Law Ambassadors

The Law Ambassadors are a select group of students who work closely with the Admissions Office throughout the calendar year to facilitate a range of recruitment activities.

For those students who schedule individual visits to our campus, a Law Ambassador will effectively function as your visit host, walking you to your appointed class, leading your tour of the law school, and answering any questions you might have about life at W&L Law.

Law Ambassadors are also a vital component of our Admitted Student Open House weekends, and often communicate with our admitted students through email to answer any questions they may have about life in Lexington.

The Law Ambassadors program is one more personal touch that distinguishes our law school from a great many others, and we sincerely hope you will come visit our campus or that you will take advantage of our virtual visit options to engage with us. We look forward to meeting you!

Class of 2027

	Alyssa Wiese Home State: Texas Undergraduate School: University of Florida Involvement: First Generation Student Union, Women Law Students Organization, Student Wellness Working Group Why W&L: I love the small, close-knit community at W&L, enabling me to foster close relationships with my peers and professors. The close-knit community at W&L also applies to the alumni, who are always willing to meet and give advice to current students.
	Andre Ching Home State: California Undergraduate School: Tufts University Involvement: Asian Pacific American Law Student Association, Antitrust & Consumer Law Society, First Generation Student Union, OUTLaw Why W&L: Close knit community, easy access to professors, and proximity to the DMV area.
	Braxton Berry Home State: Virginia Undergraduate School: Washington College Involvement: BLSA Co-President, JCRSJ Executive Articles Editor, ACS. Why W&L: W&L is a small school with a huge heart. As students, we value intellectual curiosity and rigor, but we also understand that community and compassion are just as essential to our education--I'm lucky to have met so many of my best friends while taking my first steps into the legal profession.
	Cayman Forbes Home State: Florida Undergraduate School: University of Florida Involvement: Secretary of Law Review; Research Assistant; Secretary, Women's Law Student Organization; Antitrust & Consumer Law Society; First Generation Student Organization Why W&L: I chose W&L because of its great post-grad outcomes and its sense of community. I love feeling so supported by everyone and being well connected to the professors.
	Haley Lawson Home State: Georgia Undergraduate School: Northwestern University Involvement: Washington & Lee Law Review; McThenia Faculty Research Assistant; Legal Research Burks Scholar; Mediation Competition Chair; Woman Law Students Organization Member; Law School Football League Member Why W&L: I love W&L because I have never felt like just another number in the classroom. From day one, everyone welcomed me into this incredible community and made me feel at home instantly.
	Lindsay Giglio Home State: California Undergraduate School: University of California, San Diego Involvement: Kirgis Fellows, WLSO, First Generation Student Union Why W&L: I love W&L because of the people who make up its community. The genuine care everyone has for each other's wellbeing is ever-present, creating an environment where everyone is encouraged to grow and succeed.
	Nina Dascoli Home State: West Virginia Undergradate School: Elon University Involvement: Law Ambassadors, Women Law Students Organization Vice President of Events, German Law Journal Junior Editor & Social Media Chair, Lewis F. Powell, Jr. Distinguished Lecture Series Events Committee Member, Sports Czar, and Wellness and Student Health Committee Member Why W&L: I picked W&L Law because of the supportive alumni network and the opportunity to go to school in a beautiful part of the country.
	Pierson Hotchkiss Home State: Virginia Undergraduate School: Wofford Involvement: Law Review, Sports Czars, Business Law Society Why W&L: I chose W&L Law because of the unique, close-knit community where faculty and students genuinely support each other both inside and outside the classroom. The combination of rigorous academics, a small school atmosphere, and practical opportunities made W&L the ideal place for me to grow as a student.
	Robbie Santos Home State: New Jersey Undergraduate School: Wake Forest University Involvement: German Law Journal Why W&L: Across the board, W&L scores high on the important metrics of a law school, but the true value of a law school is the people that shape it - and the incredible faculty, staff and students at W&L are why I chose to call Lexington home.
	Sofia Castillo Home State: Florida Undergraduate School: Florida State University Involvement: Student Bar Association, Sports Entertainment Intellectual Property Law Society, First Generation Student Union, Latin American Law Students Association, Women Law Students Organization Why W&L: I chose W&L because it fosters a supportive and collaborative environment. I thrive in settings that emphasize practical experience and teamwork, and W&L has provided me with exactly that!
	Thomas Rogers Home State: Virginia Undergraduate School: University of Edinburgh Involvement: German Law Journal, The Law News, International Law Society, Student Judicial Council, and the Jessup International Moot Court Team Why W&L: I came to W&L because when I toured the law school, everyone seemed happy to be here. I wanted to attend a school with a small class size in an area close to nature.
	Zachary Kean Home State: Florida Undergraduate School: Florida State University Involvement: Student Bar Association (SBA), Sports, Entertainment, and IP Law Society (SEIPLS), Environmental Law Society (ELS), Business Law Society (BLS), International Law Society (ILS), Jewish Law Society (JLSA), Kirgis Fellow, and Journal for Civil Rights and Social Justice Why W&L: I chose W&L for the amazing community that is built on care and compassion for one another and our drive to make the world a better place. I have loved my time at W&L due to the relationships that I have formed here and the school's commitment to fostering academic excellence each and every day!

Class of 2028

	Avery Faires Home State: Virginia Undergraduate School: College of the Holy Cross Involvement: Washington and Lee Law Review Staff Writer, Sports Czar, WLSO, Sports Entertainment Intellectual Property Law Society Why W&L: I chose W&L Law because I always felt valued as a person and not just a number. The close community fosters strong relationships, and I've experienced that sense of connection with both my fellow students and alumni.
	Gabrielle Dosev Home state: Florida Undergraduate School: University of Florida Involvement: WLSO, German Law Journal, Wine and Etiquette Club, Animal Legal Defense Fund Why W&L: I chose W&L Law because I wanted to be a part of a tight-knit community and to have easy access to the outdoors while in law school. At W&L, I feel genuinely supported by my professors, the administration, and the friends I have made along the way.
	Jay Frazier Home State: Tennessee Undergraduate School: The University of Tennessee Involvement: Business Law Society, Christian Legal Society, Federalist Society, Sports Czars, Law Review. Why W&L: W&L provides the perfect blend of a tight-knit community, academic excellence, and access to legal markets nationwide. Every student, professor, and staff member is committed to seeing one another thrive.
	Justin Heller Home State: Virginia Undergraduate School: Christopher Newport University Involvement: Phi Alpha Delta, Jewish Law Students Association, Lewis F. Powell, Jr. Distinguished Lecture Board, German Law Journal, and W&L Sports Czar. Why W&L: I chose W&L because every student I spoke with when I was applying genuinely loved their experience here. Now that I'm here, I can confidently say I feel the same way.
	Laura Powers Home State: Colorado Undergraduate School: University of Wyoming Involvement: VP of Service, Women's Law Student Organization; Staff Writer, W&L Journal of Civil Rights & Social Justice; National Lawyer's Guild; ACS; If/When/How Why W&L: I picked W&L because I felt at home the minute I arrived. I love it because it still feels like home and the vibes at both the law school and in the Lexington community truly can't be beat.
	Mike Donnelly Home State: Virginia Undergraduate School: University of Virginia Involvement: Kirgis Fellow, Law Review, American Constitutional Society, SEIPLS, and Sports Czar Why W&L: I chose W&L for the incredibly close-knit community. Everyone from classmates, to professors, and all the way up through administration, not only knows your name but is also invested in your long-term personal and professional success.
	Patrick France
	Riley Wolfe Home State: Oregon Undergraduate School: Portland State University, Honors College Involvement: Law Review, Middle Eastern and South Asian Law Students Association, Asian Pacific American Law Student Association Why W&L: I had a goal of spending my career on the east coast, and when I was introduced to the W&L community at Admitted Students Day, it was clear I belonged here. That initial impression has only been confirmed since beginning my law school education.
	Sasha Saggoo Home State: North Carolina Undergraduate School: North Carolina State University (NC State) Involement: Law Review (Staffwriter); MESALSA (VP); WLSO; FGSU; Business Law Society; Sports, Entertainment, and IP Law Society Why W&L: I chose W&L because I knew I wanted to attend law school in an environment where I could be fully immersed in my studies and surrounded by a supportive community of professors and classmates.
	Sofie Behr