Catholic Law Student Ambassadors serve as dedicated volunteers seeking to foster connections and interactions with prospective and accepted students, aiming to acquaint them with myriad opportunities within our law school community. Our exceptional Student Ambassadors are eager to address inquiries, offer insight, and share their experiences at Catholic Law. We encourage you to inquire about topics such as:
- Individuals within our community
- The vibrant community atmosphere
- Our ideal Washington, DC, location
- Noteworthy institutes and centers
- Clinical and experiential learning opportunities
- Student life, available resources, and support systems
- Employment prospects and success rates in bar passage
- Extensive alumni network and its benefits
Victoria Aghamalian
- Class Year: 1st Year (Day Division)
- Homestate: Maryland
- Undergraduate University: Hood College (2023)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: Women's Law Caucus 1L representative; Students for Public Interest Member
- Why did you choose Catholic Law? I chose to attend Catholic Law because the school has a great reputation and the staff and faculty genuinely care about students. It is in a prime location with so many opportunities to volunteer or get experience in different areas of law.
- Hobbies/Passions: Painting my nails (especially holiday designs!); Volunteer work; Watching Netflix
Aaron Alexin
- Class Year: 3rd Year (Evening Division)
- Homestate: New York Undergraduate University: University of Albany (2013)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: Catholic University Law Review
- Why did you choose Catholic Law? Location, Evening Program, and Scholarship Funding
- Hobbies/Passions: Hockey, Birding, Traveling
- Professional Experiences in Law School: Summer Associate at Harter, Secrest, and Emery
To connect with Aaron, email admissions@law.edu with subject line: Connect with Aaron Elexin.
Albert Anaim
- Class Year: 1st Year (Day Division)
- Homestate: California
- Undergraduate University: George Washington University (2015)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: VP, First Gen Law Students Union; Secretary, Middle Eastern Students Bar Association
- Why did you choose Catholic Law? A smaller school was very appealing to me. It is also strategically situated in DC, which opens the door for all sorts of internships and opportunities.
- Hobbies/Passions: Grappling (bjj, judo, wrestling); Star Wars; Trying new food Professional
- Experiences in Law School: Department of labor; Incoming Intern in the Court of Arbitration in Poland
Grace Best
- Class Year: 3rd Year (Day Division)
- Homestate: Maryland
- Undergraduate University: University of Georgia (2021)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: Catholic University Law Review; Moot Court Association; Environmental Law Society Why did you choose
- Catholic Law? I was initially intrigued by the small class sizes and strong sense of community Catholic seemed to have, and both of these have been two of my favorite parts of being at Catholic Law.
- Hobbies/Passions: Running; Baking; Spending time with friends/family
- Professional Experiences in Law School: Fairfax County Circuit Court; The Nature Conservancy
Alyssa Calcerano
- Class Year: 3rd Year (Evening Division)
- Homestate: Maryland
- Undergraduate University: University of Maryland (2018)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: Catholic University Law Review (incoming Editor-in-Chief)
- Hobbies/Passions: Visiting dog parks with my pup; Watching reality TV; Visiting haunted houses
- Professional Experiences in Law School: Intern at the United States House of Representatives; Intern at the Securities Exchange Commission; Intern at the Federal Communications Commission; Incoming Summer Associate at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
Jack Cherico
- Class Year: 1st Year (Day Division)
- Homestate: New York
- Undergraduate University: The Catholic University of America (2024)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: Military and National Security Law Association
- Why did you choose Catholic Law? 3+3 program and loved the community aspect
- Hobbies/Passions: Exercising; Watching movies; Hanging with friends
Isabelle Colaiezzi
- Class Year: 3rd Year (Day Division)
- Homestate: Pennsylvania
- Undergraduate University: College of the Holy Cross (2021)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: Catholic University Law Review; Dean's Academic Fellow; Research Assistant; OCPD Fellow; Admissions Ambassador
- Why did you choose Catholic Law? I chose to go to Catholic Law because I wanted to be at a school where I could have personal relationships with my professors, school faculty, and peers. Catholic's faith-driven mission provides for a strong support system and alumni network of people that are invested in helping students achieve success.
- Hobbies/Passions: Traveling; Hiking/Camping; Photography
- Professional Experiences in Law School: Judicial Intern at the United States District Court for the District of Columbia; Summer Associate at Morgan Lewis, & Bockius LLP; Incoming Judicial Law Clerk at the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
To connect with Isabelle, email admissions@law.edu with subject line: Connect with Isabelle Colaiezzi.
Jeff Davis
- Class Year: 3rd Year (Evening Division)
- Homestate: Virginia
- Undergraduate University: University of Virginia (2015)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: Catholic University Law Review
- Why did you choose Catholic Law? Competitive financial aid and an established evening program
- Hobbies/Passions: Skiing; Running; History books
- Professional Experiences in Law School: Full-time employment at an immigration law firm
Whitlee Dean
- Class Year: 4th Year (Evening Division)
- Homestate: Kentucky/Maryland
- Undergraduate University: Randolph-Macon College (2011)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: Dean's Academic Fellow, Black Law Students Association, Cardinal Crew Mentor, Associate Editor for the Journal of Law and Technology, Teaching Assistant for the Lawyering Skills Program; Law and Public Policy Program Member
- Why did you choose Catholic Law? I toured the campus several times and spoke to professors and current and former students. I really like the sense of community and how welcoming everyone was.
- Hobbies/Passions: Traveling; Dancing; Reading
Christine Dedoulis
- Class Year: 2nd Year (Evening Division)
- Homestate: Washington, D.C.
- Undergraduate University: The Catholic University of America (2017)
- Why did you choose Catholic Law? Catholic Law has a wonderful and flexible evening program, is close to where I live in Washington, DC, and I love and am familiar with the campus.
- Hobbies/Passions: Working out; The arts (i.e., painting, drawing, crafts, museums); The Maids of Athena (Greek philanthropic organization supporting young greek women)
- Professional Experiences in Law School: Legal intern for small law firm
Chris Drier
- Class Year: 2nd Year (Day Division)
- Homestate: Missouri
- Undergraduate University: University of Maryland (2020)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: Poland Program; Catholic University Law Review; Securities program; Comparative and International Law Institute; Teaching Assistant
- Hobbies/Passions: Basketball; Travel; Concerts
- Professional Experiences in Law School: Intern at PwC; Incoming Summer Associate at Hogan Lovells
Keelin Ferris
- Class Year: 2nd Year (Day Division)
- Homestate: Maryland
- Undergraduate University: American University (Dec. 2021)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: Incoming Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Law and Technology; Law and Technology Institute Certificate; Law and Technology Students Association President
- Why did you choose Catholic Law? The alumni network, Law and Technology Institute, Journal of Law and Technology, and network in Tech law.
- Hobbies/Passions: Working out; Volunteering; Hiking Professional Experiences in Law School: DC Water; Marashlian & Donahue
Ryan Ferebee Jr.
- Class Year: 2nd Year (Day Division)
- Homestate: Virginia
- Undergraduate University: Virginia Commonwealth University (2020)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: Black Law Students Association
- Hobbies/Passions: Gaming; Football; Tattoos
- Professional Experiences in Law School: Infinite Estate Planning
Kali Fields
- Class Year: 2nd Year (Day Division)
- Homestate: New York
- Undergraduate University: Clemson University (2018)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: Students for Public Interest Law; Law and Public Policy Certificate
- Why did you choose Catholic Law? I knew I wanted to stay in DC and was attracted to the small class sizes at Catholic.
- Hobbies/Passions: Coaching youth sports; Women's health; Reading biographies
- Professional Experiences in Law School: Intern at Neighborhood Legal Service; Intern at Families in the Law Clinic; Incoming Summer Associate at Shulman Rogers
To connect with Kali, email admissions@law.edu with subject line: Connect with Kali Fields.
Kiera Giarusso
- Class Year: 1st Year (Day Division)
- Homestate: Rhode Island
- Undergraduate University: American University (2022)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: Women's Law Caucus
- Why did you choose Catholic Law? I was so impressed with the community on Catholic Law's campus. When I came for a tour I felt so welcome here, which is hard to find in a law school environment. This feeling of connectedness to the community has continued through my 1L year. I've made wonderful friends and also connected with faculty and professors.
- Hobbies/Passions: Cooking Italian food; Sewing; Watching college basketball (go PC Friars!)
- Professional Experiences in Law School: Rhode Island Family Court
Gabriella Goodall
- Class Year: 2nd Year (Day Division)
- Homestate: North Carolina
- Undergraduate University: University of North Carolina at Charlotte (2021)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: Catholic University Law Review; Moot Court Association
- Hobbies/Passions: Leisure reading; Painting; Gardening
- Professional Experiences in Law School: National Tax Office with CliftonLarsonAllen; Judicial Extern to the Honorable Judge Weiler at the United States Tax Court; summer associate Mogan Lewis
To connect with Gabriella, email admissions@law.edu with subject line: Connect with Gabriella Goodall.
Alex Kagan
- Class Year: 1st Year (Day Division)
- Homestate: Illinois
- Undergraduate University: University of Dallas (2021)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: Federalist Society, JPII Catholic Guild of Lawyers, Project for Constitutional Originalism and the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, Center for Law and the Human Person, Center for Religious Liberty
- Hobbies/Passions: My Catholic Faith; Cooking; Watching/playing soccer
- Professional Experiences in Law School: New Civil Liberties Alliance (Summer 2024)
Kevin Kumar
- Class Year: 3rd Year (Day Division)
- Homestate: Virginia
- Undergraduate University: Virginia Tech (2020)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: Asian Pacific American Law Students Association; Democratic Law Student Association
- Hobbies/Passions: Music; Sports; Traveling
- Professional Experiences in Law School: Law firm in Rochester; Federal government; Local immigration firm
To connect with Kevin, email admissions@law.edu with subject line: Connect with Kevin Kumar.
Andrew Lewis
- Class Year: 1st Year (Day Division)
- Homestate: Maine
- Undergraduate University: American University (2023)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: Federalist Society; Project on Constitutional Originalism and the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, Center for Law and the Human Person, Center for Religious Liberty; JPII Guild
- Why did you choose Catholic Law? Location and alignment of religious and political values
- Hobbies/Passions: I love sports, big Boston Sports guy; I’m super into Catholicism so like reading and doing that kind of thing; I’m also into politics
- Professional Experiences in Law School: The Becket Fund; Blackstone (summer 2024)
To connect with Andy, email admissions@law.edu with subject line: Connect with Andrew Lewis.
Sophie Lovett
- Class Year: 1st Year (Day Division)
- Homestate: Maryland
- Undergraduate University: University of Maryland (2022)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: Women's Law Caucus
- Hobbies/Passions: Cooking; Working Out; Dateline
Mckenzie Mixon
- Class Year: 2nd Year (Day Division)
- Homestate: North Carolina
- Undergraduate University: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (2020)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: Law Review (Staff Editor); First Generation Law Student Union (Co-President); and Environmental Law Society (2L Co-President)
- Why did you choose Catholic Law? The school's commitment to service, strong alumni network, and the dedicated faculty and staff.
- Hobbies/Passions: Running; Reading; Hiking
- Professional Experiences in Law School: Legal Aid of North Carolina; DC Water; and (incoming Summer 2024) Southern Environmental Law Center
Maya Nahmias
- Class Year: 1st Year (Day Division)
- Homestate: Maryland
- Undergraduate University: University of Maryland (2023)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: Environmental Law Society 1L Representative; Criminal Law Society; Women’s Law Caucus; Democratic Law Student Association
- Hobbies/Passions: Baking, Traveling, Singing
Zachary Novak
- Class Year: 1st Year (Day Division)
- Homestate: Ohio
- Undergraduate University: Miami University (2016)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: Federalist Society (1L Representative); St. John Paul II Guild of Catholic Lawyers; Project on Constitutional Originalism and the Catholic Intellectual Tradition
- Why did you choose Catholic Law? I chose Catholic Law for multiple reasons: first, the quality of the faculty and the rigor of the curriculum; second, the Catholic culture and the mutually supportive atmosphere among faculty, staff, and students, which was extremely important - I came back to law school after getting married and becoming a father, and I feel not only understood but also supported as I navigate the challenges of balancing family and school.
- Hobbies/Passions: Cooking Polish cuisine; Reading theology and classic literature; Volunteering through Knights of Columbus
- Professional Experiences in Law School: Incoming Legal Extern in the Office of the Ohio Solicitor General (Summer 2024); Incoming Legal Extern for the Hon. Ryan T. Holte on the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (Fall 2024)
Samantha Pearl
- Class Year: 3rd Year (Day Division)
- Homestate: West Virginia
- Undergraduate University: West Liberty University (2020)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: 1st President of Gender & Sexuality Law Forum; Vice Justice of Phi Alpha Delta; Captain of Phi Alpha Delta Mock Trial Team; Treasurer of Women's Law Caucus, Student Ambassador for Poland IBTSL Program; Student Ambassador for Rome Program; Law Review Staff Editor; Admissions Committee
- Why did you choose Catholic Law? My mentor and boss is an alumni. It brought me from a small town to a big city and expanded by opportunities.
- Hobbies/Passions: Slam Poetry; EDM Music/Rave Promoter; Watching movies with my cat
- Professional Experiences in Law School: Human Rights Practicum placement with Advocacy Foundation for Human Rights; Externship with Preller Law Firm in Baltimore, MD
Rachael L. Phillips
- Class Year: 1st Year (Day Division)
- Homestate: Florida
- Undergraduate University: University of Miami (2019)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: Environmental Law Society; First Generation Law Students Union; Women's Law Caucus; Military & National Security Law Association
- Hobbies/Passions: Cooking; Plants; Thrifting
- Professional Experiences in Law School: Intern at the National Science Foundation
To connect with Rachael, email admissions@law.edu with subject line: Connect with Rachael Phillips.
Annie Pierce
- Class Year: 2nd Year (Day Division)
- Homestate: North Carolina
- Undergraduate University: North Carolina State University (2021)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: Student Bar Association; Catholic University Law Review; First Generation Law Students Union
- Why did you choose Catholic Law? Location and reputation amongst attorneys at the law firm I worked at in North Carolina
- Hobbies/Passions: Beer league hockey; Volunteer work with kids; Running
- Professional Experiences in Law School: Army JAG Corps; Civil litigation law firm; Navy JAG Corps
To connect with Annie, email admissions@law.edu with subject line: Connect with Annie Pierce.
Andrea Quinan
- Class Year: 1st Year (Day Division)
- Homestate: Virginia
- Undergraduate University: Hillsdale College (2017)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: Center for law and the Human Person; The Project on Constitutional Originalism and Catholic Intellectual Tradition; Criminal Law Society; Middle Eastern Student Bar Association; Latin American Law Students Association; First Generation Law Students Union; Students for Public Interest Law; Spring Break immigration trip
- Why did you choose Catholic Law? The emphasis on connecting the study of law with the Catholic Intellectual Tradition
- Hobbies/Passions: Poker; Salsa dancing; Cooking
- Professional Experiences in Law School: Research Assistant for Stacy Brustin; Internship at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of General Counsel; Intern for a day with Judge Acosta of the Circuit Court of Montgomery County
To connect with Andrea, email admissions@law.edu with subject line: Connect with Andrea Quinan.
Edward (Teddy) Reddington
- Class Year: 1st Year (Day Division)
- Homestate: Virginia
- Undergraduate University: Dickinson College (2022)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: Securities Law Certificate Program; Alternative Dispute Resolution Team
- Hobbies/Passions: Sports; Traveling; More Sports
- Professional Experiences in Law School: American Bankers Association
Julie Reed
- Class Year: 2nd Year (Day Division)
- Homestate: New York
- Undergraduate University: Clark University (2020)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: Development and Alumni Relations Student Worker; Students for Public Interest member; Wellness Ambassador; 1L Mentor; Former First Generation Law Students Union Vice President
- Why did you choose Catholic Law? There were many reasons why I picked Catholic but the biggest deciding factors for me were the fact that the clinic was working directly with the Community surrounding the law school and the strong alumni network the law school had.
- Hobbies/Passions: Knitting and Other Needlework; Army Football; International Cuisine
- Professional Experiences in Law School: Poland Program - Intern at OW Accounting & Payroll in Wroclaw Poland Summer 2023
Brynn Reese
- Class Year: 2nd Year (Day Division)
- Homestate: South Carolina
- Undergraduate University: The Catholic University of America (2022)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: Moot Court Association; Catholic University Law Review
- Why did you choose Catholic Law? I chose Catholic Law because the smaller class sizes meant more individual attention from professors, faculty and staff, and I already knew it to be a supportive and uplifting community. I also chose Catholic Law because the location of the law school would provide easy access to internships in the government, law firms, or businesses, which has proven true. Catholic Law's generous scholarships were also attractive.
- Hobbies/Passions: Consignment Shopping; Pickleball; Country Music
- Professional Experiences in Law School: Law clerk for the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board; Incoming Summer Associate at Shulman Rogers; Desk Attendant at the law school library
Lauren Riesberg
- Class Year: 2nd Year (Day Division)
- Homestate: South Carolina
- Undergraduate University: Stevenson University (2022)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: Journal of Law and Technology; Environmental Club; Student mentor
- Why did you choose Catholic Law? First, I always wanted to live in DC, so CUA was the perfect location for me. Second, after touring the school, I felt as if CUA had a nice, welcoming atmosphere. Third, CUA's professors seemed to be extremely well accomplished and I was excited to be given the opportunity to learn from them.
- Hobbies/Passions: Sports/activities; Cooking; Reading; Volunteering
- Professional Experiences in Law School: Compliance Intern at USPS; Special Victims Unit intern at the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office
To connect with Lauren, email admissions@law.edu with subject line: Connect with Lauren Riesberg.
Katiah Scott
- Class Year: 2nd Year (Day Division)
- Homestate: Massachusetts
- Undergraduate University: Johnson and Wales University (2022)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: BLSA President; Moot Court Association; National Trial Team
- Why did you choose Catholic Law? I chose Catholic Law because of its strong sense of community and the opportunity to build close relationships with supportive staff and peers. From the moment I stepped onto campus, I felt welcomed and embraced by the tight-knit community. The faculty and staff genuinely care about the success and well-being of each student, fostering an environment where collaboration and mentorship thrive.
- Hobbies/Passions: Working out; Sewing; Global Travel
- Professional Experiences in Law School: American Bankers Association; Domestic Violence and Special Victims Section of the Public Safety Division at the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia; Criminal Section of the Public Safety Division of the OAG
Gerald Sharpe
- Class Year: 2nd Year (Day Division)
- Homestate: New Jersey
- Undergraduate University: The Catholic University of America (2022)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: Catholic University Law Review; Moot Court Association; National Mock Trial Team; Catholic University Federalist Society
- Why did you choose Catholic Law? Catholic mission. Recent faculty hires. Strong location. Generous Scholarship.
- Hobbies/Passions: Cooking; Spending time with loved ones; Fishing
- Professional Experiences in Law School: Fellowship with the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty and Fellow with the Project on Constitutional Originalism and the Catholic Intellectual Tradition.
To connect with Gerald, email admissions@law.edu with subject line: Connect with Gerald Sharpe.
Thomas Showalter
- Class Year: 1st Year (Day Division)
- Homestate: Maryland
- Undergraduate University: The Catholic University of America (2020)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: Project on Constitutional Originalism and the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, Center for Law and the Human Person; Federalist Society
- Why did you choose Catholic Law? (1) Local to DC (my wife works in DC), (2) CUA is very Catholic, and (3) I am very optimistic with where the school is headed.
- Hobbies/Passions: Cooking Polish cuisine; Reading theology and classic literature; Volunteering through Knights of Columbus
- Professional Experiences in Law School: Nape Legal Fellowship (summer 2024)
Peyton Smetana
- Class Year: 2nd Year (Day Division)
- Homestate: Washington
- Undergraduate University: Whitworth University (2019)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: Student Bar Association, Direction of Communications; National Mock Trial Team; Catholic University Law Review, Staff Editor (Vol. 32), Executive Editor (Vol. 33)
- Why did you choose Catholic Law? Small School Environment & Scholarships
- Hobbies/Passions: F45 Fitness; Movies; Spending Time with Friends & Family
- Professional Experiences in Law School: Just Neighbors; Incoming Summer Associate at Walsh Colucci Lubeley & Walsh
Sarah Smith
- Class Year: 2nd Year (Day Division)
- Homestate: Indiana
- Undergraduate University: The Catholic University of America (2021)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: Teaching Assistant for Professor of first-year legal writing course; International Business Law and Trade Summer Program promotions (tabling, events)
- Why did you choose Catholic Law? I knew it would be a supportive and caring community during a really stressful time and I already had a familiarity with the campus and community.
- Hobbies/Passions: Reading; Space (beginners) Astrophysics; Trying to learn languages
- Professional Experiences in Law School: Legal intern with B2R Law in Krakow, Poland
Madi Treiber
- Class Year: 2nd Year (Day Division)
- Homestate: Virginia
- Undergraduate University: Christopher Newport University (2022)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: Catholic University Law Review, Moot Court Association, Criminal Law Society
- Why did you choose Catholic Law? I chose Catholic because of the small class sizes and friendly feeling on the campus. I wanted to go to a school where I would know both my peers and my professors and feel comfortable interacting with both of them. I did not want to surround myself in a toxic, extremely competitive environment where it feels like everyone is out to get you while in law school. Catholic stood out to me as being a very genuine and supportive environment when I toured and that is exactly what I wanted out of my law school experience.
- Hobbies/Passions: Nineteenth Century Literature; Baking; Writing book reviews
- Professional Experiences in Law School: Intern at the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia, Criminal Division; Intern at the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office, Special Victims Division (2L Spring); Intern at the Delaware Department of Justice
Cynthia Turcios
- Class Year: 2nd Year (Evening Division)
- Homestate: Washington, D.C.
- Undergraduate University: American University (2019)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: Evening Law Students Association; Council on Professional Conduct; Black Law Students Association; Latin American Law Students Association
- Hobbies/Passions: Workout; Play video games; Spend time with family
- Professional Experiences in Law School: Paralegal at DC Government in Real Estate and Business Development
Alexandra Van Cleef
- Class Year: 2nd Year (Day Division)
- Homestate: California
- Undergraduate University: Texas Christian University (2016)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: Student Bar Association, 2L Senator; Gender and Sexuality Law Forum, Community Outreach Chair; Democratic Law Student Association, Alumni Relations Coordinator; Journal of Law and Technology, Vol. 32 Associate Editor, Vol. 33 Lead Article Editor
- Why did you choose Catholic Law? I chose Catholic Law because of the people. The community on campus works to build you up and help you find your path.
- Hobbies/Passions: Reading (for fun - crazy I know!); Baking; Cross-Stitch
- Professional Experiences in Law School: Bronx District Attorney's Office, Summer Legal Intern; Department of Justice, National Security Division, Foreign Investment Review Section, Spring 2024 Intern; Incoming Summer Associate at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Michelle Vo
- Class Year: 2nd Year (Day Division)
- Homestate: Florida
- Undergraduate University: University of Florida (2021)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: Criminal Law Society; Gender and Sexuality Law Forum
- Why did you choose Catholic Law? The community
- Hobbies/Passions: Spending time outdoors; Cooking; Thrifting
- Professional Experiences in Law School: U.S. Attorney’s Office, National Security Division;, US Navy JAG Corps
To connect with Michelle, email admissions@law.edu with subject line: Connect with Michelle Vo.
Sarah Webster
- Class Year: 1st Year (Day Division)
- Homestate: Alabama
- Undergraduate University: University of Dallas (2018) Involvement at Catholic Law: Women's Law Caucus
- Why did you choose Catholic Law? I chose Catholic for the small class sizes, the opportunity to build a relationship with faculty, and for the positive campus culture.
- Hobbies/Passions: Running; Reading; Hiking
Samantha Winter
- Class Year: 2nd Year (Day Division)
- Homestate: Maryland
- Undergraduate University: Stevens Institute of Technology (2021)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: Catholic University Law Review, Note & Comment Editor (2024-2025), Staff Editor (2023-2024); Moot Court Team, Associate (2023-2024); Mock Trial Team, Witness/Juror; Women’s Law Caucus, Member; Catholic Law’s First-Generation Law Student Union, Founder & President
- Why did you choose Catholic Law? Proximity to home and reputation
- Hobbies/Passions: Coaching youth sports; Women's health; Reading biographies
- Professional Experiences in Law School: Intern at The Schlageter Law Firm, PLLC; Incoming intern at the San Diego County District Attorney's Office
Nikitha Zacharia
- Class Year: 2nd Year (Day Division)
- Homestate: Virginia
- Undergraduate University: Christ University, Bangalore India (2021)
- Involvement at Catholic Law: Catholic University Law Review, Incoming Associate Editor; Deans Academic Fellowship; Center for Law and the Human Person, Lead Fellow; Criminal Law Society, Secretary; Columbus School of Law Admissions, Student Ambassador.
- Why did you choose Catholic Law? I appreciated the support system that it provides to get you through the three to four years of law school.
- Hobbies/Passions: Cooking/baking; Trying new restaurants; Mehendi art; Dogs
- Professional Experiences in Law School: US Attorney's Office, Southern District of Texas; Beach-Oswald Immigration Law Associates; Incoming Law Clerk with Judge Robert J. Conrad at the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina.