What are your immediate career plans?
I will be working at a defense firm in Marietta, Georgia.
Please tell us about the organizations and activities you participated in at LSU Law, including any awards or honors you received.
During my 2L year, I was a quarterfinalist and receiving third place brief in the Tullis competition. I also was a semifinalist and receiving the award of fourth place oralist in the Dean’s Cup competition.
During my 3L year, I served on the Board of Advocates as the Director of Internal Trial Advocacy Competitions. Additionally, I served as Production Editor for the Journal of Social Justice and Policy and as a tutor for Obligations.
Please tell us about any LSU Law faculty, classes, or other experiences that were particularly impactful on your legal education.
Professor Jeff Brooks was a key part of what made me want to get involved in advocacy at LSU Law. He was consistently helpful in finding opportunities to practice my advocacy skills. He was also a mentor and coach for my external teams in critiquing my advocacy skills and helping me to learn and grow throughout my LSU Law experience.
The Wrongful Conviction Clinic was the most impactful experience that I had at LSU Law. It allowed me to under supervision practice my advocacy skills through having my own client. It also allowed me to do impactful and meaningful work outside of the classroom.
Lastly, I was able to co-write a brief and orally argue before the United States Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals. It was impactful on my legal educational experience because I was able to orally argue in front of a real court and judges prior to becoming a full-fledged attorney.
What are your fondest memories from your time at LSU Law?
This past February I was able to compete in Washington, D.C. as part of the Jessup International Moot Court Team. It was a fun experience that I was able to share with friends who were also on the team.
What advice would you give to students entering law school who aspire to become an Order of the Barristers member when they graduate?
To get involved early in their 1L year by attending workshops or being witnesses for 2Ls and 3Ls. Further, to pay attention and work hard in their legal writing and research classes as that helps build the foundation for some of the advocacy competitions.
