Meet the Student Advisory Board
The Professional Identity Formation (PIF) Advisory Board serves as a representative of the student body and works with Professor Janice Craft to construct curricular and co-curricular offerings relevant to students. If you are interested in serving on the Student Advisory Board, please email Professor Craft.
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Sean Barrick, L'21 1L Employment Experience: Office of State Senator Jennifer McClellan (Richmond, VA)
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Chris Davis, L'22 1L Employment Experience: Legal Aid Justice Center (Charlottesville, VA) "I'm excited to be part of a program dedicated to our development as well-rounded, value-driven lawyers before we even enter the workforce." |
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Taylor Donley, L'21 1L Employment Experience: disAbility Law Center of Virginia (Richmond, VA) "I am interested in joining the Professional Identity Formation Board because law school is an important time to develop as a professional. Determining what drives you as a person in your professional career often gets lost amongst all of the grade and job stress." |
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Ryan Leonard, L'21 1L Employment Experience: Legal Services of Northern Virginia (Fairfax, VA) "I believe that ensuring one’s educational and career goals are well aligned with deeply held values is critical to being happy and successful. I am excited at the prospect of being part of PIF and playing a small part in helping future-lawyers identify and cultivate the values that will lead to flourishing and meaningful careers." |
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Sarrah Merryman, L'22 1L Employment Experience: International Rescue Committee (Richmond, VA) "As a student with 15+ years of work experience, I understand the importance of cultivating a strong professional identity. As a member of the student advisory board, I look forward to collaborating on this new and exciting program." |
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Onye Njubigo, L'22 1L Employment Experience: The Center for Nonprofit Excellence (Charlottesville, VA) "As a Black woman, it has been clear to me from a young age that the legal field has not fulfilled its duty to promote and protect the interests of communities most affected by the law. I believe that both current and future advocates can foster the change and acceptance this country needs by examining our many unique identities and cultures, ensuring that we practice law with a truly holistic and inclusive approach." |
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Tori Pivirotto, L'21 1L Employment Experience: Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance (Richmond, VA); Locke & Quinn (Richmond, VA) |
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Carlos Ruiz, L'22 1L Employment Experience: United States Air Force (Joint Base Andrews, MD) "In life, one of my goals is to always leave a place better than I found it. This board will give me an opportunity to make such an impact." |
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Davina Seoparsan, L'21 1L Employment Experience: Stone Law Office, PLC (Richmond, VA) "As a first-generation law student and the daughter of immigrants, I once struggled to define my professional identity. I hope to continue to work with the student advisory board to help others integrate their personal development and their professional development." |
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Ren Warden, L'22 1L Employment Experience: Murphy & Riley, P.C. (Boston, MA) "Our professional development must include honing an empathetic mindset, both to those who benefit less from our legal system and to ourselves." |