Why did you choose to attend South Texas Law?
I chose STCL Houston because of the availability of the flex part-time program and its history of offering a part-time path to a JD degree. It was my top choice and the only school I applied to. I knew if I didn’t get in, I wouldn’t be able to keep working and attend law school at the same time. It was South Texas Law or bust.
What legal opportunities have you participated in?
This semester I will be working at BoyarMiller as a clerk in their Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) group.
How did you secure those opportunities?
I secured this opportunity through connections and relationships I formed with other members of the South Texas Law Review. I took on the development editor position from Vincent Rollins after he graduated in May 2025, and he was aware I was looking for employment opportunities this semester. He reached out to me about potentially interning with his firm, and the rest is history.
How did the Career Resource Center (CRC) help you successfully navigate the recruitment process?
They kept me sane and motivated through the ups-and-downs of recruitment. It can be especially challenging to apply to internships and jobs as a part-time student, but Marie Garcia was by my side the whole time. I cried in her office, I laughed in her office, and she made sure I never gave up on myself.
What are your career goals for the future?
I would like to keep working within law firms for the foreseeable future, and I have always wanted to go into mergers and acquisitions. I explored other practice areas, but all roads led back to M&A.
What advice would you give future law students going through recruitment?
Talk to the CRC early on, especially if you are a part-time student. They’re great at helping you add details to your resume that convey your status as a working, part-time law student, which is a feat you should highlight. In general, though, I think maintaining good relationships with your fellow students is incredibly important. They’re going to be your colleagues, and the opinions and recommendations of associates are highly valued by many firms. Most of all, it’s just so much easier to be kind.
Which professors have influenced you and or your career path the most?
Professor Fincham has been very influential in my time at STCL Houston. He was my professor for Legal Writing I, Copyright, and Wills, and was my advising professor for my Law Review comment. I also enjoyed being in Dean Valencia’s Corporations class. He is an engaging professor who really wants his students to understand the function and policy behind everything he teaches.
What student organizations have you been involved with?
My biggest involvement has been with the South Texas Law Review, first as a member and then as a member of the Executive Board in the development editor position. I’ve loved the experience and the camaraderie between the members of this journal.
How has the law school community supported your growth?
South Texas Law has granted me the opportunity to learn from so many people with different backgrounds and experiences, especially within the part-time program. This school has enabled me to engage in conversations with individuals whose opinions differ from my own in a way that is respectful and composed.
What is something unique about you that we can’t learn from your resume?
One of the most unique things about me actually is on my resume. I did ballet for 17 years and earned a degree in dance from Butler University. Dance taught me a lot about discipline and drive. I am sure this very non-traditional degree stands out on applications.
Also, I am a cat mom to a little black cat named Elphaba. She was named for the character from the Gregory Maguire book series that inspired the musical Wicked, because Elphaba always wears black and is a fierce political activist who speaks out for the oppressed. Elphie has been a wonderful study companion for the second half of my law school journey, and I think she deserves a JD, or at least an LLM for the two years served.
