President: Ilgi Cesur
Ilgi is from Istanbul, Turkey. She attended the University of Chicago and received her bachelor’s in Economics. After graduating, Ilgi went on to work as an economic consultant, helping antitrust litigation and merger clearances. This past summer, she split her summer between a judicial externship in the Northern District of Illinois and a litigation boutique in Chicago. Outside of law school, Ilgi likes spinning classes and drawing.
Fun Fact: Ilgi’s name means “caring” or “being interested”
Vice President: Maggie Amen
Maggie is from Wheaton, IL. She attended Tulane University and received her bachelor’s in Political Science. After graduating, Maggie went on to achieve a MA in American History and worked as a legal assistant in a New Orleans law firm working on mass tort litigation. This past summer, Maggie worked as a summer intern at the Environmental Advocacy Center. Outside of law school, she likes to go on walks by the lake.
Fun Fact: Maggie has a cat named Pita (like the bread!)
Treasurer: Jennifer Zhang
Jennifer is from Princeton, NJ. She attended University of Michigan and received her bachelor’s in Business Administration and Piano Performance. After graduating, Jennifer went on to work as a private equity investor in New York. This past summer, she worked at Proskauer Rose. In addition to the WLC, Jennifer is pursuing an MBA at Kellogg School of Management and is the VP of Events for the Restructuring & Bankruptcy Law Group. This year, she is excited to be a member of the Journal of International Law and Business. Outside of law school, Jennifer likes to explore new restaurants, watch documentaries, learn new instruments, and spend times with friends and family.
Communications Director: Rebecca Cameron
Rebecca is from Palm City, FL. She attended the University of Florida and received her bachelor’s in Mathematics and Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, with a concentration in Spanish. This past summer, Rebecca worked at the City of Chicago Department of Law. In addition to the WLC, Rebecca is a member of OUTLaw and Street Law. This year, she is excited to be a member of the Northwestern University Law Review. Outside of law school, Rebecca likes to crochet, go on long walks, and explore new restaurants.
Fun Fact: Rebecca has a dog named Basil!
Co-Director of Alumnae Relations: Allie Sopp
Allie is from Los Angeles, CA. She attended Washington University in St. Louis and received her bachelor’s in Political Science and Spanish. This past summer, Allie worked at Kirkland & Ellis. Outside of law school, she likes to get outside, explore Chicago, cook, and hang out with her cat.
Fun Fact: Allie loves the NYT crossword and has been doing it daily for years!
Co-Director of Alumnae Relations: Rowan Linehan
Rowan is from Temecula, CA. She attended New York University and received her bachelor’s in Business and Political Economy. After graduating, Rowan went on to volunteer with an animal welfare organization in Mexico City. This past summer, she worked at the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office. In addition to the WLC, Rowan is president of ALDF. This year, she is excited to be a member of Northwestern University Law Review. Outside of law school, Rowan likes to spend time with her dogs and bake plant-based sweets.
Fun Fact: Rowan has lived in five different countries!
Co-Director of Community Engagement: Grace Lim
Grace is from Los Angeles, CA. She attended Columbia University and received her bachelor’s in Sociology. This past summer, Grace worked atMcGuireWoods. In addition to the WLC, she is co-president of APALSA. This year, she is excited to be a member of the Journal of Law and Social Policy. Outside of law school, Grace likes food blogs, pilates, and cafe hops.
Fun Fact: Grace’s life passion is trying new ice cream flavors!
Co-Director of Community Engagement: Isabel Launspach
Isabel is from Lagrange, IL. She attended the University of Illinois and received her bachelor’s in Political Science. This past summer, Isabel worked in public interest at the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund. In addition to the WLC, Isabel is the VP of communications for the Women of Color Collective and the Co-VP of Events and Programming for the Diversity Coalition. Outside of law school, she likes to try new restaurants, read books, and spend time with her friends and family.
Fun Fact: Isabel once did yoga next to Kristen Stewart in Mexico (during the PEAK of Twilight).
Co-Director of Membership: Grace Sweeten
Grace is from Austin, TX. She attended Michigan State University and received her bachelor’s in Psychology with minors in Chinese and Law, Justice, and Public Policy. After graduating, Grace went on to achieve a Master of Management Studies at Duke, Fuqua School of Business. This past summer, Grace worked at Kirkland & Ellis. This year, she is excited to be a member of the Journal of International Law and Business. Outside of law school, Grace likes traveling, outdoor sports (skiing, surfing, paddle boarding, cycling), and baking!
Fun Fact: Grace loves DIY projects and she created all of the art in her apartment!
Co-Director of Membership: Serena Lightstone
Serena is from Fremont, CA. She attended New York University Stern and received her bachelor’s in Business with concentrations in Finance and Marketing and a minor in Philosophy. After graduating, Serena went on to work as a corporate finance and restructuring consultant and FTI consulting for almost two years. This past summer, Serena worked at Skadden and did an in-house rotation at Nuveen as a legal intern. In addition to the WLC, she is on the National Trial Team and is an APEX Advisor. This year, she is excited to be a member of the Journal of International Law and Business. Outside of law school, Serena likes to run, snowboard, camp, hike, play Spikeball, and eat dessert.
Fun Fact: Serena once ate a 32 oz. steak in one sitting.
Co-Director of Mentorship: Gabriella Goldstein
Gabriella is from Andover, MA. She attended the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and received her bachelor’s in Journalism and History. After graduating, Gabriella went on to work at ABC News and the Momofuku Restaurant Group. In addition to the WLC, she is an APEX Advisor and a member of the Intellectual Property Law Society. Outside of law school, Gabriella likes to do anything outside, but especially hiking, camping, and playing tennis. She is also an avid cook and enjoys practicing Pilates.
Co-Director of Mentorship: Anisa Dagher
Anisa Dagher is a 2L and a WLC Mentorship Board Co-Chair. Anisa is from Dearborn, Michigan and attended Michigan State University for undergrad. There, she was a part of James Madison College with a major in International Relations and a minor in Political Economy. After graduating, Anisa worked in New York City as a fashion model for 3 years before starting law school. Next summer, Anisa will be working as a Summer Associate at Skadden in New York City. Anisa also serves as President of the Arts and Entertainment Law Society and is interested in pursuing a career in Entertainment Law or Intellectual Property Law.
Co-Director of Professional Development: Claire Evans
Claire is from Milwaukee, WI. She attended Loyola University Chicago and received her bachelor’s in Political Science and Women and Gender Studies. After graduating, Claire went on to an AmeriCorp Fellowship in Chicago Legal Aid. This past summer, she worked at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. This year, she is excited to be a member of the Northwestern University Law Review. Outside of law school, Claire likes cooking and long walks by the lake!
Co-Director of Professional Development: Jackie Orfield
Jackie is from Palm Desert, CA. She attended George Washington University and received her bachelor’s in International Affairs. After graduating, Jackie went on to work at a law firm in Washington, DC doing public policy and government affairs, mostly focusing on health policy. This past summer, she worked at Calix on their data privacy team. In addition to the WLC, Jackie is working with physicians at Lurie Children’s Hospital as a research assistant for their new health policy journal. This year, she is excited to be a member of the Journal of International Law and Business. Outside of law school, Jackie is a huge fan of hot yoga, trying new restaurants, and baking.
Co-Director of Symposium: Nina Holl
Nina is from Hastings-on-Hudson, NY. She attended Northwestern University and received her bachelor’s in German and minored in Political Science. After graduating, Nina was a Fulbright Scholar in Germany and also worked as a legal assistant for a boutique law firm. This past summer, Nina worked at the City of Chicago Office of Inspector General. This year, she is excited to be a member of the Journal of Law and Social Policy. Outside of law school, Nina likes to explore Chicago, play tennis, and travel.
Fun Fact: Artichokes are Nina’s favorite food!
Co-Director of Symposium: Sydney Matrisciano
Sydney is from Winona, MS. She attended Northwestern University and received her bachelor’s in Slavic Languages, Literature, and Culture. This past summer, she worked at Lawyers for the Creative Arts. In addition to the WLC, Sydney is a member of Street Law! This year, she is excited to be a member of the Northwestern Journal des Refuses. Outside of law school, Sydney likes to run, read, and embroider.
Fun Fact: Sydney knows how to weld!