TPI Students
Demetrio F. Aspiras, III
Demetrio graduated in 2006 from Kent State University with a major in English. He is currently pursuing a certificate in the Trial Practice Institute while also earning concentrations in criminal law and intellectual property. During 2008, he interned with Legal Services of South Central Michigan and will be spending the summer home in Maine while interning for the New Hampshire Public Defender's Office. A long time user of Linux, Demetrio enjoys advocating for and supporting open source software. In his free time, Demetrio enjoys playing basketball, watching movies and spending time with family and friends.
Kanav Bhatheja
Kanav received his degree from Emory University with a major in Political Science. After graduation, Kanav served as a Senate intern for U.S. Senator Bill Nelson and later worked on the U.S congressional campaign of Charlie Stuart. As a student researcher at the University of Pennsylvania, Kanav was a co-author in scientific articles that appeared in The Journal of Biochemistry and The International Journal of Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Following his first year of law school, Kanav worked as a law clerk for Legal Services of Greater Miami. Kanav is pursuing a certificate in the Trial Practice Institute and a concentration in Intellectual Property.
Lindsey Erin Bosch
Lindsey Bosch graduated from Calvin College with a dual degree in business and Spanish. Following graduation she worked for BDR, Inc., a residential and commercial development company in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She also taught English in China for one year before attending law school. She is pursuing a certificate in the Trial Practice Institute. During the summer of 2007, Lindsey clerked for Hoogendoorn & Talbot, a Chicago firm that specializes in estate planning, real estate law, and litigation. This summer, she is clerking with Foster, Swift, Collins, & Smith’s litigation department. In her free time, Lindsey enjoys traveling, horseback riding, reading, and spending time outdoors.
Mark Thomas Bowen
Mark graduated from Michigan State University with a major in Political Science Pre-law. He is currently pursuing a certificate in the Trial Practice Institute. Last summer, he clerked at the firm of Bowen, Radabaugh & Milton, P.C. in Troy, Michigan, where he dealt mainly with cases involving products liability and insurance defense. Marc’s hobbies include hockey, baseball, travel, and reading.
Carrie Cousino
Carrie graduated from Michigan State University with a major in Business Administration/Pre Law and a Specialization in International Business. She played Varsity Softball at Michigan State as well. Carrie is pursuing a certificate in the Trial Practice Institute. She is currently working as a law clerk for The Abood Law Firm, which is a general practice that specializes in criminal law. In her free time, Carrie enjoys traveling and being outdoors.
David Crell
David Crell went to Indiana University and graduated with a degree in Political Science and Anthropology. He worked for the Public Defender of Washtenaw County, Michigan during the summer of 2007. He will be working for a private practice during the summer of 2008. David is pursuing a certificate in the Trial Practice Institute.
Amanda Deering
Amanda graduated from Austin Peay State University with a double major in chemistry and sociology. She attended graduate school at the University of Notre Dame, where she studied physical chemistry and worked as a teaching assistant for general chemistry courses. Amanda is currently pursuing both a certificate in the Trial Practice Institute and a concentration in Intellectual Property. She interned with the Hon. William Collette, the chief judge in the 30th Circuit Court. In her free time, Amanda enjoys knitting and politics.
Brian Delekta
Brian graduated from Western Michigan University in 2006 with a major in Finance. He is currently pursuing a certificate in the Trial Practice Institute and a Corporate Law concentration. Brian worked for Diane H. Delekta, P.C., a firm which handles general civil law. In his free time, he enjoys playing sports, fishing, and traveling.
Sean P. Gallagher
Sean earned a B.A. in Government and International Studies at the University of Notre Dame. His undergraduate study included a semester abroad in London, England.
Sean entered MSU College of Law in the fall of 2006 after an eight year professional career. As a Trial Practice Program Participant, he is planning for a litigation career. Sean is also a member of the Moot Court & Trial Advocacy Board and competed at the 2008 Stanford Law School Mock Trial Invitational.
During his 1L summer, Sean gained legal experience as a judicial extern for the Honorable William E. Collette, Chief Judge of the 30th Judicial Circuit Court, Ingham County, Michigan.
Sean was raised in Farmington Hills, Michigan. He lives with his wife Katie in East Lansing. Sean's interests include jogging and cheering on the Spartans.
Sheida Ghadiri
Sheida graduated from Penn State University with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in History. During her undergraduate career she spent a semester in Maastricht studying European government and politics. Currently, Sheida is a second year student at the Law College and is pursuing a certificate in the Trial Practice Institute. Sheida is the programs director for the MSU chapter of the American Constitutional Society and is the Executive Director of the Moot Court & Trial Advocacy Board. Sheida competed in the ACS appellate moot court competition and the 2008 trial advocacy competition at Stanford University. This summer Sheida will be interning with the U.S. Army JAG Corps. In her free time she enjoys painting and following politics.
Wade Hornbacher
Wade graduated from the University of Dayton with a major in history and a minor in economics. He is currently pursuing a certificate from the Trial Practice Institute. Wade has previously worked for the Sykora Law Office PLLC, a boutique firm specializing in municipal law, and is currently working with the Michigan State College of Law Rental Housing Clinic where he directly represents indigent clients in all stages of litigation in District Court. In his free time, Wade enjoys skiing, cooking, and woodworking.
Jordan Jackson
Jordan graduated from Grand Valley State University Honors College with a degree in Finance in 2006. Jordan is pursuing a certificate in the Trial Practice Institute and is also a member of the Moot Court & Advocacy Board. He is currently working as a law clerk for Sinas, Dramis, Brake, Boughton & McIntyre, P.C. in Lansing, a mid-size firm which focuses most of its practice in the field of personal injury law. In his free time, Jordan enjoys golf, basketball and traveling.
Arlow Michael Linton
Arlow graduated cum laude from the State University of New York at Buffalo with a Bachelor of Science degree in Geological Science. He is pursuing a certificate in both the Trial Practice Institute and Environmental Law. In the summer of 2007, he interned with the City of Buffalo, New York, in their Law Department. In his free time, Arlow enjoys traveling, hiking, and camping.
Aimee Karen Lipkis
Aimee graduated cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Indiana University with a major in sociology and minors in gender studies and human development. She went directly to Michigan State University College of Law and is pursuing a certificate in the Trial Practice Institute. Aimee has spent her last two summers working for Kralovec Jambois and Schwartz, a law firm in Chicago, and in her spare time enjoys singing, dancing, and all water sports.
Bronwyn Elizabeth Massey
Bronwyn graduated from the University of the South, Sewanee, in 2001 with an English degree. After college, she worked for four years in Washington D.C. for an Alabama Congressman. She is currently pursuing a certificate in the Trial Practice Institute. In her free time, she likes to go to the movies.
Megan McCarthy
Megan graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with a degree in theatre and business. After college Megan worked as a paralegal in Chicago for a personal injury plaintiff's firm. In addition to pursuing a certificate in the Trial Practice Institute, Megan is a member of the Moot Court & Trial Advocacy Board. Megan plans on practicing in the areas of criminal law or family law.
Emily McEvoy
Emily graduated from St. Mary’s University in Halifax, with a major in Political Science. After graduating, she taught English as a Foreign Language in Takasaki, Japan. She is a second year student and is currently pursuing a certificate in the Trial Practice Institute. She studied International Law at University College London in London, England, and is currently working at the MSU College of Law Tax Clinic. She plans to pursue a career in Immigration Law. In her free time, Emily enjoys working out and traveling.
Scott Morgan
Scott Morgan graduated with honors from Washington University in St. Louis with a degree in Political Science.
Throughout college, he worked for Brown & James, a law firm in St. Louis, Missouri. Last summer, he stayed in East Lansing to work for the law firm of Oade, Stroud & Kleiman. He is pursing a certificate in the Trial Practice Institute and is also a member of the Moot Court & Trial Advocacy Board.
He lived in Brazil for two years doing volunteer service and family counseling for his church, speaks Portuguese, and is married. He also has a young son who is learning how to say “directed verdict,” “objection your honor, hearsay,” and “voir dire.”
Horia Neagos
Horia graduated cum laude from Spring Arbor University. He played four years of varsity soccer and tennis, and was named All American in Tennis in singles and doubles and All-Region/ All Conference in soccer. He is pursuing a certificate in the Trial Practice Institute. He works at the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office in the Major Drug Unit and is responsible for holding preliminary exams, assisting with trials and trial preparations, and arguing motions. In his free time, he enjoys spending time and traveling with my wife Jenna, and being as active in sports (tennis, basketball, soccer) as possible.
Jennifer Lynn Oreilly
Jennifer graduated from University of Louisville with a major in Political Science. While at the University of Louisville, she worked at Phillips, Parker, Orberson, & Moore P.L.C., a civil defense litigation firm. She is currently pursuing a certificate in the Trial Practice Institute. Jennifer also is a member of the Moot Court & Trial Advocacy Board. She interned with the Washtenaw Public Defender's office last summer and is currently working for Josh Fields & Associates. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys watching sports and training for marathons.
Ryan Travis Ramsayer
Ryan graduated from Bemidji State University. After high school, he joined the United States Marine Corps. He served in the infantry, and is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. After being honorably discharged, he earned his B.A. in History. Ryan is pursuing a certificate in the Trial Practice Institute. He spent his first summer of law school externing for the State of Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth in the Corporate Division. He enjoys his time in law school and is an avid fan of the NFL and NHL. His would like to stay in Michigan and join a firm that handles litigation.
Jared Rapp
Jared graduated from Michigan State University's Eli Broad College of Business with a major in business administration. He is currently pursuing a certificate in the Trial Practice Institute. He interned with APA Steven Kaplan in the special crimes division of the Macomb County Prosecutor's office, and is currently the President of the Sports and Entertainment Law Society and RGI Brands, LLC, an import business specializing in developing and distributing French spirits. In his free time, Jared enjoys skiing and traveling to far away places.
Lennon Robert Jones
Lennon graduated from Michigan State University in 2003 which a Bachelor’s degree in General Business Management. Lennon entered Michigan State College of Law as a Merit Scholar after spending three years in various sales positions, the last of which was as an Account Manager for Coca-Cola Enterprises. He plans on practicing in Public Defense upon matriculation. He and his wife Jennifer Nichols live outside of Grand Rapids where she is an attorney for Warner, Norcross, and Judd.
Cherise J. Teasley
Cherise graduated with honors from the University of Florida with a degree in Business Administration, concentration in Finance. She is currently pursuing a certificate in the Trial Practice Institute and a concentration in Corporate Law. She completed an externship with the Attorney General’s Office of Michigan in the Criminal Division. She was the second-year law student representative on the Student Bar Association, the Vice President of Recruitment for the Business Law Society, and the student representative on the Dean’s Search Committee. In her free time, she enjoys college football, politics, and cooking.
Keith Valentine
Keith graduated cum laude from the University of Florida in 2003, with a political science major and a criminology minor. Keith then worked for the Midland Police Department in Midland, Texas, from 2004 until 2006. Keith was the valedictorian of his police academy, and was assigned to the Field Operations Bureau of the Midland Police Department. While serving as a police officer, Keith was awarded the "Rookie of the Year" award by M.P.D. and was also awarded by Mothers Against Drunk Driving and Stop D.W.I. of Midland for outstanding D.W.I. Enforcement. In 2006, Keith, his wife Sara and daughter McKenna moved back to Keith's hometown of Lowell, Michigan to prepare for law school. Keith is currently a third-year student and is pursuing a certificate in the Trial Practice Institute. Keith was a judicial extern for the Ingham County Probate Court in the summer of 2007 and works as a hospital security guard at Saint Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Keith is a board member of Lowell Community Wellness and has recently accepted an appointment to the Lowell Light and Power Board. Keith enjoys spending time with his family and watching sports.
David Russell Whitfield
Dave graduated from Olivet College in 2005 where he majored in History. During and after his undergraduate education, Dave worked for a United States Congressman. Dave is currently pursuing a certificate in the Trial Practice Institute. He worked in the Office of the General Counsel at DaimlerChrysler Financial Services in the Summer of 2007.
Dave has also been a member of the Michigan Air National Guard since 2001 and is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, having served as a crew chief on A-10A Thunderbolt II aircraft in Kuwait and Iraq. He currently continues to serve in the Air National Guard as a Paralegal in the 110th Fighter Wing.
Maintaining employment as he pursues his law degree, Dave works in Human Resources at a local bank. Dave enjoys spending time with his wife Lindsay, boating, skiing and fly-fishing in his free time.
Kevin Wirth
Kevin graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the Michigan State University’s School of Criminal Justice. He has worked for an international law firm located in London, England where his prime focus was human rights advocacy and consultation. He worked as a law clerk for the State of Michigan’s Office of the Governor’s Legal Counsel in the summer of 2007 and works part-time for an East Lansing Housing Company during the school year. While his free time is very limited, he enjoys relaxing with friends, exercising and working on his new house.
Roberto Yamanaka
Roberto Yamanaka graduated from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas with a double major in business and Spanish. Upon graduation he worked in finance, most recently with JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Austin, Texas. Roberto is currently pursuing a certificate in the Trial Practice Institute. He worked as a Summer Associate with Dickinson Wright PLLC and as a law clerk for Steelcase Inc. In his spare time, Roberto enjoys playing golf.