Why did you choose to attend South Texas College of Law Houston?
My decision was strongly influenced by my faith, support system, and the law school’s exceptional reputation. I was raised with a deep faith in God, which ingrained in me the importance of giving back to my communities. In life you will receive as much as you are willing to give, and I chose to attend STCL Houston because I knew the community here would help me give 100%.
What legal opportunities have you participated in?
This past summer, I wanted to gain perspective on what area of law I will potentially pursue after law school. To accomplish this objective, I split my summer 2025 between a criminal externship and a judicial externship. The criminal externship was with the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, and the judicial externship was with Judge Nathan Milliron with the 215th Harris County Civil District Court. Both were outstanding. I was honored with an opportunity to continue working for Judge Milliron this fall as a part-time law clerk — an opportunity I would not have received without the support of South Texas Law’s Career Resource Center (CRC).
How did you secure those opportunities?
My ability to secure those externships developed from CRC networking events and resume collection. I connected with the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office (MCDA) at an event called the Government and Public Interest Table Talk. MCDA scheduled an interview and offered me a summer internship, which deepened my understanding of the criminal justice system. To secure my judicial externship, I submitted a resume through a CRC opportunity called the Judicial Resume Collect, completed an interview, and accepted a summer opportunity to further my understanding of the civil justice system through observation of the judiciary.
How did the Career Resource Center help you successfully navigate the recruitment process?
My recruitment process was not traditional, as I had “strategically” planned to delay attempting on-campus interviews because I was unsure what area of law I wanted to practice. However, at the start of my second semester, and with my 1L summer on a rapid approach, I decided to take immediate action. I scheduled an appointment with my career advisor, Marissa Sibal, and she gave me advice on how to transform my resume and cover letters to appeal more directly to legal job opportunities. Within a couple of weeks, with support from the CRC, I was able to secure two externships.
What are your career goals for the future?
My long-term goal is to get involved in mediation, arbitration, or negotiation. I have a strong interest in alternative dispute resolution (ADR), as less than 2% of litigation ultimately proceeds to trial. South Texas Law’s advocacy program is renowned, so when the time to advocate for my client comes to fruition, I will be prepared. There is no greater purpose in life than serving others, and I could not imagine doing so without STCL Houston
What advice would you give to future law students going through recruitment?
Start early and remain persistent. It only takes one person to understand your message and believe in you for you to accomplish anything your mind and heart are set on doing.
Which professors have influenced you and your career path the most?
This is a difficult question because there is an abundance of fantastic educators at STCL Houston, and I owe a special thank you to all of them. The professors who most strongly influenced my legal journey include Professor Vanessa Browne-Barbour, Professor Thomas Hogan, Professor Emilio Longoria, and ADR Program Administrator Johnathan Trimble. I appreciated their teaching styles, purposeful classroom dynamics, and responsive communications during office hours.
What student organizations have you been involved with?
I have been involved with the Aggie Law Students Association (ALSA), serving as a 1L representative during my first semester. More recently, ALSA members elected me vice president of socials and events for the 2025-26 school year. I am also a competitor for the dispute resolution ream and was the only 1L from South Texas Law to compete in the Tri Law School Negotiation Competition in fall 2024. I also am a member of The Federalist Society, the Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honors Society, and the South Texas College of Law Golf Association. Finally, I am proud to be a student ambassador for the CRC.
What is something about you that we can’t learn from your resume?
I am a fierce competitor who enjoys playing golf and basketball, so in coordination with a few members of the student body, I joined a STCL Houston basketball team through the Houston Young Lawyers Association. In college, I was an amateur boxer who competed in multiple USA Boxing events to raise over $100,000 for cancer research in coordination with my fraternity, the Eta Upsilon Chapter of Sigma Chi, and The Huntsman Cancer Foundation.
How has the law school community supported your growth?
The South Texas Law community has supported my growth by fostering a supportive environment — upperclassmen dedicating extra time to help others through Langdell tutoring sessions, fellow classmates sharing notes because you were sick, and even a friendly security guard willing to escort you to your car after a late night of studying. The environment here has an air of optimism that is exceptionally special.
