Student Profiles in Leadership

A Student of the World “Before she even arrived at Willamette, Erin Tofte, a member of the Class of 2011, had a deeper understanding of developing nations than many students. As a Peace Corps volunteer, she helped build wells and latrines for a village in Nicaragua.”

Public Interest Powerhouse As a kid growing up near a primarily African-American section of Atlanta, Aaron Jeffers experienced prejudice from an unexpected source — law enforcement.

Family Focused “T here’s something voyeuristic about family law,” said Katie L. Archer, a member of the Class of 2011. “As a lawyer, you’re entrusted with people’s personal information. If they trust you with that, then you need to use it to your advantage — to help them as best you can.”

A Sustainable Future Third-year student Alycia Edgeworth Kennedy has little interest in donning a power suit and high heels before heading to a courtroom. She would much rather grab hiking boots and a clipboard on her way to a community center to meet with disenfranchised residents and educate them about their civil rights.

Embracing Hope “Wanting to earn a post-graduate degree is a cultural thing,” said Tapiwa Gladmore Kapurura, an LL.M. candidate at the College of Law. “It is common among my African friends to push one another to continue our educations. Self enrichment is very important to us.”

Academic Ambitions “In my mind, there are two types of law students — those who like trial practice and moot court and those who prefer research, writing and journal work,” said Spencer N. Gheen, a member of the Class of 2010. “I am a more introverted person and am drawn to academic work. I feel like I found my niche in legal scholarship.”

Champion of Children’s Rights Anyone who thinks legal practice attracts bookish milksops has never met Rachel C. (Rosemeyer) O’Connor. Odds are that the tall, slender 3L could take you in a throwdown.

The Good Citizen “An important factor in my choosing Willamette was the school’s Certificate Program in Law and Government,” said Jamie E. Carmichael.

A World-Class Law Student Stop by the campus pool most days of the week and you are likely to find Mark A. Fretta swimming laps.

Perfecting Her Legal Performance Willamette’s unique learning environment attracts law students with a wide range of backgrounds.

Paying It Forward Paying It Forward

Benevolent Traveler Benevolent Traveler

Pro Bono Hero Pro Bono Hero

Homegrown Ambitions Homegrown Ambitions

International Advocate International Advocate

Valuing Diverse Perspectives Valuing Diverse Perspectives

Flight to Freedom Flight to Freedom

Born for the Law Born for the Law

Fighting for International Justice Fighting for International Justice

West Coast Leading Lady West Coast Leading Lady

Madame President Madame President

The Judicious Balance of School and Family The Judicious Balance of School and Family