What did you enjoy most about growing up in Chicago?

I’d love to say the snow, but that’s definitely not true. I’ve always loved the summers, the city itself, the thunderstorms, and mostly my family and the friends I grew up with. 

You are the president of Boyd's Workplace Law Club. Tell our readers about what the club has accomplished this year. 

Considering that WLC is about one year old, we’ve accomplished a lot! We started this year with a “Careers in Workplace Law” panel that we co-hosted with CDO; we helped our amazing faculty advisors—Professor McGinley and Professor Garcia—with the

As an undergrad, you were a debater, and you also held judicial positions in student government. Which of the two has proven to be more useful in your legal studies?

Both student government and debate provided me with useful tools for law school, but I would say that debate overwhelmingly shaped my approach to law school. My years spent in debate taught me how to research efficiently, craft thoughtful arguments, and helped me improve my oral advocacy skills.

What have you enjoyed most about your tenure as president of Society of Advocates [Boyd's moot court board]?

I love being able to work

What was the highlight moment of your four years playing soccer for UNLV as an undergraduate?

There were many highlights in my four years as a collegiate athlete including over-time wins, outstanding travel experiences, and community service events. But the stand-out moment was winning our senior night game and celebrating the experience of college athletics with my family, friends, and teammates.

What values did you take from your experience as a student-athlete that you've applied to your law studies and your service as Nevada Law Journal Editor-in-chief?

My experience as a student

You spent four years studying in a rabbinical seminary.How did that experience influence your path to law school?

When hearing “rabbinical seminary” what may come to mind is divinity and theological studies. In fact, my time in the seminary was largely focused on analyzing nuances of Talmudic law.Particular emphasis was paid to civil law, property rights, damages and liability,as well as marriage and divorce law. Along with delving into the intricacies of the various laws, attention was given to their foundation and basis enabling its application to the ever-changing circumstances of modern

You are the president of Boyd's Sports and Entertainment Law Association (SELA) this year. How is the group doing?

SELA is thriving! We have been busy planning and presenting events to help our members learn more about sports and entertainment law. We recently welcomed an exciting panel of attorneys/agents and clients to learn more about the intricacies of working in this area of law. I am grateful for our fantastic board and members that make SELA such a great organization. I am looking forward to next semester’s events, including learning more about the Raiders Stadium! 

For some time

You've been involved in debate for some time.Are you still active in coaching high school debaters?

Yes, I am! I’ve coached for free at low-income schools for several years, but I’m currently coaching a new debate team at West Tech. We won first place in varsity Lincoln-Douglas in the last local tournament. Debate inspired me to pursue a career in advocacy, and I want to pass on the skills and academic rigor it taught me to students.

As you currently serve as editor-in-chief of the UNLV Gaming Law Journal, what are you learning from --and enjoying about --the experience?

The most important

Tell us about your experience as an educator prior to law school.

Before law school I taught seventh grade social studies and high school U.S. history at an online charter school. It was a unique experience teaching students from an office while they were learning from their homes all across Nevada. It allowed me to travel and stay in places I would normally never go, such as Hawthorne, Nevada. I still prefer teaching in the classroom, but I appreciated the unique experience. Bottom line: We all need to support civics education in our schools!

So who among Boyd faculty in particular has

You played collegiate softball at Weber State University. What was the highlight of your playing career?

Making school history by playing in the NCAA Division I Regional tournament back to back was unimaginable. Additionally, I am grateful for the mental toughness softball demanded. I apply it to my academic and legal career daily.

And what was the highlight of your first year of law school at Boyd?

Sitting on a panel with Senator Kamala Harris to discuss her plans for immigration policy was absolutely incredible. I credit opportunities like those to my involvement with the Black Law

Please tell our readers about the cool award you just earned!

The short documentary I directed, entitled "Lights, Camera, Representation," won the Youth Visions Gold Award from the Seattle Social Justice Film Festival. My producer is my best friend Joceline Waite, my director of photography was a wonderful film student named Taylor Amble, Atanacio Rodriguez did camera work, and Deric Bucher did sound and anything else that was needed. It was an amazing crew full of talent, and I can’t thank them enough for all their hard work with this film.

You were born in Las Vegas but left as a child

You're from the northwest, growing up in Idaho and studying as an undergraduate at Willamette University. What made you decide to depart for Las Vegas and Boyd?

When I visited Boyd, I was amazed at how welcoming and supportive the community was. I had heard horror stories about the hostile atmospheres of most law schools, and Boyd didn't feel like that at all. The scholarship offer wasn't bad either.

What is the number one lesson you learned last year as a 1L that you are applying now as a 2L?

Honestly, school isn't everything. Do your best, and focus on learning things that are valuable