You will find that my door is almost always open and I will quickly respond to your questions, needs, and concerns. There are many great things about our law school, including our outstanding faculty and innovative curriculum. In addition, I think one of the best features of our school is our committed and responsive staff; our focus is always on you, the students, and how we can ensure you have the best possible experience here.

Q&A

Favorite aspect of law school
In addition to the interesting and challenging nature of the material and education, I was especially happy to start applying what I was learning through summer and school employment starting the summer after my first year. Also, I made some wonderful friends in law school.

Favorite class in law school
Criminal Procedure because my professor, who was also the dean of our law school at the time, was a former sheriff. I appreciated the law enforcement perspective he brought to the class. I also loved Constitutional Law and all of the advanced con law classes I took.

Advice for law students
You can maintain balance in your life while also being fully committed to law school and learning. You’ll have less time to do the things you enjoy outside of school, but you can fit them in. Please get good sleep; you’re young, but you still need it. Finally, ask for help if you need it; there are so many support services and supportive people here.

Favorite places in Cleveland
Metroparks, Rocky River Park, West Side Market, Great Lakes Brewing Company, Sokolowski’s University Inn, Mitchell’s Ice Cream, B Spot Burgers (a Michael Symon restaurant), the Tremont neighborhood, Cedar Point, Cleveland Zoo, Johnny’s on Fulton

Education

• B.A. (Political Science and Psychology), Bennington College, Bennington, VT
• J.D., The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

Professional Affiliations

• Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Member, Diversity Action Committee Member; Chair, Stephanie Tubbs Jones Summer Legal Academy; Member, Lawyers Mental Health & Wellness Task Force
• American Bar Association
• National Association of Student Personnel Administrators

Related Experience

• Eleven years with the School of Law (seven in CSO; five in Student Services)
• Legal employment with legal aid (as lawyer for three years, law clerk for two years) and a law firm (one year)
• Internships with various non-profits, including the Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Metro Cleveland and the ACLU of Ohio

We are here to help make your transition, as well as your three years at the law school, as smooth as possible. Our office oversees a variety of programs, including academic services, seminars, and student organization events. Law school is hard work, but it can also be a lot of fun. Take time to learn about all that the School has to offer you, and don’t forget that the city you now live in has much to offer as well!

Q&A

Favorite aspect of law school
The law affects every area of life, so I loved learning about what affects and drives our society and beyond. Law school made me more aware of our world and the politics governing our society. In a nutshell, it made me smarter. I’m also very grateful for the friends I made in law school.

Favorite class in law school
Torts – how could you not like learning about torts?

Advice for law students
Live your life – workout, socialize, read non-legal books, watch movies – just take breaks from the grind of law school. Yes, you need to prioritize and focus on school, but you need balance. It’s important to take a step back and relax.

Favorite places in Cleveland
Restaurants: Pacific East (Asian), Tree Country (Asian), Pier W (Seafood), Lola’s Bistro (American) Parks: Chagrin Reservation, Shaker Lakes
Shopping: Knuth’s, Anthropologie, Nordstroms Rack, Eaton Place, and of course, Beachwood Mall

Education

• B.A. (Psychology), Bates College, Lewiston, ME
• J.D., The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
• M.A. (Social Psychology), Kent State University, Kent, OH

Professional Affiliations

• Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
• American Bar Association

Related Experience

• Ten years with the School of Law (Admissions and Student Services)
• Legal employment with Jones, Day (Cleveland); internship with a Family Law attorney; and, clerkship with the Public Defender’s Office – Juvenile Division.