Hometown: Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada

Undergraduate: Brock University

Major: Political Science

Minor: English Literature

Post-Graduate School & Major: Niagara College; Human Resources Management

Legal Interests: International & Cross-Border Law

Law school activities: Moot Court; Bailiff for Desmond Moot Court Competition; Student-Wide Judiciary Hearing Representative for the University at Buffalo student government; University at Buffalo Student Ambassador

Fun Fact: Water polo is my favourite sport

Why UB School of Law: As a Canadian citizen, the School of Law promises a significant educational and professional advantage. The Cross-Border program offers real-world lessons and exposure to attorneys with industry knowledge that will be key in the successful transition from the classroom to the workforce. I intend to leverage the expertise I gain at UB and practice as an attorney in an international capacity. My professional career in law is an outgrowth of a desire to do something of value by serving others, and I believe UB will help me reach my full potential.

Advice for new law students: Getting something wrong does not mean you've failed. It only means you should try something else. Be tenacious.