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Meet Our Law School Ambassadors

Our law school ambassadors serve as your personal connection to the Drexel Kline community. They are here to welcome you, guide you on law school tours, share first-hand insights about our dynamic academic programs, and answer any questions you have about life at Drexel Kline Law.

To connect, email lawadmissions@drexel.edu with your name, a brief introduction, and any specific questions. We’ll match you with a current student who can provide personalized guidance. We look forward to connecting with you!

Class of 2027

Marilyn Torres

James Bray

Undergraduate Institution: University of South Carolina
Undergraduate Major: Philosophy and Criminology
Hometown: Simpsonville, South Carolina
Areas of Interest: Personal Injury, Criminal Law
Co-Curriculars: DPLA Exec, Trial Team
Hobbies: Watching reality TV, hanging out with my cat

James Bray

Marissa Harley

Undergraduate Institution: Temple University
Undergraduate Major: Instrumental Performance (Oboe/English horn)
Hometown: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Areas of Interest: Intellectual Property, Corporate/Transactional, Real Estate Law
Co-Curriculars: Drexel Law Review, Transactional Law Honors Society, If/When/How, OUTLaw, IP Law Society, Women's Law Society
Hobbies: Playing instruments (piano, oboe, English horn), scrapbooking/crafts, watching reality TV

Marissa Harley

Nora Mitchell

Undergraduate Institution: Drexel University
Undergraduate Major: Economics (Minor: Sociology)
Hometown: Rye, New Hampshire
Areas of Interest: Public Interest Law, First Amendment Law, Trusts & Estates
Co-Curriculars: Law Review, VP of American Constitution Society, Estate Planning Clinic
Hobbies: Crocheting, competing in trivia around the city

Nora Mitchell

Shanelle Robinson

Undergraduate Institution: Temple University
Undergraduate Major: Human Development & Community Engagement
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Areas of Interest: Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Co-Curriculars: Health Law, Administrative Law, Business Formation
Hobbies: Reading, baking, and planning events

Shanelle Robinson

Janat Zafar

Undergraduate Institution: Temple University
Undergraduate Major: Criminal Justice
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Areas of Interest: Immigration, Public Interest Law
Co-Curriculars: APALSA President, NLG Secretary, 2L Rep of Immigration Law Society, Federal Litigation and Appeals Clinic (’25–’26)
Hobbies: Pilates, nature walks, trying new dessert places in the city

Class of 2028

Danielle Burkholder

Danielle Burkholder

Undergraduate Institution: Temple University
Undergraduate Major: Psychology and Spanish
Hometown: Audubon, Pennsylvania
Areas of Interest: Labor and Employment Law, Constitutional Law
Co-Curriculars: First Generation Law Society, ADR Arbitration Team, American Constitution Society
Hobbies: Running, reading, watching TV, rock climbing

Emily Erving

Emily Erving

Undergraduate Institution: Oregon State
Undergraduate Major: Political Science
Hometown: Portland, Oregon
Areas of Interest: General Counsel, Business Law, International Law
Co-Curriculars: Mental Health and the Law Society, International Law Society
Hobbies: Running, reading, going to Phillies games

Jahya Gale-Cottries

Jahya Gale-Cottries

Undergraduate Institution: Spelman College
Undergraduate Major: Political Science (Minor: Environmental Studies)
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Areas of Interest: Environmental Law
Co-Curriculars: Black Law Student Association, Marshall Brennan Constitutional Law Program, Environmental Law Society
Hobbies: Outdoor acitivies, international solo traveling, car modifications, baking, reality TV, anime

Mia Gruce

Mia Gruce

Undergraduate Institution: American University
Undergraduate Major: CLEG (Interdisciplinary Studies) and Legal Studies
Hometown: Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
Areas of Interest: Public Interest Law, Constitutional Law, Employment/Labor Law
Co-Curriculars: Moot Court, If/When/How, Federal Litigation and Appeals Clinic
Hobbies: Reading, watching sports (particularly soccer), spending time with friends, finding new coffee shops

Vicelle Juanites

Vicelle Juanites

Undergraduate Institution: Seton Hall University
Undergraduate Major: Finance (Minor: Legal Studies in Business)
Hometown: Union, New Jersey
Areas of Interest: Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acqsuitions, Securities Regulation, Business Formation
Co-Curriculars: Asian Pacific American Law Student Association, First Generation Law Society
Hobbies: Traveling and cruising, finding good eats, going to concerts, playing instruments, watching law or first responder TV shows

Ganesh Pentapalli

Ganesh Pentapalli

Undergraduate Institution: Duke University
Undergraduate Major: Math and Literature (Minor: Visual Media Studies)
Hometown: Moorestown, NJ
Areas of Interest: IP, Tax, Securities
Co-Curriculars: Law Review, IP Law Society, APALSA, Entrepreneurial Law Clinic
Hobbies: Golf, basketball, cooking, watching suspenseful thrillers, video games, trivia