Author: JLEPP

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Anneliese Ostrom

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Anneliese is from the Sacramento Valley of California. She attended Boise State University and graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Philosophy. Her fondest memories at NDLS include serving as the Vice President of Jus Vitae and working as a Teaching Assistant to Professor Bray’s Civil Procedure class. Anneliese also works as a Research Assistant to Professor Barclay. She spent her 1L summer in South Bend, interning at the St. Joseph County Prosecutor’s Office and returned to Boise during her 2L summer to work for the Idaho Attorney General. In her free time, Anneliese enjoys distance running and playing/composing piano music.

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Andrew Athenson

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Andrew is from Lake Forest, Illinois. He attended DePauw University and graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. in Political Science. Andrew currently serves on the Student Bar Association’s Service and Athletics Committees. During his 1L summer, he interned for the Honorable Sara Darrow in the Central District of Illinois. In his free time, Andrew enjoys watching the Chicago Cubs, cooking, and hanging out with friends and family.

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Andres Solorzano

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Andres was born and raised in Miami, Florida. He attended Florida International University and graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Political Science. Andres is currently Campus Engagement co-chair for the NDLS Federalist Society, Spiritual Chair for the NDLS St. Thomas More Society. During his 1L summer, he interned for the Honorable Rodolfo A. Ruiz in the Southern District of Florida. Andres enjoys philosophy, theology, and playing chess.

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Alyssa Desouza

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Alyssa hails from Staten Island, New York. She graduated from Hunter College, cum laude, with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a Certificate in Public Policy. After graduation, Alyssa worked for as a Private Funds Paralegal at an international law firm, as a Private Credit Paralegal at an asset management firm, and taught English in Madrid, Spain. During her 1L summer, Alyssa worked as a Judicial Intern to the Honorable Joseph F. Bianco of the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Alyssa enjoys cooking, international travel, and rock climbing.

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Ally Morcus

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Ally is originally from Louisville, Kentucky. She is a Double Domer, having graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2021 with degrees in Political Science and Spanish. Ally spent her 1L summer interning with the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund in Chicago, and her 2L summer interning at Legal Aid Chicago. She currently serves as Vice President of the Moot Court Board. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, listening to podcasts, and cuddling with her cat, Luna.

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Alan Kohl

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Alan is originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He attended Vanderbilt University and graduated with a degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. Prior to law school, Alan worked as a consultant and project manager for health care and consumer products companies. Alan currently serves as a Vice President for the Health Law Society. During his 1L summer, Alan was a law clerk in the Maryland Office of the Attorney General, working closely with the Maryland Department of Health. Alan enjoys spending time with his wife, Sarah, and his cat, Lil’ Caesar.