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 2025

	Ana Laura Coria Home State: California Undergraduate School: University of the Pacific Involvement: Law Student Ambassador, W&L Law Review, Jessup International Moot Court, Dean's Student Advisory Board, University Board of Appeals, First Generation Student Union, Environmental Law Society, Law News, University Committee on Inclusive Campus Climate, Criminal Justice Clinic Volunteer Spanish Interpreter Why W&L: I love W&L Law because it's a place where I feel supported and challenged every day. The combination of a close-knit community and access to professors, small class sizes, and abundant opportunities makes W&L Law a place where I can thrive.
	Andrew Jenks Home State: Michigan Undergraduate School: Grand Valley State University Involvement: Sports, Entertainment, and Intellectual Property Law Society Why W&L: I chose W&L Law because of its strong sense of community and the exceptional support provided by both faculty and peers. The emphasis on practical experience and the welcoming atmosphere made it the perfect fit for my legal education.
	Arianna Kiaei Home State: New York Undergraduate School: University of Arkansas Involvement: Law Review, Middle Eastern and South Asian Law Students Association, Rachford Fellow in the Office of Career Strategy, McThenia Research Assistant, Women Law Students Organization Why W&L: W&L's tight-knit community has afforded me the opportunity to make strong professional and interpersonal relationships with faculty, staff, and my classmates. It's provided a challenging yet exceptionally rewarding academic experience that will leave be will the skills to excel in my career.
	Chip Sweeney Home State: West Virginia Undergraduate School: University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill Involvement: Sports Czars, Student Bar Association, International Law Society, SEIPLS, Black Lung Clinic Why W&L: W&L Law attracts quality, brilliant people, which builds a unique, exemplary community that you will not find anywhere else. This school and this town provided me with the opportunity to grow as a law student, as a litigator, and most importantly, as a person.
	Jack Perryman Home State: Missouri Undergraduate School: Centre College Involvement: Executive Committee, Sports Czars, German Law Journal, Dean's Student Advisory Committee, Pro Bono Board, Antitrust & Consumer Law Society, Moot Court Executive Board (Davis Chair) Why W&L: I picked W&L Law because I wanted close relationships with my classmates and professors, a world-class education, and a community that would push me to become a great attorney and public servant.
	Katherine Berman Home State: Texas Undergraduate School: Washington and Lee University Involvement: Student Bar Association, Women Law Students Organization, Legal Research Burks Scholar, Journal of Civil Rights and Social Justice, Art Law Society, Phi Alpha Delta (PAD), Traveller Safe Ride Program, Student Election Commission, W&L Varsity Field Hockey Volunteer Assistant Coach Why W&L: I love W&L because of the community. The people at W&L are what make it such a special place!
	Madyson Kent Home State: Tennessee Undergraduate School: Virginia Tech Involvement: Law Review and Black Lung Clinic Why W&L: The thing I love the most about W&L Law is the community. I knew I did not want a super competitive environment for law school. At W&L Law I am able to support others who in turn support me. Also, I love going to a school in the mountains where a beautiful walking trail is only a short drive away to clear my mind in between classes.
	Sadie Mapstone Hone State: New York Undergraduate School: Hobart and William Smith Colleges Involvement: Burks Scholar, Head Kirgis Fellow, Negotiations Chair on the Moot Court Executive Board, co-founding president of the Environmental Law Society, Women Law Students Organization ("WLSO") member Why W&L: I chose W&L because I wanted to attend a law school where my professors acted as my mentors and truly invested in my growth as a person and a student. I am happy to say that I have found that and more at W&L! I am forever grateful for this community, the professors, and my classmates.
	Saylor Snowden Home State: Texas Undergraduate School: University of Virginia Involvement: International Law Society, Burks Fellow, Community Legal Practice Clinic, and I competed in all the Moot Court competitions Why W&L: I chose W&L because I knew I would prefer the smaller school community and when I toured the atmosphere of the school felt very welcoming and friendly.
	Sydney Layne Home State: New York Undergraduate School: University of Virginia Involvement: Women's Law Student Organization, Environmental Law Society, German Law Journal, Rachford Fellow Why W&L: The W&L Law community is incredibly tight knit, which has allowed me to develop close relationships with friends and professors alike. It's a really supportive and engaging environment. Lexington is also a beautiful place with a slower pace of life-perfect for law school!
	Zoe Speas Home State: Virginia Undergradute School: The College of William and Mary Involvement: Law Review, Research Assistant, Legal Writing Burks Scholar Why W&L: In a word-mentorship.

Class of 2026

	Ally Ortegon Home State: Texas Undergraduate School: University of Texas - Austin Involvement: Journal of Civil Rights and Social Justice, Latin American Law Students Association, Women's Law Organization, If/When/How: Lawyering for Reproductive Justice, Law School Soccer Why W&L: I first came to W&L for the small-town charm, and I stayed for the people. I love knowing my law school community is looking out for me on a personal and professional level and being able to contribute to maintaining that environment.
	Chloe Sin Home State: Virginia Undergraduate School: Northeastern University Involvement: Journal of Civil Rights and Social Justice, Asian Pacific American Law Student Association, American Constitution Society, The Law News Why W&L: The authentically collegial and tight-knit community that the students, professors, and staff work together to create.
	Gabriela Gino Home State: Colorado Undergraduate School: Agnes Scott College Involvement: Environmental Law Society, LALSA, Public Interest Law Society, Strength Club, The Law News Why W&L: I chose W&L because of the supportive, tight knit community. I felt right at home immediately and knew then!
	Hazel Fernandez Home State: Florida Undergraduate School: University of South Florida Involvement: Latin American Law Student Association, Law Review, Women Law Students Organization Why W&L: I love W&L because the community is super supportive and helpful.
	Jack Halligan Home State: New Jersey Undergradate School: Colgate University Involvement: Student Bar Association, Lewis F. Powell, Jr. Distinguished Lecture Board, Phi Alpha Delta, International Law Society, National Security and Military Law Society, Art Law Society, W&L Sports Czars Why W&L: I chose W&L because of the great sense of community in the school and in Lexington. The rigorous academic culture of the school comes hand in hand with its amazing people.
	Jeremy Thompson Home State: West Virginia Undergraduate School: High Point University Involvement: Black Law Students Association Why W&L: I chose W&L because I value the close-knit community that the school provides. Here, it is like a family tackling obstacles together and I appreciate that environment.
	Lesley Alvarado-Millan Home State: California Undergraduate School: University of California, Los Angeles Involvement: Latin American Law Students Association, Public Interest Law Students Association, Journal of Civil Rights and Social Justice, Research Assistant, Student Advisory Group to the Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Board, Student Election Commission Why W&L: I choose W&L because its supportive community and focus on practical experience felt like the perfect environment for me to grow as both a student and future attorney.
	Lilian Sampson Home State: Virginia Undergraduate School: Virginia Commonwealth University Involvement: Vice President of the Black Law Students Association and a member of the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association Why W&L: I chose W&L because I wanted to attend a small law school with small class sizes. I have enjoyed my time at W&L because of the supportive community.
	Lilli Marshall Home State: Florida Undergraduate School: University of South Carolina Involvement: Kirgis Fellow, Junior Editor for German Law Journal, Vice President of Service and Mentorship, First Generation Student Union Why W&L: I picked W&L for the strong sense of community I felt amongst the students, professors, and staff. During my time here, these relationships have only proven to be stronger than originally imagined.
	Lindsay Lankau Home State: South Carolina Undergraduate School: University of Tennessee Involvement: President, Phi Alpha Delta; Treasurer, Lewis F. Powell Distinguished Lecture Series; 2L Justice, Student Judicial Council; Antitrust & Consumer Law Society; WLSO; International Law Society Why W&L: I chose W&L because I wanted supportive community of professors, staff, and students. After spending a year in Lexington, I have embraced the small town living and could not be happier to represent the school to potential new students!
	Lucie Cao Home State: Hunan Province, China Undergraduate School: The Chinese University of Hong Kong Involvement: Law Review Why W&L: After my undergrad experience of having more than 10k students, I really wanted to attend law school somewhere I can form genuine bonds with my classmates and professors. W&L lived up to all those expectations!
	Maxine Li Home State: Colorado Undergraduate School: Pepperdine University Involvement: Federalist Society & Law Review Why W&L: I love that W&L has such a close-knit community where there are always friends and professors willing to help. I also love the small interactive classes that allows me to truly immerse myself and feel comfortable asking questions to get a better grasp of the materials being taught.
	Symone Gibbs Home State: Virginia Undergraduate School: Virginia Commonwealth University (Go RAMS!) Involvement: Journal of Civil Rights and Social Justice, Kirgis Fellow, Black Law Students Association, Research Assistant for Professor Malveaux, Sports Entertainment and Intellectual Property Law Society Why W&L: I chose W&L because of its strong commitment to fostering a sense of community, which is evident through its collaborative learning environment and numerous student-led organizations. The supportive culture here not only encourages academic excellence but also promotes personal and professional growth by building lasting relationships among students, faculty, and alumni.
	Tyler Schieda Home State: New Jersey Undergraduate School: Villanova University Involvement: Law Review, Hearing Advisor, Phi Alpha Delta, Sports Czars, Antitrust & Consumer Law Society Why W&L: I chose W&L because I was confident I would be supported by my peers and professors and make long-lasting friendships -- this has proven true!