Student Ambassadors - Touro Law Center Long Island, NY
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Touro Law Student Ambassadors
Kimberly Asitimbay
3L. FlexTime
Hometown: North Bellmore, NY
Undergraduate Institution/Major: SUNY Old Westbury, B.A. Politics, Economics, and Law
Graduate School: Fordham Law School, Masters of Studies in Law
Areas of Interest: Immigration law, Disability law
Law school activity: Honors Program Scholar
Interesting fact about me: I am a mom of 4 and I work full-time as an Assistant Director of Compliance for a non-profit agency that works with individuals with disabilities.
Advice for prospective/accepted students: Everyone has busy lives, and it can be tough to balance school, work, and family responsibilities. My advice for incoming 1Ls is to plan ahead for important dates (birthdays, weddings, etc.) and to stay on top of your weekly readings/ stay organized (tracking what is due & when.) You can do this!
Ali A. Awan
2L, Full-Time Day
Hometown: Muttontown, NY
Undergraduate Institution/Major: SUNY Stony Brook, B.A. Psychology
Areas of Interest: Personal Injury; Health Law; Civil Litigation
Law school activities: Honors Program Scholar; Teaching Assistant (Torts); Thomson Reuters Westlaw (Student Brand Ambassador); Torts Law Society (Treasurer)
Interesting fact about me: I have skateboarded a cumulative distance of over 500 miles.
Advice for prospective/accepted students: Take advantage of office hours and supplemental reading sources. Additionally, Touro Law Center offers a range of student resources that are extremely helpful for aspiring attorneys, such as the Writing Center and the Office of Career & Professional Development.
Matthew Chuchul
2L, FlexTime, Long Island Campus
Hometown: New Hyde Park, NY
Undergraduate Institution/Major: Harvard College, B.A. History and Literature; Graduate institution/major: Boston College, M.Ed. Curriculum and Teaching
Areas of interest: Education Law
Law school activities: Law Review and Honors Program
Interesting fact about me: I was a middle school teacher and principal before starting at Touro.
Advice for prospective/accepted students: Especially for part-time students, I recommend really thinking through how the classes and corresponding coursework will fit into the rest of your personal and professional life. Between time in class and the work outside of it, law school is a major commitment, so it is likely that you will need to adjust your schedule and calendar accordingly.
Olivia Eichhorn
3L, FlexTime, Long Island Campus
Hometown: Deer Park, NY
Undergraduate Institution/Major: Molloy University, B.S. Criminal Justice/Psychology, M.S. Criminal Justice
Areas of interest: Bankruptcy Law, Trademark and Intellectual Property, Fashion Law
Law school activities: Legal Education Access Program TA, Honors Program Scholar, Journal of Race, Gender & Ethnicity
Interesting fact about me: I am a cosplayer and make my own costumes for fun.
Advice for prospective/accepted students: Try to make friends early on! While your professors will always be available to help you, your peers will be an active and strong support system and may provide some new insight you hadn't considered before. We're all going through this together, and it's important to remember that.
Connor Evrard-Marsh
3L Full-Time Day
Hometown: Commack, NY
Undergraduate Institutions/Major: Suffolk Community/Adelphi University A.S. and B.S. in Criminal Justice
Areas of interest: Criminal Prosecution, Civil Rights, Immigration
Law school activities: Honors Program Scholar, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity: Justice, Tort Law Society: Vice President, Criminal Law Society: Representative, Student Bar Association: 2L Full-Time Representative and First Generation Student Representative, Touro Law Legal Clinic: Legal Assistant
Interesting fact about me: I love combat sports. (MMA is the best sport in the world). I have a Rottweiler named Raven. I was the co-captain of a Call of Duty Competitive team that was ranked #1 in the world for the first 3 months of Black Ops 3’s release. I love anything involving culture.
Advice for accepted/prospective law students: Take your time and smell the roses. You will have good days and bad days. You will never get this time back, so enjoy it while you can. Try everything you can and get involved. It will make your time here so much more meaningful.
Jacob Geller
2L Full-Time Day, January Start
Hometown: Kings Park, NY
Undergraduate Institutions/Major: Boston University, B.A. Economics & International Relations; Boston University, M.A. Economics
Areas of interest: Trusts & Estates, Real Estate, Contracts, Tax Certiorari
Law school activities: Law Review (Senior Research Editor), Trial Advocacy Practice Society, Honors Program Scholar, Teaching Assistant for Civil Procedure
Interesting fact about me: After growing up on Long Island and going to school in Boston, my wife and I spent five years living in Thailand before settling down back home. Today, our two children are our main source of adventure.
Advice for accepted/prospective law students: Pace yourself – make steady, consistent progress. Have a hobby. Exercise, eat well, and sleep regularly. Respect your professors, your colleagues, and yourself. Talk to people; everyone here wants to see you succeed in law and in life. Enjoy these years, because they will be over in a flash.
Morgan Golightly
2L FlexTime Manhattan Campus
Hometown: Belmar, NJ
Undergraduate Institutions/Major: Rowan University, B.A., Political Science
Area of interest: Intellectual Property
Law school activities: Manhattan Campus Representative for Touro Student Bar Association, Manhattan Campus representative for Touro Intellectual Property Law Society, and a student member of the following: New Jersey Bar Association, American Bar Association, New York City Bar Association, and Morris County Bar Association.
Interesting fact about me: I have traveled to eight countries in the last five years, and I enjoy spending time with my fiancé and my Tibetan spaniel, Riley.
Advice for accepted/prospective law students: Take advantage of all the opportunities that Touro Law has to offer!
Michael Kravchenko
3L FlexTime, Long Island Campus
Hometown: Wading River, NY
Undergraduate Institutions/Major: SUNY Cortland, B.S., Sports Management
Areas of interest: Business Law, Intellectual Property, Nonprofit and Charitable Corporation Law
Interesting fact about me: I run a personal sports law/business YouTube channel @MKravchenko and a sports law media organization, Conduct Detrimental. We’re always looking for contributors!
Advice for accepted/prospective law students: Take advantage of every opportunity you can reasonably handle. The more you put yourself out there…whether through networking, writing, or sharing your ideas online… the greater your chances of being discovered/hired and finding your path. Law school is as much about building relationships as it is about studying. Connect with classmates, professors, and administrators, and speak with as many people in the profession as you can. Each interaction can help you clarify your direction and open unexpected doors.
Andrew Martin
3L. Full-Time Day
Hometown: Melville, NY
Undergraduate Institution/Major: Misericordia University, B.A. in Government, Law, and National Security; B.A. in Philosophy
Areas of Interest: Family Law, Civil Litigation, and Zoning Law
Law school activities: Vice President. Public Interest Law Organization of Touro; Vice President, Family Law Society; Vice President, Suffolk County Bar Association; Secretary, the Federal Bar Association;
2L Representative, Elder Law, Trusts, and Estates Society; Outreach Coordinator, Trial Advocacy and Practice Honor Society.
Interesting fact about me: I am currently the only law school student member of the Huntington Lawyers Club. Reach out to me if you’re a Huntington resident and want to learn more.
Advice for prospective/accepted students: Learn about and eventually join the various bar associations you’re interested in. Law Students are entitled to join the American Bar Association, the Federal Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, the bar association of the county in which they reside, and the county in which their law school is located. Typically, you can join these bar associations for free as a law student!
Serafina Russo
3L, FlexTime, Long Island Campus
Hometown: Queens, NY
Undergraduate Institution/Major: CUNY Queens College, B.S. in Political Science, minor in Italian-American Studies & Psychology
Areas of Interest: Public Interest Law, Personal Injury
Law School Activities: Journal of Race, Gender & Ethnicity, Student Bar Association - ABA Representative, Women’s Bar Association (WBA), Public Interest Law Organization of Touro (PILOT), Italian-American Student Bar Association
Interesting fact about me: I am a first-generation college graduate and law student, who returned to school 11 years after finishing undergrad & I am a full-time paralegal in Manhattan.
Advice for prospective/accepted students: Starting law school, especially later on in life, can feel daunting, but it is such a rewarding experience, and Touro is a support system. Time management and stress management are key. Your professors are there to help you, so attend office hours!
Shira Schneeweiss
3L, FlexTime, Long Island Campus
Hometown: Toronto, Canada
Undergraduate Institution/Major: York University (Toronto), B.S. Mathematical Biology
Areas of Interest: Trusts and Estates, Family Law
Law School Activitiy: Honors Program Scholar
Interesting fact about me: I have twins who were born during my 2L fall finals—fun timing, I know!
Advice for prospective/accepted students: Law school is an arduous journey, but with the right support, you can face the challenges head-on and move steadily toward the future you're building. Surround yourself with people who encourage you, keep you grounded, and celebrate every win - you deserve it!
Jayne Tart
2L, Full Time Day
Hometown: Livingston, NJ
Undergraduate Institution/Major: Binghamton University, B.A. Political Science, Minor in Israeli Studies
Areas of Interest: Civil Rights Litigation, Antisemitism and Religious Discrimination, International Human Rights, Public Interest Law, and Advocacy
Law School Activities: President, Jewish Law Students Association, Advanced Writing Center Team, Research Assistant to Professor Kleinhaus, Extern, National Jewish Advocacy Center
Interesting fact about me: Before starting law school, I took a gap year in Israel, where I lived for six months and worked at the Israel Law Center (Shurat HaDin) in Tel Aviv. Shurat HaDin is at the forefront of fighting terrorism and protecting Jewish rights worldwide, using courts around the globe to challenge those who seek to delegitimize Israel. During my time there, I assisted with legal projects addressing terrorism financing and gained valuable insight into the role of international law in advancing justice. It was also a time of personal growth and reflection, where I met people from all over the world, immersed myself in the culture, and developed a deeper connection to Israel’s history and resilience.
Advice for prospective/accepted students: Stay curious, ask questions, and don’t be afraid to seek guidance. Law school is challenging, but finding mentors, building friendships, and staying true to your passions make it deeply rewarding. Take time to explore what drives you, and don’t compare your path to anyone else’s.
J’Nae Thompson
2L, January Start Full-Time Day
Hometown: Decatur, Georgia
Undergraduate Institution/Major: Auburn University at Montgomery, B.A. Political Science
Areas of interest: Medical Malpractice, Insurance Defense, or Corporate
Law school activities: Trial Advocacy and Practice Honor Society Member, Student Bar Association Election Chair, BLSA Treasurer, LexisNexis Student Representative
Interesting fact about me: I enjoy mat pilates and barre classes.
Advice for accepted/prospective law students: Imposter syndrome is something that A LOT of law students may experience when they start law school; however, you are here for a reason. Be confident and remember why you are. The next thing that I want to point out is that a lot of students fail to take advantage of the writing center, the library, and LEAP. LEAP can be used throughout the school year if you need additional one-on-one help outside of the classroom setting. The writing center and the librarians are very useful in helping students become great writers and researchers, which is very useful in this career. These programs and places are designed to help students excel throughout their law school careers. The last piece of advice that I would give to 1Ls or prospective students would be to utilize your professor's office hours. Do not allow yourself to be confused for a second because things tend to build on each other. Figure out what confused you sooner rather than later.