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Colleen	Jeminé	John	Juna
Kirk	LaMan	Michelle	Rachel
Rebekah	Sandy	Shannon

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Meet the UO Law bloggers. . .

Colleen

Colleen is a native Californian who grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. She attended college at the University of California, Davis. Although Colleen didn't participate in many activities during her college years, she enjoys making up for lost time in law school and is active in the Journal of Environmental Law and Litigation, Moot Court Board, Phi Alpha Delta, Law and Entrepreneurship Student Association, Asian Pacific American Law Students Association, and Minority Law Students Association. Colleen is first and foremost a student, which occupies the majority of her time. When she is not reading, in class, reading, catching up on sleep, or reading, she enjoys spending time with her two dogs, exploring the Pacific Northwest, and catching up on prime time television (thanks to her DVR). On a side note, Colleen is a "foodie" who has probably explored half the restaurants in Eugene -- with plans to visit the other half before she graduates in 2008.

Jeminé

Jeminé is in her second year at the University of Oregon School of Law. Having lived in Oregon for more than ten years now, she considers herself a native. Jeminé is a "Double Duck," having also earned her BS in Psychology at the University of Oregon. During the two years Jeminé took off before entering law school, she worked at a major Internet security corporation in Eugene and volunteered as a juvenile counselor at the Lane County Detention Center. When Jeminé isn't studying for classes, she is devoted to many organizations, and served as Co-Director of the UO chapter of the Black Law Students Association, Sub-Regional Director for the Western Region of the Black Law Students Association, member of the Moot Court Board, and staff editor for the Journal of Environmental Law and Litigation. She also works as a law clerk for the United States Attorneys Office in Eugene and as the Minority Outreach Assistant for the law school admissions office. Outside of school, Jeminé enjoys reading, spending time with family and friends, and watching sports.

John

John is a third-year student at the University of Oregon School of Law. A native of Portland, Oregon, John received his undergraduate degree from George Fox University. After working as a quality assurance consultant following his undergraduate education, John left the Portland area and moved to Eugene to pursue his dream of attending law school. John has been married for over six years and he and his wife have a son and daughter. John is a member of the Moot Court Board and a staff editor for Oregon Law Review. He also works as a law clerk for the United States Attorneys office in Eugene. Outside of law school, John enjoys coaching and playing sports, building forts with his kids, trying to accomplish home improvement projects, attending Duck games, and watching The Office, old SNL episodes, and Christopher Guest mockumentaries.

Juna

June is a third-year student at the University of Oregon School of Law. She grew up in Seattle and received her BA in Environmental Policy from Western Washington University. Between college and law school Juna worked at a climbing shop in Seattle, drove across the country to spend a year working with AmeriCorps on Cape Cod, and traveled as much as she could. Juna is pursuing a certificate in environmental and natural resources law. She also serves on the boards of Land Air Water and Public Interest Public Service, is an ENR program fellow, serves as a staff editor for the Oregon Law Review, and plays for the 2L Powder Puff team.

Kirk

Kirk is a first-year student at the University of Oregon School of Law. A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Kirk received his undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University. After earning a B.A. in history and political science, Kirk worked in Washington, D.C., for the National Security Council focusing on counterterrorism issues. Kirk and his wife packed up their life and Dalmatian and drove 3,000 miles to Eugene to explore the Pacific Northwest and begin law school. Kirk has been married for over a year and he and his wife just bought their first home and recently added a second dog. Kirk spends his free time playing basketball in the law school morning league, hiking and camping, working on the new house, and meeting new people in Eugene.

LaMan

LaMan is a third year student at the University of Oregon School of Law. He grew up in Arkansas. After graduating from high school, LaMan joined the Air Force, where he served for 11 years. LaMan attended the University of Oregon and earned a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Sports Business. While serving in the Air Force and completing his undergraduate studies, LaMan worked as a high school football coach. After graduation, he plans to continue working in sports in university-level athletic administration. LaMan has been married for five years; his wife is an R.N. in an emergency room. LaMan is a member of Black Law Students Association, Minority Law Students Association, and Legal Ballers Association. Outside of school, he enjoys playing golf with his wife and watching The Wire and Deadwood.

Michelle

Michelle is enrolled in the joint JD/MA in international studies program at the University of Oregon School of Law. She is in her second year of the four-year program, so this year she is away from the law school and is only taking graduate courses. Michelle grew up in Savannah, GA and received her BA from Bowdoin College in Brunswick, MA. Between college and law school, Michelle lived in Boston, where she worked in public health research and volunteered in the fields of immigration and asylum law. Michelle is a director for the Oregon International Law Project, an associate editor for the Oregon Review of International Law, and a graduate teaching fellow for the international studies program. Outside of school, Michelle is an outdoor enthusiast, and enjoys the amazing cycling and hiking Oregon has to offer.

Rachel

Rachel came to the University of Oregon School of Law from Washington, DC, where she worked after graduating from the College of William & Mary. As an Army brat, she has also lived in Seattle, San Francisco, and Chicago. She is interested in criminal prosecution and worked at the King County (Seattle) District Attorney’s Office after her first year in one of the sexual violence units. She is a staff editor for the Journal of Environmental Law & Litigation, a member of the Moot Court Board, a conference coordinator for the Women’s Law Forum, a volunteer for Oregon Law Students Public Interest Fund, and a member of Law Students for Sustainable Business. When she isn’t at school or studying, Rachel likes to travel, keep up with politics and soccer, explore new restaurants and wineries, and go to the gym.

Rebekah

Rebekah, a first year student at University of Oregon School of Law, grew up in Southern Oregon and earned a BA in History from Southern Oregon University. As an undergrad, she studied French, spent a semester in Thailand, and worked a variety of part time jobs. After college, Rebekah managed an Italian restaurant and traveled around New Zealand's South Island. Rebekah's law school activities include work with the Women's Law Forum, OLSPIF, and the Restorative Justice program. She's interested in public interest law, specifically public defense and rehabilitative justice. Outside of law school, Rebekah loves running and is training for her first half-marathon.

Sandy

Sandy, a first year student at the University of Oregon School of Law is a native of St. Louis, Missouri. He graduated from Syracuse University with a dual degree in Newspaper Journalism and Political Science. In college, Sandy hosted a sports talk radio show, covered sports and news of the school newspaper, and served as a representative and tour guide for the Department of Admissions. After graduation, Sandy moved to Columbus, Ohio, where he directed the Jewish Experiences for Teens program at the Columbus Jewish Community Center. He then moved back home to St. Louis, working as a staff member for the Missouri Valley Conference, a college sports league, where he assisted in hosting the 2007 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Sandy also has six years of experience working at summer camps as a counselor and trip leader. He has led teenagers on outdoor and cultural experiences in Israel, Colorado and throughout Oregon. At law school, Sandy serves on the board for PIPS (Public Interest Public Service), LRAP (Loan Repayment Assistance Program), The Sports and Entertainment Law Forum and the Dean's Student Advisory Committee. He also participates in Juvenile Street law, an participated in a 4-day mediation training through the school's Alternative Dispute Resolution Center. He also serves on the Intercollegiate Athletic Committee and the University Appeals Board for the University of Oregon, and can often be found at Autzen Stadium and Mac Court cheering on the Ducks. Sandy is interested in public service law, public policy, and alternative dispute resolution.

Shannon

Shannon is an Oregonian. She was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. After high school, she headed East to attend Dickinson College in Pennsylvania. After college, Shannon was awarded a Fulbright grant. During her fellowship tenure she lived and worked in Beijing, China. During her time in China, Shannon worked with a Chinese environmental NGO launching the first Chinese and English website on sustainable consumption. When she is not studying, Shannon enjoys traveling, cooking, and running. After spending time studying on the East coast, traveling around Europe, and then working in China Shannon discovered there is no place like home and returned to Oregon to attend law school. She is second year law student, a member of the Asian Pacific Islander Law Student Association, the Minority Law Student Association and mentors a middle school student at Hamlin Middle School in Springfield, Oregon.