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1L Ambassador Profiles
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Shaleen Dada Shaleen is a part-time evening student hoping to pursue a J.D./M.S.W. dual degree. She has a strong interest in public interest and family law. Shaleen graduated from Loyola University Chicago in 2011 with a degree in Political Science and Psychology. Before entering law school she worked with a nonprofit civil rights organization and a Chicago law firm. In her spare time, Shaleen enjoys hanging out with her family and friends, reading, and working out. |
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Tyler Firmage Tyler grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah and loves to play sports, workout, travel, and hang out with friends. He received his Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Miami University (Ohio) in 2011. After graduating, he worked for BMW in a management position for one year before law school. |
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Justin Gingerich Justin is a first year law student originally from central Indiana. He graduated with a degree in Finance and Accounting Management from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. Prior to coming to law school, Justin worked in corporate development and banking. |
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Nicole Grabianowski Nicole is a 1L originally from Parker, Colorado. She graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance, a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Certificate in International Business from Arizona State University in May 2010. Before entering law school she worked for a small finance company in Phoenix, Arizona for two years. Nicole is planning to pursue a dual degree to receive her J.D. as well as her M.B.A. through the Quinlan School of Business. She aspires to do many things at Loyola and hopes to one day be a part of a law journal, a clinic, and a moot court team. Outside of school Nicole enjoys all things outdoors, movies, shopping and football. |
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Stanley Jackson Stanley is a part-time evening student with a Bachelors and MBA in Finance from Clark Atlanta University. After building a laundry company that served the needs of community hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics, Loyola presented an exciting opportunity to broaden his affinity for the healthcare space. After 15 years of entrepreneurship and capital markets experience, he aims to play an influential role in reshaping the healthcare industry that achieves harmony between public policy and corporate interests. |
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Paige Steffen Paige is from Bloomington, Illinois and did her undergraduate education at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. She studied Sociology and Law, Politics & Society in addition to running track and field. Paige hopes to eventually practice health law in Chicago. |
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Luke Mansour Luke Mansour is a first year law student from the Chicago suburb of Oak Park. He gradated from Notre Dame this past fall with a degree in political science from the University of Notre Dame. Luke intends to explore public interest and business law at Loyola, and is also considering a J.D./M.B.A. degree from the Quinlan School of Business. Outside of Law School, Luke's interests include playing tennis, reading mystery novels, and knowing all things Chicago sports. |
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Amanda Mueller Amanda graduated from the University of Illinois in 2009 with a degree in Accountancy and a minor in Spanish. Before starting law school, Amanda worked as an elementary school English teacher in southern Spain. She is interested in corporate law and international law. Amanda enjoys traveling, reading, and sports. |
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Jennifer Novack Jennifer is a first year law student originally from New Jersey. She has an undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Scranton and a Master’s Degree in Psychology from American University. Prior to entering law school, Jennifer spent several years working in the community mental health field. |
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Erica Taschler Erica graduated from Boston College with a degree in Political Science and a minor in International Studies. She interested in studying both business and international law, and considering pursuing a career in alternative dispute resolution--hoping to eventually start an international NGO with a few friends from BC. Outside of class, she enjoys listening to music, walking along the lake, and catching up with family and friends. |
2l ambassador profiles
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Kevin Brejcha Kevin is a second year law student who has a strong interest in litigation. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago in 2011 with degrees in both Criminal Justice and Communications. Kevin has clerked with the Felony Trial Division of the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. He’s also worked as a summer clerk at a downtown Chicago law firm specializing in transportation, commercial, and injury litigation. This year, Kevin is a member of the Apellate Advocacy Honors Program and he will participate in the Gibbons National Moot Court Competition. Outside of school, Kevin enjoys running, photography, and volunteering. |
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Margaret Davis Margaret is a 2010 graduate from the University of Michigan in 2010 with a degree in History. She is also an AmeriCorps alum and spet a year working in Washington DC. Currently, she is a staff writer on the Public Interest Law Reporter, and a tutor for the 1L Torts class. Last summer, she was a law clerk in the felony trial division at the Cook County Public Defender’s Office. She has also been involved with Cabrini Green’s Expungement Help Desk, and worked as a research assistant for Professor Raphael. Margaret’s hobbies include running, reading, and exploring Chicago. |
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Matthew Kelly Matt graduated from the University of Illinois in 2010 with a degree in Earth Systems, Environment and Society and a minor in Environmental Economics and Law. Before entering law school, Matt worked for a civil litigation firm in Chicago where he continues to work part-time. He hopes to use his J.D. to pursue a career in Sports and Entertainment or Business Law. Matt is a member of Phi Alpha Delta and the Sports and Entertainment Law society. Outside of school, Matt’s interests include his classic cars and motorcycles as well as working with local musicians. |
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Gabriel Malavolti Gabriel is a graduate from St. Joseph's College, majoring in Political Science with a minor in History. He is currently on the executive board of the Justinian Society and the Federalist Society. He is pursuing a J.D. and LL.M. in Tax. After Law School he would like to work in Tax Law for a big accounting firm which gives him the ability to move around the world. Outside of school he likes to get outdoors, play sports, listen to music, eat great food, and spend time with friends and family. |
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Shana Scott Shana is a second year law student and Health Law Fellow in the Beazley Institute for Health Law and Policy. She has an undergraduate degree in Biology from Morgan State University and a Masters Degree in Public Health from Armstrong Atlantic State University. Before entering law school, she worked as a Policy Consultant for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, GA. During her second year, Shana will serve on the Annals of Health Law and International Law Review journals. |
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Caitlyn Sharrow Caitlyn graduated from the University of Michigan in 2011 with a degree in Political Science and Psychology. She is currently a member of the Children’s Legal Rights Journal and the National Child Welfare and Adoption Law Moot Court Team. Caitlyn plans to work in school law and policy upon graduation from Loyola. While not in class, Caitlyn enjoys baking, reading, and swimming. |
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Rachelle Sico Rachelle is a second year law student originally from northern California. She graduated with a degree in Women Studies and minors in Political Science and Society & Genetics from the University of California Los Angeles in 2011. Rachelle is President of the Health Law Society, a Beazley Health Law Fellow, and works as a legal extern for the American Medical Association Advocacy Resource Center. |
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Amanda Walsh Amanda is a dual degree student pursuing her J.D. and Master of Social Work. She graduated from New York University’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study in 2011 with a concentration called “Mental Health in America” and a minor in Child and Adolescent Metal Health Studies. At Loyola, Amanda is a ChildLaw Fellow, a junior editor for the Children’s Legal Rights Journal, and on the executive board for the Public Interest Law Society and ChildLaw Society. Amanda plans to work in the areas of child welfare law and mental health law. For her first summer, Amanda worked as a law clerk with the Family Defense Center and will be completing her first social work placement at the U.S. Federal Probation Office for the 2012-13 academic year. In her spare time, Amanda enjoys practicing Bikram Yoga, kickboxing, and seeing Broadway shows with friends. |