Academic Success Fellows

Caitlyn Emery

Section B
Professor Schwarzchild - Civil Procedure

Caitlyn is a second-year law student from Florida.  Prior to attending law school, she graduated from the University of Florida with a BA in Criminology and a BA in Political Science and minors in History and Sustainability Studies.  During the summer, Caitlyn worked as a law clerk at Clerkin, Sinclair and Mahfouz, LLP, a civil litigation firm in downtown San Diego.  Currently, she is an associate board member of USD Moot Court, an associate member of the San Diego Journal of Climate and Energy Law, and serves as the Elections and Involvement Chair for SBA.  In her free time, Caitlyn enjoys reading, traveling and attending concerts.

Christopher Huntly

Section C/E
Professor Smith - Torts

Chris went to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Indiana and majored in Mechanical Engineering. He is a rising 2L in law school and wants to focus on Intellectual Property law. Chris is currently studying for the patent bar and hopes to become a patent agent before the year is over. He has a golden retriever and when he has some free time from law school, Chris like to take him hiking and to the beach

Christina Garrett

Section B
Professor Ursin - Torts

Christiana is a third-year law student, and grew up in San Bernardino, California.  Prior to attending law school, she earned a degree in Biology and a minor in Management from California State University San Bernardino.  During her second year of law school, Christiana externed for the Honorable Janis L. Sammartino in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California.  This past summer, Christiana worked as a summer associate at Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich and Rosati in the patent litigation group.  Outside of law school and work, she enjoys playing fantasy football and spending time with friends and family.  

Jacob Clark

Section C
Professor Cole - Criminal Law

Jacob is a 2L and a native San Diegan.  He graduated from San Diego State University with a B.A. in English.  During his 1L summer, he worked in-house with Cubic Transportation Systems, researched with Professor Mary Jo Wiggins, and studied abroad in London.  He externed for the Honorable Erithe A. Smith in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California, and is a member of the San Diego Law Review.  He worked as a summer associate with Alverson Taylor Mortensen and Sanders this past summer, and is currently externing with Procopio, Hargreaves & Savitch.  Jacob enjoys spending time with his wife and newborn daughter.

Josephine Leong

Section A
Professor McGowan - Torts

Josephine is currently a 2L from the San Gabriel Valley who attended her undergraduate education at UCSD for Literature/Writing.  She hopes to practice in entertainment law, but is open to exploring different legal paths.  She is currently on the board for APALSA and Women’s Law Caucus.  On her free time, she likes to try new food places, binge her favorite tv series, and play games with her friends.

Kathryn Smith

Section B
Professor Ramirez - Criminal Law

Kathryn studied sociocultural anthropology at UCSD.  She is a 3L and interested in employment, criminal, and appellate law.  Katy has externed at the U.S. Attorney's Office, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, and California Court of Appeal.  (The Court of Appeal was her favorite!)  When not busy with studying and law review, she loves to exercise and cook.

Mariam Saleh

Section A/E
Professor Alexander - Criminal Law

Mariam is a third-year law student.  Prior to attending law school, she received her undergraduate degrees in English and Middle East & Islamic Studies from UC, Riverside.  In the past, Mariam has clerked with the San Diego Public Defender’s office as their Diversity Fellow; the Alternate Public Defender’s office; the San Diego Federal Defenders; and worked as a judicial extern under Judge Burkhardt, a Federal Magistrate Judge. She is an editor on the executive board of the San Diego Law Review.  If she had any free time, she would enjoy reading about politics and spending time with her nieces.

Rebecca Heywood

Section C
Professor Martin - Civil Procedure

Rebecca is a second-year law student and a San Diego native.  Rebecca graduated from UCLA with a degree in Spanish and a minor in Art History.  Prior to entering law school, Rebecca worked as a paralegal in insurance defense litigation.  This summer, Rebecca worked as a Law Clerk for a civil litigation firm in San Diego.  In her free time, Rebecca enjoys learning foreign languages, camping, playing soccer, and cycling.

Stewart Harris

Section A
Professor Heiser - Civil Procedure

Stew is a student in the Tax LLM program.  Prior to law school, Stew graduated from Boston College with a BA and MA in Irish History.  This summer he took the Florida bar and had zero fun.  Stew is a member of CrossFit, Inc.'s legal team, and in his free time, he enjoys coaching rugby and playing golf.