My name is Manohar and I was born and raised in sunny Long Beach, California.  I completed undergrad at UCLA with a degree in Biochemistry and later went on to get a Master of Public Health in Community Health Education from Cal. State Long Beach.  I made a career out of lab work in the biotech industry for seven years, but a good friend’s bout with breast cancer refocused my attention on health care policy. That experience in combination with a lack of windows in the lab led me into law. When not in school, I enjoy doing hands-on activities such as working on cars or fixing stuff around the house.  I also like running on trails, reading, learning languages, and traveling.  Cooking is a good distraction because it is like performing chemistry experiments in the kitchen.  Not many people may know that I love airplanes, have skydived, and am a “talented” juggler, which I find to be a good stress reliever during finals.  The motto I live by is: “Consistent maintenance is essential to success.”  My ultimate career goal is to work in Congress, molding legislation that improves peoples’ lives.  As SBA President, I intend to create an enriching community environment in which students feel at home.

My name is Sergio and I am from New York City. After growing up in the Bronx, I went to the University of Albany to study Sociology and History. After attending University of Albany, I moved to Northern California for a year.  I then moved to South Korea to teach English.  I enjoyed the culture and food in South Korea and found it an amazing place to live.  I love to travel and have lived in California, South Korea and Japan.  I have also been to New Zealand, Samoa, American Samoa, Thailand, Ecuador and several other countries.  Travel has helped me to grow and broaden my horizons.  I enjoy meeting different people of all walks of life.  Professionally, I aspire to have a career that is focused on community service, by assisting individuals who do not have the resources to defend themselves. My goal in SBA is to build a bridge between SBA and the students. In accomplishing this goal, I will have an open door policy, listening to any concerns that students may have.

My name is Adena Leibman and I hail from Myrtle Beach, SC.  I have a BS (2007) and MS (2009) in Marine Science from the University of South Carolina, and was a Dean John A. Knauss Fellow in Marine Policy with US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (2009-2010), as well as a Protected Species Intern with Oceana (2010).  I am the current ABA Law Student Division 12th Circuit Governor.  My hobby is serving as a Greenridge Estates volunteer/BINGO hostess.  Not many people know that I perform stand-up and sketch comedy.  The motto I live by is: “Adventure is the spice of life.”  My goal within SBA is to better utilize the enthusiasm and expertise within the Board of Visitors to better the education, networking, and overall experience of students here at L&C.

My name is Amanda and I am from Abita Springs, Louisiana.  I attended Louisiana State University where I double-majored in journalism and biology with a minor in photography.  I worked for a year at a monthly magazine before packing my bags and moving to the Pacific Northwest.  Currently I am an evening student and work full time as a legal assistant at a mid-size firm in SE Portland.  I aspire to practice criminal law. Before law school I enjoyed cooking gourmet meals for my friends and reading memoirs.  Now in what little free time I have, I like to nuke Annie’s mac-n-cheese and catch up on celebrity gossip magazines. As Editor-in-Chief of the SBA’s publication The Fine Print, I hope to provide a voice for the underrepresented students and address their needs.  My goal is to enhance individual and collective responsibility by providing access to useful and thought provoking information.

My name is Amie Forsberg I am from Corvallis, Oregon.  I have a BS in Bioengineering from UC San Diego and worked as a Research Assistant at the Burnham Institute for Medical Research, studying genetic bone diseases.  I also volunteered at the Cardiac Mechanics Research Group in the Bioengineering Department of UCSD studying regenerative cardiac myocytes.  After I graduated in 2009, I was burnt out and kind of panicked as to what to do with my life because I was not getting the type of job I wanted. A couple months later, I decided to take the LSAT and attend law school to begin a new career in patent law.  My hobbies include eating, cooking, baking, and relaxing.  My goals in SBA are to keep everything organized and to allocate funding to meet the requests of the student body and SBA.

My name is Amira Streeter and my hometown is Gaithersburg, Maryland, a suburban town close to Washington, D.C. I have a BS from Skidmore College with a double major in Environmental Science and Dance and a minor in Studio Art. My hobbies include dance, art, music, movies, sewing, reading, and exploring. A lot of people may not know that my first name is Elizabeth and that I have travelled extensively around the world throughout my life. My current motto is “Keep calm and carry on” - if you work hard and keep a clear head, you usually arrive on top. My goal as VP of Programming is to put together fantastic events and activities for the student body to promote togetherness of community on campus.

My name is C.J. Graves and I am from Salem, Oregon.  I studied English Lit. and Psychology at the University of Portland.  I enjoy coffee roasting, running, reading everything I can get my hands on, exploring new restaurants, and drinking obscene amounts of coffee.  Not people know that it is David Schor’s fault that I’m on SBA (blame him).  My motto for law school has been, “Live within yourself” (unfortunately I suck at following it).  I’m on the Faculty Appointments Committee, and I hope to have some influence in bringing excellent teachers to our school. While I absolutely care about the academic reputation of the professors, my fundamental concerns are whether they can educate the students to be skilled attorneys.  Because of this, my primary concern is whether the applicants have experience practicing and experience teaching.  I’m also going to try to involve the students as much as possible in the selection process.  We are hiring several new professors this year, and I’ll keep everyone posted about when applicants will be on campus for interviews.  I’d welcome everyone’s thoughts and feedback, so please feel free to stop by and talk with me.  I’ll even freely dispense bad law school advice with plenty of disclaimers.

My name is David Schor and I am from Corvallis, Oregon.  I have a BS in Music and BA in Philosophy from University of Oregon.  I worked in the import/export wholesale food ingredients business and am currently working part-time at Mt. Hood Meadows.  I am also working as a musician for the band Walkfast.  My hobbies are snowboarding, music, biking, running, computers, reading, and politics.  Something that not many people know about me is that I started a Satanic Bible Study at my high school.  The motto I live by is: “Make the best of what you’ve got to work with.”  My goal in SBA is to enhance interaction between L&C students and ABA.

My name is Drake and I am from Waiohinu, Hawaii.  I have an English Degree from Colgate University.  My hobby is finding new hobbies.  Something not many people known about me is that I don’t really mind clowns much and sometimes I even appreciate their hijinks.  The motto I live by is: “We all die.”  My goal in SBA is to enjoy myself and get as involved as possible.

My name is Emily Yeh and I am from Sammamish, WA. Before coming to law school, I played a lot of clarinet and got my Bachelor of Music from Northwestern University. In my free time I enjoy rock climbing, skiing, and mountain biking. I also really enjoy playing online typing games and stuffing my mouth full of green seedless grapes. I believe in “Exercise is life” and “Everything happens for a reason”. As the SBA Secretary, I look forward to planning events that keep our student body happy and connected.

My name is Erin Sheurer and I am from Minneapolis, Minnesota.  I attended the University of Puget Sound, got a BA in International Political Economy, and focused on environmental studies and sustainable living.  I enjoy traveling, ceramics (high fire stoneware), reading, yoga, cooking, radio dj-ing, and being outdoors.  Something not many people know about me is that I love baking with my friends while listening to big band music.  Totally wholesome btw!  Nothing as magical.  The motto I live by is: “live with compassion and wisdom; wear the face of Buddha until you become him.”  My goal in SBA is to get L&C to more fully reflect the environmental values of its student body (stronger focus on sustainable living, i.e. zero-waste events).

My name is Heather and I grew up traveling overseas, so I never put down roots until I bought my house in Portland.  I have a culinary degree from the Cordon Bleu Culinary College here in Portland and a Ministry degree from Multnomah University.  I’m 46 and have two daughters Faith (16) and Lily (13) who attend the Harriet Tubman Young Women’s Academy.  I enjoy walking my new Jack Russell puppy–her name is Tortfeasor–, running [signed up for the Portland marathon for 3rd time], and trying new restaurants–huge foodie.  Something not many people know about me is that I lived with my daughters [and then husband] aboard our 43-foot sailboat for 7 years and sailed from Key West, FL through the Panama Canal to the Galapagos and then Hawaii.  I still have the boat in Hawaii.  Her name is Double Happiness for my daughters.  The motto I live by is: “If I had known I was going to live through it; I would have enjoyed it so much more.”  I adopted this motto after sailing into and surviving a hurricane in the Pacific.  You have to enjoy the rough times because they make the best stories.  My goal in SBA is to look at ways Lewis & Clark Law School has succeeded in being accessible and find any ways that we might improve access.

My name is Heidi Wong and I am from Salt Lake City, UT.  I have a B.A. in Human Resource Management and General Management.  I worked in HR Management prior to starting law school.  I enjoy hanging out with family.  Something not many people know about me is that I love board games.  The motto I live by is the golden rule.  My goals in SBA are to ensure that each alleged honor code violation is given full and fair consideration, and to promote prompt resolution of each issue, alleviating as much anxiety as possible.  I also hope to be a voice of reason when proposing recommendations to the Dean.

My name is Jay and I was born on the Oregon coast and moved to Portland in high school.  I have lived in downtown Portland for the last 11 years.  I graduated from Portland State University in 2008 summa cum laude, with degrees in Economics, Social Science, and Liberal Studies, and additional minors in English and Real Estate Development.  I chose a career in law to serve as an advocate, and hope to practice in the Portland area.  I collect antique radios and wish I had time in law school to practice my hobby as a woodworker.

My name is Jeff and I’m from Dayton, Ohio.  I attended the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music for undergrad, and the College of Pharmacy for graduate school.  I’ve spent the last few years working in the pharmaceutical industry doing clinical research for new cancer treatments.   When I’m not at school, I enjoy home brewing, trapshooting and spending time with my “wolf pack” – a Siberian husky, a border terrier and a pit bull.  My goal in SBA is to help cultivate professional relationships between past and current students.

Hello friends. My name is Jenna Bruce, and I am from Reno, Nevada (yes, Reno 911 without the palm trees).  In my glorious years prior to law school, I studied chemical engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno.  Unlike the anti-social, nerdy stereotype, I do not wear slacks with tennis shoes.  I do, however, have my trusty TI-89 and enjoy the Dilbert comic strip.  On my free time (yes, there is such a thing), I enjoy drawing, climbing, running, hiking, traveling, and trying new things.  Fun fact.  I am adopted, hence, why I am not a pale-skinned, direct descendant of Robert the Bruce (who made his star appearance in Braveheart).  My mantra.  Stay positive and try new things.  Goals for this year include world peace and saving the polar bears.  On a smaller scale,  I hope to be a resource to all students and provide the vehicle to voice concerns and suggestions to the faculty.  I also hope to make meaningful contributions to SBA and our legal community.

My name is Jennifer Holley and I was born in Mississippi, grew up in the Napa Valley, and lived in Dallas for 9 years before relocating to Portland to attend law school at Lewis and Clark. I received my B.A. from the University of Texas at Arlington in Public Relations, but made my career in financial services - specifically in brokerage firm operations. I currently work at Wedbush Securities and hold several securities licenses. I aspire to transition into business and financial law after completing my J.D. In my spare time I like to rollerblade, try new restaurants, attend various events around Portland, and spend time with my pets. One thing most people don’t know about me is that I used to be a competitive gymnast and as a child I spent up to 4 hours a day after school at the gym. My favorite motto is that I have “no time for haters.” My goal on the SBA is to improve the parking and transportation services available to law students.

My name is Jesse Neilson. I grew up on the Southern Oregon Coast in Coos Bay. I moved to Portland to attend Portland State University where I received a BA in Political Science. I love food, so naturally I love both eating and cooking. I am an avid follower of Portland’s professional sports teams, the Trail Blazers and the Timbers. The motto I live by is: “Begin each day as if it were on purpose.” Not many people know that I speak Spanish or that I love jazz. I am on the Admissions Committee, and I hope to help to continue to bring talented students with diverse backgrounds to Lewis & Clark whose commitment to the Law School will enhance the experience for all of us well into the future.

My name is Joanna Lau. I am from Marshfield, WI (that’s right- home of the world’s largest round barn). Before L&C, I studied Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management at the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities. My hobbies include exploring cities by bike, hiking, and cooking. Something not many people know about me is that I was once on WNYC’s program Radiolab.  I strive to live by the motto, “Take nothing for granted, but be thankful for everything.” My goals in SBA as a Red Pod rep are to foster a greater sense of community within the Red Pod and create meaningful social and stress-relieving activities so that students can remain a healthy, well-rounded person throughout law school.

My name is Joseph A. Ureno. I’m from Fresno, CA orginally, but spent much of my adult life in Berkeley, CA.  I was a chemist before that, running labs in Fresno and L.A.  I do like to get outdoors as much as possible.  I’m an open book, so there’s not a whole lot I can think of that people don’t know about me.  My motto is likely borrowed from Thomas Hobbes: “Felicity consisteth not in having prospered, but in prospering”–admonishing me never to rest on my laurels.  In my SBA position, I hope to use my experience to make good decisions on the incoming class, as I stated in my SBA profile.

Hi! I’m Kya Marienfeld, and I’m from the beautiful northwoods of Minnesota, where I lived on a river with my family, dog, and five very needy chickens. I went to the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, where I studied History and Environmental Geoscience and spent the last four years guiding canoe, kayak, and hiking trips in wilderness locations all over the United States. A motto I try to remember as I’m going about life is John Muir’s reminder that if we “tug on anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the universe.” A lot of people might not know that I am the world’s biggest fan of the NPR show “A Prairie Home Companion,” and that I once won first prize when I sang a duet in front of 2,000 people with Garrison Keillor, the “man from Lake Wobegon” himself. My goals as SBA pod rep this year are to help foster a supportive and fun environment within the yellow (GOLD!) pod and ensure that everyone has a challenging but also fulfilling first year of law school!

My name is Lisa and I was born and raised in Beaverton, Oregon.  I married my high school sweetheart and currently reside in Beaverton, three blocks from my parents!  I attended the University of Oregon for undergrad and received a BS in Psychology and BS in Sociology.  For the past four years, I have worked in Brand Marketing and Media at Adidas America in Portland, Oregon.  I love to scuba dive, play golf, hike with my two labs, and to trap shoot in my spare time.  The motto I live by is: “Forget about all the reasons why something may not work. You only need to find one good reason why it will.” ~ Dr. Robert Anthony.  My goals in SBA are: (1) To facilitate communication between current students and alumni; and (2) To increase networking opportunities between current students and alumni.

My fellow L&C-ers! I’m Madeline Lefton.  I grew up in Santa Monica, CA, and Homer, Alaska, and I love both places, though obviously for very different reasons.  I attended Dartmouth College for undergrad, majoring in History and minoring in Film and Television Studies.  For the past 3 years I worked as a legislative aide in the Alaska State Legislature, focusing on responsible resource development - my goal being to participate in the exciting, evolving energy movement.  I enjoy hiking, cooking, HBO series, deep-sea fishing, and kickin’ it.  I’m very excited to serve as purple pod 1L rep.  My goal is to ensure the purple pod and 1L’s in general feel connected and engaged in our new academic home, and to foster transparent, effective communication between 1L’s, upper-division students, the administration, and faculty.

My name is Marie and I’m from Bowling Green, KY.  I attended the University of Kentucky, where I studied English, Spanish, and Environmental Studies, and then came straight over to law school.  I spent a lot of time backpacking during college, through Western Europe, Ecuador, the UK, and Eastern Europe.  These days I enjoy exercise, linguistics, reddit.com, music festivals, baking, crossword puzzles, and many other incredibly exciting things.  Most people probably don’t know that sometimes I secretly play (and enjoy) Magic: The Gathering. Super cool, I know.  The motto I think everyone should live by?  Everything in moderation, including moderation.  As editor of Letter of the Law, I would like to put some seriously great issues out there, which I suppose begins with getting my hands on some seriously great content…..Got any good jokes?

My name is Maryam and I am from Vancouver, Canada.  I majored in Political Science.  I enjoy cooking, yoga, and sketching.  Something not many people know about me is that I was born in Esfahan, Iran.  My goal in SBA is to keep our student body diverse and interesting.

My name is Matthew Crawford and I am from Frederick, Maryland.  I attended undergrad at Frostburg State University in Western Maryland and completed my first year of law school at the University of Baltimore.  I like to spend my free time reading, jogging, or in any variety of outdoor adventures.  The motto I would say I live by is “Here and now, I am” which for me signifies living simply and presently in whatever situation you find yourself.  My goal in my SBA position is to get actively involved in student life on campus and the legal community here in Portland.  As a transfer student I hope to be more proactive about this and encourage other transfer students to do the same.

My name is Melanie and I am from West Allis, Wisconsin.  I went to undergrad at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  Go Badgers!  After graduating, I worked as a domestic violence advocate for a non-profit organization in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  I enjoy hiking, watching awesomely bad TV shows, and going out for ice cream. As a curriculum committee representative I hope to ensure that there are many diverse classes and hands-on learning experiences offered.

My name is Melissa and I am from Hollister, CA.  I attended University of Nevada Reno (class of 2010) and double-majored in English Writing and Political Science with a minor in Religious Studies.  I enjoy swimming, hiking, playing with my dog, and traveling.  Something not many people know about me is that I usually give a fake name when making reservations at restaurants or ordering at coffee shops.  The motto I live by is: “Be happy, life is a tragically short misadventure.”  My goal in SBA is to make sure the courses that students need to get their natural resources certificate are available, and just as importantly the classes students want to take are available. Also, I’d like to keep our students involved in sustainability efforts on campus and in their own lives. I’d love to start a “sustainability week” each semester where students can get hands on information on how to start their own composting efforts, how to start a garden, how to do your own bike repairs, how to get proper nutrition from vegan/vegetarian fare, guide to houseplants, sustainable gift guide, etc. I think by having a day or two (or even a week!) that actively showed students how to be more environmentally friendly instead of just talking about it would serve everyone a lot of good. We have a lot of passionate people on campus; it would be great to give them more hands-on direction on how to apply that passion.

My name is Michael and I was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, but grew up in a small town near Seattle.  I studied Japanese studies and theories of language acquisition in college and spent the last seven years living in Japan. At the moment, I am most interested in International Environmental Law and Natural Resource Law in the Pacific Rim. Outside of law school, I like outdoor activities, sports, exploring the vast number of restaurants and bars in the Portland area, and brewing beer.  The motto I live by is: “Be good to your friends to keep them, and to your enemies to win them.”  My goals in SBA are to continue to improve the transparency and functionality of SBA, to make sure all students are included and represented, and build community.

I am Noam Amir-Brownstein and I was born and raised here, in Portland. I attended Beaverton High School in 2007 and then went to Las Vegas to pursue my undergraduate degrees at UNLV. I have a B.A. in English and a B.A. in History and just recently graduated in May 2011. I am very passionate about sports. I like to watch and play them. I play basketball and tennis and my favorite professional teams are the Blazers and Ravens. I also love to travel and have been blessed with the opportunity to visit many places around the world in my life. Many people don’t know but I am fluent in Hebrew and have visited Israel over almost 30 times in my life. A motto I like to live by was an inspirational saying by Rabbi Hillel who said “If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am not for others, what am I? And if not now, when?” My goals with SBA are to allow my pod to have as much involvement as they wish with SBA events. I also want to help bring ideas, mine or others communicated to me, to the table that will help better the law school community.

Hi! I am Nyika Corbett, and I am from Broadbent, Oregon (a rural area on the southern coast). I grew up on a ranch and spent most of my formative years chasing animals, splitting firewood, and falling in love with the beautiful Pacific Northwest. I went to undergrad at Swarthmore College in the Philadelphia area where I ran cross-country and track and studied economics. I enjoy anything that gets me outdoors, sports, hiking, riding, cooking, and eating. Some words that I live by are “To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the Gift.” Through SBA I hope to help foster a positive law school community and make our time here even more enjoyable.

My name is Patrick Dennis.  I am originally from Saratoga Springs, NY, but I’m claiming Portland, OR as my home.  I graduated from U. of Oregon in 2003 with a degree in History and Humanities (Classical Civilizations).  Prior to law school, I worked in a number of different places including a vet’s office, a comedy club, some credit unions, and the University of Florida.  I enjoy running, lifting weights, writing, and playing guitar.  Something not many people know about me is that I grew up on military bases and have lived in ten states.  The motto I live by is: “I have seen what a laugh can do. It can transform almost unbearable tears into something bearable, even hopeful.” - Bob Hope.  My goal in SBA is to facilitate open dialogue on issues of diversity within the law school and to continue the trend of admitting students with diverse backgrounds.

My name is Peter Braun; I am beginning my 2L year and am focusing on criminal law with an interest in working in law enforcement. I will be serving on the budget committee this year. I happen to be a second generation Portlander. I actually grew up only about a mile from Lewis and Clark in the same house my dad grew up in. My grandfather was a philosophy and literature professor at Lewis and Clark from the early sixties until the mid eighties. 

I went to undergraduate at the University of Puget Sound where I studied History, with a focus on political institutions of the industrial revolution. I did a research grant on the evolution of the Meiji government in Japan, and my thesis on the creation and function of the London Metropolitan Police force, the first modern urban police force and the model for almost all subsequent police forces. After college I worked for a year and a half a small Portland capital markets and asset management firm which focused on ethical investing. I functioned as a combination office manager and researcher, doing work on companies looking to raise start-up capital. While it had not been my intent to parlay this work into a career it was an interesting experience and helped direct me towards my current interest in trying to save the world. For the last two years I have worked as a Community Safety Officer (campus police) at Reed College, at first full time and switching to part time when I started law school last year. This experience complemented similar work I had done as a student in undergrad. While my interest in criminal law, and specifically law enforcement did not originate with this job, it did help me commit to criminal law as a course of study in law school. 

Here are four facts about myself, one of which happens to be untrue, I will let you guess which is the falsehood: I have been snowed on in July (in the northern hemisphere), I have been shot at, I was a punk in high school and my ancestors fought in the revolutionary war… for the British. My hobbies of the last few years have largely boiled down to work, just for lack of free time. However, when I have time I am an avid reader, a not very gifted target shooter, I enjoy backpacking and I love cooking. My two mottos are: “All that is required for evil to triumph is for the good to do nothing.” – Edmund Burke and “Hard pressed on my right. My center is yielding. Impossible to maneuver. Situation excellent. I attack.” – General Ferdinand Foch. 

As for my goals at the SBA, I hope to make budgeting as efficient, and transparent as possible. It has been my experience that accountability in any organization begins with how it handles its funds. This is especially true where the budget is derived from contributions made by members. While I am interested to explore the programs and goals of the SBA, my first priority will be to help make sure that funds are available, and that both students and other SBA members have a clear idea of how money is being spent. I am excited for the upcoming year, and I look forward to working with all the members of the SBA. 

¡Hola! My name is Robert Molinelli and I’m the student rep on the Faculty Appointments Committee.  I’m originally from Papillion, Nebraska, and I did my undergrad at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.  At Lincoln I studied Political Science, Energy Sciences, and Spanish.  When I’m not studying in Wood Hall, you can find me skiing at Mt. Hood, surfing on the coast, or hiking somewhere in between.  Despite being an avid outdoors-person, I secretly enjoy spending lazy weekends inside, drinking coffee and listening to NPR.  Either way, I try to live by the motto: “No Worries.”  This year in SBA, I hope to help bring in several new and talented professors, to make L&C an even better place to study the law.

My name is Sean Van Demark and I’m from Occoquan, Virginia.  I attended Christopher Newport University in Newport News, VA, for my Undergraduate receiving a BA in Political Science with a double minor in Leadership Studies and Philosophy.  For five years before coming to law school I worked as an Environmental Compliance Specialist doing construction site monitoring with regard to Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control.  I am currently working at the Portland Rock Gym as a Routesetter in both routes and bouldering.  In my spare time, I like to rock climb, run with my dogs, cook, and spend time with my partner.  Most people don’t know that when I have an available studio I like to create stained glass pieces and that I practice Tai Chi as a method of relaxation.  The motto I live by is, “Om Mani Padme Hum,” a Buddhist mantra invoking the universal essence of compassion, which can be found in a large tattoo taking up the inside of my right forearm.  My goal is to create volunteer opportunities and get together’s for the evening division by working with SBA to keep evening school hours in mind when setting up future programs.

My name is Stacey Sedgwick and I am from Indianapolis.  I studied Architecture at Washington University in Saint Louis.  I was an ESL Teacher in China for 2 years and an Administrative Assistant Assisstant at MIT (Endowment).  I enjoy knitting/crafts, reading, writing, hiking, dancing, travel, baking/cooking, pigeon herding.  Something not many people know about me is that I have never been to Europe.  The motto I live by is: “…”  My goals in SBA are to increase communication, learn more about the school’s budget process, and serve the general law school community.