Thurgood Marshall
Pre-Law Society
Our 2020-2021 E-Board
President Faina Belle Simon
Major: PPL and LACAS
Year: Senior
If we have learned anything as a community it is that we need to be vigilant and realize that we have a vital role to play within the very systems that oppress us, the very systems that dehumanize and kill us. We must be active in the established institutions that do not benefit us in order to create such changes and implement new standards and institutions to work for us, and the progression of society. This is why I wholeheartedly believe in the mission of this organization to bring about institutional change by supporting the legal goals of those who have experienced injustice firsthand.
Fun Fact: “I am sick and tired of being sick and tired” -Fannie Lou Hamer
Treasurer Rashidah Zhussanbay
Major: Double major in Political Science and Arabic.
Year: Senior
I am interested in pursuing law because I believe in justice and equality for everyone and I know the best means to making that happen is through the legal system. Being able to defend others and use my voice for good has always been super important to me.
Fun Fact: I am currently working as a legal assistant in an Immigration Law firm based in the Baltimore area!
Vice President Mohammed Sylla
Major: Economics, with a minor in Africana Studies.
Year: Senior
I’m interested in law because I enjoy the study of law and it allows me a chance to understand different experiences that I’d be able to use to help others.
Fun Fact: I‘m addicted to Winter Green LifeSavers 🤤
Secretary Kyla Anderson
Major: Philosophy, Politics and Law, with a minor in Human Rights.
Year: Junior
I am interested in the law because I think it is important to fight against the institutions in place to set BIPOC back.
Fun Fact: I have been in Catholic all girl schools since middle school
Educational Coordinator Michelle Acevedo
Major: Political Science, with a minor in Women, gender, and sexuality studies.
Year: Senior
I knew I would pursue law from a young age for personal reasons but as I got older I started to realize how often social injustices occur in our community and around the world and how it affects families. My plan is to dabble into corporate law so that I can build connections and generate enough money to start my own non profit law firm with a focus on human rights. That way I can be of service to our community and to those abroad.
Fun Fact: I can remember almost every line said from One Tree Hill 😂
Public Relations Annamaria Fronimakis
Major: Human Development
Year: Senior
I am interested in law because I grew up witnessing several injustices at the hands of law officials without fear of repercussions. Our current system reproduces injustices and inequalities and that can’t change without individual effort. I want to be a part of the change and progression that is so desperately needed.
Fun Fact: I am currently learning my third language.
Fundraiser Jailine Grullon
Major: Human Development
Year: Junior
I’m interested in law because I see the way it affects the lives of so many people yet it is also so easily abused.
Fun Fact: When I was younger I used to compete in chess tournaments.
Historian Nehemie Eloiseau
Major: Political Science, with a minor in Sociology.
Year: Junior
I’ve always had an interest in how our society functions and how our laws play a part. I love the thought of being able to make a difference through our government which gave me a interest in helping others through a legal field! Can’t wait to do more this year with Thurgood!
Fun Fact: I went to HighSchool for Vocal music.
Senior Advisor Yerlin Nuesi
Major: Human Development, with a minor in Spanish.
Senior Advisor Stacey Leon
Major: Philosophy, Politics & Law
Senior Advisor Claudia Ortiz
Major: Sociology
