Author: JLEPP

Joseph is originally from Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He attended Eastern New Mexico University and graduated summa cum laude with a double-major in Political Science and Criminal Justice. While an undergraduate, Joseph was appointed by New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to serve on ENMU’s Board of Regents. During his 1L summer, Joseph was a law clerk at the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico; and during his 2L summer, Joseph was a Summer Associate at Modrall Sperling in Albuquerque, NM. Following law school, Joseph will be clerking for Chief Judge William Johnson on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico. In his free time, Joseph enjoys hiking (preferably in the mountains), spending time with family, and cooking.

Born and raised in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, John Paul graduated magna cum laude with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and minors in Mathematics and Catholic Studies from the University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, MN) in 2019. After working as an engineer in the medical device field, John Paul decided to pursue a degree in law in hopes of a career in Intellectual Property. During his summer following 1L, he worked as a law clerk in the office of Patterson Thuente in Minneapolis. In the summer following 2L year, John Paul was a summer associate at the Chicago office of K&L Gates, where he plans to practice patent prosecution following graduation.

Margaret Foss is from Tecumseh, Michigan. She graduated from Adrian College in 2020 where she double majored in Political Science and Business with a concentration in Management. Margaret spent both her 1L and 2L summer with Ogletree Deakins in Indianapolis, Indiana. In her free time, Margaret enjoys spending time with friends and family and staying active.

Haley is from the western suburbs of Chicago. She graduated from the University of Michigan in 2018 with a concentration in International Studies. Prior to law school, she worked at an Employment & Civil Rights law firm as a legal assistant. At NDLS, Haley is the Vice President of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Society. During her 1L summer, she worked for the Honorable Judge Rochford at the First District Illinois Appellate Court. 

Matt is originally from Alpharetta, GA. He attended The University of Alabama and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Management Information Systems. Matt is currently the Treasurer for the Food and Beverage Law Society, an Oralist for the Notre Dame Moot Court Board’s 7th Circuit Team, and an Assistant Rector in Siegfried Hall on campus. During his 1L summer, Matt interned for the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General Corps in Fort Worth, Texas. In his free time, Matt enjoys watching baseball or college football, hiking, fishing, and spending time with friends.

Malcolm is originally from Snohomish, Washington. He graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara, with a degree in Biopsychology. During his 1L summer, Malcolm served as a judicial extern for Justice Yu on the Washington Supreme Court. During his 2L summer, he worked in the Legal Division of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. In his free time, Malcolm enjoys backpacking and writing music.