Student Organization Directory

Joey Deignan, President, jdeignan@arizona.edu  

Erinn Slotta, Vice President, eslotta@arizona.edu

Website: https://www.acslaw.org 

The American Constitution Society realizes the promises of the U.S. Constitution by building and leading a diverse legal community that dedicated itself to advancing and defending democracy, justice, equality, and liberty; to securing a government that serves the public interest; and to guarding against the abuse of law and the concentration of power. ACS believes that the Constitution is “of the people, by the people, and for the people.” We interpret the Constitution based on its text and against the backdrop of history and lived experience. Through a diverse nationwide network of progressive lawyers, law students, judges, scholars and many others, we work to uphold the Constitution in the 21st Century by ensuring that law is a force for protecting our democracy and the public interest and for improving people’s lives. ACS welcomes a diverse membership into our network from a wide range of communities, These members are critical to ACS’s mission of building and leading a diverse legal community that dedicated itself to advancing and defending democracy, justice, equality, and liberty; to securing a government that serves the public interest; and to guarding against the abuse of law and the concentration of power.

Peyton Britt-Jenkins, Co-President: pjbritt@arizona.edu 

Benjamin Pudelko, Co-President, pudelko@arizona.edu 

Instagram: @arizonaaldf

Kate Mook, Editor-in-Chief, 

kateemook@arizona.edu 

Ry Reynolds, Executive Editor, 

rreynolds22@arizona.edu

Website: www.ajelp.com 

Trey Wagnon, Editor-in-Chief, wagnon@arionza.edu  

Rose Boswell, Senior Note Editor, rgboswell@arizona.edu 

Website: http://arizonajournal.org/ 

Andrea Jones, Editor-in-Chief, atrejones@arizona.edu 

Mary Glen Hatcher, Senior Note Editor, mhatcher@arizona.edu 

Website: www.arizonalawreview.org 

Scarlett Lee, Co-President, scarlettl@arizona.edu 

Leilani Barbee, Co-President, leilanibarbee@arizona.edu

Instagram: @UAAPALSA

Organization email: blsa.ua.law@gmail.com 

Shonell King, President, srking@arizona.edu 

Isabel Elgin, Vice President, iee@arizona.edu 

Instagram: @uarizonablsa 

The mission of the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers School of Law is to recruit, retain, and support all law students, with an emphasis on students of Black or African descent. The BLSA President is the public face, leader, and chief organizer of the Association. The President coordinates the BLSA events, interfaces with the law college administration and other student organizations, chairs the E-Board and General Body meetings, and runs elections. In general, the President also drafts official Association statements and external communications and typically completes any other miscellaneous work that needs to get done. The President, together with the rest of the E-Board, also makes long-term decisions about the direction of the Association.

Sierra Barrow, Co-President, sierrabarrow@arizona.edu 

Isabella Genovese, Co-President, igenovese@arizona.edu 

Instagram: @bls.uarizona

The Business Law Society is dedicated to preparing the next generation of business law practitioners by fostering academic excellence, professional development, and meaningful connections between students, faculty, and the business law communities. We strive to equip our members with the knowledge, skills, and networks necessary to excel at the intersection of law and business. Through speaker events, workshops, career panels, and mentorship initiatives, we seek to inspire collaboration, critical thinking, and ethical leadership in the evolving world of business law.

Joseph Siml, President, josephsiml@arizona.edu 

Joshua Barri, Vice President, jjb23red@arizona.edu 

Instagram: @uofalawcls

The Christian Legal Society at the University of Arizona College of Law exists to inspire, encourage, and equip Christian law students—both individually and in community—to proclaim, love, and serve Jesus Christ through the study of law, assistance to the needy, and the defense of religious freedom and the sanctity of human life.

Heather Newberry,  Co-President, hnewberry@arizona.edu 

Micaela Smith-Villegas, Co-President, mcsv@arizona.edu 

Instagram: @uarizonaels

The Environmental Law Society promotes interest in and awareness of environmental issues and their relation to the field of law, provides fellowship among the students and faculty, represents and responds to student needs and interests in environmental issues and the practice of environmental law, and provides a forum for the presentation of innovative ideas to the benefit of the University community and the environment.

Madison Hendrickson, President, mhendrickson@arizona.edu 

Adina Gray, Vice President, adinagray@arizona.edu 

Jaxson Phillips, Secretary, jaxphillips@arizona.edu 

The goal of the Family and Juvenile Law Association (FJLA) is to cultivate a greater appreciation for the broad reach and complexity of modern family and juvenile law. Not only does FJLA encourage and assist the study and practice of law in these expanding areas, but we also promote open dialogue on contentious issues. 

Through guest speakers, workshops, volunteer activities, and other events, FJLA hopes to familiarize students with family and juvenile law and provide them with opportunities to network within the community. As part of an exciting and passionate community, FJLA members will learn about the many complexities of these ever-growing and changing areas of law and, through completion of certain requirements, can earn a certificate in Family and Juvenile Law upon graduation.

Kyle Dayton, President, kyleday1127@arizona.edu 

Arjun Puri, Vice President, arjun@arizona.edu 

Organization email: uahealthlawclub@gmail.com 

Rachel Nieves, President, nievesr@arizona.edu 

Laura Nienaber, Director of Social Media, nienaber@arizona.edu

Instagram: @arizonahealthlaw 

Health Law Society introduces its members to the broad area of health law and how it intersects with many practices of law. Our events include speakers from the profession, charity events, socials, and anything our members request. 

Website: https://gpsc.arizona.edu/ 

Vanessa Macamo, President, gpscpresident@arizona.edu 

Andre Bengtson, Assembly Chair, andrebengtson@arizona.edu 

Olivia Gower, College of Law Representative, ogower@arizona.edu 

Blayne Barker, College of Law Representative, bbarker5@arizona.edu 

Instagram: @uagpsc

The Graduate and Professional Student Council (GPSC) is the student government representing more than 11,000 graduate and professional students at the University of Arizona — including all Arizona Law students. GPSC advocates for graduate and professional students' academic, economic, and social interests before university administration and beyond, and it puts real money behind that mission: law students can apply for GPSC Travel Grants, Research Grants, Professional Opportunities Development (POD) funding for conferences and career events, Basic Needs Microgrants, and other awards throughout the year. GPSC also hosts social and professional events that connect students across the university's graduate programs. Law students are represented on GPSC by elected delegates, and every graduate and professional student is welcome to get involved.

Emily Downs, President, edowns@arizona.edu 

Kaz Walls, Vice President, akhwalls@arizona.edu 

Instagram: @ifwhenhow.uofalaw

If/When/How envisions a transformation of the legal systems and institutions that perpetuate oppression into structures that realize justice, and a future when all people can self-determine their reproductive lives free from discrimination, coercion, or violence.

Main Email: ilsa.ualaw@gmail.com 

Azucena (Suzie) Viallobos Lopez, President, villazuc@arizona.edu 

Maddie Maier, Executive Board Member, msmaier@arizona.edu 

Instagram: @ua_ilsa

The Immigration Law Students Association is committed to the principle that migrant rights are human rights. Our mission is to promote justice and awareness through service, advocacy, and professional development. 

We are a student-led project that strives to further migrant rights and the study of immigration law at the University of Arizona by building a network of passionate students and community members. Our initiatives focus on serving migrants in our community, advocating for local and national immigration policy change, and supporting the educational and professional development of our members. 

Throughout the academic year, ILSA collaborates with the Bacon Immigration Law and Policy Program, local organizations, and other student groups at the College of Law to host and participate in a variety of programs. Our members have the opportunity to volunteer in community immigration clinics, participate in direct service initiatives, and engage in migrant rights advocacy. They also benefit from interdisciplinary speakers, networking functions, and other professional development activities.

Brian Fitzsimmons, President/Chair, brianfitzsimmons@arizona.edu 

Tori Anderson, Vice Pres, andervic@arizona.edu 

Kayne Pike, President/Chair, kaynepike@arizona.edu 

Grace Crounse, Co-President/Co-Chair, gracecrounse@arizona.edu 

James Wolf, President, wolffj@arizona.edu 

Sharon Cousineau, Vice President, scousineau@arizona.edu 

Keila Rodriguez, President, keiladalila@arizona.edu 

Raven Blackstone, Secretary, ravenblackstone@arizona.edu  

Instagram: @llsa.arizona 

The Latine Law Student Association is a student-run organization composed of Latinx and Latin American law students and students interested in issues affecting the Latino community at The University of Arizona. LLSA is dedicated to facilitating growth, community-building, and professional and academic development for all our members. We aim to create and cultivate an encouraging environment for current and prospective Latinx students through academic support, scholarship, community service, and networking events. We also aim to engage all members of the University of Arizona in service projects benefiting marginalized communities in Arizona. LLSA seeks, first and foremost, to create a space of engagement and a platform from which our members may launch successful careers with impact. LLSA is committed to creating and maintaining a community for Latinx students at UofA Law School and sending highly qualified, dedicated and responsible Latinx lawyers into every legal arena.

Jack Dias, President/Chair, jackdias@arizona.edu 

Organization Email: arizona.lwa@gmail.com  

Emily Ortiz, President, emilyaortiz@arizona.edu  

Jasmine Tafolla, Secretary, jasminetafolla@arizona.edu 

Instagram: @arizona.lwa 

LinkedIn: @Arizonalwa

The objective of the Law Women’s Association (LWA) is to foster a community dedicated to the support and encouragement of women in the professional world. LWA provides resources to students and others interested in improving the status of women in both academic and professional settings.  By serving as facilitators among students, faculty, local organizations, and the Arizona Women Lawyers Association, LWA supplies a forum for the exchange of ideas, a vehicle for change, and a tight-knit community for support within a larger environment that has not always been so receptive to women. 

James Wolff, Co-President, wolffj@arizona.edu 

Brett Goss, Co-President, brettgoss@arizona.edu 

Sophie Rubin, President/Chair, sophierubin@arizona.edu 

Sophie Rubin, President/Chair, sophierubin@arizona.edu 

Carolina Mejia-Moya, President, cpm5771@arizona.edu 

David Li, Vice President, bingyidavidli@arizona.edu 

MLSSA is a great opportunity to connect with fellow MLS students and alumni while helping build a stronger MLS community. This year we are planning networking events, fundraising initiatives, and other opportunities to support current and prospective MLS students.

Ayah Ghannam, President, ayahghannam@arizona.edu 

Jasmine Tafolla, Vice President, jasminetafolla@arizona.edu 

The Middle Eastern & North African Law Students Association (MENASA) is an affinity organization dedicated to supporting and bringing together Middle Eastern and North African law students and their allies at the James E. Rogers College of Law. MENASA’s mission is to (1) foster a strong and inclusive community, (2) support the academic and professional development of its members, and (3) promote cultural awareness and meaningful dialogue about the legal, social, and cultural issues affecting Middle Eastern and North African communities.

Alizah Simon, 2L Steering Committee Member, alizahsimon@arizona.edu 

Arlo Lydford, Steering Committee Member, arlydford@arizona.edu 

James Wolff, President, wolffj@arizona.edu 

Joseph Siml, Vice President, josephsiml@arizona.edu 

The National Security Law Club's goal is to both educate students and cultivate in-depth community discussion of historical and contemporary legal issues in the United States' National Security jurisprudence.

Joseph Sullivan, President, Jrsullivan@arizona.edu    

Marisella Molina, Vice President, marisellamolina@arizona.edu 

Website: law.arizona.edu/nalsa  

Facebook: @uofanalsa 

Instagram: @uarizonanilsa 

The Native American Law Students Association at the University of Arizona seeks to create a strong sense of community among its members while actively encouraging and recruiting Native Americans into the study of law. The President sets the tone and direction, with collaboration from the rest of the Board, for how the year will go and what the priorities will be. The President communicates with other student organizations, the University, and NALSA community members. In addition to planning events and setting goals for NALSA, the President serves a support role, ensuring that members who come to the table with ideas have the resources they need to bring them to life. Significantly, the President is also the main point of contact if any community conflicts or conflicts with the University arise.

Organization Email: pridelawarizona@gmail.com 

Ry Reynolds, President, rreynolds22@arizona.edu  

Mitch Conroy, Vice President, conroym@arizona.edu

Instagram: @arizonapridelaw 

Pride Law is a group for the LGBTQIA+ community, we aim to provide a safe space and voice for our community. Allies are welcome to join the group as well!

Jocelyn Ehalt, 3L Fellow, jocelynehalt@arizona.edu 

McKinsey Baril, 2L Fellow, mbaril@arizona.edu 

PCLP hosts weekly speakers in the State of Arizona to talk about various criminal justice topics–including prosecution, public defense, practical trainings, updates on the law, etc. This provides networking and learning opportunities for students and Continuing Legal Education credits for attorneys who attend. This program is free for all members of the College of Law community and is run by two J.D. Candidates through the PCLP fellowship. 

John Conley, President/Chair, johnconley@arizona.edu 

Elenda Salcido, Co-President/Co-Chair, elenasalcido@arizona.edu 

Aisha Allison, President, aallison@arizona.edu 

Instagram: @uofasalsa

Linkedin: @SouthAsianLawStudentAssociation 

Payton Robertson, President, paytonrobertson@arizona.edu 

Erinn Slotta, Vice President, eslotta@arizona.edu 

The Sports & Entertainment Law Society (SELS) provides students with opportunities to connect with professionals and peers in the sports and entertainment law community. Through networking events, panels, and guest speakers, SELS gives students the chance to explore different areas of the field, learn about career opportunities, and build meaningful connections with others who share their interests.

Mason Hagermann, President/Chair, masonhagemann@arizona.edu  

Cal Gozdzik, Vice Pres/Co-Chair, cgozdzik@arizona.edu  

Website: https://sites.google.com/view/uasba/   

Instagram: @sbaarizona 

Organization Email: ualawfedsoc@gmail.com 

Ann Marie Smetona, President,  asmetona@arizona.edu 

Ethan Abikoff, Secretary, eabikoff@arizona.edu 

Instagram: @ualawfedsoc

Twitter: @UALawFedSoc 

The Federalist Society is founded on the principles that the state exists to preserve freedom, that the separation of governmental powers is central to our Constitution, and that it is emphatically the province and duty of the judiciary to say what the law is, not what it should be.