Category: Law Students

Gabriella Mickel

Name: Gabriella Mickel Hometown: Toledo, Ohio Law School: : Haub Law at Pace University (I am a joint degree student though (JD/MEM), so I am also currently getting my Master of Environmental Management at the Yale School of the Environment) Graduation Year: 2023 What inspired you to go to law school? A giant toxic algal … Continued

Sierra Sánchez

Name: Sierra Sánchez Hometown: Franklin, IN Law School: Hofstra Law Graduation Year: 2023 What inspired you to go to law school? For a long time, I thought of law school as a potential path that would suit my strengths. However, what truly inspired me to go to law school was my work with an adult … Continued

Joseph Bizub

Name: Joseph Bizub Hometown: North Caldwell, NJ Law School: Brooklyn Law School Graduation Year: 2024 What inspired you to go to law school? In high school, I competed on the mock trial team where I was lucky enough to have a coach that sparked my interest in law and encouraged me to further pursue it. … Continued

Carisa McKillop

Name: Carisa McKillop Hometown: Smithtown, New York (Long Island) Law School: Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University Graduation Year: 2024 What inspired you to go to law school? I want to be able to advise my clients to help them reach their personal and/or financial goals. What area of the law interests … Continued

Josephine Whiteley

Name: Josephine Whiteley Hometown: Hyde Park, NY Law School: New York Law School Graduation Year: 2024 What inspired you to go to law school? Spending an undergraduate semester in Washington, D.C., working for a non-profit legal services organization! This was my first time interacting with lawyers and clients—it made me realize how much change is … Continued

Shaun LoVerdi

Name: Shaun LoVerdi Hometown: Elba, New York Law School: Albany Law School Graduation Year: 2023 What inspired you to go to law school? Ever since I was in the fifth grade, I’ve participated in Mock Trial. I’ve truly enjoyed everything about it: learning the law, being in front of a jury, and helping people get … Continued

Samuel Bifulco

Name: Samuel Bifulco Hometown: Centereach, New York Law School: Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center Graduation Year: May 2023 What inspired you to go to law school? Public service has always been important to me. Having experience in local government administration and civic leadership, I pride myself on giving back to our Long Island … Continued

10 Tips for Practicing in Dispute Resolution

In February 2022, the Real Property Law Section participated in a law student roundtable discussion that provided current law students with a better understanding on the experiences, rewards, and challenges practicing attorneys have faced in real property law while offering insight on the various career opportunities available.

10 Tips for Practicing in Torts, Insurance, and Compensation Law

In February 2022, the Real Property Law Section participated in a law student roundtable discussion that provided current law students with a better understanding on the experiences, rewards, and challenges practicing attorneys have faced in real property law while offering insight on the various career opportunities available.