Nikita grew up in northern Wisconsin and studied Psychology and Theology at Marquette University in Milwaukee. She then got her Master of Human Rights degree from the University of Minnesota before sticking around for law school. This summer, Nikita was a federal judicial extern at the Minnesota District Court. During her downtime, she was able to enjoy her favorite seasonal hobbies: long walks, kayaking...and watching the Olympics/Paralympics, of course! Come winter, you can find her reading a cozy mystery or watching Love is Blind. Nikita loves to meet and catch up with folks, so catch her in the halls of Mondale and say hi anytime!
John moved eight times when he was growing up, but he’s come to the conclusion that he’s from Brooklyn Park, MN. He's a double gopher who studied Theatre Arts and Sociology of Law, Criminology, and Deviance. Prior to law school, John worked as a legal assistant and was elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the University of Minnesota Alumni Association. His professional interests lie in sports and entertainment. In his free time, you can catch him at a local theatre, throwing t-shirts at a Timberwolves game, or at auto-tune karaoke!
Brynn grew up as a military kid, moving coast to coast, but calls the Kansas City area home. She studied Political Science and Psychology at the University of Kansas and worked for a District Attorney before starting law school. Outside of law school, Brynn enjoys reading, attending concerts, watching hockey, and playing volleyball.
Ronni grew up in Missouri before city-hopping to DC and Chicago for undergrad and grad school, where she earned degrees in history. She is interested in commercial litigation and IP, particularly in the food and sports industries. Outside of school she can be found reading romance novels, doing yoga, and eating cosmic brownies.
Keegan grew up in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. He went to the University of Minnesota for undergrad, where he studied political science, history, and global studies. Prior to law school, he interned at the Hennepin County Public Defender’s Office, and he hopes to continue working in public defense after graduating. When not stuck in the Mondale sub-plaza, he enjoys watching the Timberwolves, hiking up Minnesota’s many mountains, and scoping out trees from which to hang a hammock and take a quality nap.
Gerald is from Clintonville, Wisconsin and received his degree in English and Art History from St. Olaf College. Gerald transferred to Minnesota from Seattle University School of Law. Gerald is interested in practicing administrative and regulatory law. Outside of the law school, Gerald is a big Denver sports fan, likes to ski, and loves attending live sports events.
Sarah is from Lino Lakes, Minnesota. Prior to law school, she gained a B.A. in English Education, at the University of St. Thomas where she also got her 5-12 English teaching license. When she's avoiding the law school she is coaching her 14U softball team, spending time with her brother (an undergrad at the U), and rewatching Ted Lasso with her roommate. She hopes to shed some light on in-house lawyering, breaking the stereotype that lawyers can only have careers in litigation or transactional areas.