LEAD Fellows
Kyle Beck '26 grew up in Trumbull, Connecticut. He attended Cornell University, where he studied Industrial and Labor Relations with minors in Inequality Studies and Law & Society. During undergrad, he was a Rawlings Presidential Scholar, which allowed him to publish research on international labor law, as well as a member of the mock trial team and Cornell Political Union. After graduating, Kyle came straight through to Duke, where he will be the VP of Membership for JLSA and is involved in the Fair Chance Project. During his 1L summer, he was a research assistant for Professor Steven L. Schwarcz. In his free time, Kyle enjoys lifting weights, listening to country music, and tasting wine at the different restaurants and bars across Durham. Welcome to Duke!
Co-LEADer: Raj Koshal
Lauren Beizer '26 is originally from Simsbury, Connecticut. She is currently a JD/MA in Bioethics, Science, & Technology at Duke. Lauren graduated from Villanova University in 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Public Administration & Service. At Villanova, Lauren was involved with the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and the Connelly Scholars Fellowship. Lauren maintains that she is both an active Duke and Villanova basketball fan. At Duke, Lauren is the incoming Co-President of the Transactional Law Board, Vice President of the Health Law Society, 2L Representative for the Duke Bar Association, and an active Guardian ad Litem. This past summer, Lauren worked in the United States Attorney's Office/Department of Justice for the District of Connecticut and also served as a Research Assistant to Professor Jeff Ward for the Duke Center on Law and Technology, researching AI law. In her free time, Lauren likes doing spin or pilates classes, traveling, playing pickleball, cooking, visiting Block Island, taking long walks, and going out with friends. Lauren is excited to meet the incoming 1L class!
Co-LEADer: Sam Ward
Matthew Chopp '26 is originally from Thousand Oaks, CA. He graduated as a history major from Occidental College in 2022, where he also ran track. After graduation, Matt earned a master's in political philosophy from the London School of Economics. At Duke Law, he is the co-director of the Veterans Assistance Project. During his 1L summer, Matt interned for the Honorable Patricia Donahue of the Central District of California. In his free time, Matt enjoys playing golf, hiking, and traveling.
Co-LEADer: Gretchen Lindenfeldar
Emma Cline '26 is from Raleigh, NC. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2023. At Duke, Emma is secretary for the Duke Bar Association, president of If/When/How, and a member of the Moot Court and Mock Trial boards. During her 1L summer, Emma interned at the District Court for the District of Columbia. In her free time, she enjoys cheering on the Tar Heels, watching Survivor, and talking about Taylor Swift.
Co-LEADer: Jordan Waldmann
Una Cooper '26 grew up in Mount Vernon, New York. She graduated from the University in Notre Dame in 2021, where she majored in History and Political Science and minored in Constitutional Studies. After graduation, Una worked as a paralegal at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office for two years. At Duke, she is the VP of Community for the Government and Public Service Society and is also involved in the Coalition Against Gendered Violence. She spent this summer interning at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York. In her free time, she enjoys reading, pilates, and going to the movies at the Southpoint Mall.
Co-LEADer: Cristina Lee
Julio Correa '26 was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He attended undergrad at Boston College, where he majored in Political Science and minored in History. Prior to Duke, he worked as a bartender and in teaching. He also worked at a law firm in Washington, DC. In law school, he is the Vice President for Academia and Public Interest of the Latin American Law Students Association (LALSA) and is a member of the Innocence Project. This summer, he is working at a law firm in Puerto Rico. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis and watching movies. He is very excited to welcome the class of 2027 and is more than happy to be a resource throughout their time at Duke!
Co-LEADer: Leo Zhu
Jared Danaher '26 is from Fayetteville, North Carolina. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he studied history and philosophy. During undergrad, Jared served as a guardian as litem advocating for children in local courts. At Duke, he is involved with Mock Trial, Moot Court, and the Competition Law Society, and OutLaw. In his free time he enjoys exercise, listening to music, and watching movies.
Co-LEADer: Amanda Seifferth
Beret Dernbach '26 grew up in San Diego, California. She graduated from the University of California, San Diego in 2023 with a degree in Political Science and International Relations. At Duke, she is the Vice President of Public Relations for the National Security Law Society and participates in the International Law Society. Following her 1L year, Beret worked as a research assistant at the Duke Center for Firearms Law and an intern at Sovereign Geographic; as a member of the JD/LLM-ICL program, she also did a summer term at the Leiden Institute in the Hague. In her free time, she performs and competes in Scottish highland dancing, visits Duke Puppy Kindergarten, and enjoys watching her favorite hockey team get eliminated from the first round of the playoffs every May. Welcome to Duke Law, Class of 2027!
Co-LEADer: Levi Schulman
Madison Detweiler '26 is from Kennett Square, PA. She graduated from the University of Florida in 2023 with degrees in both Economics and Criminology. At Duke, Madison is involved in Guardian ad Litem, the Innocence Project, WLSA, and BLS. After her 1L year, she split her summer interning with the Securities and Exchange Commission in Philadelphia, PA and the Innocence Project of Florida. In her free time she loves trying new restaurants, going on walks, and going to Durham Bulls games with friends. Madison is excited to meet the class of 2027!
Co-LEADer: Caleb Friedman
Colin Dobbins '26 is from South Florida. He attended the University of Florida, where he graduated in 2023 with bachelor's degrees in Economics and Environmental Science. At Duke Law, he is Co-President of Human Rights Pro Bono Project, VP of Pro Bono for the Environmental Law Society, and a member of the Duke Law Run Club. His favorite part of 1L was making friends with fellow students and getting to know his professors. During his 1L summer, he worked for Magistrate Judge Brian Meyers in Raleigh. In his free time, Colin enjoys playing trumpet, hiking, and going to bar reviews with his friends.
Co-LEADer: Matt Kiel
Matt Flink '26 is from Scarsdale, NY. He graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2021 with a degree in Political Science and Spanish, and a minor in Business. After graduation, he worked as a Paralegal for the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Eastern District of N.Y. At Duke, Matt is the VP of Finance for JLSA. This summer, he worked at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in New York. In his free time, Matt enjoys exploring Durham, watching his sports teams (Yankees, Jets, Rangers, Knicks), playing video games, and working out.
Co-LEADer: Maeve Millen
Caleb Friedman ‘26 is from Bethesda, Maryland. He graduated from Northwestern University in 2020, majoring in journalism and history. Before law school, he worked in New York as an audience analyst at a media company and then as a strategy consultant. Caleb spent his 1L summer interning for a seed-stage venture capital fund based in the Bay Area. In his free time, Caleb enjoys running, playing soccer and basketball, and rooting for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Co-LEADer: Madison Detweiler
Brendan Genaw '26 grew up in Canton, Michigan and attended the University of Michigan where he studied Biology. Prior to law school, he worked in public health addressing malaria interventions and polio outbreaks in West Africa. He later took a job helping entrepreneurs actualize their concepts and launch their ideas. At Duke, Brendan is involved in the Clemency Project, the Innocence Project, and IPLS. This summer, he will be interning at the Orleans Public Defenders. Outside of law school, Brendan enjoys running, trying new beers, wailing off key at karaoke, hiking, and camping.
Co-LEADer: Andrew Kohler
Zoe Holtzman ‘26 (she/her/hers) grew up in Tucson, Arizona. She attended Washington University in St. Louis, where she studied political science and Spanish. Before law school, she worked as a legal assistant for detained immigrant children. At Duke, she is involved with the Duke Law Immigrant and Refugee Project, and enjoys exploring Durham with her sister (Trinity ‘26) and attending Duke basketball games in her free time. Zoe spent the summer working at the Department of Justice in Washington, DC, and is looking forward to returning to campus to welcome Duke Law’s Class of 2027!
Co-LEADer: Alex Neumann
Sadie Jackson '26 grew up in Glastonbury, CT and graduated from Boston College in 2023 where she majored in Political Science and minored in Accounting. At BC, she was a captain of the Dance Team for two years and enjoyed cheering on the football team on game days. She was also a teacher's assistant in the Business Law and Accounting departments. At Duke Law she is a part of the executive board for the Duke Business Law Society. Sadie also enjoys her weekly runs with the Duke Law Run Club. One of her favorite memories from 1L was running a marathon with one of her law school classmates! She looks forward to meeting all of the incoming 1Ls!
Co-LEADer: Sofia Siegel
Rachael John ‘26 is from Nashville, TN. She graduated from the University of Georgia in May of 2023 with a BBA in Finance. Rachael is a member of several on campus organizations including the South Asian Law Student Association, the Women’s Law Student Association, and the Innocence Project. In her free time, Rachael enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, going for walks, and working out at Burn Boot Camp. Rachael is excited to welcome the Class of 2027 to Duke Law!
Co-LEADer: Isabelle Stewart
Gunjan Kapoor ‘26 is from Damascus, Maryland. She graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2022 with B.S. degrees in Neurobiology & Physiology and Psychology. At Duke, Gunjan is the Recruitment Chair for the Women of Color Collective and a member of SALSA. This summer, she worked as a 1L Scholar at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in Washington D.C. In her free time, Gunjan enjoys attending concerts, baking, watching bad romcoms and hanging out with friends (and her cat, Kiwi)! She is so excited to meet and welcome the class of 2027!
Co-LEADer: Jonathan Mondrey
Matt Kiel '26 is originally from the metro Atlanta, Georgia area. He graduated from the University of Rochester in 2023 with a B.A. in Political Science and minors in International Relations, Spanish, and History. While at Rochester, he swam for the school's varsity swim team and set top ten all-time school records in the 200 yard breaststroke and the 400 yard individual medley. Matt also served as Speaker of the Student's Association Senate and as a TA for two classes. At Duke, he serves as the Treasurer of the Duke Law Run Club and as the Vice President of Communications for JLSA. During his 1L Summer, Matt worked as an intern at Mission Law. In his free time, Matt enjoys attending Duke basketball games, exploring Durham with friends, and watching the television show Survivor. Welcome Duke Law Class of 2027!
Co-LEADer: Colin Dobbins
Andrew Kohler '26 (he/him/his) is from Katonah, NY. He graduated from the School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University in 2020 and worked as a paralegal at Willkie Farr & Gallagher before coming to Duke. At Duke, Andrew is involved in the Innocence Project. This summer, Andrew interned at the New York Office of the Attorney General in Poughkeepsie, NY. In his free time, Andrew enjoys tennis, basketball, watching movies, and going to the Duke Gardens and the Nasher!
Co-LEADer: Brendan Genaw
Raj Koshal ‘26 was born in raised in New Jersey but has spent plenty of time overseas. Raj graduated from Columbia University and Sciences Po Paris in 2023 magna cum laude. During his 1L summer Raj was a Summer Associate at Lowenstein Sandler. He enjoys traveling, swimming, and all racquet sports. Welcome class of 2027!
Co-LEADer: Kyle Beck
Cristina Lee '26 is from Akron, OH. She graduated from Boston College with degrees in Neuroscience and History and a minor in Medical Humanities, After graduation, she worked in Life Sciences consulting in New York City and Washington, D.C. for two years. At Duke, Cristina is the VP of ESQ for the Business Law Society and VP of Tech Transactions for the Intellectual Property Law Society. During her summer, she was a 1L Summer Associate in Mintz's Boston office. In her free time, she likes going to themed spin classes, going on long runs with friends on the Tobacco Trail, and practicing yoga. Cristina is so excited to return to Duke for 2L and to welcome the class of 2027!
Co-LEADer: Una Cooper
Jesse Levinson '26 is from Westport, CT. He attended Colgate University for undergrad, where he majored in English and minored in political science. After college, he taught middle school English in Chicago as a Teach for America corps member. Jesse is currently involved in the Duke Law Innocence Project and Jewish Law Students Association. He spent this summer interning for an NYC nonprofit, Legal Outreach, and serving as a corporate governance research assistant. He likes to read, cook, explore new restaurants and breweries, and complain. Welcome to Duke Law!
Co-LEADer: Addison Smith
Gretchen Lindenfeldar '26 is from New Jersey. She graduated from Bates College in 2023. As an undergraduate, she was pre-med and worked as an EMT. This summer, she worked in Philadelphia, PA as a Summer Associate at Saul Ewing LLP. In her free time, Gretchen loves to run, talk on the phone, and watch the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Co-LEADer: Matthew Chopp
Skylar McVicar ‘26 is a native of Los Angeles, CA and graduated from Davidson College in 2023 with a degree in Politics, Ethics, and Religion. At Duke, Skylar holds several leadership positions, including President of the California Club, Vice President of Communications for the First-Generation Professionals, and coordinator for the Twiggs-Beskind Mock Trial Tournament. During her 1L summer, Skylar worked at the DOJ in Washington, DC and loved it. In her free time, Skylar enjoys traveling, reading, cheering on the Blue Devils at basketball games, trying new restaurants and coffee shops, and trail running. Skylar is thrilled to welcome the incoming 1Ls!
Co-LEADer: Gabi Straton
Maeve Millen '26 is from Raleigh, North Carolina. She graduated from Colgate University in 2021 with a B.A. in English and Spanish. She worked as a paralegal in New York City before starting at Duke Law. At Duke, she’s involved with the Women’s Law Students Association, If/When/How, and National Lawyers Guild. During her 1L summer, she worked for the New York City Department of Social Services Office of Legal Affairs. In her free time she enjoys walking the Al Buehler trail and reading at Cocoa Cinnamon. She can’t wait to meet the Duke Law Class of 2027!
Jonathan Mondrey '26 is from Chesterfield, Virginia. He attended the University of Virginia and graduated in 2023 with a B.A. in Psychology. At Duke Law, Jonathan serves as Internal Vice-President of the Black Law Students Association, Vice-President of Sports for the Sports & Entertainment Law Society, and is a member of both the Child Welfare Law and Policy Society and the Duke Law Texas Club. During his 1L summer, Jonathan worked as a Legal Intern at DUMAC, Inc., who manages Duke's endowment assets. In his free time, Jonathan enjoys playing basketball, watching Jeopardy!, and cooking. He is excited to welcome the next class of Blue Devils!
Co-LEADer: Gunjan Kapoor
Danielle Movitz '26 is from Natick, Massachusetts. She attended Tulane University, where she majored in Political Science. At Duke, Danielle is Co-President of the Jewish Law Students Association and the 2L Event Chair for the Women Law Students Association. During her 1L summer, Danielle interned with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C. Danielle enjoys hot girl walks and sweet treats, and can’t wait to welcome the Class of 2027!
Co-LEADer: Matthew Reay
Alex Neumann ’26 grew up in a barn in the very real region of central jersey. After double majoring in computer science and history at Boston University, Alex worked as a software engineer and technical product manager in New York City. At Duke, Alex is the president of the Intellectual Property Law Society, 2L student representative on the Library and Technology committee, and the mock problem writer for the 2025 Transactional Law Competition. Additionally, he is a member of OutLaw and the Moot Court Board. When he is not trying to secure a 3rd floor monitor, Alex likes to bake layer cakes and eat way too much food at Q Shack. During this summer, Alex is working at an intellectual property law firm in New York. Can’t wait to meet you all soon!
Co-LEADer: Zoe Holtzman
Bella Pelletier '26 grew up in Miami Florida. She attended University of Florida where she double majored in Economics and Psychology. While at UF she studied abroad in Madrid, Spain during her spring semester junior year. At Duke, Bella is the social media chair for the Duke Bar Association and the VP of Communications for the Florida Club. She spent her summer interning for the Honorable Paul C. Huck in the Southern District of Florida. In her free time Bella likes anything involving the ocean (snorkeling, diving, fishing, you name it!), trying new restaurants and going to pilates. She is so excited to welcome you all to Duke!
Co-LEADer: Alexis Yannuzzi
Ryan Perez ’26 grew up in Allen (Dallas), Texas. He graduated from the University of Arkansas after majoring in economics and management and minoring in philosophy. After graduating, Ryan worked for three months as an au pair in Santander, Spain and had the time of his life. At Duke, Ryan is the president of Environmental Law Society, the co-president for Duke Law Energy Society, a 2L representative for International Law Society, the secretary of Duke Law Labor & Workers’ Rights Alliance, and a member of the Duke Law Mock Trial Board. He is also involved in organizations such as DIRP, LALSA, and 1GP. During his 1L summer, Ryan worked as a 1L Summer Associate at Ritch Mueller in Mexico City and as a research assistant for Professor Huckerby before travelling to The Hague to participate in the Duke-Leiden Institute in Global and Transnational Law as part of his enrollment in the JD/LLM ICL degree program. Ryan enjoys playing video games, watching anime and travel videos, and spending time with his friends. Ryan also refuses to purchase a parking pass, so if you see a high-speed mass with a large backpack relentlessly barreling down the streets atop a Pinarello, don’t forget to wave!
Co-LEADer: Andres Williamson Leite
Molly Pines ‘26 grew up in Orinda, California, east of San Francisco. She is a 2019 graduate of Amherst College, where she majored in English and Spanish and swam breaststroke for the varsity swim and dive team. Molly spent a handful of years working before law school, including two years at a plaintiff-side civil rights employment law firm and a summer on a small farm in Maine. At Duke Law, she is the President of the Government & Public Service Society and is also involved in Moot Court and various pro bono projects, including the Fair Chance Project. Molly’s career interests include civil rights, education, and second chance/collateral consequences work. This summer, she worked at the Office of General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Education. Outside of work and school, Molly enjoys eating (especially ice cream), working out, spending time outside, and listening to music and podcasts. She is so excited to be a LEAD Fellow and have the opportunity to welcome you to Duke Law!
Co-LEADer: TJ Silva
Matt Reay '26 grew up in Austin, TX before finishing high school in Lake Forest, IL. He graduated from Northwestern University in 2020 and worked in Washington, D.C. before law school. At Duke, Matt is involved in Texas Club and Run Club. He was a summer associate at Kirkland & Ellis in Houston. In his free time he likes fly-fishing and Texas Longhorn football.
Co-LEADer: Danielle Movitz
Levi Schulman '26 was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ. He graduated from Duke University in 2021 and missed Durham so much that he decided to come back for law school. After undergrad, he worked at a strategic communications agency in Washington, D.C. At Duke Law, he is the co-founder and vice president of the Duke Law Labor & Workers' Rights Alliance, co-president of the American Constitution Society, and on the board of the Duke Decarceration Project. He is also on Moot Court and Mock Trial. Following his 1L year, Levi worked for the Public Defense Service for the District of Columbia in their civil legal services division. In his free time, he enjoys watching Kansas Basketball (Rock Chalk), going to concerts, and making bad dad jokes. Welcome to Durham!
Amanda Seifferth '26 is from Columbus, Ohio. She attended Ohio State University for undergrad where she majored in Public Health. At Duke, she is involved in the Women Law Student Association and the Innocence Project. During her 1L Summer, she worked as a Summer Associate at Kirkland and Ellis in the Chicago office. In her free time, Amanda loves to read fiction and fantasy books, workout, go on walks, and try new foods.
Co-LEADer: Jared Danaher
Sofia Siegel '26 is from Houston, Texas. She attended Brandeis University where she majored in History and Political Science and minored in Spanish. At Duke she is the Co-President of Florida Club and the Director of Communications for LALSA. During her 1L year she served as a representative for BLS, LALSA, and Florida Club. During her 1L Summer Sofia worked in Miami as a Summer Associate at Bilzin Sumberg. In her free time she enjoys trying new restaurants in Durham with her friends, traveling, and watching reality TV.
TJ Silva '26 is from Boston, MA but has lived in many different states and cities. TJ attended the University of Notre Dame for undergrad and is a big fan of the Fighting Irish in all sports. At Duke Law, he is involved in the Mock Trial Board and the Fair Chance Project, and outside of school, he is an avid sports fan who loves travel, hiking, and all NYT games. Finally, TJ is a big sports fan who roots for arguably the most annoying combination of teams possible: Boston sports, Notre Dame football, and Duke basketball.
Co-LEADer: Molly Pines
Sabrina Slagowitz '26 grew up in New York City. She graduated from the University of Chicago with a B.A. in History and a minor in Human Rights in 2022. After graduation, she worked at the Bronx District Attorney’s Office. At Duke, Sabrina is the co-president of the Jewish Law Students Association and the Active Investigations Team Lead for the Innocence Project. During her 1L summer, Sabrina worked in Tokyo as a Summer Associate at Oh-Ebashi and then studied at the Duke-Leiden Institute in Global & Transnational Law in The Hague, The Netherlands as part of her dual degree program. In her free time, she likes exploring new restaurants (especially BBQ), going to museums, and taking workout classes. She is excited to welcome the incoming 1Ls!
Co-LEADer: Ben Szurek
Addison Smith '26 is JD/LLM-ICL candidate originally from Mobile, Alabama. He graduated from Furman University in Greenville, SC in 2022, having studied Politics and International Affairs and Spanish Language Literature. After undergrad, Addison worked for a year as a Strategic Development Fellow at Furman before enrolling at Duke. At Duke, Addison previously served as a 1L Rep and currently serves as the VP Administration for DBA. In his free time, Addison enjoys all things pickleball and tennis, memoirs, running, and playing the cello. Welcome to Duke!
Co-LEADer: Jesse Levinson
Isabelle Stewart ’26 is from Buffalo, NY. She attended Fordham University where she majored in integrative neuroscience and sociology. At Duke, Isabelle is the President of Texas Club and plans to practice corporate law in Dallas after graduation. She spent her 1L summer at Duke’s Children’s Law Clinic, advocating for local children to receive appropriate special education services and disability benefits. In her free time, she enjoys cheering on Duke basketball, going for runs around the beautiful campus, and exploring the amazing Durham restaurants with her friends! She is so excited to welcome the class of 2027!
Co-LEADer: Rachael John
Gabi Straton ’26 is from Redondo Beach, CA. She graduated from the University of Southern California in 2021 with Bachelors in Business Administration and Economics / Mathematics. In between college and law school, she worked in management consulting in San Francisco for two years. At Duke, Gabi is the Vice President of Events for the American Constitution Society and for If/When/How. During her 1L summer, Gabi worked at the LA District Attorney’s Office in their White Collar Crime Division. In her free time, she loves to read, visit coffee shops, run the Al Buehler trail, and watch Duke basketball.
Co-LEADer: Skylar McVicar
Benjamin Szurek '26 grew up in Asheville, North Carolina. He graduated from Columbia University with a degree in English Literature and Mathematics. Before law school, he taught high school math and coached football in Granville County, North Carolina through Teach for America. He also worked in Austin, Texas, as a paralegal at a boutique litigation firm specializing in civil rights claims. At Duke, Ben is Treasurer of the North Carolina Club. His favorite experiences during 1L were the mock trial tournament and small-section softball. This summer, he is working in the Consumer Protection Division of North Carolina’s Department of Justice. In his free time, he enjoys playing basketball, climbing with friends, and ordering the pierogies at Dain’s.
Co-LEADer: Sabrina Slagowitz
Jordan Waldmann '26 is from New Iberia, Louisiana. She graduated from Louisiana State University in 2023 where she majored in biochemistry and minored in political science and psychology. Jordan is currently the Vice President of Communications for the Women Law Students Association. She spent her 1L summer working as a summer associate at McKool Smith in Washington D.C. In her free time, Jordan enjoys the NYT games and "grandma activities" - cooking, baking, crocheting, etc. She is so excited to welcome the incoming 1L class.
Co-LEADer: Emma Cline
Sam Ward ’26 grew up in Upstate New York and graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2023 with a degree in Marketing, Social Responsibility and Impact in Business. In Undergrad, he served as President of his fraternity and as a Huskython Captain, raising money for the Connecticut Children’s Hospital. His roles at Duke include President of the Duke Law Lifting Club, VP-Entertainment for Sports and Entertainment Law Society, and 2L Representative for DBA. In his free-time, you can find Sam at Carolina Beach, WaDuke, or talking to just about everyone he can find in the Library. He can’t wait to meet everyone this upcoming year!
Co-LEADer: Lauren Beizer
Andres Williamson Leite '26 was born in Bogota, Colombia, and moved to the United States at the age of thirteen. He grew up in Boca Raton, Florida, and eventually moved to Southern California – graduating from USC in May of 2021. After graduating, Andres lived in NYC for a year and worked for Citibank. Afterwards, Andres took law and film classes abroad in Madrid for a semester – a place he frequently visits with his family. In addition to being a law student, Andres is also a foodie, film enthusiast, table tennis fan, and amateur boulderer. At Duke Law, Andres has been involved in the Innocence Project, the Sports and Entertainment Law Society, and Latin American Law Student Association – where he will be Co-President this year. He spent the last summer working as a diversity fellow summer associate for Gibson Dunn & Crutcher out of the Los Angeles office, where he had a chance to work in both Litigation and Corporate assignments. Andres is elated about the upcoming year and looking forward to meeting and welcoming the new class and showing them around Durham!
Co-LEADer: Ryan Perez
Alexis Yannuzzi '26 is from San Diego, California. She graduated from Indiana University in 2021 with her Masters in Information Systems. Before law school, Alexis spent two years as a data security engineer at Accenture in Chicago. At Duke, Alexis is a member of Broad Street Law and WLSA. Following her 1L year, Alexis was a corporate summer associate with Baker Botts in Houston. She enjoys reading books, trying new restaurants, and hanging out with friends in her free time. She is super excited to be a LEAD Fellow and welcome Duke Law's Class of 2027.
Co-LEADer: Bella Pelletier
Leo Zhu '26 is from Warren, NJ. He graduated from New York University in 2023, where he studied urban planning and served as an executive editor for the NYU Undergraduate Law Review. At Duke, Leo is the Treasurer of the Duke Bar Association, the VP of Diversity & Inclusion for the Business Law Society, and a Co-Director of Professional Development for OutLaw. In his free time, Leo loves eating fast food and playing pickleball. He is excited to be back in Durham to welcome the Duke Law Class of 2027!
Co-LEADer: Julio Correa