My name is Bahar Tarighi, and I’m ecstatic to serve as President of the Student Bar Association this year. I’m committed to strengthening our law school community and expanding support for students who are often underrepresented - especially night students, transfer students, LLMs, and MSLs.
This year, my goal is to foster meaningful connections across all programs and class years, ensuring that every student feels seen, heard, and supported. I’m excited to collaborate with you to create inclusive events, share important resources, and ensure your voices are represented in conversations with the administration.
Outside of law school, I enjoy collecting Pokémon, attending live shows, and spending time with my partner and friends. If you ever want to talk, whether it’s about your experience at Lewis & Clark, ideas you have, or just to take a walk in Tryon, feel free to email me. I’d love to connect!
I’m a 3L from Nashville, Tennessee and I’m currently interested in Energy Law. However, a bulk of my work during law school has focused on environmental policy and litigation. In undergrad I double majored in Sustainability and Political Science with a minor in Chinese. I used to fence in national and Div1 competitions, but now I just like playing volleyball and pickleball. I also love a good horror movie or crossword.
Hi, I’m Abigail, a 3L here at Lewis & Clark. I’m passionate about environmental and natural resources law, specifically protecting our oceans and wild fisheries. My favorite part of L&C is our extraordinary community. As VP of Programming, I’m excited to plan events that bring us together—Barrister’s Ball, other socials, opportunities to connect with the legal community, or just making law school a little more enjoyable along the way.
Hi, my name is Taylor Harwood, I’m a 3L, and I’m looking forward to serving as your Secretary this year. I am passionate about working as a public defender after graduation. Outside of school and work, you can find me running in Forest Park or gravel biking outside of Portland. I’m excited for a great year!
Esther Martinez
Vice President of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
Hi everyone! My name is Esther, and I am a 2L from California. I’m very passionate about seeing representation from all walks of life on our campus, and I’m looking forward to serving as your VP of DEIB! When I am not in the quiet room, you can find me on outdoor runs, paying for too many workout classes, or drinking too much coffee. Please let me know if I can support you in any way!
Hi, my name is Ava Mastrianni, and I’m a 3L here at LCLS and I’m so excited to be your VP of Student Affairs this semester! As a member of the exec board of SBA I’m hoping to continue to advocate for students and connect them with the resources they need to have a successful law school experience. When I’m not doing anything SBA related or in the library, you can likely find me drinking coffee, forcing my friends to get sushi, or going on a nice, long walk. Looking forward to a great year ahead!
Hi everyone! My name is Julia Severson, and I’m excited to serve as your VP of Communications this year. I’m excited to serve as your VP of Communications this year. I’m a 3L and California transplant with a professional background in energy regulation. When I’m not highlighting all the great things SBA is up to in our newsletters and on Instagram (follow us @lclaw_sba!), I love spending time with my partner, friends, and my spirited dog, Rusty. I’m looking forward to keeping you connected with everything SBA has in store this year!
General Assembly
Jolie Altman
Career Services and Student Organization Representative
