From upstate New York, to London, and now to Las Vegas, 1L Connor Farmer, talks about his experiences and one of his biggest challenges. 

Part-time student, Dianna Sauceda-Chirinos, explains how her experience at a law firm allows her to put her class theory into actual practice. 

Natasha Sharma (3L), explains why she makes time for her leadership roles in both the Asian Pacific American Law Student Association (APALSA) and the Middle Eastern Law Students Association (MELSA), and why inclusivity is so important.

Robel Asefaw (3L), President of Boyd's Black Law Students Association (BLSA), on his plans for BLSA this year and how he overcame challenges during his first year of law school.

Greer Sullivan (3L) shares how Rugby broadened her perspective, and how she'll approach making connections as the new SBA president.

Having grown up there, is Georgia often on your mind?

Every now and then I pine for a quintessential Georgia experience from my childhood: navigating thorny bushes on a blackberry picking expedition, or drifting off to the buzzing of June bugs or a whippoorwill’s call. However, there are plenty of Georgia’s natural beauty that are easy to leave behind: suffocating humidity, gnat season, and needing to check for ticks after a walk.

Let’s hear about your kids!

Jules is a wonderfully brilliant and weird four-year-old. She plays a mean air guitar to Rock You Like a Hurricane, her favorite song

You are the president of the Middle Eastern Law Students Association. The group has had a busy year, yes?

Absolutely! I have been so happy with our organization’s accomplishments. We have been trying hard to hear students’ needs and meet them the best way we can through keeping the Boyd community connected. We’ve tried especially hard to put on events during Covid times like park day, the belly dancing fundraiser, and the diversity panel to keep spirits alive. I feel honored to be able to help run an organization that has worked so hard to put these events and fundraisers together.

How did

You recently were named Pro Bono Student of Distinction by the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada. What did that recognition mean to you?

I was surprised to have been named the winner of the award, and it really came out of the blue. This recognition to me means that every action we take and everything we do matters and that it all really is a team effort. I would not have been able to volunteer and help as many people as I did if were it not for the opportunities that the immigration clinic and Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada offer students. The work of the clinic and LACSN is highly

You work as a firearms analyst for the Las Vegas Metro Police Department. Sounds fascinating! Tell us more.

I have worked for the LVMPD Forensic Lab for 12 years. I test fire evidence firearms and microscopically compare the test fired bullets and cartridge cases to those in evidence to determine if they have been fired from the same gun. Then I testify as to my findings. I think I am the only law student that shoots guns for a living!

Having grown up in Detroit, what do you love most about the city?

I have lived in Las Vegas for 14 years, but Detroit will always be my home. There is

How have you enjoyed your time at Boyd -- pandemic notwithstanding -- since transferring from the West Virginia University College of Law?

Absolutely. Notwithstanding the fact that bonds and friendships that develop in a law student's first year are irreplaceable, I can't begin to express my gratitude for the welcoming culture that Boyd extends to transfer students. The faculty, students, and staff all seem happy to be of assistance. It's a shame that the pandemic had to happen when it did. Many additional friendships and experiences that I could have shared were stolen from me. I hope those