Kirgis Fellows

Sidney Johnson is a third-year law student from Saint Johns, Florida. She graduated from Florida State University in 2021 with a degree in International Affairs with a concentration in Religion, while also completing a degree in Sociology. After graduation, she worked as a legal assistant for a non-profit immigration clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. Before starting law school, she worked for a regional firm in Jacksonville as an administrative legal assistant in family law.

During her 1L summer, Sidney was a summer associate at McGuireWoods in Jacksonville, Florida. She spent her 2L summer at Foley & Lardner in Jacksonville, Florida where she will return as an Associate in the Labor and Employment practice group.

In addition to serving as a Head Kirgis Fellow, Sidney is the Vice President of the Student Bar Association, Co-President of the Black Law Students Association, and an extern for the Honorable C. Kailani Memmer in the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia. Additionally, she is a member of the Women's Law Students Organization, the First-Generation Student Union, and is a Lead Online Editor on Law Review.

In her free time, she can be found walking with her dog Cashew, reading the newest fiction novel, or crocheting.

Lilli Marshall is a third-year law student from Melbourne, Florida. She earned her bachelor's degree in Political Science and Economics from the University of South Carolina in 2019. Prior to law school, Lilli worked at a law firm where she supported the Labor & Employment practice group and assisted with attorney recruiting.

Lilli spent both her 1L and 2L summers as a summer associate at Williams Mullen in Richmond, Virginia. She will return after graduation as an associate in the firm's Litigation group. Lilli currently serves as Head Kirgis Fellow, Managing Editor of the German Law Journal, judicial extern for the Honorable J. Christopher Clemens in Virginia's 23rd Judicial District, and a Law Admissions Ambassador. She is also involved in the Women Law Students Organization (WLSO) and the First-Generation Student Union.

Lilli enjoys playing tennis and golf, reading, and hanging out with friends.

Luciano Barraza is a second-year law student from San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2018 with a degree in Advertising. Prior to law school, he worked in the information technology sector focusing on data privacy and product development. During his 1L summer, he split his time between a law firm and an in-house role at an energy and telecommunications organization.

On campus, Luciano serves as treasurer of the Latin American Law Student Association (LALSA) and is a staff writer for the Journal of Civil Rights and Social Justice. In his free time, he can be found cheering on Texas Longhorn football, watching Boston Bruins hockey, acrylic painting, cooking, or enjoying what he calls his lifeline-a Diet Coke.

Braxton Berry is a second-year law student from Richmond, VA. He graduated from Washington College in 2023 with a degree in Political Science and minors in Philosophy and Justice, Law, and Society. As an undergraduate, he helped publicize the inaugural Chesapeake Heartland Project, an African American humanities initiative in collaboration with the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC).

Before law school, Braxton returned to NMAAHC as a Hip-Hop Education Intern in the Office of Curatorial Affairs, where he contributed to educational programming and curation for the Museum's Afrofuturism exhibit. He also worked as an Associate Account Executive and Contract Writer for AI sales at Blattner Technologies and co-authored a textbook chapter on international politics with two of his professors.

During his 1L Summer, Braxton served as a Judicial Intern for the Honorable C. Kailani Memmer of the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia.

In addition to being a Kirgis Fellow, he is a Staff Writer for the Journal of Civil Rights and Social Justice, Co-Chair of the American Constitution Society's annual SCOTUS Preview, and a member of the Black Law Students Association (BLSA).

In his free time, Braxton enjoys watching all things reality tv, practicing digital photography, playing flag football, making monthly playlists, antiquing, and chatting with anyone who greets him with a smile.

Griffin Boutwell is a second-year law student from Central Texas. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2022 with a double major in Government and Sociology and later earned a Master of Science in International Policy from Royal Holloway, University of London.

Griffin split his 1L summer between a law firm in Florida and an appellate court in New York. After graduating, Griffin plans to pursue a clerkship and then a career in international law and foreign policy. Beyond his career, Griffin also plans on publishing fiction novels, earning a PhD in International Relations, and moving back to the United Kingdom.

In addition to being a Kirgis Fellow, Griffin serves as the Managing Research Assistant to Professor Kish Parella, Co-President of the International Law Society, Junior Editor for the German Law Journal, Treasurer of Phi Alpha Delta, Of-Counsel for the Jessup International Law Moot Court, and an Editor for Law News.

In his free time, Griffin enjoys traveling (ask him about Budapest thermal spas!), creative writing, watching movies, but, most importantly, spending quality time with his friends, family, and girlfriend.

Floyd Johnson II is a rising 2L from Long Beach, California. He attended California State University, Sacramento where he majored in International Relations. While he was an undergraduate student, Floyd received practical legal experience interning at the Long Beach City Prosecutor's Office, which helped shape his early interest in law and public service.

Floyd decided to attend law school because he was drawn to the idea that there are often multiple ways to approach a problem. For him, law school provided the tools to analyze issues from different perspectives and develop well-reasoned solutions.

During his first summer at W&L, Floyd worked as a research assistant for Professor Russell Miller, where he contributed to the development of one of Professor Miller's upcoming projects. Through his experience, Floyd deepened his understanding of academic legal research while honing the skills of critical analysis and precision that are essential to effective legal advocacy. Looking ahead, Floyd is eager to continue broadening his exposure to different areas of the law during his 2L summer.

Lindsay Giglio is a second-year law student from Potter Valley, California. She graduated from the University of California, San Diego in 2024 with a major in Economics, and a minor in Chinese Studies.

During her 1L summer, Lindsay first served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Ashley Edwards of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of North Carolina, in Charlotte. Following her judicial internship, she was a summer associate at Saccucci and Partners in Rome, Italy.

Outside of being a Kirgis Fellow, Lindsay is a Junior Editor for the German Law Journal, Co-President of the International Law Society, and a member of the Women Law Students Organization (WLSO). In her free time, she enjoys running, playing and watching soccer, and spending time with friends.

Madi Gilgo is a second-year law student from New Bern, North Carolina. She graduated from Elon University in 2023 with degrees in Journalism and Strategic Communications with minors in Psychology and Leadership Studies. Prior to law school, she worked at a community health foundation in rural North Carolina. There she supported the foundation's community-building, equity, and grassroot funding initiatives.

During her 1L summer, Madi was a law clerk at Legal Services of Northern Virginia in Alexandria, VA. In addition to being a Kirgis Fellow, she is a Staffwriter for the Journal of Civil Rights and Social Justice, Co-President of OUTLaw, and a member of the Women Law Students Organization (WLSO).

In her free time, you can find Madi walking on the Chessie Trial, cooking or baking sourdough in her kitchen, taking a yoga class, or hanging out with friends.

Zachary Kean is a second-year law student from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He graduated from Florida State University in 2023 with a dual degree in Political Science and Business Management with a certification in Global Citizenship Communication. After graduation, he spent a year working as a Legislative Clerk at the Florida House of Representatives in Tallahassee, Florida.

During his 1L summer, Zachary split his summer working for the General Counsel for PrizePicks in Atlanta and then worked for the Consumer Protection Division of the Florida Office of the Attorney General. Outside of being a Kirgis Fellow, Zachary is the Treasurer of the Student Bar Association and a Law Student Ambassador. Additionally, he is the Vice President of the Sports, Entertainment, and IP Law Society, Secretary of the Business Law Society, Secretary of the International Law Society, and is a Staff Writer on the Journal for Civil Rights and Social Justice.

In his free time, he can be found watching any live sports game, hosting movie marathons, and walking around Lexington with his friends!

Danielle Latty is a second-year law student from Glastonbury, Connecticut. She graduated from Bryant University in 2024 with a degree in Politics & Law. While at Bryant, she served as Secretary of Student Government, President of Black Women's Blueprint, and Fellow to the Vice President of Student Affairs.

During her 1L summer, Danielle worked as a Legal Intern at Travelers Insurance. Outside of being a Kirgis Fellow, Danielle is the Secretary of the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) and a staff writer for the Journal of Civil Rights and Social Justice.

In her free time, Danielle enjoys watching musicals, reading, making matcha, and spending time with friends

Preeti Pandey is a second-year law student from Woodbridge, VA. She graduated from Virginia Tech in 2024 with a major in Philosophy, Politics & Economics (PPE). While at Virginia Tech, she served as the Director of Hokies Vote Caucus, President of Students for Racial Justice, and Vice President of Nepalese Student Association.

During her 1L summer, Preeti was a judicial intern to the Honorable Susan J. Stoney of the Fairfax Circuit Court. In addition to being a Kirgis Fellow, Preeti serves as a Staffwriter for the Washington and Lee Law Review and Secretary for Sports, Entertainment, and Intellectual Property Law Society (SEIPLS) and American Constitution Society (ACS). She is also a member of the Women's Law Students Organization (WLSO), and the First-Generation Student Union (FGSU).

In her free time, Preeti can be found at Pronto, watching bad reality tv, or hosting dinner parties.

Laura Reitze is a second-year law student from Pasadena, CA. She graduated from William & Mary in 2022 with a double major in Linguistics and Studio Art. Before law school, she worked in law firms in Richmond, VA.

During her 1L summer, Laura worked for the disAbility Law Center of Virginia and for the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance. In addition to being a Kirgis Fellow, Laura serves as a Staffwriter for the Washington & Lee Law Review.

In her free time, you can find her drawing, listening to podcasts, or trying new recipes.

Moselle Rodriguez is a second-year law student from Houston, TX. She graduated from The University of Texas in 2022 with a degree in International Relations and French. Prior to law school, she worked at law firm specializing in business immigration in Austin, TX.

During the first half of her 1L summer, Moselle interned for Judge Hoyt in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. She spent the second half of her summer interning for Justice Dokupil at the Texas First Court of Appeals. Outside of being a Kirgis Fellow, Moselle serves as Secretary of the Latin American Law Student Association (LALSA). She is also a member of the First Generation Student Union and the Women in Law Organization.

In her free time, Moselle enjoys discovering new coffee shops, rooting for the Texas Longhorns, playing pickleball, and walking the Chessie trail.

Jamie Rowley is a second-year law student from McKean, PA. He graduated from Penn State University in 2024 with a degree in Finance and French Studies. During his time at Penn State, Jamie was a Teaching Assistant and a mentor to first year students in the Smeal College of Business.

Jamie spent his 1L summer with Haynes Boone in Dallas, TX and will be returning for his 2L summer. In addition to being a Kirgis Fellow, Jamie is a Staffwriter on the Washington & Lee Law Review, Vice President of Phi Alpha Delta Service Fraternity, and the Alumni Relations Chair for the Sports, Entertainment, and Intellectual Property Law Society.

In his free time, Jamie enjoys taking his dog, Truman, for walks on the Chessie, hanging out with his friends, and watching any Penn State team.