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Camden Lethcoe, 3L

Email: clethcoe@uw.edu

• Hometown: Kansas City, MO
• Undergrad Institution: The University of Alabama
• Undergrad Major: History; Political Science
• Law School Activities: 1L Mock Trial, Moot Court, and Contract Negotiation Competitions; Student Animal Legal Defense Fund; Tech Law Society; First-Generation Law Student Association; Moot Court Honor Board; Journal of Law, Technology, and Arts
• Professional Experience: I came to law school directly after graduate school!I attended graduate school both concurrently with and immediately following the completion of my undergraduate studies, and received my Master’s Degree in History.
• Why I chose Â鶹ÉçÇø Law: I chose Â鶹ÉçÇø Law because I love the PNW and Seattle. Combining Seattle’s status as an ever-growing hub of technology and commerce with the supportive, collaborative environment that Â鶹ÉçÇø Law fosters, I am very happy to be here!

Stella Haynes Kiehn, 3L

Email: sbhkiehn@uw.edu

• Hometown:  Woodinville, WA
• Undergrad Institution:  University of Washington
• Undergrad Major:  Political Science and History
• Graduate Degree:  Library and Information Science
• Law School Activities:  Technology Law Society Co-President, First Generation Law Student Association Director of Mentorship.
• Professional Experience:  I am a K-JD! During the school year, I work for Gallagher Law Library in the cataloging, resource, and information management department. During my 1L summer, I interned for the Washington State Attorney General’s Office. Prior to law school, I interned at the Washington State Dept. of Licensing in the Data Privacy Division, and at the Law Library of Congress as a metadata intern.
• Why I chose Â鶹ÉçÇø Law:  I chose Â鶹ÉçÇø Law because of the many opportunities for hands-on learning and the school’s focus on working with local communities.

Ara Piroozmandi, 3L

Email: arapir@uw.edu

• Hometown: Woodinville, Washington
• Undergrad Institution: University of Washington
• Undergrad Major: Bachelor of Arts Political Science,;Minor in Law, Societies, Justice.
• Law School Activities: Law and Business Association Member, Contracts Negotiation Competition.
• Professional Experience: Extern at Sound Injury Law. Worked multiple jobs in the customer service sector including Home Depot and was an Amazon warehouse associate.
• Why I chose Â鶹ÉçÇø Law: The close proximity to my hometown combined with the reputation of strong academics intrigued me to choose Â鶹ÉçÇø law. I wanted to go to a law school with a strong reputation in the local area.

Greg Papp, 3L

Email: gpapp7@uw.edu

• Hometown: Greenbelt, MD
• Undergrad Institution: Syracuse University
• Undergrad Major: Aerospace Engineering
• Law School Activities: Environmental Law Society Board Member, Students for Labor and Employment Justice, National Lawyers Guild.
• Professional Experience: U.S. Navy Veteran, Master’s Degree in Marine and Environmental Affairs.
• Why I chose Â鶹ÉçÇø Law: Â鶹ÉçÇø Law is uniquely situated. Seattle is a growing multi-industry hub with a long and complicated history of environmental decision making. There is a continued need for environmental and labor/employment legal advocates. In addition, Â鶹ÉçÇø Law is one of few law schools that offer Tribal Law classes and clinic opportunities.

Bryce McKay, 3L

Email: mckayba@uw.edu

• Hometown: Almira, WA
• Undergrad Institution: Whitman College
• Undergrad Major: History
• Law School Activities: OUTlaws Board Member, Student Law Library Advisory Board.
• Professional Experience: Cofounder/Director of an Agricultural Research Company, Resident Director at my alma mater, journalism/reporting intern.
• Why I chose Â鶹ÉçÇø Law: I love Washington State and the Pacific Northwest having lived here for my whole life!

Naman Patel, 3L

Email: namanp@uw.edu

• Hometown: Lewis Center, Ohio
• Undergrad Institution: The Ohio State University
• Undergrad Major: International Studies
• Law School Activities: Technology Law Society (Vice President), Asian Pacific American Law Student Association, 1L Mock Trial.
• Professional Experience: I am K-JD, which means I came to law school right after undergrad without taking time off to work. During undergrad, I worked as a legislative intern in the Ohio House of Representatives, worked as a Diplomacy Fellow, and worked on a local school district rebranding initiative.
• Why I chose Â鶹ÉçÇø Law: I wanted to explore a different part of the country and expose myself to a unique legal field. Seattle provides the perfect balance between a large legal market, where you can gain experience in many different practice areas, and a small legal community, where you can develop meaningful relationships with mentors. I chose Â鶹ÉçÇø because it provides a great balance of academic and professional support in developing a new legal career.

Jocelyn Dominguez, 3L

Email: jdom21@uw.edu

• Hometown: LaBelle, FL
• Undergrad Institution: University of Florida
• Undergrad Major: Criminology
• Law School Activities: Parents at Law School (PALS).
• Professional Experience: Legal Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator at Snohomish County Legal Services, On-Call Branch Office Administrator at Edward Jones, and Litigation Assistant at Morgan & Morgan, P.A.
• Why I chose Â鶹ÉçÇø Law: Â鶹ÉçÇø Law was my number-one choice because of its Public Service Law Concentration and its emphasis on social justice lawyering. Â鶹ÉçÇø Law's commitment to creating an inclusive environment and providing resources to help students who are parents, such as me, achieve work-life balance was another reason why I chose Â鶹ÉçÇø Law.

Russell Chiang, 3L

Email: ruchiang@uw.edu

• Hometown: San Diego
• Undergrad Institution: University of California, San Diego
• Undergrad Major: Business Psychology; Political Science
• Law School Activities: Asian/Pacific American Law Student Association (APALSA), First-Generation Law Student Association, Business Law Association, If/When/How, 1L Contracts Negotiation Competition.
• Professional Experience: I came from undergrad directly! I worked at Dintaifung for a few months, and in my undergrad participated in Immigration Clinics around the border.
• Why I chose Â鶹ÉçÇø Law: I wanted to experience the PNW while staying on the West Coast! I have loved my experience here at Â鶹ÉçÇø, meeting friends, mentors, and attorneys from all walks of life. I would love to talk to anyone if they have any questions about attending Â鶹ÉçÇø!

Betty Yu, 2L

Email: bettyyu@uw.edu

• Hometown: Atlanta, GA
• Undergrad Institution: Northwestern University
• Undergrad Major: Psychology and Communication Studies
• Law School Activities: Asian Pacific American Law Student Association, Entertainment Law, Technology Law Society, Washington Law Review
• Professional Experience: After undergrad, I worked for three years as a category manager for Amazon and Chewy in a business development role. During my 1L summer, I was a summer associate at Seed IP in their trademark and litigation practice groups. For my 2L summer, I will be a summer associate for a big law firm.
• Why I chose Â鶹ÉçÇø Law: I chose Â鶹ÉçÇø Law specifically because I wanted to stay in Seattle and be more involved in its startup, life sciences, and technology industries. I was also drawn to the close-knit legal industry where I could interact with practicing attorneys regularly.

Anna Graff, 1L

Email: amgraff@uw.edu

• Hometown: Eugene & Portland, OR
• Undergrad Institution: Lewis & Clark College
• Undergrad Major: Mathematics
• Law School Activities: Student Bar Association, mentor for first generation University of Washington undergraduates through First Generation Law Student Association
• Professional Experience: Two years of experience as a legal assistant in trusts and estates in Washington
• Why I chose Â鶹ÉçÇø Law: Close to family, affordability, desire to practice in Seattle

Sarah Gorrell, 1L

Email: sarahg08@uw.edu

• Hometown: Olympia, WA
• Undergrad Institution: Washington State University
• Undergrad Major: Criminal Justice, Political Science
• Law School Activities: Women’s Law Caucus, Public Interest Law Association
• Professional Experience: Legislative Assistant in Washington State Senate; Policy Fellow at K&L Gates LLP; internship at Thomas S. Foley Institute for Public Policy and Public Service
• Why I chose Â鶹ÉçÇø Law: I have a passion for public service and want to do policy work after graduation. Â鶹ÉçÇø Law provides excellent opportunities to dip your toes into public service and learn how you’d like to serve your community.

Ashley De Toledo-Murphy, 1L

Email: ashlem23@uw.edu

• Hometown: Atlanta, GA
• Undergrad Institution: University of Georgia
• Undergrad Major: International Relations
• Law School Activities: Latinx Law Student Association, Technology Law Society, Students for Labor and Employment Justice
• Professional Experience: I previously interned for a Georgia State Representative for District 57 and worked as a legal assistant at a creditors' firm.
• Why I chose Â鶹ÉçÇø Law: I love living in Seattle and wanted to live on the west coast. I was impressed with the bar passage rate at Â鶹ÉçÇø Law and also with all of the opportunities offered to students.

Chaewon Park, 1L

Email: chaewonp@uw.edu

• Hometown: Chuncheon, South Korea
• Undergrad Institution: University of California, Berkeley
• Undergrad Major: Economics, with a minor in Chinese Language and Culture
• Law School Activities: Asian Pacific American Law Student Association, First Generation Law Student Association
• Professional Experience: After undergraduate, I worked mostly as a business development manager, doing M&A and Joint Venture deals in petroleum trading and EV battery manufacturing firm in Korea.
• Why I chose Â鶹ÉçÇø Law: My brother went to Â鶹ÉçÇø as an undergrad and he advocated how amazing Â鶹ÉçÇø and Seattle area are. Â鶹ÉçÇø truly emphasizes the value of diversity, equity and inclusion, with the diverse faculty and inclusive culture. And being in Seattle, Â鶹ÉçÇø Law has great standing in the community, especially in the tech transactions.

Sarah Downing, 1L

Email: downings@uw.edu

• Hometown: San Francisco, CA
• Undergrad Institution: California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
• Undergrad Major: Civil Engineering
• Law School Activities: Public Interest Law Association board member, Mock Trial semi-finalist
• Professional Experience: I worked as a civil engineering design consultant for four years before coming to law school.
• Why I chose Â鶹ÉçÇø Law: I chose Â鶹ÉçÇø Law because of its incredible collegial atmosphere and supportive environment. I also was very excited at the opportunity to study law in Seattle. The professors and opportunities the school offered to law students seemed so vast and I was excited to come to a school where I felt like I had endless possibilities.

Autumn Hersey, 1L

Email: aherse@uw.edu

• Hometown: Lompoc, CA
• Undergrad Institution: California State University - Channel Islands
• Undergrad Major: Early Childhood Studies
• Graduate Institution: University of California, Berkeley
• Graduate Degree: Paralegal Certificate
• Law School Activities: OUTlaws 1L rep, SAIL officer, roller derby announcer, Seattle Homeless Outreach
• Professional Experience: Preschool teacher, Research Coordinator, small business insurance
• Why I chose Â鶹ÉçÇø Law: I moved to Seattle for work and wanted to stay for law school because of community, friends, and love for this little city.

Torben Deese, 1L

Email: tdeese@uw.edu

• Hometown: Sumner, WA
• Undergrad Institution: Claremont McKenna College
• Undergrad Major: Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
• Graduate Institution: Arizona State University
• Graduate Degree: Masters in Education
• Law School Activities: Public Interest Law Association board, Mock Trial competition, Negotiation competition, ACS board
• Professional Experience: High school teacher
• Why I chose Â鶹ÉçÇø Law: Fantastic opportunities to do public service in Washington. I lived outside of Washington for six years and I wanted to come back to Washington.

Sandra Hendricksen, 1L

Email: kchendri@uw.edu

• Hometown: Olympia, WA
• Undergrad Institution: Arizona State University
• Undergrad Major: Political Science and Justice Studies
• Law School Activities: First Generation Law Student Association, Law and Business Association
• Professional Experience: Legal Services volunteer, worked at Washington Attorney General’s Office, 1L summer will be at Thurston County Prosecutor’s Office
• Why I chose Â鶹ÉçÇø Law: Washington is my home and I wanted to be somewhere I knew I would be starting my career.

Hannah Renee O’Brien, 1L

Email: hrobrien@uw.edu

• Hometown: Carlsbad, CA
• Undergrad Institution: University of California, Riverside
• Undergrad Major: Political Science: Law and Society
• Law School Activities: Moot Court Honor Board, Alliance for Disability Law and Justice
• Professional Experience: Legal Writing Assistant, WR Immigration; Congressional intern, District Office of Congressman Mark Takano; Investigative intern, Federal Public Defender’s Office; Technical Writer, Immigration Law Offices of Hadley Bajramovic
• Why I chose Â鶹ÉçÇø Law: Â鶹ÉçÇø Law was my dream school. I want to pursue tech law and was drawn to the school for the Â鶹ÉçÇø Tech Policy Lab and the Technology Law and Public Policy Clinic.