“Your future will be shaped far less by the titles you earn than by the person you become while earning them,” said Taylor, delivering the annual Call to Honor in downtown Greensboro’s Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts. “I hope people know you as someone they can trust. Someone who’s prepared. Someone who listens. Someone who treats everyone with dignity. Someone who uses the law not simply to make a living, but to make a difference.”

Taylor serves North Carolina’s Judicial District 8, hearing cases in Edgecombe, Nash and Wilson counties following her 2025 appointment by Governor Josh Stein. Drawing on her own path from ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ Law graduate to assistant district attorney, private practice attorney, adjunct professor and judge, she reminded students that the most meaningful legal careers are built one opportunity ā€” and one relationship ā€” at a time.

Taylor didnā€™t imagine becoming a judge when she arrived at law school. In fact, she’d planned on a career in sports and entertainment law. But through her law school experiences, including a Residency-in-Practice with the Guilford County Public Defender’s Office and an internship at the Alamance County District Attorney’s Office, she found her calling.

She implored students to remain open to opportunities they cannot yet see, trusting that each experience will prepare them for what comes next.

Throughout her remarks, Taylor encouraged students to:

• “Walk through every door” ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ Law opens, knowing that the lessons you learn and the skills you develop may prepare you for tomorrow’s unexpected paths.
• Never stop learning, remaining curious, humble and open to growth throughout your legal career.
• Remember the people behind every case, approaching each client with compassion and respect as well as legal skill.

Student Bar Association President Trey Sharpe McClenny L’26 echoed Taylor’s message, reminding students that the legal profession is defined by character.

“Law school will provide you a lot of titles beyond lawyer,ā€ McClenny said. ā€œYou will become a counselor, an advocate, an officer of the court. But to many, you will simply become their lawyer on speed dial. Wear those titles with kindness and compassion. Be someone that others trust and want beside them.ā€

Provost Rebecca Kohn welcomed students to ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ and introduced one of the university’s longstanding traditions. Named for the Hebrew word for “oak,” ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ presents each new student with an acorn symbolizing the beginning of their academic journey. At graduation, students receive an oak sapling representing the growth they have experienced during their time at ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ and the continued growth that lies ahead.

Kohn also highlighted the close faculty mentorship and academic rigor that define the ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ experience.

“ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ Law faculty engage with students both inside and outside the classroom,ā€ Kohn said. ā€œThey’re known for their accessibility and responsiveness to students, and they will stretch you and challenge you more than you thought possible.ā€

ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ Law Dean Zak Kramer closed the ceremony by reflecting on a conversation with with Taylor before Convocation. Taylor told him she hadnā€™t envisioned becoming a judge until an ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ Law mentor recognized qualities in her that she had not yet seen in herself. Building on Taylor’s message, Kramer encouraged students to embrace every opportunity at law school, reminding them that each one will shape their careers in unexpected ways.

“We don’t know yet where your career is going to take you, but I promise you that each and every one of us at ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ is completely committed to helping you get there,ā€ Kramer said. ā€œWe will take your dreams seriously, we will hold them precious, and we will do everything in our power to launch you into the life that you have imagined.ā€

As they helped parents prepare legal documents designed to ensure their children would continue receiving care and education if the unexpected happened, students found themselves doing something equally important: listening to families navigating uncertainty and providing greater peace of mind.

Organized by ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ Law’s Pro Bono Board in partnership with ā€” an agency that advocates for and serves immigrants in the Triad ā€” the May 2025 clinic responded to concerns from families who wanted to prepare for the possibility of sudden family separation. Under the supervision of licensed attorneys ā€” including an ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ Law alumna and a faculty member ā€” students assisted parents in completing powers of attorney that would allow trusted caregivers to make educational and medical decisions for their children if needed.

“It was something concrete we could actually do,” recalled Molly Hohler L’26, who helped organize the clinic through the Pro Bono Board.

Families spoke candidly about their fears as they contemplated possible detention or deportation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Working alongside fellow board leaders Frank Edwards L’25, Adnan Omer L’25, Saniya Pangare L’25 and Cameron Riordan L’25, Hohler organized the clinic with FaithAction International, Professor of Law Andy Haile and attorney Abigail Seymour L’17. Together, they identified a way to use their legal training to meet a community need and serve real clients.

More than a year later, that student-led effort earned statewide recognition. during the association’s Annual Meeting this summer, recognizing an “outstanding law student group whose pro bono project advanced access to justice in North Carolina.

ā€œYou have that script of what you want to say, and then all of that goes out the window because you recognize the emotions your client is experiencing. It taught us that you have to approach clients with empathy, not just legal answers.”
ā€” Adnan Omer L’25

The idea grew from conversations with FaithAction International, which identified an urgent community need and contacted the Pro Bono Board. Immigration legal advice was beyond the scope of what students could provide, but powers of attorney offered a meaningful way to serve clients under attorney supervision.

For Adnan Omer L’25 and others, the clinic quickly became much more than a legal exercise.

“People come to you on one of the hardest days of their lives,ā€ said Omer, now an associate attorney with Vrapi Weeks Immigration Attorneys in Albuquerque, New Mexico. ā€œYou have that script of what you want to say, and then all of that goes out the window because you recognize the emotions your client is experiencing. It taught us that you have to approach clients with empathy, not just legal answers.”

Seymour L’17, who founded Greensboro-based Camino Law in 2019, was the supervising attorney for the clinic. As a former Pro Bono Board member herself, she understood the value of the experience for students. Throughout the day, she observed, interpreted and worked alongside them during client meetings in the one-day clinic.

“The main purpose of this clinic was to give people a sense of control and preparation,” Seymour said. “Peace of mind to know that if the worst were to happen, they would have a plan.” ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ Law students ā€œwere wonderful and jumped right in. They didn’t hang back.ā€

“The most important lesson is learning to work with clients who are facing significant challenges that we as lawyers may never experience ourselves. In class, we can debate and discuss these abstract issues of law and policy, but when you see how they affect real people, that makes it a different lesson.”
ā€” Professor of Law Andy Haile

In recommending the clinic for the statewide award, Seymour praised the students’ “extraordinary professionalism, leadership and compassion,” writing to the NCBA that they approached the work “not as an academic exercise, but as a professional responsibility.” The project exemplified “the highest ideals of pro bono service in North Carolina,ā€ she wrote.

Haile, who also supervised students during the clinic, said the experience demonstrated why experiential learning is critical for legal preparation. Some skills canā€™t be learned in a classroom.

“The most important lesson is learning to work with clients who are facing significant challenges that we as lawyers may never experience ourselves,” Haile said. “In class, we can debate and discuss these abstract issues of law and policy, but when you see how they affect real people, that makes it a different lesson.”

For Pangare, whose family immigrated to the United States, the project carried special meaning.

“It was an opportunity to help people feel more secure in their homes, their surroundings and their communities,” said Pangare ā€” now an associate attorney at Hall Booth Smith P.C. in Asheville, North Carolina. “We wanted to help a community we knew felt vulnerable and let them know we were there to support them.”

“We have unique skills as soon-to-be lawyers. The more we can use those skills to help people, the better lawyers we become in the process.”
ā€” Molly Hohler L’26

She joined Hohler and Shannon Ward Lā€™26, current Pro Bono Board co-director, in accepting the award on behalf of ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ Law during the NCBA Annual Meeting on June 26.

Hohler said that public service has been a throughline in both her personal and professional life. Serving on the Pro Bono Board gives her an opportunity to channel that instinct alongside classmates who share a commitment to service.

“I love working with clients. It gives me new energy,” Hohler said. “We have unique skills as soon-to-be lawyers. The more we can use those skills to help people, the better lawyers we become in the process.”

Presiding over the ceremony were The Hon. Catherine C. Eagles of the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, The Hon. Stephanie L. Reese of the North Carolina Superior Court and The Hon. Bill Davis of the North Carolina District Court. Graduates were presented to the court by sponsoring attorneys before being admitted to practice before the state bar, the federal bar or both.

ā€œToday is the day you can represent people, represent clients and call yourself a lawyer,ā€ Eagles said during the Thursday, May 21, session. ā€œItā€™s your job to stand up for people and to stand up for the rule of law. It is your job to conduct yourself uprightly and according to law, and to look after our system of justice every day in everything that you do.ā€

The ceremony was hosted by the ā€™s Young Lawyers Section, one of many held across North Carolina and the nation as members of ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ Lawā€™s Class of 2025 complete their legal studies after December graduations and successful performances on the February 2026 bar examinations. Dean of ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ Law Zak Kramer delivered remarks welcoming new attorneys, calling the ceremony ā€œthe culmination of years of work and sacrifice by our graduates and their families.ā€

Jonathan M. Parisi, president of the Young Lawyers Section, encouraged newly licensed attorneys to engage in the legal profession and broader community as they begin their careers.

ā€œThis is not the end of your learning journey. Itā€™s just the beginning,ā€ Parisi said. ā€œSeek out mentors, get involved in your legal community, and find ways to serve.ā€

Davis reminded them that their professional reputation will shape their careers.

ā€œYour reputation is your greatest tool and your greatest asset,ā€ Davis said. ā€œBe thoughtful about how you interact with judges, lawyers, clients and court staff. Build a reputation that will serve you well and help you succeed.ā€

Reese emphasized the responsibility attorneys assume when clients place their trust, livelihoods and futures in lawyersā€™ hands.

ā€œYouā€™ve shown incredible strength and character in making it to this point,ā€ Reese told the newly admitted attorneys. ā€œPeople put their very lives in your hands. From today forward, you have that responsibility, and no one else can carry it for you. You are their voice. You are their guide and their strength in the storm.ā€

Eagles also encouraged the graduates to pursue civic leadership beyond courtrooms and law offices.

ā€œLawyers are often the people making the nonlegal parts of our community work,ā€ Eagles said. ā€œFind your place where you can make a contribution beyond the courtroom and your office.ā€

Presiding over the ceremonial court sessions were:

The Hon. Catherine C. Eagles of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina

The Hon. Stephanie L. Reese of North Carolina Superior Court for the 24th District

The Hon. Bill Davis of North Carolina District Court for the 24th District

ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ Law graduates admitted to federal and state court

ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ law graduates seeking admission only to federal court

ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ Law graduates seeking admission only to state court

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About ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ Law

ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ Law is the preeminent school for engaged and experiential learning in law. With a focus on learning by doing, it integrates traditional classroom instruction with a required residency-in-practice field placement for all full-time students during the winter or spring of their second year. The law schoolā€™s distinctive full-time curriculum provides a logically sequenced program of professional preparation and is accomplished in 2.5 years, which offers exceptional value by lowering tuition and permitting graduates early entry into their careers.

ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ Law has graduated more than 2,000 alumni since opening its doors in downtown Greensboro in 2006. Its annual enrollment now tops 500 students. The law school is regularly featured in PreLaw Magazineā€™s ā€œBest Schools for Practical Trainingā€ rankings, maintaining an A+ rating each year since 2023. ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ Law was also among schools highlighted by Bloomberg Law in 2023 for its innovative approach to student development.

ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ has applied to the American Bar Association to open a full-time, 2.5-year J.D. program in Charlotte beginning in fall 2027. The ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ Law Flex Program, a part-time, in-person program of legal study, launched there in 2024. Designed for students balancing work, family and other commitments to earn their J.D. in under four years, it will enroll its third cohort in fall 2026.

This volume includes articles from contributors to the law reviewā€™s 2025 symposium, ā€œBreaking News: First Amendment on Trial,ā€ which explored emerging challenges to free speech and expression. It also features legal analysis by ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ Law graduates of the Class of 2025.

Published annually by ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ Law students, the ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ Law Review is dedicated to advancing thoughtful, practice-informed legal scholarship that engages timely and complex legal questions shaping the profession and society.

The volume continues the journalā€™s commitment to rigorous analysis of emerging legal issues.

ā€œThe ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ Law Review is proud to present Volume 18 to scholars, practitioners and readers interested in timely legal issues,ā€ said Rachel Claffee Lā€™26, the journalā€™s editor-in-chief. ā€œThis edition features scholarship exploring how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are reshaping the First Amendment and journalism. It also includes analysis of juvenile commercial sexual exploitation courts, racial annexation in rural North Carolina, the reasonable doubt standard, and disaster resilience, including work completed by members of the ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ Law Review Class of 2025.ā€

ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ Law Review

• Aleezah Adams
• Trinity Barata
• Vivian Camplin
• Megan Chen
• Kali Crooks
• Samantha Davis
• Frank Deronja
• Avery Ferrigno
• Lauren Heist
• Jordan Hicks
• Isabela Latorre
• Maya Mahs
• Carson Patterson
• Bryanna Rediger
• Queen Salaam
• Alex Sarmiento
• Andrew Stark
• Baron Turner

The ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ Law Review was established in 2008 as the student-run and student-edited scholarly journal of the ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ School of Law. With each issue, the journal strives to advance legal education and scholarship through the contribution of intelligent discussion and analysis of the law. In addition to publishing an annual issue that examines novel and significant topics of legal scholarship, the ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ Law Review hosts an annual symposium on an emerging topic in the legal field.

Professor David S. Levine and Professor Eric Fink serve as advisors to the ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ Law Review.

We The People ā€“ ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ Lawā€™s Constitutional Law Journal

• Madison Curtis
• Kayleigh Foster
• Jacqueline Gardner
• John Grice
• John Grosso
• Noah Jackson
• Kyla King
• Michael Maroney
• Gordon McKeehan
• Kassidy Neuner
• Grant Paramore
• Cole Payne
• Karly Pins
• John Prather
• Emily Radcliffe
• Lily Sanders
• Kaitlyn Sella
• Leah Shaw

We The People ā€“ ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ Lawā€™s Constitutional Law Journal aspires to promote the contribution of intelligent discussion and analysis of the U.S. Constitution and constitutional law-related issues. The online journal was founded in 2022, aiming to foster healthy dialogue on timely legal issues in a respectful manner that its founders observed is often missing in contemporary debate.

Professor David S. Levine serves as the journalā€™s advisor.

ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ studentĀ Amanda McGee ā€™26 was featured in aĀ Ā article highlighting her research and community outreach efforts aimed at improving public health in Alamance County. The story focuses on McGeeā€™s development of a wellness campaign designed to encourage healthier living through accessible, community-based strategies.

A strategic communications major and Communications Fellow, McGee created a multi-platform campaign inspired by ā€œBlue Zones,ā€ regions of the world associated with longer, healthier lives.

ā€œThis project has helped me recognize my calling,ā€ McGee said. ā€œItā€™s made me feel so capable and inspired to continue pursuing work in the public health field that creates change, even on a small scale.ā€

Her project combines social media outreach, local partnerships and interactive workshops that encourage participants to build sustainable habits related to movement, purpose, rest and nutrition.

ā€œCompletely eliminating unhealthy behaviors is often unrealistic,ā€ she said. ā€œA more effective approach is encouraging small, manageable changes that can be integrated into daily routines.ā€

McGee presented her project at ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ’s Spring Undergraduate Research Forum on April 28.

Hutchinson began research shortly after arriving on campus and is working alongside Assistant Professor of Biology Efrain Rivera-Serrano to study how certain viruses interact with the immune system.

ā€œAs a nursing major, I have always wanted to make a meaningful difference in peopleā€™s lives,ā€ he said. ā€œMy interest in cancer research became more personal after my grandmother was diagnosed with leukemia. Although leukemia was not the direct model used in my current project, that personal experience motivated me to pursue cancer-focused research more broadly.ā€

The article emphasizes that Hutchinsonā€™s work is part of a broader effort to develop innovative cancer therapies that complement traditional treatments like chemotherapy and radiation. By understanding how viruses trigger immune responses, researchers hope to create more targeted and effective approaches to fighting the disease.

Hutchinson presented his research at ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ’s Spring Undergraduate Research Forum on April 28.

The story highlights Ģż“Ē²ŌĢżthe effectiveness of new NFL kickoff rules introduced in 2024. The changes, designed to improve player safety, created multiple ā€œtouchbackā€ scenarios, situations where the ball is placed at different yard lines depending on how a kickoff ends.

ā€œA big misconception is that moving touchbacks farther up automatically leads to higher scoring,ā€ Guider told the Times News. ā€œWhat surprised people is that starting field position didnā€™t have a statistically significant impact on whether a team scored or how long a drive lasted.ā€

Guider presented his research during the Spring Undergraduate Research Forum on April 28.

The convention brought together more than 2,000 nursing students, educators and healthcare leaders from across the country for four days of leadership development, professional networking and policy engagement. Centered on the theme ā€œIgnite, Innovate, Lead,ā€ the event provided students with opportunities to strengthen their leadership skills while contributing to national conversations shaping the future of nursing.

ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ was represented by senior nursing students Victoria (Tori) Whetstone, founding SNA president; Lathan Rubant; and Katherine Oā€™Neill, along with junior executive board members Taylor Rae Spurgeon, Katie Pescatore, and Sarah Vinges. The group was accompanied by faculty advisor Professor Jeanmarie Koonts and faculty member Elizabeth Van Horn.

A highlight of the conference was ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ studentsā€™ active participation in the House of Delegates, the governing body of the NSNA. Whetstone and Rubant served as official delegates, while Oā€™Neill participated as an alternate delegate. Together, they contributed to national discussions on policy and professional issues affecting nursing students and the broader healthcare system.

The ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ delegation authored and presented a resolution titled ā€œAddressing Bias by Changing ā€˜Refusalā€™ Language in Clinical Documentation.ā€ The resolution calls attention to how language used in healthcare documentation can unintentionally introduce bias and impact patient care. Rubant served as the lead author, with Whetstone and Oā€™Neill contributing as co-authors. The students formally presented and advocated for the resolution before peers from across the nation.

In addition to presenting their own resolution, ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ delegates participated in voting on multiple proposed resolutions, parliamentary matters, and the election of the 2026ā€“27 NSNA national executive board.

For Whetstone, the experience marked a meaningful milestone in her leadership journey and in the growth of ĀŅĀ׏Óʵā€™s SNA chapter.

ā€œIt has been such an incredible honor to serve as the founding president of the Student Nurses Association, and I could not be more proud of how far we have come,ā€ Whetstone said. ā€œWhat started as a vision has grown into a thriving, passionate community of student nurses dedicated to leadership, advocacy, and service.ā€

Since its founding, ĀŅĀ׏Óʵā€™s SNA has rapidly expanded its impact, growing to more than 70 members in its first year and engaging in a wide range of initiatives. These include professional development programming, mental health awareness efforts, community-building events, and fundraising to support organizations such as the American Cancer Society, the American Diabetes Association, and the National Black Nurses Association.

Participation in the NSNA Convention reflects ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ nursing studentsā€™ commitment to leadership beyond the classroomā€”engaging in policy, advocacy, and professional development at a national level while preparing to enter the nursing workforce.

As the organization continues to grow, its student leaders remain focused on advancing patient-centered care, fostering professional excellence and development, and shaping the future of nursing through advocacy and innovation.

Six judges, comprising two panels, heard oral arguments in two cases inside the law schoolā€™s Robert E. Long Courtroom on Wed., April 15. Following recess, they held an extended Q&A session with students in the courtroom where they shared lessons drawn from decades of experience on and off the bench.

Among their advice to young lawyers:

• Be willing to concede a point ā€” then quickly move on to explain why your client still prevails.
• Itā€™s OK to say, ā€œI donā€™t know,ā€ rather than risk your credibility. Return to your argument about why your client should win the case.
• Structure legal briefs as clear roadmaps of your argument for the Court.
• Be concise in your writing. Make your point, support it with the law and move forward.
• Use caution with AI: Verify facts and citations before submitting any work to the court. Large language models often hallucinate legal matters.

Judges hearing arguments and interacting with students were:

• The Hon. Chris Dillon, Chief Judge of the N.C. Court of Appeals
• The Hon. John Arrowood
• The Hon. Jefferson Griffin
• The Hon. Toby Hampson
• The Hon. Donna Stroud
• The Hon. John Tyson

Judges heard arguments in two very different cases.

The first, , centers on whether certain residential units should be classified as townhomes or duplexes under local building codes, a distinction with significant regulatory consequences ā€” and now potential financial consequences for individual property owners.

The second case, , out of Forsyth County, involves the stateā€™s appeal of a trial courtā€™s decision to dismiss charges after testimony referenced a prior case, raising questions about prejudice and appropriate remedies.

ā€œIt was an incredible experience for our students to observe six judges from the North Carolina Court of Appeals and four highly skilled appellate advocates in action, particularly as our first-year students prepare to present their own appellate arguments in their required Legal Method & Communication course in a few weeks,ā€ said Alan Woodlief, vice dean and professor of law. ā€œSeveral of the judges visiting today consistently welcome ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ Law students to their chambers for their Residencies-in-Practice, summer internships, or full-time clerkships after graduation. It was great to have several current Residency students accompany their judges to the oral arguments.ā€

ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ Law studentsā€™ takeaways

Law students listened intently to judgesā€™ lines of questioning, but also to the ways appellant litigators structured their arguments, responded to juristsā€™ questions and addressed the court.

ā€œI was paying attention to everything. I could understand why this is such a complicated case ā€” codes changing, proposals changing, multiple parties ā€” and I appreciated the judges asking why it got to this point and where responsibility lies,ā€ said Lamarie Austin-Stripling LF ā€™29. A student in ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ Lawā€™s part-time Charlotte Flex Program, Austin-Stripling drove from her home in Concord, North Carolina, to hear arguments before returning to the Queen City for classes that night.

Greensboro law students were just as engaged.

• ā€œWhat struck me most is how much of what Iā€™ve already been doing ā€” in the classroom, in residency, and in internships ā€” showed up in these arguments. It reinforced that Iā€™m learning the skills Iā€™ll need to be in that position one day.ā€ ā€“ Tyler Sesker Lā€™26, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, who earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees at Hollins University and the University of Virginia.

• Ā ā€œI was surprised by how collaborative the process is ā€” judges discussing cases with each other and their clerks before and after arguments. It was valuable to see how the pros do it and what approaches seemed to resonate.ā€ ā€“ Tom Desch Lā€™27, of Cornelius, North Carolina, who earned his undergraduate degree at the University of South Carolina

• ā€œOne of the most impactful takeaways was hearing from the judges that if an attorney doesnā€™t know an answer, it is okay to say, ā€˜I donā€™t know.ā€™ Being honest about the limits of your knowledge is much better than risking your credibility.ā€ ā€“ Paulina Escobar Lā€™27, of Ecuador, who holds a law degree from the University of the Americas in Quito, Ecuador.

ĀŅĀ׏Óʵ Law alumnus argues in his home court

For one attorney arguing before the court, the visit marked a return to where his legal career began.

Reginaldo Williams Lā€™11, now an attorney with the North Carolina Department of Justice, presented arguments in State v. Cuadra. His path to appellate advocacy, however, was far from certain.

ā€œI was that person wondering, ā€˜Why did I do this?ā€™ā€ Williams said following hearings, recalling his time as a law student. ā€œI didnā€™t feel like I fit as a prosecutor or a public defender. But when I did my first oral argument, I knew ā€” this is it.ā€

Williams credits guidance from Professor of Law Catherine Ross Dunham with helping him stay the course at a moment when he considered leaving law school altogether. That decision ultimately led him to appellate practice, where he now represents the state in criminal appeals.

ā€œThere are a lot of students who may not feel like theyā€™ve found their place yet,ā€ he said. ā€œBut you will. And when you do, it makes all the difference.ā€