Meet Your Peer Advisor
2023 - 2024 Peer Advisor Cohort
Meet the Peer Advisors
Adina Nelson 
Hometown: Demarest, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: Washington University in St. Louis
Graduate Institution: John Hopkins University
Areas of Professional Interest: Litigation
Class Year and First Year Section: 2L, Section 5
Favorite Thing about Georgetown Law: So many opportunities to explore!
Favorite Thing to Do in DC: Try new restaurants!
Alexandra Chandler 
Hometown: Frisco, TX
Undergraduate Institution: Baylor University
Areas of Professional Interest: Corporate Transactions; Copyright and Trademark
Class Year and First Year Section: 2L, Section 1
Favorite Thing about Georgetown Law: Everyone I’ve met here and the community!
Favorite Thing to Do in DC: DuPont Farmer’s Market and Union Market
Alexis Pollitto 
Hometown: Colts Neck, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: Cornell University
Areas of Professional Interest: Labor and Employment, Regulatory
Class Year and First Year Section: 3E, Section 7
Favorite Thing about Georgetown Law: Access to the many opportunities being in DC has to offer!
Favorite Thing to Do in DC: Hang out with evening students!
Alyce Petit 
Hometown: Columbia, SC
Undergraduate Institution: University of Alabama
Graduate Institution: University of Alabama
Areas of Professional Interest: Environment, Society, and Government
Class Year and First Year Section: 2L, Section 3
Favorite Thing about Georgetown Law: The community! (also studying at the McDonough patio picnic tables.)
Favorite Thing to Do in DC: Running the Anacostia River trail
Anastasia Drulias
Hometown: Bakersfield, CA
Undergraduate Institution: University of California, Los Angeles
Areas of Professional Interest: Litigation
Class Year and First Year Section: 2L, Section 4
Favorite Thing about Georgetown Law: The friends I’ve met who have made law school so much more fulfilling.
Favorite Thing to Do in DC: Trying new restaurants with my friends
Anna Kutbay 
Hometown: Morristown, TN
Undergraduate Institution: University of Alabama
Graduate Institution: University of Alabama
Areas of Professional Interest: Poverty Law, Economic Justice, and Civil Rights
Class Year and First Year Section: 2L, Section 3
Favorite Thing about Georgetown Law: My favorite thing about GULC is the amazing faculty and the wealth of knowledge and experience they bring to campus. I love how they really take the time to get to know students and make us feel supported. I also love our Office of Public Interest and Community Service (OPICS) staff and how much GULC cares about its public interest students!
Favorite Thing to Do in DC: My favorite thing to do in DC is explore new area for great food spots, coffee, bookstores, and hang-out spots! I also love to picnic at the Mall!
Bridget Carolan 
Hometown: Austin, TX
Undergraduate Institution: John Hopkins
Areas of Professional Interest: Public Defense
Class Year and First Year Section: 2L, Section 3
Favorite Thing about Georgetown Law: My peers! I’ve met so many amazing, motivated and interesting people here. Also the support from OPICS.
Favorite Thing to Do in DC: Happy hours, restaurants, thrifting
Charlie Hall Kip 
Hometown: Boston, MA
Undergraduate Institution: Fordham University at Lincoln Center
Areas of Professional Interest: Housing Law, to a lesser extent public defense and labor law
Class Year and First Year Section: 2L, Section 3
Favorite Thing about Georgetown Law: The community. Largely enabled by being on a separate campus, I feel like there’s a huge sense of “we’re all in this together” knowing everyone is doing the same things
Favorite Thing to Do in DC: I really like sporting events (nationals tickets are dirt cheap and very fun)
Erin Lee
Hometown: LaGrange, GA
Undergraduate Institution: Duke University
Areas of Professional Interest: Litigation, data privacy and security, technology law, immigration law, big law, public interest
Class Year and First Year Section: 3L, Section 5
Favorite Thing about Georgetown Law: The people you meet and the network you develop!
Favorite Thing to Do in DC: I love going to the MLK Library!
Gabriella Chadsey
Hometown: San Clemente, CA
Undergraduate Institution: University of California, Irvine
Areas of Professional Interest: Environmental Law
Class Year and First Year Section: 2E, Section 7
Favorite Thing about Georgetown Law: Students!
Favorite Thing to Do in DC: Visit museums, walk at the mall
Heaven Johnson
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Undergraduate Institution: University of Kentucky
Graduate Institution: Northwestern University
Areas of Professional Interest: Environmental Law
Class Year and First Year Section: 3L, Section 5
Favorite Thing about Georgetown Law: The people (now friends) I have met along the way AND many of the SBA sponsored events
Favorite Thing to Do in DC: Go to SoulCycle (6am Wednesday and Friday!), try new wine bars, and go to brunch with friends
Holly Ludvigsen
Hometown: Fremont, Nebraska
Undergraduate Institution: Waynesburg University
Graduate Institution: Waynesburg University
Areas of Professional Interest: prosecution, progressive prosecution, criminal justice reform, prosecuting sexual offenses
Class Year and First Year Section: 3L, Section 1
Favorite Thing about Georgetown Law: How many options there are, there are classes/clinics for every topic
Favorite Thing to Do in DC: Explore every museum
Kaaran Williams
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Undergraduate Institution: University of California, Berkeley
Areas of Professional Interest: Entertainment, Intellectual Property
Class Year and First Year Section: 2L, Section 4
Favorite Thing about Georgetown Law: The people and the variety of interests
Favorite Thing to Do in DC: Visit the monuments
Kait Willoughby
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Undergraduate Institution: University of California, San Diego
Areas of Professional Interest: Gender Justice/Women’s Rights
Class Year and First Year Section: 2L, Section 3
Favorite Thing about Georgetown Law: How close we are to Capitol Hill!
Favorite Thing to Do in DC: Nationals games!
Karishma Trivedi
Hometown: Mount Laurel, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: Georgetown University
Areas of Professional Interest: Health Care, Government Affairs
Class Year and First Year Section: 3L, Section 6
Favorite Thing about Georgetown Law: There is a space for every single person to thrive and every diverse interest, whether professional or social, is truly supported
Favorite Thing to Do in DC: Night time monuments walk
Kate Redetzke
Hometown: Lakeville, MN
Undergraduate Institution: University of Minnesota
Areas of Professional Interest: Education policy, human rights, civil rights
Class Year and First Year Section: 2L, Section 3
Favorite Thing about Georgetown Law: I love the community!
Favorite Thing to Do in DC: I love taking walks on the National Mall!
Kathryn Paravano
Hometown: Washington, DC
Undergraduate Institution: Georgetown University
Areas of Professional Interest: Regulatory law, securities regulation, crypto litigation
Class Year and First Year Section: 3L, Section 2
Favorite Thing about Georgetown Law: The sense of community — everyone has a place and finds their people, even at the largest law school in the country.
Favorite Thing to Do in DC: Go on runs on the Mall at sunrise
Krissy Chapman
Hometown: Belmont, MA
Undergraduate Institution: Yale College
Areas of Professional Interest: Cyber and Privacy Law, government investigations, National Security Law
Class Year and First Year Section: 4E, Section 7
Favorite Thing about Georgetown Law: The incredible, supportive community! My classmates and professors have become lifelong friends and mentors.
Favorite Thing to Do in DC: Exploring different DC neighborhoods and bike riding along the Potomac and on the mall!
Kristina Daisak
Hometown: Princeton, NJ
Undergraduate Institution: Cornell University
Areas of Professional Interest: Employment Law, Appellate Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Family Law
Class Year and First Year Section: 2L, Section 2
Favorite Thing about Georgetown Law: The professors are incredible.
Favorite Thing to Do in DC: Explore DC with friends!
Lexi Boynes
Hometown: Sarasota, FL
Undergraduate Institution: Florida State University
Areas of Professional Interest: Intellectual Property & Entertainment Law
Class Year and First Year Section: 3L, Section 1
Favorite Thing about Georgetown Law: RISE Program
Favorite Thing to Do in DC: Walk around the National Mall or study in the Portrait Gallery
Max Siegal
Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
Undergraduate Institution: Notre Dame University
Areas of Professional Interest: Biglaw and sports and entertainment
Class Year and First Year Section: 2L, Section 4
Favorite Thing about Georgetown Law: I love how strong the black community is and the Supreme Court Institute
Favorite Thing to Do in DC: Eating at good restaurants or going on walks through the arboretum
Meagan Santos
Hometown: Charleston, SC
Undergraduate Institution: University of South Carolina
Areas of Professional Interest: Public Interest: advocacy and policy surrounding Human Rights/International Law
Class Year and First Year Section: 2L, Section 3
Favorite Thing about Georgetown Law: The community- I’ve felt welcomed on campus since the first day and have made so many great friendships with my classmates in Section 3 and with other students from RISE and the organizations I’m in. I’ve also been very happen to find a lot of support from upperclassmen and the faculty/staff on campus as well!
Favorite Thing to Do in DC: My favorite thing to do is take the metro to a new area and explore on the weekends. I’ve made it a goal to get to know the city and have a lot of fun going places with friends like the zoo, thrift shopping, and visiting all the museums.
Medha Raman
Hometown: Fremont, CA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Washington
Areas of Professional Interest: Civil Rights/Racial Justice/Criminal Law
Class Year and First Year Section: 3L, Section 3
Favorite Thing about Georgetown Law: The community (and Legal Eats)
Favorite Thing to Do in DC: Exploring museums and trying to find the best brunch spots!
Mell Chhoy
Hometown: Long Beach, CA
Undergraduate Institution: Stanford University
Areas of Professional Interest: Labor/Employment Law; Regulatory
Class Year and First Year Section: 3L, Section 1
Favorite Thing about Georgetown Law: The opportunity to meet and make friends with people who share your interests
Favorite Thing to Do in DC: Go to the various museums and gardens throughout the city!
Morgan Cahoon
Hometown: Louisville, KY
Undergraduate Institution: Howard University
Areas of Professional Interest: Labor & Employment law
Class Year and First Year Section: 2L, Section 4
Favorite Thing about Georgetown Law: Georgetown’s culture of mentorship. BLSA created so many opportunities to connect with upperclassmen, professors, and attorneys.
Favorite Thing to Do in DC: Perusing many of DC’s historic museums
Morgan Flitt
Hometown: Gastonia, NC
Undergraduate Institution: University of North Carolina – Charlotte
Areas of Professional Interest: Appellate civil rights litigation
Class Year and First Year Section: 2L, Section 4
Favorite Thing about Georgetown Law: The people, the opportunities, and the surrounding city!
Favorite Thing to Do in DC: Long walks on the National Mall and going to the free museums!
Nick Endo
Hometown: Southampton, PA
Undergraduate Institution: Fordham University
Areas of Professional Interest: Juvenile justice, public defense, criminal law, constitutional law
Class Year and First Year Section: 3L, Section 3
Favorite Thing about Georgetown Law: The community!
Favorite Thing to Do in DC: Picnic in Malcolm X Park
Saherish Surani
Hometown: Corpus Christi, TX
Undergraduate Institution: Tufts University
Graduate Institution: London School of Economics
Areas of Professional Interest: International law, international human rights, education access, immigration
Class Year and First Year Section: 2L, Section 4
Favorite Thing about Georgetown Law: The people!
Favorite Thing to Do in DC: Trying to find the perfect matcha (foxtrot’s fruit loop matcha is currently in the lead)!
Sarah Phipps
Hometown: Mill Spring, NC
Undergraduate Institution: University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Areas of Professional Interest: Employment & Immigration Law
Class Year and First Year Section: 2E, Section 7
Favorite Thing about Georgetown Law: The professors!
Favorite Thing to Do in DC: Go on long walks with a boba in hand
Savannah Jelks
Hometown: Alexandria, VA
Undergraduate Institution: Union College
Areas of Professional Interest: Civil Rights, Election Law, Women’s Rights
Class Year and First Year Section: 2L, Section 3
Favorite Thing about Georgetown Law: Either the people or the campus!
Favorite Thing to Do in DC: Study in the Library of Congress or check out museums (fave is the Air and Space!)
Simone Obadia
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Undergraduate Institution: Georgetown University
Areas of Professional Interest: I am primarily interested in reproductive justice, issues related to gender justice, and power-based violence prevention.
Class Year and First Year Section: 2L, Section 3
Favorite Thing about Georgetown Law: My favorite thing about Georgetown Law is the people who gravitate towards this campus, including passionate students, dedicated professors, and expert guest speakers.
Favorite Thing to Do in DC: My favorite thing to do in DC is explore different neighborhoods and try new restaurants!
Sophie Ceniza
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Undergraduate Institution: University of Southern California
Areas of Professional Interest: Entertainment, Media, Arts and Tech Law
Class Year and First Year Section: 2L, Section 2
Favorite Thing about Georgetown Law: All of the brilliant mentors I’ve been able to find and connect with since coming to law school! I feel very lucky to have had such a wonderful law fellow, community with WOCC, and professors who nurture and inspire me.
Favorite Thing to Do in DC: Go to art museums and very long walks!
Tess McMullin
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Undergraduate Institution: University of California, Los Angeles
Areas of Professional Interest: Intellectual Property (Copyright and Trademark) Litigation, Brand Protection
Class Year and First Year Section: 2L, Section 4
Favorite Thing about Georgetown Law: The wonderful faculty and student body!
Favorite Thing to Do in DC: When I’m not in the library, I love visiting museums, trying new restaurants, and going out in Adam’s Morgan. If you need any restaurant or bar recommendations, I’m your girl.
Will Ervin
Hometown: Darlington, SC
Undergraduate Institution: Clemson University
Areas of Professional Interest: Corporate Law
Class Year and First Year Section: 2L, Section 4
Favorite Thing about Georgetown Law: Learning from distinguished professors
Favorite Thing to Do in DC: Walk or jog on the National Mall
Wyatt Bui
Hometown: Orange County, CA
Undergraduate Institution: Duke University
Areas of Professional Interest: Sports and Entertainment Law, Corporate Law
Class Year and First Year Section: 2L, Section 1
Favorite Thing about Georgetown Law: The collaborative culture!
Favorite Thing to Do in DC: Try new food!