1 Convocation May 13-14, 2025
2 Convocation
3 We don’t accomplish anything in this world alone... and whatever happens is the result of the whole tapestry of one’s life and all the weavings of individual threads from one to another that creates something.” —The Honorable Sandra Day O’Connor
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5 Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law Established 1967 Stacy Leeds, JD, LLM, MBA Willard H. Pedrick Dean and Regents and Foundation Professor of Law Angela M. Banks, JD Vice Dean and Charles J. Merriam Distinguished Professor of Law Joey Dormady, JD Assistant Dean, Graduate Programs and New Education Initiatives Patty Ferguson-Bohnee, JD Assistant Dean, Inclusive Excellence Aaron Hernandez, JD Assistant Dean and Executive Director, Allan “Bud” Selig Sports Law and Business Program Tamara Herrera, JD, MA Associate Dean, Academic Affairs Distinguished Endowed Professorship in Legal Method Art Hinshaw, JD, LLM Associate Dean for Experiential Learning, John J. Bouma Fellow in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Clinical Professor of Law, Faculty Director, Lodestar Dispute Resolution Center and Director, Lodestar Mediation Clinic Andrew Jaynes, JD Assistant Dean, Law Students Kathlene Rosier, JD Assistant Dean, Institutional Advancement and Public Engagement and Executive Director, Indian Legal Program Erin Scharff, JD Associate Dean, Research and Faculty Development and Professor of Law Thomas Williams, JD Sr. Assistant Dean, Administration and Graduate Programs and Chief Operating Officer
6 About the College In 1965, Arizona State University’s visionary President G. Homer Durham hired Willard H. Pedrick to serve as the first dean of ASU’s law school. Tasked with building the school from the ground up, Dean Pedrick set the foundation for what has become one of the nation’s most innovative legal education institutions. Originally housed in Armstrong Hall on ASU’s Tempe campus, the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law moved to the Beus Center for Law and Society in downtown Phoenix in 2016, anchoring itself in the heart of Arizona’s legal community. Throughout its history, ASU Law has achieved milestones that speak to its excellence. In 2006, it was renamed to honor Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, a trailblazer and the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. The privilege of carrying her name inspires the college to uphold her legacy of integrity, justice and public service. ASU Law has come a long way since its first graduating class of 83 students. Today, more than 650 graduates annually earn degrees that prepare them for impactful careers. Offering five degree options — Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Laws (LLM), Master of Legal Studies (MLS), Master of Human Resources and Employment Law (MHREL) and Master of Sports Law and Business (MSLB) — ASU Law equips its students with the knowledge and skills to lead in the evolving legal landscape. In addition, ASU Law now offers the nation’s first mission-driven, part-time and fully online modality to its JD program, designed to expand access to legal education to address critical legal deserts in underserved and rural communities and advance legal careers in public service. The college is also proud to be recognized as the nation’s leader in producing the highest number of graduates from master’s-level legal programs, empowering professionals across industries with legal knowledge and skills to advance their careers and create meaningful change. Beyond Phoenix, ASU Law offers students opportunities to study at its Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. locations and participate in global externships and internships. With a renowned faculty, extensive alumni network and partnerships within the legal community, ASU Law remains committed to shaping leaders who can address challenges at every level, from local communities to the global stage. Subscribe today: law.asu.edu/subscribe. Stay informed and inspired — legal education news and scholarship the The Legal Education News and Scholarship, or LENS, is ASU Law’s monthly newsletter that offers an inside look at groundbreaking initiatives, student and faculty achievement and exciting events shaping our community.
7 About Sandra Day O’Connor ASU Law is dedicated to educating the next generation of legal professionals. Embodying the legacy of the late Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States and beloved namesake of ASU Law, Sandra Day O’Connor, ASU Law commits itself to values of public service and the advancement of justice in the communities it serves. The first woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court, O’Connor lived a life dedicated to public service and helped shape our nation’s legal history. O’Connor’s commitment to justice manifests through our students, community and the O’Connor Justice Prize, which honors extraordinary people who promote the rule of law and judicial independence around the world. Throughout a career that spanned decades, and continued in her advocacy work after she retired, O’Connor’s work centered on upholding the rule of law and ensuring justice for all. ASU named its law school after O’Connor in 2006, the first law school in the nation to be named after a contemporary woman. After a truly incredible life and career, O’Connor passed away on December 1, 2023, at the age of 93. in every task, no matter how small it may seem at the time.” best you can —The Honorable Sandra Day O’Connor “Do the Discover the inspiring legacy of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor as a community organizer, legislator, judge and pioneering leader through an interactive timeline filled with historic photos and compelling stories. Experience her journey and lasting impact at law.asu.edu/oconnor. Help support future ASU Law graduates by giving to the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law Annual Fund at asu.law/annualfund.
8 About our Graduates Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law’s alumni embody the spirit of excellence that defines our institution. With a commitment to justice and a passion for making a difference, our over 11,000 graduates have gone on to achieve remarkable success in various fields of law and beyond. From practicing attorneys to judges, policymakers and business leaders, ASU Law alumni are making a significant impact on society, shaping the legal landscape and championing positive change. Procession of Faculty and Candidates (audience should stand) Opening Remarks...........................................................................................Stacy Leeds Willard H. Pedrick Dean and Regents and Foundation Professor of Law Convocation Address.....................................................................George H. McCaskey Chicago Bears Chairman George H. McCaskey is a distinguished three-time graduate of Arizona State University, having earned a bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting in 1978, a Juris Doctor in 1981 and a Master of Laws with an emphasis in sports law in 2021. Since 2011, he has served as the chairman of the board of the Chicago Bears, after managing the team’s ticket office for 20 years. Although he practiced law briefly, McCaskey now humorously describes himself as a “recovering lawyer.” He is the grandson of George Halas, the legendary founder of both the Chicago Bears and the National Football League. McCaskey grew up immersed in the Bears organization, with early experiences including part-time work as an office assistant at the team’s headquarters and summers as a ball boy at training camp. In 2022, McCaskey began assisting Professor Eric Menkhus in teaching the online Business Organizations course at ASU Law. Master of Sports Law and Business Convocation Programs | May 13, 2025 Stay connected with fellow alumni with the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law Alumni LinkedIn group and at law.asu.edu/alumni.
9 Student Speaker............................................................................................Drew Schott Candidate, Master of Sports Law and Business (MSLB) Recipient of the Rodney K. Smith Award Drew Schott graduated cum laude from Northwestern University in 2022 with a double major in journalism and political science. He previously covered national college football recruiting for On3 before enrolling in the Allan “Bud” Selig Sports Law and Business program. During his time in the program, Schott served as a business development intern at USA Triathlon and as a compliance intern at the University at Albany.As an ASU Law student, he provided support for course planning and project coordination for sports law classes, and later assisted with administering a graduatelevel course focused on strategic planning in the sports industry. After graduation, Schott will pursue his Juris Doctor at Tulane University Law School in New Orleans. Presentation of Candidates..................................................................Stephanie Jarvis Assistant Teaching Professor and Interim Faculty Director, Allan “Bud” Selig Sports Law and Business Program Hooding of Candidates........................................................................Aaron Hernandez Assistant Dean, Allan “Bud” Selig Sports Law and Business Program Closing Remarks............................................................................................Stacy Leeds Willard H. Pedrick Dean and Regents and Foundation Professor of Law Recession of Faculty and Candidates (audience should stand)
10 Jonathon Robert Adam Spencer Jon Anderson Derek Angelo Zachary T. Anne Janelle Ann Bailey Jack Barnes Michael A. Barraza Jordan Baum Noah Daniel Beck Mary Elizabeth Brinker Berit Harper Brookfield Kalia Alena Brown Michael Sennet Brown Ransom J. Campbell Josephine A. Coffey Olivia Coryn Coleman Ayanna Imani Crenshaw Matthew Rafael Cruz Justin Alexander De Haas Cesare P. Deluca Janelle M. Foston Giulianna Christina Gaspar Isabella Maria Gaspar Danielle Raye Gershen Adam Girard Kyle Goodier Noah Antonio Guerrero Dakota Haight Deborah Jordan Hauben Kelsey R. Higgins Julia Carlina Jacome Matthew Joanes Jake Johnson Erin Johanna Kim Hannah Ruth Lapeire Caleb Krechevsky Lipsitt Buenaventura Jose Marrero Perez Talia Sue Massi Scott Walter Merritt Ari Benjamin Parker Samuel Donald Parker Cameron Peel Philippe Penning Mia Catherine Perez Ethan Anthony Pickren Gracie Kathleen Reeves Keith R. Rooney Brandon George Rudd Drew Schott Kennedy Smith Alicia Jessica Szewc Brandon N. Tuxedo Terry Mactavish Thompson Bryce Lee Tripp Emanuel E. Valencia Bennett M. Widman Michael Ross Wilde Andrea Joan Woods Shemar Russell Woods Spring 2025 Candidates for the Master of Sports Law and Business (MSLB)
11 Master of Sports Law and Business Awards Master of Sports Law and Business Dean’s Awards This award recognizes students with outstanding character, contributions to ASU Law and/or academic performance. Justin Alexander De Haas Christina Gaspar Danielle Raye Gershen Kyle Goodier Matthew Joanes Brandon George Rudd Alicia Szewc Emanuel E. Valencia Rodney K. Smith Founders Award This award recognizes the student who represents academic excellence as well as dedication and service to the Allan “Bud” Selig Sports Law and Business program, the ASU Law community and the sports industry. Drew Schott
12 Procession of Faculty and Candidates (audience should stand) Opening Remarks...........................................................................................Stacy Leeds Willard H. Pedrick Dean and Regents and Foundation Professor of Law Convocation Address...........................................................Dr. Marjorie Herrera Lewis Sportswriter, Novelist and College Professor Dr. Marjorie Herrera Lewis is an award-winning sportswriter, novelist, college professor and former college football coach. Recently named commissioner of the Global Flag Football League she now oversees the league’s inaugural season. Lewis also co-hosts Journey Through Sports and Life, a weekly sports talk show streaming on DBTV. In the 1980s, Lewis made history as the first female sportswriter assigned to cover the Dallas Cowboys for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and later continued her NFL coverage at The Dallas Morning News. Her debut novel, When the Men Were Gone, earned recognition as Best Book by Sports Illustrated and won the Pencraft Award for Literary Excellence. The novel is currently in development with Mandalay Films. As an educator since the 1990s, Marjorie has taught graduate and undergraduate students at institutions such as Dallas College, The University of Texas at Arlington, The University of Tulsa and the University of North Texas. She recently joined the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law associate faculty. In 2016, Lewis was added to the Texas Wesleyan University football coaching staff, working with linebackers and defensive backs. Additionally, she once owned a professional minor-league baseball team and was a Nashville recording artist in her 30s. A two-time ASU graduate, Lewis earned her bachelor’s degree in the late 1970s and her Master of Legal Studies degree in December. She holds three master’s degrees and a doctorate. Master of Legal Studies and Master of Human Resources and Employment Law Convocation Programs | May 13, 2025
13 Student Speaker..................................................................................Neda Mirmesdagh Candidate, Master of Human Resources and Employment Law (MHREL) Neda Mirmesdagh is a first-generation graduate earning her Master of Human Resources and Employment Law with distinction from ASU Law. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and multiple certifications from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). As a dedicated professional at Cornell University, Mirmesdagh will transition into the Human Resources Department, where she will work alongside the Director of Human Resources to support key functions such as recruitment, hiring and employee relations. Leveraging her legal education from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at ASU, she is deeply committed to promoting legal compliance, ethical business practices and a positive organizational culture. Her goal is to help build inclusive workplaces where all employees feel valued, supported and empowered. Mirmesdagh credits the ASU Law faculty for sharpening her critical thinking and analytical skills, preparing her to navigate complex legal challenges with confidence. Presentation of Candidates......................................................................Andrea Bevier Director Digital Initiatives/Instructional Design Hooding of Candidates.........................................................................Thomas Williams Sr. Assistant Dean, Administration and Graduate Programs and Chief Operating Officer Master of Legal Studies (MLS) Master of Human Resources and Employment Law (MHREL) Closing Remarks............................................................................................Stacy Leeds Willard H. Pedrick Dean and Regents and Foundation Professor of Law Recession of Faculty and Candidates (audience should stand)
14 Stephen O. Abanise Ashley Alva Joshua Anane Rachna Arora Erica Arzate-Cerna Cynthia Ayona Brett Baker Loreli Baroldy Christian Bou Doumit Kayla A. Calderwood Crisanto Vispo Cargado Carla Carvajal Melissa Casimir Sean E. Cuadrado Lozada Averee Claire Gumm Deck Emily Elizabeth Delrusso Jillian Mae Dyson Monika Fiandra Victor Gambrell Josette Garcia Sharon Asleyn Garcia-Vega Maria D. Gonzalez Campos Decoda Michael Grant Taylor A. Harris Candice Rachael Hernandez Faith A. Hines Trina N. Horton Satyrah Huggins Noemi Jasso Banuelos April Justman Jaymie Sana Keith Joseph Paul Lapierre Phillip A. Lingard Natalie Noelly Lopez Kimberly Tamara Luna Kelly Ann Martin Shelbi Lynn Martin Ola-Cymone Mckissick Joselyn Meza Robles Alica Rae Midkiff Parnelle Canarisa Miller Neda Mirmesdagh Brooke Daisy Morin Theodora Norly Norteye Cole William Nunnery Denise ODell Ernest Ronnie Ortega Brenda Palacios Laura Arminta Palmer Abigail Perez Edwin Javier Perez Ashley Lynn Pillatos Shaquille Mikhail Redhair Ashley Regan Alicia Isabel Richardson Katie Jo Roney Nicole Marie Rupert Kajol Sharma Allison Nicole Stanton Erin Stewart Tanya Tesarik Veronica Toledo Itzel Del Carmen Torres Alvarez Carrie Anne Tripp Anthony Vallone Tiffany Marie Wallace Diana London Wehrung Jamie Rae Williams Meagan Paige Wright Carlton Maurice Young Miki Josephina Ysaguirre Fernanda Isabel Zavala Spring 2025 Candidates for the Master of Human Resources and Employment Law (MHREL)
15 Tiara Abbott Mohamed Hossam Abdelrahman Raquel Aidun Sapphira Alexander Jeremy John Allen Regina Allen Ryan William Andrews Thomas Antoine Ashy Brenda Basom Brooke Leann Bianculli Adam Joseph Blizman Tiranee Shereen Blocker Brianna Bobo Evalena Dawn Boone Dominique Jordan Borja Peggy Bradley Riely Dean Bradley Heather Braun William Brewer Kimberly Lynn Bright Symantha Brott Christopher Mathias Brown Joseph Benjamin Bryant Amy Campbell Jose Campos Dina Renee Carranza Linda Carthen Elissa Casperson Kimberly H. Causey Cristina Cera Aurora Paige Chalfant Albert Joseph Chavez Kaid Edwin Christopher Joan Flaherty Church Aubrey Ann Clayton Desirae Irene Coke Brandon Cooper Kenneth Neil Cornwell Emerald S. Craig Anthony Adair Dahkoshay Dana Daniels Mikayla Lee Davidson Melissa Ann De Hoyos Corina Dela Cruz Lauren DiCiaccio Benjamin Scott Eckerle Leah Farrington Olivia Grace Figura Jordyn Renee Fones Joseph K. Fordjour Charles Jones Froehlich Dominiquik R. Gabriel Jayni Faye Gallego Michael Galvan Mitzy Yanai Gamez Alison Marie Garcia Karina Astrid Garcia Lindsey Nicole Gillis Danya Elyse Ginnetti Nelida Gomez Alondra Gonzalez Rachel Susan Gonzalez Rick W. Green Jennifer Greenwald Carrie Ann Gremard Debra Ann Griffin Tymeshia Guidry Allison Denise Gust Wesley Hall Jessica Marie Harrington Carl Harris Maria Hendren Tanner Henning Jenny Hernandez Haley Lynne Hintz Tawana Holland Spring 2025 Candidates for the Master of Legal Studies (MLS)
16 Chase Hough Joshua Allen Hoy Celeste Elizabeth Hughes Kathryn Elizabeth Hummel Jazzlyn Antionette Ivery-Robinson Talia T Jackson Allen Jackson III Avery Jacobs Peyton Breanne Jergenson Tia Auja Johnson Dyani Juarez Lea Yukino Kekuewa Nadine Katarina Chan Kent Kenneth Daniel Klein Natali Maria Kourieh Aimee Kreydatus Paul Timothy Kriewall Justin David Krit Katelyn Kuczynski Stephanie Ann Laughton Vada Layan Angela G. Lee Sammi Hsin Yi Lee Lance Eugene Leslie III Ann Lewandowski Gabriella Christine Lion Jadon Lopez Sylvia Pino Lopez Alexander Trang Lovette Michael Lynch Brigette Teresa Maggio Ivonne Marie Maldonado De la Rosa Erika N. Malloy Robert Allen Marks Laura Ross Martin Kyle J. Martin-Petties Tea Nikol Mason Sammie Mayerck Candis Anne McGovern Riley Nicole Mclaughlin Sheren Meadi Matthew Mercado Cynthia Miley Mohammad Asim Munir Ciara Susan Murphy Giselle Jada Nakhid Amanda Jane Naset Giselle Rachel Navarro Gutierrez Chidera Nkem-Ossai Ezekiel Armah Odonkor Chanel Osereme Okosun Ayliny Pamela Olivarez Vanessa Olmos Diana Elayne Orlowski Ahmad Osman Monica Irais Osorio Bethany Patel George Edward Patterson III Roy Pham Cole Edward Pisarik Sadie Lucille Porter Jessica Nicole Quesada Phillip Quinteros David Ramirez Evelynn Ramirez Rosa Lee Ramos Ethikha Rasel Janet Guadalupe M. Raygoza Charles D. Reed Alicia Marie Resendez Megan Bree Revord Samantha Marie Ringel Kristen Janelle Rivers Shannon Renee Roberts Peyton Carlisle Rodgers Hector Luis Rodriguez Persephone Josefina Rosas Cherika Roundtree Anne Christine Sampey Savana Saubel Brett Andrew Sauer Devon Manuela Schroeder Shannon Miller Seletos Amy-Leigh Shields Kaysinee Curtiss Shirley Alexus Simmons Deena L Smith Todd Smith Naomi Solomon Tineshalee Stephens
17 MyLynda Stubblefield Gina Ruiz Sullivan Aaron Ammon Summers Yuyao Sun Marcelina Swatek April Jara Taylor Madison Ann Thompson Lauren Toadvine Christopher Rodney Tracy Francis Brock Trubiano Elisa Danielle Valenzuela Daniel J. Veres Johnny Vidrio Tye Angelina Waggoner Tiffany Yi-Lin Wang Derek Spencer Watson Roslyn Weatherall Rita R. Westenberger Theresa Wigley Donesha Winters Brysen A. Young
18 Master of Legal Studies Awards Master of Legal Studies Emphasis Awards This award recognizes the top student in each emphasis area with outstanding academic performance. Business Law | Danya Elyse Ginnetti Conflict Resolution | Amy Campbell Construction | Peyton Carlisle Rodgers Contract Management | Dana Daniels Corporate and Health Care Compliance | Laura Ross Martin Criminal Law | Rachel Susan Gonzalez Health Care Law and Administration | Tiffany Yi-Lin Wang Intellectual Property | Raquel Aidun Legal Paraprofessional | Leah Farrington Sports Law | Kaid Edwin Christopher Sustainability | Joseph Benjamin Bryant Tribal Gaming/Tribal Self-Governance/Indian Law | Savana Saubel Master of Legal Studies Dean’s Awards This award recognizes students with outstanding character, contributions to ASU Law and/or academic performance. Nadine Katarina Chan Kent Sammi Hsin Yi Lee Yuyao Sun Jordyn Renee Fones
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20 Procession of Faculty and Candidates (audience should stand) Opening Remarks............................................................................................Stacy Leeds Willard H. Pedrick Dean and Regents and Foundation Professor of Law Convocation Address....................................................................Robert J. Faucher U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Suriname Robert J. Faucher, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service with the rank of Minister-Counselor, currently serves as the U.S. ambassador to Suriname, a post he assumed in January 2023. With nearly four decades of diplomatic service, Ambassador Faucher has held a number of senior leadership roles, including acting assistant secretary for the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations and director of the Office of Western European Affairs. His distinguished career also includes influential assignments in the Bureau of International Organization Affairs and diplomatic postings in Belgium, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Ambassador Faucher began his Foreign Service career in 1985, returning to Suriname where he was first posted, after briefly practicing law. He has served as deputy chief of mission at multiple U.S. embassies and has held key positions at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, including special assistant in the Bureau of Intelligence and Research and attorney-adviser in the Office of the Legal Adviser. An Arizona native, Faucher is a proud graduate of Arizona State University, holding a Bachelor of Arts and a Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration from ASU, along with a Master of Laws in European Community Law and a Master of Science in National Security Studies. He is fluent in Dutch and French and is admitted to the bar in both Arizona and Washington, D.C. Student Speaker.................................................................Rosemarie C. McCormack Candidate, Juris Doctor (JD), Recipient of the John S. Armstrong Award Rosemarie “Rosie” McCormack grew up in Montana and graduated as valedictorian of the Class of 2020 from Fordham University in the Bronx, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Political Economy. Before attending law school, she Juris Doctor (JD) and Master of Laws (LLM) Convocation Program | May 14, 2025
21 worked in the Conviction Integrity Program at the New York County District Attorney’s Office, reviewing claims of innocence. While at ASU Law, McCormack externed for the Arizona Supreme Court and the U.S. District Court of Arizona. She volunteered with the Unhoused Legal Assistance Program, coached high school students through the Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project and served as a teaching assistant for Professors Charles Calleros and Robert Miller. McCormack also served as blog editor for the Arizona State Law Journal and had her student comment published in the journal this year. After graduation, she will clerk for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit before joining Osborn Maledon in Phoenix. Presentation of Candidates..............................................................................James Hodge Peter Kiewit Foundation Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Public Health Law and Policy Kimberly Holst Dean’s Fellow for Innovation (2023-2024), Clinical Professor of Law Hooding of Candidates.......................................................................................Bradley Forst Faculty Associate Andrew Carter Clinical Professor of Law, Juris Doctor (JD) Master of Laws (LLM) Closing Remarks....................................................................................................Stacy Leeds Willard H. Pedrick Dean and Regents and Foundation Professor of Law Recession of Faculty and Candidates (audience should stand)
22 Spring 2025 Candidates for Juris Doctor (JD) Tubah M. Ahmad Maliha Ahmed Andrew Aizu Manuel Romero Alemany Majid M. Al-Kaylani Melissa Cherie Alter Benjamin J. Alto Daniel S. Ambuul Veronica Andreev Zachary T. Anne Melinda Arakelov Tiffany Armenta Markus Auers Jessica A. Banks Robert Charles Bartlemay Timothy William Basista Jawana Sheree Baxter Isaac R. Behnke Noemi Q. Bekteshi Kenneth C. Bellows Clarissa Jinneth Betancourt Levi C. Bevis Maitri Bharat Bhakta Faith Nicole Ha-Kyeon Bittner Adam J. Bixby Hannah Rose Bobroff Isabella Andrea Bogensperger Darci Kim Botsch Kayla Woodard Bramwell Ryan D. Brogan Kevin G. Brown Garrett Bryan Alyannah A. Buhman Kyle Henry Bycroft Collin Cagle Ella Robertson Cahill Jack Findley Cahill Lexi Jaye Callahan Guston Kenneth Jon Campbell Ransom J. Campbell Ryan R. Carter Brenden M. Castellanos Alethea J. Chaney Anthony Chang Daniel C. Chidel Alexander Clausen Lillie Caroline Clifton Abbie Stark Conrad Isabella H. Constantino Angela Lorraine Cosentino Kate Elizabeth Cox Maria T. Cox Jesse Cresap Michael W. Cunningham Samuel B. Curry Naomi Abude Cuyugan Ahmed Hashim M. Daghistani Anthony L. De La Torre Cesare P. Deluca Matthew F. Dionisio Abigail M. Dood Gabe H. Dowel Keely Driscoll Rylei Hannah Duranczyk Mira Eissa Princewill C. Ekwuribe Andrew Allen Ellingsen Suha Farid Fasih Ben Feinberg Ethan Quinn Finster Spring 2025 Candidates for Master of Laws (LLM) Paola A. Chaparro Moncayo Jasmine Alisha Dunston Amrita Parmeshwar Vyas Yashovardhan Reddy Boya
23 Mia Esperanza Flores-Peralta Andrew Richard Ford Lillian J. Forkner Samantha L. Fox Allyson P. Franklin Olivia Lechnir Franklin Jeri Evelyn Fromme Nyah E. Fyfe Hamza Gaafar Erica L. Gaither Emma Maria Galligan Thomas Ryan Gandy Marisa Ashely Ganzman Josefina Diego Garcia Kevin Andy Garcia Jennifer Patricia Gell Stephanie Gerhart Danielle Raye Gershen Alexander Gibson Gregory Robert Goekler Daniel Gonzalez-Aranda Katelynn Christie Marmolejo Silas Grams Vincenzo Maximillian Granatelli Kyla M. Graves Alessandra Villa Gualtieri Kevin S. Guizzetti Vrinda Gupta Angel Anthony Gutierrez Kyra Haas Meraal M. Hakeem Katherine B. Hamman Carlin J. Hardy Deborah Jordan Hauben Nicolette Catherine Hazelett Jasmine Held-Hernandez Louis Charles Evan Hermida Alma Clarisa Hernandez Shandiin Heather Herrera Riley L. Herrmann Natalie M. Heun Imani Maia Hicks Kelsey R. Higgins Shannan Elizabeth Higgins Isaac Hilaneh Findlay Samantha Holbrook Jared A. Holliday Samantha Nadine Hollinshead Bennett Cooper Houck Danielle M. Huber George D. Hughes Grace K. Hulin McKenna I. Hunter Valerie L. Iglehart Colby Itkoff David Johann Jakubiak Han Yeong Jeong Jake Johnson Samantha M. Johnson Samiel R. Kahl Rachel Leah Kaplan Kate Kaufman Trevor James Kent Grayson Matthew Kilstrom Alex Kim Melissa Kim Spencer Kirkham Emerson Janet Kister Grace Alexis Koester Emily C. Krainski Timothy W. Kwarcinski Sara Rene Lander Ryan A. Larson Camille Laude Maxwell R. Lauzon Sarah Ruth LeFevre Zheyu Li Peyton H. Liang Victoria Elizabeth Lioliou Quinton Lister Jill M. Logan Charles Maxwell Lombardi Denali Frances Lukacinsky Amy Nicole Lundy Hunter Lee Maloy Max Mashal Samuel Mattern-Parkes Francisco Mayoral Fernandez Rosemarie C. McCormack Samuel A. McDuffee
24 Kelsey Lauren Mcgillis Matthew McGraw Tyler William Mebane Viraj Mehrotra Ariana Marie Melendez Nidia Khristine Mendoza Brock A. Meyer Lesley Forst Michalegko Charles C. Miller Taylor Jayne Miller Joseph Maynard Mitchell Sierra Murphy Negar Nahid Michael Nathanson Amir Nadir Nawabi Cathryn R. Newman Hieu Nguyen Trinh Elizabeth Blair Norman Brooke C. Norton Carly L. Norton Catherine Ann Novotny Morgan A. Oakes Lexa M. Oakeson Alex S. Occhionero Brent Enrique Ocegueda Victoria L. Oglesby Emery R. Olarte William Olson Kwesi Omowale Luis Joel Ostos-Chavez Liyoda Ovasapians Kiki Courtney Adrienne Owens Kendall Pack Qiguang Pan Eun Jong Park Mehrzad Pashutanizadeh McKenzie Terese Paulsen Helen Pauly-Hice Connor Ford Peagler Justine E. Pearson Sheridan N. Phelan Jacquelyn Pill Alaine Pimsner Kyndal A. Pirtle Alexander A. Preissing Colleen Anne Price Julian Puthenpurayil Rowan Quilty Richard Raimondi Felix Ryan Raimondo Sadie G. Red Eagle Clare Kimiko Remy Beau J. Ressa Alyson S. Rish Emily L. Robinette Anthony David Rodriguez Colleen Anne Rundall Linus B. Ryan Nicole Lynne Salars Isaac H. Salem Madeline Rose Salvatierra Miranda Lisa Sampson Isabella Santos Diana L. Sarmiento Martinez Bryan Raye Scott Mallory Scott Lyth S. Shahin Kennedy A. Shulman Tia Lisa Silva Kiara R. Sims Morgan Ashley Slawson Emma M. Smith Walker Glenn Snedaker Kylie Rae Snow Jake T. Snyder Tara H. Song Timothy Song Abdullah Ali Soussi Jasmin Spearnock Alexander Heinz Staedicke Brock William Steinke Tori Stoldorf Bailey Stoltzfus Kendra Joan Sutherland Alexander I. Swafford Reece M. Tack Peter Talkington Randall J. Tallent Adare W. Taylor Airess Chae-Noel Taylor
25 Dylan Charles Taylor Brandon N. Texido Youdeline C. Thayer Mattheus Pearce Thielemann Keenan Duran Thompson Revoner Austin Charles Tidd Scott Andrew Tillinghast Alexandra Scott Timmer Kyra Calais Toering Brynn L. Toliver Ellie Tooke Jacob Tuskai Jordyn Carolina Tye Alejandro Urbina-Bernal Mya Eloisa Margaret Vallejo Alexandra P. Van Der Gaag Kaitlyn Michelle Vance Devon Andrew Vaughan Elisaveta Vesselinova Clark John Vidler Connor Waas Carla Denae Walters Victoria Warkins Sarah Elisabeth Wastek Bennett M. Widman Alexandra Elaine Wilson Justin Douglas Wise Tristin Christopher Wood Hayley Lanae Worrell Catherine Rose Yarborough Seth Christian Young Natalie Zarasian Jennifer A. Zarour Maitri Bharat Bhakta Nicolette Catherine Hazelett Camille Laude Candidates for the Certificate in Health Law and Policy Adam J. Bixby Daniel Gonzalez-Aranda Katherine B. Hamman Grayson Matthew Kilstrom Tyler William Mebane Sadie G. Red Eagle Adare W. Taylor Youdeline C. Thayer Scott Andrew Tillinghast Kyra Calais Toering Candidates for the Certificate in Law and Sustainability Benjamin J. Alto Maitri Bharat Bhakta Darci Kim Botsch Daniel C. Chidel Isabella H. Constantino Jesse Cresap Naomi Abude Cuyugan Alessandra Villa Gualtieri Nicolette Catherine Hazelett Jasmine Held-Hernandez Bennett Cooper Houck Valerie L. Iglehart Jake Johnson Melissa Kim Grace Alexis Koester Max Mashal Ariana Marie Melendez Lesley Forst Michalegko Candidates for the Certificate in Law, Science and Technology
26 Brooke C. Norton Lexa M. Oakeson Sheridan N. Phelan Nicole Lynne Salars Miranda Lisa Sampson Kylie Rae Snow Adare W. Taylor Youdeline C. Thayer Jordyn Carolina Tye Elisaveta Vesselinova Candidates for the Certificate in Law, Science and Technology continued... Garrett Bryan Keely Driscoll Sadie G. Red Eagle Shandiin Heather Herrera Imani Maia Hicks Morgan A. Oakes Andrew Aizu Manuel Romero Alemany Melissa Cherie Alter Jawana Sheree Baxter Adam J. Bixby Ryan D. Brogan Darci Kim Botsch Alyannah A. Buhman Anthony L. De La Torre Mia Esperanza Flores-Peralta Jeri Evelyn Fromme Josefina Diego Garcia Alessandra Villa Gualtieri Angel Anthony Gutierrez Kevin S. Guizzetti McKenna I. Hunter Han Yeong Jeong Rachel Leah Kaplan Alex Kim Sara Rene Lander Charles Maxwell Lombardi Amy Nicole Lundy Denali Frances Lukacinsky Francisco Mayoral Fernandez Negar Nahid Catherine Ann Novotny Brooke C. Norton Emery R. Olarte Kiki Courtney Adrienne Owens Rowan Quilty Sadie G. Red Eagle Kiara R. Sims Walker Glenn Snedaker Randall J. Tallent Adare W. Taylor Dylan Charles Taylor Brynn L. Toliver Ellie Tooke Alexandra Scott Timmer Mya Eloisa Margaret Vallejo Devon Andrew Vaughan Elisaveta Vesselinova Connor Waas Victoria Warkins Hayley Lanae Worrell Alaine Pimsner Candidates for the Certificate in Indian Law Candidates for the Certificate in Trial Advocacy
27 Melissa Cherie Alter Darci Kim Botsch Jack Findley Cahill Abbie Stark Conrad Samuel B. Curry Abigail M. Dood Andrew Richard Ford Olivia Lechnir Franklin Carlin J. Hardy Natalie M. Heun Bennett Cooper Houck Kate Kaufman Sarah Ruth LeFevre Brock A. Meyer Charles C. Miller Sierra Murphy McKenzie Terese Paulsen Helen Pauly-Hice Kyndal A. Pirtle Julian Puthenpurayil Clare Kimiko Remy Beau J. Ressa Alyson S. Rish Jordyn Carolina Tye Devon Andrew Vaughan Sarah Elisabeth Wastek Magna Cum Laude and Order of the Coif Veronica Andreev Zachary T. Anne Markus Auers Noemi Q. Bekteshi Faith Nicole Ha-Kyeon Bittner Adam J. Bixby Ella Robertson Cahill Angela Lorraine Cosentino Jesse Cresap Samantha L. Fox Kevin Andy Garcia Danielle Raye Gershen Katelynn Christie Marmolejo Vincenzo Maximillian Granatelli Kyla M. Graves Alessandra Villa Gualtieri Kevin S. Guizzetti Kyra Haas Katherine B. Hamman Shannan Elizabeth Higgins Isaac Hilaneh Maxwell R. Lauzon Amy Nicole Lundy Tyler William Mebane Cum Laude McKenna I. Hunter Ryan A. Larson Rosemarie C. McCormack Kaitlyn Michelle Vance Victoria Warkins Academic Honors Honors listed are based upon academic standing after five semesters and are subject to change after all grades are final. Summa Cum Laude and Order of the Coif
28 Taylor Jayne Miller Michael Nathanson Cathryn R. Newman Hieu Nguyen Trinh Brooke C. Norton Alex S. Occhionero Brent Enrique Ocegueda Victoria L. Oglesby Isabella Santos Kennedy A. Shulman Emma M. Smith Walker Glenn Snedaker Kylie Rae Snow Jasmin Spearnock Alexander I. Swafford Reece M. Tack Mattheus Pearce Thielemann Alejandro Urbina-Bernal Alexandra P. Van Der Gaag Seth Christian Young Cum Laude continued...
29 Alan A. Matheson Service Award This award recognizes a student for outstanding service to ASU Law. Princewill C. Ekwuribe American Board Of Trial Advocates Bill Jones Trial Advocacy Award This award recognizes the student who has demonstrated excellence in trial advocacy, professionalism and academic performance. Amy Nicole Lundy Benson Immigration Public Interest Award This award, established by alumna and New York Law School Professor Lenni B. Benson (JD ’83), is presented to a graduating student who has demonstrated a commitment to practice or advocacy in U.S. immigration law. Alejandro Urbina-Bernal Juris Doctor Awards Carey Armstrong Prize for Achievement in Public Service This award recognizes the student with the greatest contribution to public service and exemplifies “doing good while doing well” at ASU Law. Ryan Andrew Larson David Ali Chami Prize for Public Interest This award recognizes the graduating student who not only dedicated countless pro bono hours to those in need, but also made a substantial impact on that population. This award also recognizes the student’s contribution to strengthening ASU Law’s local and national reputation. Brooke C. Norton
30 International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award This award recognizes outstanding students in trial advocacy and clinical legal practice. Janet S. Mueller Oral Advocacy Award This award recognizes the student who has excelled in oral advocacy and moot court competition. McKenna I. Hunter John J. Ross Award This award recognizes the student who has excelled in business law, including business organizations, securities regulations and commercial transactions. Alex S. Occhionero John S. Armstrong Award This award is selected by the faculty based on academic performance and contributions to ASU Law. Rosemarie C. McCormack Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Award Given by Jacqueline Norton (JD ’76) and the Honorable Barry Silverman (JD ’76) in honor of Justice O’Connor. The award recognizes excellence in constitutional law studies. Clare Kimiko Remy Judge Mary M. Schroeder Federal Practice Award This award recognizes the student who has demonstrated excellence in academic achievement and shown particular interest in a federal practice area. Natalie M. Heun Sadie G. Red Eagle Hayley Lanae Worrell
31 Liburdi Family Public Policy Award This award honors the student who has made substantial contributions to public policy issues, or who has accepted or is pursuing a job in public policy development. Charles C. Miller The Mary M. Schroeder Public Interest Prize This prize recognizes the student who has committed to practice in public interest law upon admission to the Bar. Levi Cade Bevis National Association of Women Lawyers Outstanding Graduate Award This award recognizes the student who has contributed to the advancement of women in society, promotes issues and concerns of women in the legal profession, exhibits motivation, tenacity and enthusiasm, and demonstrates high academic achievement. Victoria L. Oglesby Nick M. Patel and Bob Dauber Excellence in Negotiation Award This award recognizes the student who has demonstrated excellence in negotiation theory and practice. Kenneth C. Bellows Paul Holloway Trial Advocacy Award This award honors the student who has earned a Trial Advocacy Certificate and whose advocacy skills are most reflective of the fulfillment of the program’s goals. Darci Kim Botsch
32 The Strouse Prize This prize recognizes the student whose academic strengths, contributions to the Center for Law, Science and Innovation, and personal qualities closely mirror those of beloved faculty member, Professor Dan Strouse. Bennett Cooper Houck Juris Doctor Dean’s Awards This award recognizes students with outstanding character, contributions to ASU Law and/or academic performance. Alyannah A.Buhman Adam J. Bixby Noemi Q. Bekteshi Faith Nicole Ha-Kyeon Bittner Jesse Cresap Josefina Diego Garcia Kevin Andy Garcia Alessandra Villa Gualtieri Jasmine Held-Hernandez Nicolette Catherine Hazelett Emery R. Olarte Olivia Lechnir Franklin Denali Frances Lukacinsky Kaitlyn Michelle Vance Lyth S. Shahin Kiara R. Sims Randall J. Tallent Victoria Warkins Isabella Santos Beau J. Ressa Andrew Richard Ford Order of the Barristers The Order of Barristers is a national honorary organization whose purpose is the encouragement of oral advocacy and brief writing skills through effective law school appellate moot court and mock trial programs. The Order recognizes graduating law students who have excelled in moot court and mock trial activities while at ASU Law. Adam J. Bixby Darci Kim Botsch Jesse Cresap Josefina Diego Garcia Jeri Fromme McKenna I. Hunter Rachel Leah Kaplan Charles Maxwell Lombardi Amy Nicole Lundy Brooke C. Norton Tory Stoldorf Brynn Toliver
33 Pro Bono Distinction Melissa Cherie Alter Maliha Ahmed Tubah Ahmad Noemi Q. Bekteshi Alyannah A. Buhman Alexander Clausen Jesse Cresap Mira Eissa Josefina Diego Garcia Katelynn Goodman Alessandra Villa Gualtieri Meraal M. Hakeem Katherine B. Hamman Carlin J. Hardy Faith Helgesen Jasmine Held-Hernandez Shandiin Heather Herrera Louis Charles Evan Hermida Bennett Cooper Houck McKenna I. Hunter Melissa Kim Ryan A. Larson Charles Maxwell Lombardi Rosemarie C. McCormack Francisco Mayoral Fernandez Ariana Marie Melendez Negar Nahid Brooke C. Norton Carly L. Norton Victoria L. Oglesby Kiki Courtney Adrienne Owens Alaine Pimsner Kiara R. Sims Kylie Rae Snow Timothy Song Brynn Toliver Kyra Calais Toering Connor Waas Hayley Lanae Worrell Natalie Zarasian Highest Pro Bono Distinction Awarded to students who contributed 150 or more hours of pro bono service while attending law school.
34 Timothy William Basista Darci Kim Botsch Mia Flores-Peralta Jeri Evelyn Fromme Jared A. Holliday Rowan Quilty Sadie G. Red Eagle High Pro Bono Distinction Awarded to students who contributed 100-149 hours of pro bono service while attending law school. Isabella Andrea Bogensperger Kyndal A. Pirtle Kate Elizabeth Cox Matthew F. Dionisio Keely Driscoll Suha Farid Fasih Danielle Raye Gershen Natalie M. Heun Peyton H. Liang Denali Frances Lukacinsky Brock A. Meyer Catherine Ann Novotny Colleen Anne Price Clare Kimiko Remy Adare W. Taylor Kaitlyn Michelle Vance Elisaveta Vesselinova Pro Bono Distinction Awarded to students who contributed 50-99 hours of pro bono service while attending law school. University Outstanding Graduate Award This award is only given to one graduate degree student from each college. Award recipients have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, with special attention to extracurricular activities and service at the college. Juris Doctor | Denali Frances Lukacinsky Master of Laws | Amrita Parmeshwar Vyas Master of Human Resources and Employment Law | Neda Mirmesdagh Master of Legal Studies | Joseph Benjamin Bryant Master of Legal Studies | Tiffany Yi-lin Wang
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