the Carswell Merit Scholarship. At law school, she served as a 1L delegate for LegalHackers: a global movement of lawyers, policymakers, designers, technologists, and academics who explore and develop creative solutions to some of the most pressing issues at the intersection of law and technology. She later competed in the 8th Annual Stanley M. Grossman Innovators Invitational at the Center For Urban Business Entrepreneurship, where she and her partner presented an app targeting severe maternal morbidity. She is also a member of the Brooklyn Journal of Corporate, Financial & Commercial Law. Outside of law school, she is a member of the New York Junior League, a nonprofit working with more than 60 community-based organizations to strengthen the health and well-being of the children and families of the greater New York City area.

Peter Enia graduated from the State University of New York at New Paltz with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Law and Politics. During his undergraduate career, he had the opportunity of studying abroad at Kingston University in London, United Kingdom, and graduated at the top of his major. During his first year in law school, Peter earned the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Contracts. This past summer, Peter was a summer associate at Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP, where he also worked two years prior before starting his legal education at Brooklyn Law School. Currently, Peter is working as a legal intern for the New York Civil Court Consumer Law Externship. Peter is also a Moot Court Honor Society member and a staff member of the Brooklyn Journal of Corporate, Financial & Commercial Law.

Harrie (Eun Byul) Im is from Seoul, South Korea. She graduated from Emory University with a B.A. in Political Science with two study abroad opportunities in China and Japan. She also received a dual degree in Master of Intellectual Property and LL.M. from Korea Institute of Science and Technology and Northwestern Law School. After finishing her LL.M., Harrie became a member of the Washington D.C. bar. She is currently a member of Phi Delta Phi Honors Society and Brooklyn Journal of International Law and is a recipient of the Richardson Scholarship and Dean’s Merit Scholarship. This past summer, she worked as a summer associate at Labaton Sucharow. This fall, Harrie will be working as a research assistant for Dean Porter on improving diversity and inclusion efforts at Brooklyn Law School while serving as the Communications Director for Student Animal Legal Defense Fund.

Thia Paruchuru is from London, UK. Before joining Brooklyn Law School, she attended the University of Pittsburgh, where she earned degrees in Philosophy and Neuroscience. Thia is currently a member of the Brooklyn Journal of International Law, Phi Delta Phi Honors Society, and the Appellate Division of the Moot Court Honor Society. She will be competing in the Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition this coming year. Thia spent her 1L summer with TIAA as a New York City Bar Association 1L Fellow, and is currently working for the Honorable Stewart Aaron in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Walker S. Shockley attended Brown University, where he graduated with an A.B. concentrating in political theory. Before law school, he worked in business development for the international law firm, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP. In that role, he helped partners in Freshfields’ US-based litigation and global investigations practices to grow relationships with US and non-US clients, including leading multinational corporations navigating complex, cross-border business challenges. Walker has also worked for a consumer-packaged goods startup and for a financial services firm. At Brooklyn Law School, he has received the Carswell Merit Scholarship and is currently a member of the Brooklyn Journal of International Law. He also participates in Brooklyn Law School’s LGBTQ+ Advocacy Clinic.

Lucie Couillard Sosa graduated from the Pennsylvania State University with a B.A. in Print Journalism and a minor in Anthropology. Prior to attending law school, she worked as a reporter for various media outlets and as an analyst at an industry market research company. Lucie is currently a member of the Brooklyn Journal of International Law. She is also a recipient of the Prince Scholarship and is a member of the Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society. This past summer, Lucie worked as a legal intern for the New York City Housing Authority.

Bernie Toledano graduatedfrom the Johns Hopkins University with a B.A. in History and minor in Jewish Studies in 2012 and received her M.B.A. from the Quantic School of Business and Technology in 2017. Prior to starting law school, Bernie worked in marketing for five years, most recently as the Head of Marketing at a legal technology start-up. Bernie is an Executive Articles Editor of the Brooklyn Law Review and a recipient of the Prince Merit Scholarship and Dean’s Merit Scholarship. She has earned CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in International Litigation, Gateway: Law and Business, and Legal Research & Writing. In addition, Bernie is a research assistant for Professor Roberta Karmel, whom she helps research securities regulation issues. Bernie has interned for the Honorable Judge Susan D. Wigenton in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey and BetterCloud, a technology company. In 2022-23, Bernie will be a member of the Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Team. In the summer of 2022, Bernie was a Summer Associate at Latham & Watkins, where she plans to begin as an Associate in the fall of 2023.

Hadel Alfagir graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a B.A. in Political Science. Prior to attending law school, she worked primarily as a legal assistant for entertainment law attorneys. She has previously worked as a mass torts legal assistant, as a tax law legal intern at AIG, and as a research assistant for Professor Heidi Brown and Professor Susan Hazeldean. Hadel is also a member of the Brooklyn Journal of International Law and her note will be published in the journal's Spring issue. Upon graduation, she will be joining Debevoise & Plimpton LLP as an associate in the firm's New York office.

Mary Jane Anderson is from Brooklyn, NY. She graduated summa cum laude from Saint Francis College with a degree in Political Science. She served as president of the school’s political science honor society and competed for its swim team. During undergrad, she interned on Capitol Hill. This past summer she participated in Brooklyn Law School’s Pandemic Employment Relief clinic. She is currently a staff member of the Journal of Law and Policy.

Sam Bhat began his studies at Brooklyn Law School after moving to New York in the summer of 2019. Sam is an alumnus of W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University; he earned bachelors degrees in Management and Marketing, with concentrations in sustainability studies and international business. During his third year of university, Sam studied abroad in the United Kingdom at Alliance Manchester Business School, with a focus on critical management studies. This past summer, Sam interned for the Honorable Paul A. Goetz in the New York Supreme Court, Civil Term, in Manhattan. This year, Sam is writing for the Brooklyn Journal of International Law, serving as the co-president of the International Law Society, and competing in the Phillip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition and with the Alternative Dispute Resolution Honor Society. Sam aspires to work internationally, is fluent in Konkani, and enjoys cooking in his free time.

Steven Chen is a Taiwanese immigrant who graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a B.A. in Psychology and Social Behavior and a B.A. in Criminology, Law, and Society. Prior to attending law school, he worked as a paralegal at an immigration law firm in California. This past summer, Steven worked as a Legal Assistant at FisherBroyles focusing on airport litigation and as a Research Assistant for Professor Aysha Ames at Brooklyn Law School concentrating on the Americans with Disabilities Act and online accessibility. At Brooklyn Law School, Steven is a staff member of the Brooklyn Journal of Corporate, Finance, and Commercial Law and a recipient of the Carswell Scholarship. In the upcoming year, Steven will be the Teaching Assistant for Professor Aysha Ames.

Courtney Clark graduated from St. John’s University with a B.S. in Finance and a minor in Government & Politics. She also received her M.B.A. from St. John’s University with a concentration in Business Analytics. While pursuing her M.B.A., she worked as a Graduate Assistant for Global Loan Opportunities for Budding Entrepreneurs (GLOBE), a program within the Peter J. Tobin College of Business that provides microloans to entrepreneurs in developing countries and works toward poverty alleviation around the world. Courtney is an Accelerated J.D. Candidate at Brooklyn Law School. She is a member of Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society and has earned CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in Property and Legal Research & Writing. This year, she is also a staff member of the Brooklyn Law Review and a member of the Moot Court Honor Society, Appellate Division.

Spencer Goodson graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.A. in Peace, War and Defense and a minor in History. At Brooklyn Law School, Spencer is a member of the Journal of Law and Policy, BLS Real Estate Society and Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society. Spencer is also Vice President of Administrative Affairs for the Alternative Dispute Resolution Honor Society, treasurer of the Fashion Law Society and 1L Student Adviser with Brooklyn’s Student Adviser and Mentorship Program. Spencer serves as a Teaching Assistant for Professors Kolber and Arato and previously served as a Research Assistant for Professor Heidi Gilchrist. During her 2L year, Spencer interned with both the Securities and Exchange Commission and in the chambers of the Honorable Ann Donnelly in the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York. This past summer, Spencer was a summer associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, where she will return as an associate in the Real Estate group upon graduation.

Kristin Kuraishi graduated from New York University with a B.A. in Music Theory and Composition. Prior to attending law school, she worked as a producer for custom and production music for advertisements, where she was exposed to copyright and intellectual property issues. Kristin is currently a Teaching Assistant to Prof. Joy Kanwar and is a member of the Brooklyn Journal of International Law. She is also the recipient of the Carswell Merit Scholarship and is a member of the Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society. This past summer, Kristin worked as a summer associate for Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts.

Crystal Liu graduated from Cornell University with a B.A. in Economics and a minor in Real Estate. At Brooklyn Law School, Crystal is a member of the Brooklyn Journal of Corporate, Financial & Commercial Law, the Appellate Division of the Moot Court Honor Society, and Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society. This year, Crystal will be competing in the Price Media Law Moot Court Competition. Crystal is also Vice President of the Real Estate Society, Corporate and Securities Co-Chair of Brooklyn Business Law Association, and Alumni Co-Chair of Brooklyn Law School Students for the Public Interest. During her 1L year, Crystal was a research assistant for Professor David Reiss, student member of the New York City Bar Association's Structured Finance Committee, and co-moderator of the Asian Pacific American Law Student Association's "The Intersection of Public Health and Race" discussion. Crystal interned as a summer associate at Labaton Sucharow LLP during her 1L summer and will be returning as a part-time law clerk during her 2L year. She will also be participating in the New York Civil Court Consumer Law Externship this fall.

William Maier graduated from Stony Brook University in 2018 with a B.S. in Business Management and a minor in Accounting. Prior to law school, Will worked as a paralegal in a boutique law firm where he worked closely with the firm’s two partners on every aspect of the litigation process. Will interned for Hon. Eileen A. Rakower in New York State Supreme Court and was a summer associate at Chartwell Law. Following graduation, he will be joining Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in their transactional finance practice group. He is also a member of the Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society, an Associate Managing Editor for the Brooklyn Journal of International Law, and represented the Moot Court Honor Society, Appellate Division at the NYC Bar Association National Appellate Advocacy Competition in 2022.

Camille H. Mangiaratti graduated from Cornell University with a B.A. in Biology and English. Her undergraduate research and honors thesis focused on evolutionary biology and genetics. Camille is the Executive Notes and Comments Editor for the Journal of Law and Policy, Co-President of the Intellectual Property Law Association, and a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Honor Society. Camille interned with the Office of the Georgia Capital Defender and was a summer associate at Venable LLP, where she will return after graduation. Camille is interested in patent law, especially as it pertains to international trade.

Christal McCamy graduated from the University of Georgia with a B.B.A. in Finance and a Certificate in Music Business. Prior to attending law school, she worked in banking as a commercial loan officer where she focused primarily on sourcing, closing, and servicing commercial real estate and condominium association loans. This past summer, Christal was a summer associate at Davidoff, Hutcher & Citron LLP. Christal is also a staff member for the Brooklyn Journal of Corporate, Financial and Commercial Law, and she serves as the secretary for the Intellectual Property Law Association.

Aidan Mulry graduated from the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business with a B.A. in Finance. While at Notre Dame, Aidan was a travel member of the Student International Business Council, and he studied in London under Notre Dame’s London Global Gateway program. Prior to attending law school, Aidan worked as an analyst for a strategy consulting firm, where he focused on strategic due diligence and valuation assumption testing. This past summer, Aidan worked as an intern for Brooklyn Defender Services within the organization’s criminal defense practice. Currently, Aidan is working as a judicial intern for the Honorable Martin Glenn in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. Aidan is also a staff member of the Brooklyn Law Review, as well as a member of the Moot Court Honor Society, Appellate Division.

Alexandra Noetzel graduated from Texas Christian University with a B.S. in Political Science and a minor in Sociology. While at TCU, she wrote her thesis on the sociopolitical factors that affect women’s representation in Congress and was awarded the Undergraduate Research Prize from the Political Science Department. During her first year in law school, Alex earned CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in Criminal Law and Legal Research and Writing. This past summer, Alex worked as a research assistant for Professors Edward Janger and Adam Kolber. Alex was also a summer associate at Haynes and Boone, LLP. Currently, she is working as a judicial intern for Justice Andrea Masley in the New York State Supreme Court, Commercial Division. Alex is also a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Honor’s Society and a staff member for the Brooklyn Law Review.

Taylor Bates is a first generation law student and college graduate. She attended Kansas State University where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in political science, with a secondary major in international relations, and an emphasis on international economics. She was also a founding member of the Kansas State’s Model United Nations team and served as Head Delegate. Prior to attending Brooklyn Law School, Taylor worked as a corporate paralegal for a midsize law firm on Wall Street, where she assisted attorneys and major financial institutions with complex financial transactions in the United States and the United Kingdom. At Brooklyn, Taylor is an Executive Article Submissions Editor for the Brooklyn Journal of International Law. Her note, analyzing changes in South Africa’s attitude towards international investment arbitration, will be published in the journal’s 46th issue. Committed to giving back, Taylor has previously interned with the Veteran Advocacy Project, a nonprofit committed to assisting low-income and mentally ill veterans with discharge upgrades and obtain VA benefits. She has also assisted in an affirmative asylum case with Brooklyn Law School’s Safe Harbor Clinic. Outside of law school, her interests include growing exotic houseplants. She is currently working towards obtaining her certification to teach trauma-informed yoga.

Benjamin D. Black graduated from Penn State University with B.A.s in Asian Studies and International Politics alongside a Master’s Degree in International Affairs. While at Penn State, Ben was a U.S. Department of Education Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellow, he studied in Dalian, China, and conducted research in Beijing for his thesis: Incidents in the South China Sea: Exploring the Chinese Perspective of the Disputes. He spent a summer working for the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council in Washington, D.C. and was an intern for the Hon. George B. Daniels this past summer in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. This year, Ben is a staff member of the Brooklyn Law Review, on Moot Court Society’s appellate division for the Jessup International Law Competition, and an intern for Ween & Kopek, which represents tenants under New York’s Loft Law. Ben will be a summer associate at Sullivan & Cromwell for the upcoming summer.

Michael Cooper graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in Political Science. Prior to attending law school, he worked primarily as a writer and editor for both legacy and digital media outlets. He has previously worked as a legal intern for the Special Counsel for Public Integrity in the Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, as a judicial intern in the District of New Jersey and at the U.S. Court of International Trade, and as a research and teaching assistant for Prof. Robin Effron. Michael is also the Editor-in-Chief of the Brooklyn Journal of International Law and his note was published in the journal's most recent issue. Upon graduation, he will be joining Davis, Polk, & Wardwell LLP as an associate in the firm's New York office.

Semyon Davydov is a Russian immigrant who moved to Brooklyn, New York. He attended Brooklyn Technical High School and upon graduation, attended Bernard M. Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY). He also enrolled into the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps at City College (CUNY), and simultaneously enlisted into the New York Army National Guard. In 2016 he was sent to Vilnius, Lithuania, where he helped the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defense officers and civilian personnel develop their English-speaking capabilities under the Army Cultural Understanding and Language Program. Upon his return, he volunteered to serve under Joint Task Force Empire Shield and provided armed security to John F. Kennedy International Airport in response to the 2016 New York and New Jersey bombings. He was also a member of the New York Army National Guard Military Funeral Honors program, where he conducted military funeral honors for NY’s recently departed veterans. He graduated from Baruch College in 2017, earning a B.A in Political Science with a minor in Law and Policy. Upon graduation, he was awarded with a commission as a Military Police Officer in the United States Army Reserve. He completed his military education at the United States Army Military Police School at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, graduating in 2018. At Brooklyn Law School, Semyon was selected to be a member of the Brooklyn Journal of International Law and spent his summer working for NYC’s Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH), Appellate Division.

Elise Dee graduated from The Pratt Institute with a B.F.A. in Apparel Design. Prior to attending law school, she worked in the fashion industry for 10 years as an apparel designer and creative production manager for retail windows and pop-up shops. Throughout her second year of law school, Elise worked as a legal intern for the Federal Trade Commission’s Northeast Regional Office. This past summer, she worked for Lowey Dannenberg where she focused on class action litigation of antitrust, securities and data breach matters. Elise is also an Executive Notes Editor for the Journal of International Law.

Margaret Foster graduated from The University of Kansas with a B.A. in Spanish and a minor in Global and International Studies. Prior to attending law school, Margaret lived in Santander, Spain as an au pair before moving to Buenos Aires. While in Buenos Aires, Margaret taught English to lawyers at one of South America’s largest law firms, Marval, O’Farrell & Mairal. She has previously worked as a legal intern at the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association and as a judicial intern for the Honorable Paul Gardephe in the Southern District of New York. Margaret is a member of the appellate division of Brooklyn’s Moot Court Honor Society and is an Executive Notes Editor of the Brooklyn Journal of International Law. Her note will be published in the journal’s 47th issue. Upon graduation, she will be joining Sidley Austin LLP as an associate in the firm's New York office.

Cristina L. Lang graduated from Denison University with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Spanish. Prior to attending law school, she was the Director of Constituent Services for a State Senator in the Bronx, where she focused on local community issues and acted as a liaison between the municipal government and the Senator’s constituents. This past summer, Cristina worked as a judicial intern for Magistrate Judge James Orenstein in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. She was honored as a Block Judicial Intern Fellow for her work with Judge Orenstein. Cristina is also a staff member for the Brooklyn Law Review. Over the upcoming summer, Cristina will be a summer associate at Davis Polk & Wardwell, LLP.

Blaire Rose graduated from Connecticut College with a B.A. in Economics with a minor in Psychology. While at Conn, she was a member of the Varsity Women’s Lacrosse Team. During her first year of law school, Blaire earned a CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Fundamentals of Law Practice I. This past summer, Blaire interned for the United States Department of Homeland Security. Currently, she is working as a judicial intern for the Honorable Barbara Moses in the United States District Court, Southern District of New York. Blaire is also a staff member of the Brooklyn Journal of Corporate, Financial & Commercial Law and a constitutional law debate coach with Legal Outreach, a non-profit organization that provides educational programs for youth from undeserved communities in New York City.

Nick Sarnelli graduated the University of Denver with a B.A. in International Studies and Italian with a minor in Political Science. As an undergraduate, he studied abroad in Turin, Italy. This past summer, Nick interned in a personal injury firm’s mass toxic torts department. Nick is a member of the ADR Honor Society as well as a staff member of the Brooklyn Law Review.

Kaitlyn M. Baietto graduated from the University of Connecticut with a B.A. in Psychology. Prior to attending law school, she worked as a paralegal where she focused on tax, estate planning, and securities arbitration cases. After her first year of law school, Kaitlyn served as a judicial intern for District Judge Ann M. Donnelly in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. During her second year, Kaitlyn worked as an honors intern for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Kaitlyn currently works as a research assistant for Professor Bradley Borden and concentrates her research on limited liability entity law and partnership taxation. Kaitlyn is also a staff member for the Journal of Corporate, Financial and Commercial Law. This past summer, Kaitlyn was a summer associate at Lowenstein Sandler LLP and will be returning to the firm upon graduation.

August Dinwiddie graduated from Swarthmore College with a B.A. in Political Science and Asian studies.  Prior to attending law school, he worked as a paralegal in an immigration law firm as well as an operations manager for a Brooklyn based transportation company.  This past summer, August worked at a commercial transaction and IP litigation firm.  August is also a staff member for the Journal of International Law and participated in a BLS summer program in Beijing.

Elliot Dizon is from the Philippines, and a graduate of Binghamton University with a B.A. in Philosophy and Law, and a B.A. in Political Science. Elliot will join Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein, and Breitstone, LLP post-bar as an associate in the Trusts and Estates Department. Elliot is also currently a Notes Editor for the Brooklyn Journal of International Law, and a member of the Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society and the Asian Pacific-American Law Student Association.

Veronica Dunlop graduated from Northeastern University with a B.A. in English Literature, and Spanish Language and Culture. She attended her first two years of college at the Madrid campus of Suffolk University. At Brooklyn Law School, Veronica has earned CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in Legal Writing and International Investment Law and Arbitration. Veronica is also a member of both the Brooklyn Journal of International Law and the Moot Court Honors Society, Appellate Division. In 2019 she competed in the Price International Media Law Moot, finishing as a finalist, and in 2020 she will compete in the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot. Over the summer of 2019, Veronica worked as a Summer Associate at Ferrere, in Asunción, Paraguay.

Travis B. Elliott graduated from Elon University with a B.S in communications. While at Elon, he studied abroad in San Juan, Costa Rica as part of an international business and Spanish immersion program. Prior to attending law school, Travis taught English as a Second Language to middle and high school students. He first taught in Northern Thailand and after returning to the United States, in Brooklyn as a New York City Teaching Fellow. Travis was a judicial intern for the Honorable Victor Marrero in the United States District Court, Southern District of New York, where he was honored as a Block Judicial Intern Fellow for his work with Judge Marrero. He is the recipient of the Prince Merit Scholarship and is a member of the Dean’s List. Travis is a Notes Editor of the Brooklyn Law Review, a member of the Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society, and a competing member of the Moot Court Honors Society, Appellate Advocacy division. Following his second year, Travis was a summer associate at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton and he will be returning to Cleary following graduation.

Abigayle Erickson graduated from the State University of New York, College at Geneseo with a B.A. in Communication and minor in Biology. Prior to attending law school, she worked in Human Resources at the Bronx District Attorney’s Office. During her 1L summer she worked at the New York State Inspector General’s Office. During her 2L year, Abigayle participated in the Safe Harbor Project clinic in the fall and stayed on as a research assistant in the Spring. She assisted with the publication of a paper detailing immigration detention conditions for foreign-born New Yorkers. This past summer, Abigayle interned with the United States Air Force Legal Operations Agency in the Commercial Litigation Field Support Center. She competed in the Philip C. Jessup moot court competition this past spring and is excited coach the Jessup team this year. Abigayle is also the Managing Editor of the Brooklyn Journal of International Law.

Sophia Farruggia graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a B.A. in Political Science as well as concentrations in Classics and Jewish Studies. Prior to attending law school, she spent time studying at Kings College London as well as working for ORAM, a non-governmental organization assisting LGBTI refugees and asylum seekers in Tel Aviv, Israel. During her time at Brooklyn Law School, Sophia was an Edward V. Sparer Public Interest Fellow, earned a CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Constitutional Law, and served as a Research Assistant for Professor Ressler. Sophia is a member of the Journal of Law and Policy, Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society, and the Moot Court Honors Society, Appellate Division. Sophia competes on the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Team and coaches the Constitutional Law team. Upon graduation this spring, Sophia will be joining Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP.

Alexandra N. Getsos graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Neuroscience and minors in Political Science and Art History. Prior to attending law school, she worked as a corporate paralegal at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in midtown. This past summer, Alexandra was a summer law clerk at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP and will be returning there after graduation as a full-time associate. Alexandra is President of the Moot Court Honor Society and a Notes & Comments Editor on the Journal of Law and Policy.

Michael C. Heller graduated from the University of Virginia with a B.A. in History. Prior to attending law school, he worked as a legal assistant at a small commercial law firm in Sag Harbor. At Brooklyn Law School, Michael is a member of the Journal of Law and Policy, a recipient of the Prince Scholarship and Dean’s Merit Scholarship, and an Alumni Co-Chair for the International Law Society. This past summer Michael was a judicial intern for the Honorable Nancy Hershey Lord in the United States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of New York. This fall Michael will be interning at the CPR International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution.

Christopher A. Nixon graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara, with a B.A. in Globalization Studies, during which time he spent a year abroad studying European Union law and economics at the University of Bologna. Inspired by this experience, he went on to obtain a Ph.D. at Yale in Italian literature, after having written a dissertation on Giambattista Vico, an Early Modern philosopher of law and history. At Brooklyn Law, Christopher is a member of the Brooklyn Journal of Law and Policy, and the treasurer of the Brooklyn Law School Tax Law Association. He participated in the BLS summer program in Bologna, and also interned at the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate in the New York City Department of Finance. He is now interning with Judge Gary Katzmann at the Federal Court of International Trade.

Megan Pollastro graduated from Lafayette College with a B.A. in Government and Law and Spanish with a minor in Religious Studies. As an undergraduate, Megan studied abroad in Madrid, Spain. Before law school, Megan interned at Changing Our World, a non-profit consulting company, where she communicated with organizations around the world working on projects ranging from human trafficking to environmental protection. This past summer, Megan was a summer associate at Gordon & Silber, P.C. working on medical malpractice defense litigation. She is continuing to work at Gordon & Silber throughout the year. Megan is the Vice President of the Moot Court Honor Society Appellate Division and a notes editor on the Brooklyn Law Review.

Robert Price graduated from California State University Northridge with a B.A. in English literature and spent his final year of college abroad in Swansea, Wales. Robert is a member of BLS’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Honors Society and is on the Journal of International Law. Robert is also the 2L delegate for the Criminal Rap Sheet Correction Pro-Bono project at BLS and will be heading up the student BLAST team headed to Miami over spring break. Over the upcoming summer, Robert will be a summer associate at Clifford Chance.