Our Ambassadors Will Show You the Way
Once you’ve been admitted to Gonzaga Law, you’ll be contacted by one of our student Ambassadors.
That’s your opportunity to ask about the things you need to know before packing your bags. Your Ambassador can give you an insider's view of GU and the area where we live.
And any time you have a question, they’re as close as an email.
The Ambassadors
Kristen Cha
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Hometown: Seattle, WA
Education: B.A., University of Washington
Undergraduate Major: Art History
Email Address: kcha@lawschool.gonzaga.edu
Areas of Interest: Immigration, Real Estate Transactions, Land Use and Regulations, and Agency & Partnership Law
Favorite Class: Property and Criminal Law
Favorite Aspect of Gonzaga Law: The professors and students. The law school brings together an interesting mix of personalities and backgrounds. Getting to know professors and colleagues in and outside of the law school is never boring.
Why did you pick Gonzaga Law? To experience something completely different than going to school in Seattle. Coming from a large university, I was looking for a small law school with a tight-knit community of professors and students. I definitely got what I was looking for: Spokane is not Seattle, and the professors happily make time for the students.
Law School Activities: Multicultural Law Caucus, Asian Pacific Islander Law Caucus
Favorite Restaurant in Spokane: The Beachhouse - Coeur d'Alene
Favorite Thing to do in Spokane: Meet friends for coffee at random coffee shops
Favorite Supreme Court Justice: O'Connor
Favorite Legal Case: International Shoe Co. v. Washington; Stambovksy v. Ackley |
Ayanna Eagan
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Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Education: B.A., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Undergraduate Major: Political Science
Email Address: aeagan@lawschool.gonzaga.edu
Areas of Interest: Generally, Public Interest law. Working with juveniles in the context of family and criminal law would be ideal.
Favorite Class: Civil Procedure with Professor Hess
Favorite Aspect of Gonzaga Law: The community. That might sound generic, but it is really true. It is very easy to get connected with other students as well as faculty. The clubs and events on campus really enhance your legal education. Here, you are more than just a student – you are a vital member of the community at large.
Why did you pick Gonzaga Law? I have always been a fan of the Northwest and when it came to picking law schools I wanted one that had my best interests in mind. Gonzaga is dedicated to public service and has a strong Jesuit Catholic tradition. Every time I mentioned Gonzaga Law to someone in my hometown they had nothing but good things to say about the institution. The school is very well connected to legal communities throughout the West and that was essential to me.
Legal jobs/Internships: Summer 2008 Intern: University Legal Assistance (Professional Skills Clinic). Spring 2009 Intern: Northwest Justice Project (family law intern)
Law School Activities: Member of Phi Alpha Delta; member of Gonzaga Public Interest Law Project; BarBri representative; member of law school ministry
Favorite Restaurant in Spokane: Mizuna, although for a cheap alternative you cannot go wrong with Taste of India
Favorite Thing to do in Spokane: It is always fun to hit the bars with friends (Jimmy Z’s and Blue Spark are my two favorite), but I also love getting involved in the community whether it be volunteering or checking out random events that come through town. There is plenty to get into if you are interested in community service, and you meet great people (also potential employers). Also, Spokane has great parks (like Manito) to check out if you have pets and/or kids.
Favorite Supreme Court Justice: Thurgood Marshall (Brennan is a close second)
Favorite Legal Case: I love all the Con Law cases that have to do with Civil/Individual rights because it is imperative that we understand where we have come from as a nation and how these critical decisions STILL impact our lives today: Dred Scott v. Sandford, Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. Board, Loving v. VA, Lawrence v. TX, Roe v. Wade, Grutter v. Bollinger. It reminds me that while so much has been accomplished, we have to keep moving forward to attain a better society for all of our citizens. |
Andrew Dinh Lawhon
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Hometown: San Francisco, CA
Education: Gonzaga University
Undergraduate Major: Political Science
Email Address: alawhon@lawschool.gonzaga.edu
Areas of Interest: Criminal law because I am planning on being a Prosecutor, at least for the first 3 years out of law school. Then, who knows ...
Favorite Class: Criminal Law, because the cases are by far the most interesting.
Favorite Aspect of Gonzaga Law: As an undergrad at GU, I fell in love with the community and the spirit of this place. Gonzaga, as a Catholic and Jesuit school, really strives that every student be a man or woman for others. When the time came to choose a law school, where else could I continue this spirit, and still go to GU Basketball games?
Why did you pick Gonzaga Law? I want to practice in Seattle and Gonzaga is a great feeder school for Seattle law firms.
Law School Activities: Associate Editor of the Gonzaga Journal of International Law, Member of Phi Alpha Delta, Member of the Sports Entertainment Law Club, Member of the Federalist Society. |
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Natalie LaPorte
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Hometown: Scottsdale, AZ
Undergraduate Education: B.S., Arizona State University
Undergraduate Major: Justice and Social Inquiry
Email Address: nlaporte@lawschool.gonzaga.edu
Areas of Interest: Criminal law
Favorite Class: Evidence
Favorite Aspect of Gonzaga Law: The close-knit community formed by the students and the faculty. The students are respectful and supportive of the faculty and of one another, and the faculty genuinely cares about each student’s success and understanding.
Why did you pick Gonzaga Law? When I visited the campus for the first time the faculty was exceptionally welcoming and I felt a sense of belonging no other law school had provided.
Legal Jobs/Internships: Maricopa County Attorney’s Office and Court Appointed Special Advocate for the Spokane County Juvenile Court
Law School Activities: Social Chair of Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity, Member of GSA Outlaws, Member of the Criminal Law Society, Participant in the Florence Program, and a Gonzaga Law Ambassador.
Favorite Restaurant in Spokane: Moxie
Favorite Thing to do in Spokane: Visit Manito Park and Green Bluff
Favorite Supreme Court Justice: Antonin Scalia
Favorite Legal Case: Leonard v. PepsiCo, Inc., because I finally learned what you cannot buy with Pepsi Points. |
Joanne Mencarini
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Hometown: Schoefield, WI
Undergraduate Education: B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.S., University of New Haven
Undergraduate Major: Sociology, Behavioral Science and Law
Graduate Major: Criminal Justice
Email Address: jmencarini@lawschool.gonzaga.edu
Areas of Interest: Higher Education Law
Favorite Class: Evidence
Favorite Aspect of Gonzaga Law: The professors are very approachable and truly care about your success and what they can do to be supportive.
Why did you pick Gonzaga Law? I was impressed by the legal research and writing curriculum and the diversity of faculty experiences. Additionally, the law school environment and Spokane community felt like a good fit for my husband and me. In the end, it just felt like the right choice.
Legal Jobs/Internships: Gonzaga’s Federal Tax Clinic
Law School Activities: Law Student Representative to Board of Regents, Women’s Law Caucus, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
Favorite Restaurant in Spokane: I like several! Thai Kitchen, Ichiban, Wolf Lodge, Café Marron, Azar’s … just to name a few.
Favorite Thing to do in Spokane: Going to Green Bluff to pick fresh fruit and vegetables, spending time with my newborn son. |
Abigail Staggers
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Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
Education: Bryan College
Undergraduate Major: English
Email Address: astaggers@lawschool.gonzaga.edu
Areas of Interest: Business law, health law.
Favorite Class: Health law
Favorite Aspect of Gonzaga Law: The faculty; professors are very approachable and really want to see their students succeed.
Legal jobs/Internships: Intern with University Legal Assistance
Law School Activities: Mission Possible; Intramural Sports.
Favorite Restaurant in Spokane: Café Marron in Browne’s Addition
Favorite Thing to do in Spokane: Cycling – Spokane is a very bicycle friendly city; there are also some great hills and scenic routes outside of the city.
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Stephanie Taylor
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Hometown: Hillsboro, OR
Education: Western Oregon University
Undergraduate Major: Psychology
Email Address: staylor@lawschool.gonzaga.edu
Areas of Interest: Animal Law, Family Law, Environment Law and International Law
Favorite Class: Animal law
Favorite Aspect of Gonzaga Law: It would have to be the professors’ willingness to meet with students outside of class. During my first year, one of my professors offered to meet with me on a Sunday, and I cannot think of a time that ever happened during my undergrad.
Why did you pick Gonzaga Law? I’ve never gone out of state for school and decided that law school would be a great time for it. Gonzaga is close enough for me to drive home if I need to, but also far enough to experience living out of state.
Law School Activities: I am the vice president of the Women’s Law Caucus, a member of Phi Alpha Delta and a Gonzaga Law Ambassador.
Favorite Restaurant in Spokane: Picabu, its got a Portland feel to it.
Favorite Thing to do in Spokane: Play in the snow!!!!
Favorite Legal Case: I can’t really think of a favorite, but animal law definitely has the most interesting cases. |
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