Our Recent Graduate

The Me Before Law School:
I graduated from Hobart & William Smith Colleges in 2020 with a B.A., majoring in American Studies and minoring in Political Science. While at Hobart, I was a member and captain of the nationally ranked varsity tennis team (#35 in the country for NCAA DIII), a board member for HWS Hillel, and a participant in the study abroad program (Rome, Italy, during the fall of 2019).

I took two years off between undergrad and law school. During that time, I was the Men’s & Women’s Assistant Tennis Coach at Hofstra University (NCAA DI) and an Assistant Tennis Professional at the John McEnroe Tennis Academy. I had also previously worked and interned in the sports industry for companies like Topnotch Management and the Tennis Channel.

Outside the Classroom:
Outside of the classroom, I served in several roles:

• Publications Editor at the Buffalo Human Rights Law Review
• Co-President of the Buffalo Jewish Law Students Association
• Co-Director of the Buffalo Labor & Employment Law Society
• Contributor to the UB Law Sports & Entertainment Law Forum
• Marketing & Events Coordinator for the Buffalo Sports and Entertainment Law Society
• Member of Phi Alpha Delta — Law Fraternity, International (Alden Chapter)
• Research Assistant to Professor Samantha Barbas
• Research Assistant and Evidence Teaching Fellow to Professor Christine P. Bartholomew
• Participant in the 2025 Tulane University School of Law International Baseball Arbitration Competition

Additionally, I received the Sports Law Concentration through UB Law’s Center for the Advancement of Sport, taught by Professor Helen “Nellie” Drew.

In my free time, I love going to the beach and playing with my 4-year-old black lab, Lucy.

Favorite Class:
My favorite class in law school was Evidence, taught by Professor Christine P. Bartholomew. Her class was challenging, but she made the material easy to understand — especially since this is one of the most tested subjects on the bar exam. She always made time to go over material with students during office hours.

I’ve also had the privilege of serving as her Teaching Assistant (i.e., “Fellow”) for Evidence, as well as her Research Assistant. It was a great experience to learn from and work alongside one of the legal field’s best scholars.

What I’ll Remember Most:
My favorite memory in law school was the friends I made along the way. I’m especially fond of the friendships I formed through the Buffalo Sports and Entertainment Law Society (BSELS), where we bonded over our shared love of sports and the law.

Specifically, getting to know two of my best law school friends, Grant Haffenden and Alex Brockhuizen, has been a joy. Fun fact: Alex, Grant, and I were all summer associates at Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC last summer — and all three of us will be returning to the firm (albeit in different offices)! I’m grateful for the friendships I’ve made at UB Law that will continue long after I leave O’Brian Hall.

Who I Am Now & What’s Next:
After the bar exam, I’ll be moving back to Long Island to work at Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC. I’ll be joining the Labor & Employment practice group, while also doing some work with the School Law/Higher Education practice group.

I’m also planning my “post-bar trip” — I think I’ll be backpacking through Spain and Portugal for two to three weeks before work starts in September!

Why UB School of Law is the Place to Be:
Over the past three years, I’ve learned that UB School of Law will always be a source of support. The professors here strike the perfect balance between kindness and rigor, showing just how deeply they care about each student’s success — not just academically, but professionally.

It’s the best place for any prospective law student to sharpen the full range of skills needed to become a practice-ready lawyer.