#FutureFordhamLawyer

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#FutureFordhamLawyer Megan Van Stensel ’27 JD discovered how fascinating the world of national security and global counterterrorism could be through a legal internship with the United Nations Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate this past year.

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#FutureFordhamLawyer Will Hayes, SJ, ’26 LLM is pursuing a vocation in law grounded in community, service, & faith—an especially meaningful journey this Easter season.

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Growing up with a love of fashion, #FutureFordhamLawyer Amora Haynes ’27 JD admired the creativity behind the world’s most iconic brands. An internship with Louis Vuitton introduced her to the legal side of that creativity—showing how IP law protects the designs & trademarks that shape the industry.

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#FutureFordhamLawyer Letícia Agati Madeira ’26 LLM decided to continue her studies in the U.S., at Fordham Law, because of its faculty expertise in entertainment law & its location in Manhattan.

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#FutureFordhamLawyer Fatima Jan ’26 LLM, a Fulbright Scholar from Pakistan, discusses her commitment to making systemic change for women & marginalized communities in her home country.

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After attending a week-long Fashion Law Bootcamp at Fordham Law in 2018, #FutureFordhamLawyer Abisade Adenubi ’26 decided to return to the Law School full time, embarking on an LL.M. in Fashion Law.

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#FutureFordhamLawyer Siri Daliparthy ’26 enrolled in Fordham Law’s Corporate Compliance LL.M. program b/c of how closely the curriculum connects to real business decision-making.

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Advocating for Social Justice: Meet Mansoor Ishaqzoi ’26 LLM Mansoor Ishaqzoi ’26 LLM first developed his commitment to law while growing up in Afghanistan during the civil war, where he recognized social injustice as a root cause of national

#FutureFordhamLawyer Mansoor Ishaqzoi ’26 LLM first developed his commitment to law while growing up in Afghanistan during the civil war. Now at Fordham Law, he's working toward becoming a licensed attorney dedicated to immigrant rights, pro bono service, and systemic policy reform.

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Meet students studying in Fordham Law’s 10 LL.M. degree programs & learn more about their journeys to NYC, including #FutureFordhamLawyer Juan Lozano de Diego ’26 from Spain.

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#FutureFordhamLawyer Temie Ghde ’28 intends to focus on constitutional law at Fordham Law School and hopes to return to his home country, Eritrea, someday to make a positive impact there.

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After #FutureFordhamLawyer Ian Price ’28 studied & worked abroad for many years, he found his way back home to New York to study law. At Fordham Law, he’s discovering a potential future as a litigator.

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As Fordham Law's 1L students wrap up their first semester, #FutureFordhamLawyer Ivona Kulusic-Ho '28 shares why she came to law school and what she hopes to do with her degree.

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Meet U.S. Marine Veteran and REAL Scholar Shervin Shahnazi ’26 During his four years in the U.S. Marine Corps, Shervin Shahnazi ’26 oversaw a platoon of 35 marines as a First Lieutenant. When on the ground, especially during his deployment

In honor of the U.S. Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary, Fordham Law salutes #FutureFordhamLawyer and former Marine field artillery officer and first lieutenant Shervin Shahnazi ’26, who says he hopes to pursue pro bono and public interest work with his law degree.

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After serving in the Army as an infantry officer, #FutureFordhamLawyer & veteran Michael Deddo ’28 said he decided to attend Fordham Law because he wanted to continue a career in public service.

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A former Bay Area-based product designer, #FutureFordhamLawyer Amru Palaniyappan ’28 shares her journey from Silicon Valley to law school & her hopes to work at the intersection of tech & law.

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#FutureFordhamLawyer Taylor Doaty ’28 worked in HR at Google, where she investigated harassment, retaliation, & discrimination-related complaints. Now, she’s inspired to study law & advocate for others.

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#FutureFordhamLawyer Beth Miller ’28 served 20 yrs in the Air Force & worked as a commercial pilot. Now she’s ready for the next chapter of her life—taking on the world as a Fordham Law student.

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From Theory to Legal Practice: Meet Shuang Hundley ’28 Before coming to Fordham Law, Shuang Hundley ’28 was a tenured professor studying the impact of social media on decision making—but she knew she wanted to take her career in

Meet some of the students from Fordham Law’s newest first-year class and learn more about their journeys to the Law School—including #FutureFordhamLawyer Shuang Hundley ’28, a former tenured professor who studied the impact of social media on decision making.

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#FutureFordhamLawyer Sarina Chohan ’26 spent her summer in San Francisco, interning in the city’s Public Defender’s Office where she met with clients in jail, wrote motions, and even appeared in court.

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#FutureFordhamLawyer Adetoun Adelana ’27 spent her summer traveling across NYC as a trial division intern at Nationwide Insurance, gaining a view of how the NYC court system functions from the inside.

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#FutureFordhamLawyer Andrew Jeong ’26 spent his summer learning about cross-border transactional work as a summer associate at White & Case, “I now have a stronger sense of what practice areas I want to pursue and how I want to shape my legal career.”

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Summer will be over soon, but Fordham Law students continue to gain hands-on work experience through various internship opportunities. Meet #FutureFordhamLawyer Roxanne Roman ’26, who interned with the Air Force Judge Advocate General at Kadena Air Base, Japan.

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This summer, evening student and #FutureFordhamLawyer Christian Veliz ’28 worked with immigrant students and their families through an internship at the Safe Passage Project, helping them navigate the complexities of immigration proceedings.

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At a time when journalists face increasing threats to their work, #FutureFordhamLawyer & Stein Scholar Doris Zhang '27 is doing what she can to protect freedom of speech through her externship at the Reporters Committee for the Freedom of the Press (@rcfp.org‬).

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#FutureFordhamLawyer Oliver Vettoretti '27 is spending his summer interning for Judge Rosemarie Montalbano in Kings County Surrogate's Court, which manages the probate of wills and the administration of estates, disputed claims, and guardianships.

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Class of 2025: Meet Megan McWaters Like many dynamic evening students, double-Ram Megan McWaters ’25 has already established an exciting career. She spent nearly a decade representing talent as a stand up comedy agent before pursuingRe...

After spending nearly a decade representing talent as a stand-up comedy agent, #FutureFordhamLawyer Megan McWaters ’25 will now be pivoting her role in entertainment to the legal side—thanks to earning a J.D. at Fordham Law this spring.

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Class of 2025: Meet Maria Ignacia Vasquez Maria Ignacia Vasquez ’25 worked in interior design and marketing before enrolling at Fordham Law, where she was a member of the Latin American Law Students Association (LALSA) and alsoRead More

#FutureFordhamLawyer Maria Ignacia Vasquez ’25 took, and passed, the bar early in February and is set to start as a first-year associate at Weil, Gotshal & Manges in the firm’s litigation practice group this fall.

She reflected on her time in law school:

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Looking back on her time in law school, #FutureFordhamLawyer Jessica Goldstein '25 says that she would tell incoming students, "Take ownership of your journey, stay grounded, & don't be afraid to carve your own path—Fordham is a place where your passions can truly take root."

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Class of 2025: Meet Joe Marchese-Schmitt Joe Marchese-Schmitt ’25 was attracted to Fordham Law’s evening program so that he could continue with his full-time working for the New York City Office of Management and Budget whileRead More

#FutureFordhamLawyer Joe Marchese-Schmitt ’25 was attracted to Fordham Law’s evening program so that he could continue with his full-time job working for the NYC Office of Management and Budget while pursuing his J.D. He will join Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan this fall.

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Class of 2025: Meet Celine Alhout When she first toured the Law School, Celine Alhout ’25 was inspired by what she heard about Fordham Law Women—so much so that she knew Fordham was where she belonged.Read More

When she first toured Fordham Law, #FutureFordhamLawyer Celine Alhout ’25 was inspired by what she heard about Fordham Law Women—so much so that she knew Fordham was where she belonged. She ultimately became the student group’s president for two years.

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