Senate

Mike Gonzalez - Academic Affairs Committee

I was born and raised in Miami, FL.  I decided to attend law school because of my interest in commercial litigation as well as aviation law, real estate transactions, and corporate law. In addition to being an SBA senator I am also the Associate Managing Editor for the Business Law Review.  My goal in serving as an SBA senator is to assist the administration and the student body in making WCL not only one of the best law schools in Washington, D.C. but in the entire nation. (mike295855@gmail.com)

Maanasa Kona - Academic Affairs Committee

Hi! I am Maanasa (pronounced as Monica with an "s"), and I am from... well, it's a long story, ask me some time. I have been involved with Administrative Law Review, Intellectual Property Law Society (as Treasurer), South Asian Law Student Association (as Treasurer) and Phi Alpha Delta. I have been Dean Christine Farley's Dean's Fellow for a year now. I am interested in intellectual property litigation, especially patent litigation, and I am excited to be a part of the IP clinic this coming spring. I graduated from Georgia Tech in May '09 with a degree in Industrial Engineering. I love doing the Times Crossword, watching plays and following ACC football. (konamaanasa@gmail.com)

Jason Whittle - Academic Affairs Committee (Chair)

I graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Madison where I majored in Theater and Drama with an emphasis in set design, and minored in European Studies.  After an occasionally exciting career in theater, film, and steel, I moved to DC in 2009, ready to embrace the law.  I have spent time working with the Program on Law and Government and, during my 2L year I was a teaching fellow in the Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project.  Want to talk teaching?  Come find me.  What's up in Wisconsin?  Lets talk.  Got complaints about school?  I'd love to hear 'em. (whittle.jm@gmail.com)

Thomas Avery - Academic Affairs Committee

I'm from Miami, Florida.  I attended Arizona State University, where I studied Finance.  After college I worked for two years as a stock trader, before deciding to attend law school.  Here at WCL I am a member of the American University Law Review, as well as the Vice President of the Native American Law Students Association.  I'd like to make SBA reflective of the outstanding student body our school possesses. (tavery01@gmail.com)

Freddy Cuellar - Groups and Organizations Committee

From Whittier California, Freddy Cuellar graduated from the University of Southern California where he studied Creative Writing and Film.  Before attending WCL, he worked as a Finance Officer for the California Democratic Party.  (freddy.cue@gmail.com)

Michael Gebauer - Finance Committee

Mike is a 2L from Westchester County, just north of New York City. He studied at the University at Buffalo, where he triple-majored in business administration, political science, and economics.  At WCL he is a member of the Business Law Review and the Moot Court Honor Society, and is currently serving his second term as a Senator with the SBA. (mgebauer88@gmail.com)

Kevin Kistler - Groups and Organizations Committee

Second year student from Silver Spring, MD.  Attended Tufts University for undergrad.  Worked as a mentor to high school and middle school students in D.C. schools before attending law school. Studying at the Hague this summer with WCL.

Daniel Culicover (Section 1) - Finance Committee

My name is Dan and I'm from Columbus, Ohio. I grew up in Columbus and went to Ohio State where I majored in Economics and Political Science. While in high school and at Ohio State I rowed for the crew teams. After graduation I worked in the Communications section of the Ohio Attorney General's office for Richard Cordray. Outside of school, sports, and work I love to read good science fiction books and listen to music. (dculicover@gmail.com)

Alexis Patterson (Section 2) - Groups and Organizations Committee

I am from Miami, FL. I went to undergraduate school in New York at St. John’s University. I earned a B.A. in Government & Politics. (alexis.patterson@att.net)

Adam Crane (Section 3) - Academic Affairs Committee

I'm from Orange County, CA. I spent some of my childhood in Trinidad and Tobago where my parents were missionaries.  I went to undergrad in L.A. at Biola University and graduated with a Political Science major and a Biblical Studies minor. During which I enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve and served there for almost four years.  I am now a commissioned officer and after law school I will go to active duty as an attorney for the Marines. (adam.crane@american.edu)

Allison Barbo (Section 4) - Student Services Committee

I'm originally from Cleveland, OH. I graduated from Ohio State where I studied Political Science, played club volleyball, watched too much football and volunteered at the Humane Society.  I also worked for the Ohio House of Representatives and interned on the Hill for Senator Voinovich.  I am a chemical specialist in the Army National Guard and have been interested in UCMJ ever since the menacing Article 15 threats from my boot camp drill sergeants. (allisonbarbo@gmail.com)

Abbie Kamin (Section 5) - Groups and Organizations Committee

I am originally from Houston, TX and graduated from Tulane University in New Orleans, LA. I look forward to serving as a 1L Senator, representing the interests of Section 5 and the 1L class as a whole. (ak6955a@student.american.edu)

Miguel Corral (Section 6) - Student Services Committee

I am from Denver, Colorado and come from a Mexican-American family. We own a small Mexican food restaurant back home. I graduated from the University of Denver and then traveled the globe for a few years. My interests include international business and politics, traveling, and food. I enjoy interacting with people so please let me know how I can help. (jc6122a@student.american.edu)

Darian Ghorbi - Student Services Committee (Chair)

Hi, I am Darian Ghorbi.  I grew up in Boston.  I went to Carnegie Mellon University where I majored in Mechanical Engineering and Engineering & Public Policy.  I am a 3L evening student interested in Environmental and Administrative law.  I work at the U.S. Department of Energy in the Office of Fossil Energy where I work on carbon capture and storage technology. (ghorbi@gmail.com)

Bethanie Haynes - Student Services Committee

Bethanie Haynes is a second-year law student at WCL from Cleveland, Tennessee. She graduated cum laude from the University of Tennessee in 2008 with a degree in French Language and World Business. She currently works for EDF Inc. in Chevy Chase, MD. (bethaniehaynes@gmail.com)

Linda Sabatello - Academic Affairs Committee

My name is Linda Sabatello. I'm a 2L in the part-time program. I work full-time as a paralegal at an immigration law firm. I grew up in New Jersey, graduated from Boston College in 2006, and have lived in DC since 2007. (linda.sabatello@gmail.com)

Alana Smith - Groups & Organizations Committee

Alana Smith is a 2L evening student. Before law school, Alana worked for a health care consulting firm for several years. She is interested in cultural property law and art law. She has a two year old son, William. In addition to playing with her son, Alana enjoys swimming and reading. (alanabsmith@hotmail.com)

Chazmon Gates - Finance Committee

Chaz is a 2L from Dallas, TX.  He recieved his BA in communications/journalism from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and his MA in government from Johns Hopkins University.  At WCL Chazmon is a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Negotiation Team, BLSA, APLSA, and a variety of other student organizations. He is fluent in Mandarin, and enjoys sports, reading autobiographies, volunteer work, and traveling to developing countries. (chazmon.gates@gmail.com)

Colten Hall - Student Services Committee

My name is Colten Hall and I am a 22-year-old California native and an SBA Senator At-Large. I spent my college years on the beach at the University of California, Santa Barbara and now pass the days with a coffee in hand at Pence Law Library as a 2L JD/MA candidate. As a former member of the Evening Program, I try to serve as an advocate for the part-time student, while also encouraging the SBA to support programs that increase WCL's image as a strong force in international and human rights law. This is my second year serving in the SBA and on the SBA Student Services Committee. (ch6166a@student.american.edu)
Bar Review co-chair, Pro Tempore

Ryan Hayden - Finance Committee (Chair)

As your SBA Finance Committee Chair, I am responsible for responding to your reimbursement requests and managing the SBA budget.  Your bi-annual contribution to the student activity fund is a financial commitment on your behalf that I take very seriously. While managing the budget for the 2011-2012 academic year, I will balance day-to-day operational spending and reimbursements with an investment in the future of WCL and its student body. If you have any questions or concerns pertaining to student activity fees, budget allocation or WCL-related issues, please do not hesitate to speak with me in the hallway or e-mail me at sbafinance@gmail.com. (rh4002a@student.american.edu)

Rachel Kaplan - Groups & Organizations Committee (Chair)

I am a 2L from New York City where I attended Hunter College and graduated with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Political Science. Prior to law school, I worked at a non-profit in New York for five years, running programs for seriously ill children. I am interested in politics, the legislative process and Health Law and Policy. (rackap@gmail.com)

Jamie Larson - Finance Committee

I am from Phoenix and I graduated from Arizona State University several years ago. I have worked in the hospitality industry and as a journalist since that time. In addition to my J.D., I am also a MPA candidate. I look forward to representing the student body again, ensuring that all students have their voices heard and their needs addressed. (jl4397@student.american.edu)

Jorge Vera Mera - Student Services Committee

I grew up in Peru and moved to New Jersey at the age of eleven. I attended Rutgers University where I majored in Philosophy and minored in Organizational Leadership and Italian. At Rutgers I was a member of various associations including the Livingston College Governing Associaton and the Rutgers University Student Assembly. At WCL I am a member of the International Law Review and the Society of Dispute Resolution. I also volunteer as an interpreter with various clinics. In my free time I enjoy cooking and playing tennis. (verajorgel@gmail.com)