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Gloria Okwueze
Laisha Arellano
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Daniela Alvarez
Ron Gilbert Indianapolis
In celebration of our 2024 prelaw scholars
Morsell Arghandiwal
Yanqing Lei
Kaila Thornton
Deion Ziwawo
Justin Dance South Bend
Cody von Rueden Chicago
Carlos Pozuelo
Gabriela Ocampo Serrano
Kaleb Gorman
Sophi Gorman
Ian Surdell
Barnes & Thornburg
I Am
Brittny Sorrells
Taylor Hunter Indianapolis
Older sister to rock star brothers (twins) and blessed to have amazing parents A proud dog mom Spiritual and attend Traders Point Christian Church in downtown Indy Slightly obsessed with Top Chef, crime documentaries, and the podcast Criminal Embarrassed to admit I order ClusterTruck more than I cook Spontaneous when it comes to traveling and spur-of-the-moment adventures Happiest when I am in warm weather and outside An avid supporter of equality for all A glass half full type A born and raised Hoosier
I AM...
Taylor Hunter
Julie Veldman Harris
Julie Veldman Harris Columbus
A mom to Gabe (3) and Elaina (6 months) A wife to Mike, who I married about a year after meeting (online) – when you know, you know! An avid Notre Dame fan A Barnes & Thornburg lifer. I started as a summer associate and have worked in three offices, and truly love them all. A horseback rider and competitor A firm believer that “love is love” Extremely close to my (large and loud) family Excited to attend any sporting event A devoted friend. I had 12 bridesmaids who are all still my best friends, and I would have a few more to add if I were getting married today! Happiest when I am with my kids (and on a beach, if we are getting specific)
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Alida Baldazo Chicago
Half Dutch and half Mexican, and I always thought that was a unique combo Named after my Dutch great-great-aunt; nobody pronounces my name correctly, but I’m never offended by it Occasionally a stand-in for my husband’s social media projects at work and was on a billboard once An animal lover and self-proclaimed “cat lady”. I also have the sweetest pit bull ever. A major control freak and have to remind myself to “let it go” frequently All about camping, fishing and hiking and I go on annual kayak trips at Turkey Run Married to someone four inches shorter than me – without heels on A band geek at heart; I played clarinet for seven years, piano for a couple and now handbells in my church choir An avid concert-goer – I go to about 20 concerts a year A person with MAJOR anxiety. Agreeing to be featured here made me dizzy and my throat close up.
Brittny Sorrells Dallas
Taylor Hunter Dallas
Julie Veldman Harris Dallas
Angela B. Freeman
Audrey Gariepy-Bogui
Roscoe Howard
Monica Hampton
In Celebration Of black history month
Ron Gilbert
Angela B. Freeman Indianapolis
A varsity athlete who loves all things women’s basketball A Black woman on a mission Someone who loves to thrift An every semester honoree on the Dean’s list An activist with a commitment to social justice An avid cook who likes to try new recipes Someone who loves to sit down and read a good book A proud Bay Area native A beach lover An aspiring lawyer who believes that public interest can make a difference in her community
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University of Rochester
Gloria Okwueze Newark, NJ
A Nigerian immigrant A first-generation college graduate with two bachelor's degrees A Christian Someone who has experienced a lot of shortcomings but thrives above all struggle A lover of beaches A lover of African food Goal-oriented and I have a daily to-do list Someone who can't swim, but loves to believe she can because she can float A lover of documentaries A forever learner. I study a lot.
Oglethorpe University
Laisha Arellano Goshen, IN
A daughter of immigrants from Mexico The first in my family to obtain a college degree Somewhat of a gym enthusiast A food lover, I love trying new foods A cinema fan (except horror movies they scare me) A middle child, my siblings are very important to me Constantly striving to embody a caring attitude A proud Maple Leaf, a Goshen College graduate Passionate about justice and looking to serve others An empathetic listener and love hanging out with my friends
Roscoe Howard Washington, D.C.
Goshen College
Daniel Ortega-Mendez Berkeley, CA
A proud son of Mexican and Guatemalan migrant parents A huge basketball and soccer fan. My favorite teams are the Philadelphia 76ers and Chelsea F.C. Someone who enjoys trying new coffee spots Someone who enjoys a good run The eldest child. Shout out my two beautiful sisters! Someone who wants to work in immigration law A big fan of the Simpsons (older seasons haha) Someone who believes in God. All Praise to the Most High. Someone who listens to music all the time A UC Berkeley class of 2024 graduate. Go Bears!
University of California, Berkeley
Jalisco rooted, Chicago-born, Indy raised Familia oriented Second-generation Mexican-American First-generation college student Granddaughter of a bracero A true-crime lover Avid podcast-listener Someone who loves to dance to Latin music A mental health advocate Catholic Someone with a heart to help and advocate for others
Daniela Alvarez Indianapolis, IN
Marian University
A proud Malawian-American man The son of two immigrants and a younger brother A first-generation college graduate and will be the first lawyer in my family Someone who enjoys fostering community and friendship any way I can Always seen with a smile on my face with a laugh following just behind it An avid watcher of anything Shonda Rhimes, especially Scandal Someone who has gone through much adversity but believes in defying the odds A major traveler who has been lucky enough to visit four continents
Deion Ziwawo Carmel, IN
Indiana University
An African American woman from the south suburbs of Chicago A legal assistant for divorce mediation A passionate small-business owner of a cake company Re-learning how to play the piano A plant lover A person who values health and fitness A future family law attorney A future mentor to other minority professionals A lover of mystery novels A future world-traveler
Kaila Thornton Phoenix, AZ
University of Arizona
A proud first-generation, low-income (FGLI) college graduate and Chinese immigrant Someone born and raised in Guangdong, China Someone who ran a marathon at the age of 13 Someone who is passionate about storytelling combined with data A matcha lover A huge foodie, always love trying new foods in different places An active mentor to FGLI students Someone who has mastered making jiggly Japanese cheesecake Someone whose guilty pleasure is binge-watching Korean dramas A person who loves spending time with family and friends
Yanqing Lei Washington, D.C.
Wellesley College
Muslim The proud daughter of Afghans A first-generation American-born, college student, and future law student The proud aunt of two adorable boys Someone who loves playing chess with my dad Someone who loves going to the farmers market with my mom Someone whose high school senior award was “Most Likely to Become Picasso” Someone whose favorite food is bolani A baker – I love to bake Ghirardelli brownies Lucky to have support in my dreams of becoming an attorney
Morsell Arghandiwal Concord, CA
University of California, Davis
A person who loves outdoor activities and going to the beach A live music fan of all kinds, but mostly rock and house music Family-oriented and like to visit family members in Ohio and Spain An avid sports fan, including soccer, football and basketball Someone who enjoys unwinding by cooking and listening to music
Carlos Pozuelo Chicago
Afro-Latina A Miamian (from Miami, FL) An adventure-seeker A foodie An aerialist
Michelle Rosario Washington, D.C.
Born and raised in Indiana Forever a Ball State Cardinal A person with a disability A huge Taylor Swift fan An animal-lover. I have two cats.
Lizzie Ford Indianapolis
A dog mom – while technically a pit mix, Buddy can be considered my child Always on the hunt for a new binge-worthy show A DIY house project nut Someone who loves trying new activities (songwriting, woodworking, etc.) Learning how to cook (work in progress)
Lauren Hicks Indianapolis
A globetrotter at heart who has explored 26 countries – I’m always seeking new horizons and diverse cultural experiences A passionate cook and host of themed dinners, turning meals into unforgettable celebrations A SoCal beach lover with a Pakistani heritage, blending cultures and embracing the best of both worlds An identical twin sister A sewing enthusiast, crafting ideas into stitched creations
Yusra Siddique Washington, D.C.
