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Originally from Cedar Falls, IA,  Lauren attended Iowa State University and graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Economics and minors in Business and Political Science.  Lauren is spending her 2021-2022 academic year in London, participating in Notre Dame’s London Law Program.  During her 1L summer, she interned for the Honorable Judge Eleni Roumel in the United States Court of Federal Claims in Washington, DC, and served as Research Assistant for Professor Alford.  In her free time, Lauren enjoys skiing and traveling.

Amanda is originally from Chicago, Illinois. She attended Northwestern University and graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Communication Studies. Prior to law school, Amanda earned her Master’s in Education from the University of Notre Dame and taught elementary school for four years in New Orleans, Louisiana and Austin, Texas. During her 1L summer, Amanda served as an in-house legal fellow and LCLD Scholar at PepsiCo. She spent her 2L summer at Jenner & Block in Chicago and is thrilled to be returning as a litigation associate upon graduation. In her free time, Amanda enjoys true crime documentaries, arguing about college football, and archery.

Hope Swantko is originally from Commerce, Michigan. She graduated from the University of Michigan where she studied philosophy and political science. Prior to and during law school she has worked in several real estate roles, including at Freeborn & Peters and Hilco Redevelopment Partners. After graduation she will be joining Byan Cave Leighton Paisner’s Chicago office as an Associate in the Real Estate group.

Joseph is from Kennesaw, GA. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in finance in 2019. At NDLS, he is active in the Business Law Forum and the Sports, Communications, and Entertainment Law Forum. During his 1L summer, he interned for the Court of Appeals of Georgia and served as a Research Assistant for Professor Veronica Root Martinez during his 2L summer. Joseph enjoys watching sports, running, and traveling.

Andrew is from Glencoe, Illinois. He graduated from the College of William & Mary in 2020, where he double majored in Government and History. Andrew spent his 1L summer at the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. During his 2L summer, Andrew was a summer associate at Faegre Drinker in their Washington, D.C office. Andrew will return to Faegre after graduation.

Chris is originally from Rochester Hills, Michigan. He attended Oakland University and graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Marketing and Finance. Chris currently serves as an Admissions Ambassador for NDLS, Assistant Rector in Duncan Hall, and a Dublin Honors Scholar. Chris will return to Michigan after graduation. In his free time, Chris enjoys camping and taking international cooking lessons.