Category: Vol. 34 Masthead Bios

Andrew is a 3L from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He attended Cornell University, where he studied Development Sociology. Subsequently, he attended Concordia University, where he completed his MBA, and Denver University, where he completed his MLS. During his 1L summer, Andrew worked at Aguilar, Castillo & Love in San Jose, Costa Rica. Andrew just finished his 2L summer at Sullivan & Cromwell in New York City, where he will begin working upon graduation. Before returning to law school, Andrew played professional basketball in Spain and Portugal for four years.

Carson is from Niles, Michigan. She attended Butler University graduating cum laude with her undergraduate degree in Accounting. She also completed her Masters of Professional Accounting at Butler University. At the law school, Carson is one of the MBA liaisons for SBA and a member of Business Law Forum. During her 1L summer, she was an extern for the Honorable Judge Michael T. Mullen in the Cook County Circuit Court in Chicago, Illinois. Outside of law school, she enjoys spending time with her goldendoodle Amber and attending barre classes.

Chris Zhao grew up in China and graduated from Beijing Language and Culture University, where he majored in literature and linguistics. Prior to law school, he also studied at the University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education. During his 1L summer, Chris served as an intern at the Taxpayer Protection Bureau within the Office of the New York State Attorney General and a research assistant for Professor Patrick Thomas. While studying in London, he worked as an international tax intern at KPMG. Chris spent his 2L summer at the New York Office of Goodwin Procter, and he will join the firm’s Tax Group after graduation. In addition to his work and studies, Chris has twelve years of performing experience with professional choirs and as a soloist.

Dylan is a first-generation college graduate and law student from Waynesville, North Carolina. At the age of 19, he completed a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at the University of Washington in Seattle. After his 1L year, he served the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina under the guidance and mentorship of The Honorable Robert J. Conrad. At Notre Dame, Dylan is involved with the Federalist Society and the forthcoming Real Estate Law Society. Fun Fact: Dylan’s is a great fan of the period between 1812-13, which marked the height of the French continental empire, stretching from Catalonia to Dalmatia.

Russell is originally from Rome, New York. He graduated from Colgate University with a degree in economics before attending New York University to obtain an MBA. Russell spent his 1L summer at the SEC in Washington, D.C. and his 2L summer at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett in NYC. He plans to return to NYC after graduation and to focus on corporate law.

Lydia is originally from Statesboro, Georgia. She attended the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and a minor in History. During her 1L summer, Lydia returned to Washington, DC to work as a law clerk for Catholic University’s Office of General Counsel and during her 2L summer she interned at U.S. Department of Education’s Office of the General Counsel. After graduation, Lydia plans to clerk for a judge on the Maryland Court of Special Appeals. In her free time, Lydia enjoys hiking, camping, and playing the ukulele.