Jordan Beal is a rising 3L at the College of Law. I am originally from Layton, Utah and attended Brigham Young University. My decision to go to attend law school was primarily based on my desire to help people. I didn’t know a lot about public interest law before entering law school, but I knew that it was what I wanted to do. I have since developed a passion for public defense. I am pursuing a master’s degree in forensic science in addition to my law degree. I am involved with the Syracuse Public Interest Network (SPIN), Outlaw, and the Student Bar Association. I worked with the Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York in Syracuse during my 1L Summer and am currently working at the Clark County Public Defender’s Office in Las Vegas. Last semester, I participated in the Criminal Defense Clinic at Syracuse Law. I will also participate in an externship with the Monroe County Public Defender’s Office in Rochester next semester. Outside of law school I love to spend time with my wife and 2-year-old son. I also play a lot of board games with my friends and love music and old movies. jebeal@syr.edu
Christopher Campagno is a rising 2L at the College of Law. He is originally from Brooklyn, New York and attended the University of Nevada Las Vegas for undergrad, where he studied History. As a 1L, he was hired as a permanent member of the Pro Bono Advisory Board where he serves as the Student Director of the Social Security Disability Clinic at Legal Services of Central New York. This summer, he will be working in Manhattan as part of a litigation team at the Northen Manhattan Improvement Company. During his 2L year, he has been selected to serve as a student attorney in the Disability Rights Clinic at the College of Law. Chris has been a member of the United States Army for 13 years and currently holds the rank of Lieutenant. ccampagn@syr.edu
Adam Carey is a rising 3L at the College of Law. He is originally from Amsterdam, NY and attended SUNY Oneonta as an undergrad. While at Syracuse Law, Adam has served as an arguing member of the Tournament of Champions Trial Team and is currently the Trial Director for the Advocacy Honor Society. He interned with the NYS Attorney General's Office during his 1L summer and will be a summer associate at Smith Sovik Kendrick & Sugnet, P.C. this year. Most importantly, Adam is a diehard Syracuse Basketball fan and never misses a game at the Dome. acarey01@syr.edu
Taylor Carter-Disanto is a rising 2L at Syracuse University College of Law and MPA dual-degree candidate with the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. She is from Lyons, NY and holds a BA in legal studies from University at Buffalo. She is a member of BLSA, OUTLAW, and Phi Alpha Delta at SUCOL. She was a semi-finalist in the 1L Hancock Estabrook Oral Advocacy Competition. Taylor is an avid basketball fan and will spend her 1L summer at Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC as a summer law clerk through the M. Catherine Richardson Diversity Clerkship Program in Syracuse, NY. tlcarter@syr.edu
Joana Coloma is a rising 2L at the College of Law. She is originally from Miami, FL and attended FIU for undergrad, where she studied Psychology and Philosophy. While at Syracuse Law, she has been on the Executive Board of the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund, a member of the Latin American Law Student Association, Volunteer Advocate Lawyer for Animal Abuse Court, and an Ambassador and Peer Mentor for the Office of Student Affairs. This summer she will be helping with several clinics in the city while working with the Volunteers Lawyers Project of Onondaga County. jicoloma@syr.edu
Aubre Dean is a rising 2L at Syracuse University College of Law. Originally from Crowley, Texas, Aubre attended Texas A&M University where she graduated with a B.A. in International Studies - Politics and Diplomacy and a minor in Philosophy. Here at Syracuse Law, Aubre is involved in the Student Bar Association where she serves as the Class of 2020's Class President. This summer she is working with the Sonia and Celina Sotomayor Judicial Internship Program in NYC, where she is an intern for the Honorable Kiyo A. Matsumoto, EDNY. agdean@syr.edu
I am Troy Gayle, a graduate from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU). I enjoy playing the piano and soccer. I acknowledge that success is no accident, it takes painstaking effort and sedulous persistency. I am determined to be the positive influence that I would like to see in the world. I look forward to a brilliant future where I expect great things. thgayle@syr.edu
Julia Gorski is a rising 2L at the College of Law. She is originally from Baldwinsville, New York and attended Cornell University for undergrad, where she majored in Industrial and Labor Relations and minored in Law & Society. While at Syracuse Law, she has been involved in Phi Alpha Delta, serving on the Executive Board as Social Chair. Additionally, she is the incoming Treasurer of the National Women's Law Student Association. Julia will be working in the chambers of the Honorable Sarah Netburn this summer through the Sonia & Celina Sotomayor Judicial Internship Program. jlgorski@syr.edu
Nolan Hale is a rising 2L at the College of Law. He is from Saratoga, New York and attended the University at Buffalo for undergrad where he studied Exercise Science. While at Syracuse Law, he has been involved in the Entertainment and Sports Law society and will be serving as a 2L representative next year. Through the Diversity Clerkship program with the Monroe County Bar Association, he is going to be working as a law clerk for the Honorable Scott Odorisi at the New York Supreme Court in Rochester this summer. nohale@syr.edu
Gaity Hashimi is a rising 2L at the College of Law. She is originally from Dubai, United Arab Emirates. She attended the University of Toronto, Canada for her undergrad, where she majored in Finance and Economics. In her first year at Syracuse Law, she was involved as a SUCOL Ambassador. This summer, she will be working at a local law firm, Barclay Damon LLP, as a first year associate. During her 2L year, she will be involved as an LL.M. Student Mentor, Academic Success Fellow, and will be participating in the Spring 2019 D.C. Externship. ghashimi@syr.edu
Davida M. Hawkes is a rising 2L at the College of Law. She is originally from Rochester, New York and attended Syracuse University for undergrad, where she studied Policy Studies and Citizenship & Civic Engagement. While at Syracuse Law, she has been involved in the Student Bar Association, as a class Senator, and will serve as the senior managing editor of the Syracuse Law and Civic Engagement Forum for the academic school year. In addition, she worked at the law firm of Ward Greenberg Heller & Reidy LLP during her 1L summer as a summer associate. Lastly, she will be participating in the Central New York Externship program during the 2018-2019 academic year and will work in the chambers of the Honorable Thérèse Wiley Dancks. dhawkes@syr.edu
Shannon Knapp is a rising 2L at the College of Law. She is originally from LaFayette, New York (right outside of Syracuse) and attended Roberts Wesleyan College for undergrad, where she studied Religion and Philosophy and was also a member of NCAA Division II Women’s Lacrosse Team. While at Syracuse Law, she has been involved with Phi-Alpha Delta-Carmody Chapter and serves as a Law Ambassador. She is working in the chambers of Honorable Matthew Doran during her 1L summer and will be working in the General Counsel’s office of SRC, Inc. during the 2018-2019 academic year. saknapp@syr.edu
Hey everyone, my name is Mike Lawson and I'm a rising 2L. I am a huge fan of baseball and am interested in Sport Law to eventually work in baseball. I'm a die-hard Yankees fan. I am originally from Queensbury, NY which is right in the Lake George area of the Adirondacks. I attended Springfield College for undergrad where I studied Sport Management with minors in YMCA Professional Studies and Business. I am a part of the Entertainment and Sport Law Society, as well as Phi Alpha Delta. I also work for the football and basketball teams here at Syracuse. This summer I will be participating in the NYC externship program working for Adam Leitman Bailey, a real estate firm. I am excited to meet you all for your first year! milawson@syr.edu
Joseph Mallek is a rising 2L at the College of Law. He is from Louisville, Kentucky and attended Bellarmine University in Louisville for undergrad, where he studied philosophy and political science. While at Syracuse Law, he has been involved with the Student Bar Association, where he will serve as a 2L Class Senator in the fall, the Cold Case Justice Initiative, Phi Alpha Delta, and was a finalist in the 8th Annual Hancock Estabrook 1L Oral Advocacy Competition. This summer he is working in the chambers of the Honorable Brenda K. Sannes at the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York and as a law clerk for D.J. & J.A. Cirando, Esq. in Syracuse. jdmallek@syr.edu
Hello Everybody!! I’m Rick Miller, a rising 2L from Binghamton, NY. I am a graduate of Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs (17) and loved the Syracuse weather so much that I decided to come back for another 3 years! I had the privilege of serving as a 1L class senator for the Student Bar Association, working with the Go Orange committee this past year, and look forward to serving as a 2L class senator this upcoming academic year. In addition, I am a member of Phi Alpha Delta, a legal fraternity, an Academic Success Fellow for the fall semester, where I will be assisting 1L’s in one of the three core courses, and a summer intern for the US Attorney’s Office here in Syracuse. I will also be participating in the DCEx program in spring 2019. For now my only advice is to relax and enjoy your summer as much as you can! I look forward to meeting you all during orientation! rmilleri@syr.edu
Elle Nainstein is a rising 3L at the Syracuse University College of Law. She is originally from Weston, Florida and graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a B.A. in Secondary English Education (Grades 6-12). Elle is actively involved in the College of Law, where she is a Senator for the Student Bar Association, a member of Advocacy Honor Society (formerly Moot Court Honor Society), and an editor for the Syracuse Journal of Science and Technology Law. Elle participated in the Central New York Externship program during her 1L summer semester, working for the Office of the Corporation Counsel at the City of Syracuse Law Department. Elle also participated in the Washington, D.C. Externship program during the spring semester of her 2L year, working in the chambers of the Honorable Dennis L. Phillips for the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. Elle is working as a Circulation Assistant for the College of Law Library over the upcoming summer and will be participating in the Children's Rights & Family Law Clinic during her 3L year. ajnainst@syr.edu
Zach Sonallah is a rising 2L at the College of Law. He is originally from San Diego, California. In undergrad, Zach studied Political Science at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. At Syracuse Law, he has been involved with Phi Alpha Delta, International Law Society, and Syracuse University Program for Refugee Assistance. During the 2018-2019 year, Zach will be serving as the event coordinator for the Corporate Law Society, participating in the Bankruptcy Clinic, and working as a mentor in the L.L.M. program. During the summer of 2018, Zach will be working in chambers of the Honorable William Hayes, in the US District Court of Southern California. zsonalla@syr.edu
Margaret Talt is a rising 2L from Cornwall on Hudson, NY. She graduated from Purchase College and worked in a small general practice law firm prior to starting law school. Next year at Syracuse Law she will serve as 2L SBA Senator, 2L Liaison for VISION, and be working in the Veteran’s Law Clinic. metalt@syr.edu
Courtney Thompson is a rising 2L at the College of Law. She is from Littleton, Colorado, and received her B.A. in Political Science and English from the University of Notre Dame. During her first year at SUCOL she was involved in Phi Alpha Delta while working a full-time job for a sorority on campus. She is working for the litigation team at The Children's Law Center in Brooklyn this summer, but is excited to start classes towards her Certificate of Advanced Studies in National Security and Counterterrorism Law in August. cthomp06@syr.edu
Nico Zulli is 3L at Syracuse University College of Law, where she serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Syracuse Law and Civic Engagement Forum (SLACE) and the Volunteer Outreach Director for the Syracuse Animal Legal Defense Fund (SALDF). Nico is also a member of the Dean’s List and an Associate Member of the Syracuse Law Review, where she formerly acted on the Fundraising, Outreach, and Cover Committees as an Editorial Member during the 2017-18 year. Nico is greatly involved in the SUCOL community, where she has worked as a Teaching Assistant for the Orange Edge Program and currently works as an Academic Success Fellow and Peer Mentor on behalf of the Office of Student Affairs. In addition, she is a General Member of Gay-Straight Law Student Alliance (OUTLAW). Nico was raised in Houston, Texas and graduated from Baylor University in Waco, Texas, with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with a minor in Film and Digital Media, cum laude. Following her Spring 2018 Honors Legal Internship with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission in Washington D.C., she accepted a Summer Associate position at Vethan Law Firm (VLF) in Houston, Texas. In her spare time, Nico is an avid runner and is also a professional singer/songwriter for over 18 years, with a passion for music and the arts. Her areas of legal interest include General Workplace Law and Litigation, Securities Law and Financial Regulation, Media Law and First Amendment, and Corporate Governance and Internal Investigations. njzulli@syr.edu
