Current position: senior, University of Delaware

Undergraduate degree: history (honors degree, minors in European studies and philosophy)

Law school: Fall 2026 (School TBD)

Specialization: Public Interest Law and Constitutional Law

Sara is a senior honors history major with minors in European studies and philosophy. She has interned with Delaware Community Legal Aid Society Inc., Delaware Volunteer Legal Services, and externed at the Delaware Family Court. Through these experiences, Sara developed a strong interest in public interest advocacy and constitutional interpretation. 

Current position: 1L, Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law

Undergraduate degree: communication; minor in sport management (UD) '24 AS

Law School: Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law

Specialization: Intellectual Property, Sports Law, Entertainment & Media Law

Chris took several gap years before beginning law school, working full-time in digital marketing and eventually serving as Head of Sales Operations at an agency. His experience provides helpful insight into negotiating with law schools, strengthening an application, and transitioning into 1L year.

Current position: Vice President, Business Control Group, Wilmington Trust, subsidiary of M&T Bank
Undergraduate degree: sociology and criminal justice (UD) '12 AS
Law school: Rutgers-Camden School of Law
Specialization: Risk and Compliance, Tax and Reporting, Tax Reporting, Institutional Oversight

James reviews banking policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and manage risk. He previously worked at BNP Paribas and J.P. Morgan on tax and regulatory reporting for high-net-worth clients.

Current Position: 2L, Harvard Law School

Undergraduate degree: political science and philosophy honors degree with distinction (UD) '24 AS

Law School: Harvard Law School

Specialization: Litigation and Big Law practice 

Brandon is a second-year student at Harvard Law School after graduating from UD in 2024. He will spend his summer as a summer associate at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan in New York. His academic and professional trajectory reflects strong preparation for competitive litigation and private practice pathways.

Current Position: Special Assistant to the United States Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice

Undergraduate degree: English (UD) '16 BA

Law School: University of Maryland School of Law (J.D., 2020)

Specialization: Criminal prosecution, including drug trafficking and violent crimes

Olivia Duke is a Special Assistant United States Attorney assigned to the Criminal Division, where she represents the United States in grand jury and judicial proceedings in the United States...

Current Position: General Counsel at Erebor Bank

Undergraduate degree: political science and French (UD) '96 AS
Law School: The George Washington University Law School (JD with High Honors)
Specialization: Bank regulatory law, financial services regulation

Wendy advises banking and financial services clients on complex regulatory matters and represents them before federal agencies, including the Federal Reserve and the FDIC. She practiced for more than 20 years at Sullivan & Cromwell and offers students interested in corporate law or financial regulation insight into careers in highly regulated industries.

Current position: senior, University of Delaware

Undergraduate degree: biology

Law school: Fall 2026

Specialization: Intellectual Property and Patent Law

Jordan, a senior Biology major at the University of Delaware, interned for the Biden Institute of Public Administration at the New Castle County Court of Chancery and currently serves as a paralegal intern at a personal injury and medical malpractice firm in Philadelphia. Jordan plans to pursue a career in intellectual property and patent law this fall.

Current position: Professor of Law, American University Washington College of Law

Undergraduate degree: criminal justice (UD) '86

Specialization: Criminal law, evidence, wrongful convictions, racial disparities in the legal system

Professor Jones teaches courses in Evidence, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, and Race, Crime and Politics. Her scholarship focuses on wrongful convictions, discovery reform, and eliminating cash bail. Prior to academia, she clerked on the D.C. Court of Appeals, practiced privately, and served as a staff attorney at the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia.

Current position: Deputy Attorney General & General Counsel, Delaware Department of Transportation DMV Division

Undergraduate degree: neuroscience, minor in philosophy (UD) '18 BS

Law school: Widener University Delaware Law School (JD, cum laude)

Specialization: Administrative law, regulatory compliance, licensing, civil and administrative litigation

Maria advises the DMV on regulatory and statutory matters and handles administrative and civil litigation. She previously clerked for the Delaware Superior Court and was promoted to assistant unit head of the Public Safety Unit in 2025.

Current position: Legal Assistant, Stevens & Lee
Undergraduate degree: public policy (minors in public health and medical humanities) '25 BSPA
Law school: Applying in 2027 (JD/MPH goal)
Specialization: Bioethics, biomedical innovation, public health law

Mauri works with both complex litigation and financial institutions teams while preparing to apply to law school. Her interest in combining law and public health reflects the growing interdisciplinary field and offers insight for students considering gap years or dual-degree programs.

Current Position: Associate, Richards, Layton & Finger, PA

Undergraduate degree: music (UD) '13 BS

Law School: William & Mary Law School

Specializations: Corporate litigation, mergers and acquisitions

Andrew focuses his practice on corporate litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery and Delaware Supreme Court, including governance, control and fiduciary disputes. He clerked for Justice James T. Vaughn Jr. of the Delaware Supreme Court and earned a B.A. in music from the University of Delaware and a J.D., summa cum laude, from William & Mary Law School, where he was a member of their law review.

Current Position: 1L, Roger Williams University School of Law
UD Major: criminal justice and sociology (UD) '23 BS
Law School: Roger Williams University School of Law

Georgia Moore is a first-year law student at Roger Williams University School of Law. She graduated from the University of Delaware in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and sociology.  Georgia is actively involved in several student organizations,  the Justinian (Italian-American) Law Society, Quahogs and the Women’s Law Society. Upon graduation, Georgia aspires to serve as a judicial law clerk before transitioning into private practice.

Current Position: senior, University of Delaware

UD Major: criminal justice, minor in legal studies

Law School: Fall 2026 (School TBD)

Specialization: Family Law and Immigration Law

Erin is a senior majoring in criminal justice with a minor in legal studies. She interned this past summer at the Office of Defense Services in Wilmington, Delaware. She is interested in family law and immigration law and will attend law school in Fall 2026.

Current Position: incoming law student

UD Major: political science (honors and distinction); minors in legal studies and english (UD) '25 BS

Law School: Seton Hall Law School (Fall 2026)

Specialization: Criminal Law

Gabriella recently earned an honors degree with distinction in political science and completed minors in legal studies and English. She interned at the Bergen County Public Defender’s Office, for The Honorable Gregg A. Padovano, J.S.C., in Pretrial Services, and with the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.Gabriel plans to attend Seton Hall Law School and pursue a career in criminal law.....

Current position: Vice President & Assistant General Counsel, JPMorgan Chase
Undergraduate degree: history; minor in theatre studies (UD) '11 AS
Law school: Widener Commonwealth Law School (JD with pro bono distinction)
Specialization: Banking operations law, consumer and community banking compliance

Candice provides strategic legal advice across operational areas within Chase’s Consumer & Community Banking division. With over a decade of banking industry experience, she focuses on regulatory and operational legal strategy. Her career highlights in-house counsel pathways within financial institutions.

Current Position: Compliance Administrator, Brandywine Trust Company

Law School: Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law (Master of Legal Studies, 2026 expected)

Specialization: Financial Regulatory Compliance and Human Resource Compliance

Jennifer brings over 14 years of experience in the financial services industry, including five years focused specifically on regulatory compliance. Her background in governance, risk, and compliance management makes her a strong resource for students exploring compliance careers or alternative paths in the legal field.

Current Position: Associate, Maron and Marvel

Law School: University of Kansas School of Law (J.D.); MBA, University of Delaware School of Business and Economics

Specialization: Personal injury, general liability defense, toxic torts, asbestos, construction defect litigation

Stephanie Smith is an associate in the firm’s Wilmington, Delaware office, where she focuses on personal injury and general liability defense matters. She has extensive experience representing clients in toxic tort, asbestos, personal injury, and construction defect claims. Stephanie works closely with clients to manage expectations and provide guidance ...

Current Position: senior, University of Delaware

Undergraduate degree: philosophy and political science; minor in religious studies

Law School: Fall 2026

Specialization: Constitutional Law and Legal Theory

Nathan is a senior double-majoring in philosophy and political science with a concentration in law, politics, and theory, with a minor in religious studies. His academic interests include constitutional law, textual interpretation, logic, analytical philosophy, and philosophy of religion.  Nathan interned at the Wilmington office of Whiteford, Taylor & Preston and plans to attend law school this fall.

Current position: Senior Business Officer, College of Arts & Sciences

Undergraduate degree: economics (honors), with minors in spanish and linguistics (St. Joseph’s University-PA)

Law school: University of Pennsylvania (Master in Law)

Specialization: Financial strategy, academic operations, higher education leadership

Lindsey joined UD in 2025, overseeing financial strategy, facilities, computing, HR, and operations. She previously served as Director of Finance at the Annenberg School for Communication at UPenn. Her work demonstrates non-traditional career paths combining law, finance, and higher education leadership.

Current position: 3L, Temple University Beasley School of Law

Undergraduate degree: international relations; minors in sociology and journalism (UD) Amanda Wassum '15 BS

Law school: Temple University Beasley School of Law

Specialization: Public defense and public interest law

Amanda has gained hands-on experience through the Innocence Project Clinic and Federal Reentry Court Clinic. She plans to pursue a career in public defense, offering a valuable perspective for students interested in criminal law and advocacy work.

Current position: Deputy Attorney General, Civil Division, Delaware Department of Justice
Undergraduate degree: Spanish and psychology (UD) '04 AS
Law school: Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law (JD with honors)
Specialization: Government representation, procurement, contracts, HR law, and FOIA

Michelle represents multiple state agencies and provides legal counsel on a wide range of government matters. She previously served as a criminal prosecutor at both the state and federal levels before returning to the Department of Justice. Her career highlights the breadth of opportunities within public service law.

Current position: Admissions Professional & Law School Financing, Wilmington University School of Law
Undergraduate degree: history and criminal justice (King’s College)
Law school: University of Baltimore School of Law (JD); MBA, University of Baltimore
Specialization: Law school admissions, higher education enrollment strategy, financial planning for law school

Zavrotny has 25 years of higher education admissions experience, including 16 as assistant dean for law admissions at the University of Baltimore. He also worked as an Oracle PeopleSoft consultant on university enrollment systems and offers guidance on admissions and financing legal education.