UT Law PAD

Alicia Teubert

2009-09-22T12:14:00.000-07:00

Alicia is originally from Saline, Michigan, and attended the University of Michigan for undergrad. She graduated with a degree in political science and communications. Both she and her husband love the outdoors and the mountains so they moved down to Tennessee to live.

Alicia is a 3rd year at UT and following the transactional concentration. She hopes to practice in the transactional field after graduation, particularly focusing on tax, secured transactions, corporate law, real estate, and estate planning. She is active in several organizations at UT including Phi Alpha Delta, Transactions: The Tennessee Journal of Business Law, The Animal Law Project, and the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund.

Hometown: Saline, Michigan
Undergrad: University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Major: Political Science and Communications
Time off: No
Marital Status: Married
Age: 24
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Beth Anderson

2009-09-22T12:11:00.000-07:00

Beth picked UT for undergrad because of the marching band but fell in love with Knoxville and decided to stick around for longer. After working for 3 years, the learning bug struck and she went back to school. Beth is from a small town, so feeling connected and part of a community is really important to her, and that's why she tries to volunteer and become a part of so many organizations on and off campus. Beth's outside interest include scuba, hammocks, outdoor sports, volunteering, travelling, and Sassy Ann's!

Hometown: Gainesboro, TN
Undergrad: University of Tennessee Knoxville
Major: chemistry
Time Off: yes; 3 years working with engineering company
Marital Status: single
Age: 27
Email: mander15@utk.edu
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April Young

2009-09-22T12:06:00.000-07:00

April was born in Detroit, Michigan, but spent most of her life in Orlando, FL. She went to the University of Central Florida and graduated with a bachelors of science in legal studies and business administration. April interned at the Florida State Senate and Siemens Energy, Inc., during undergrad. Additionally, April studied abroad in Europe and focused on World War II history. At UT, she volunteers with her church and Saturday Bar. In her free time, April enjoys theatre, movies, theme parks, and spending time with her family.

Hometown: Orlando, FL
Undergrad: University of Central Florida
Major: Legal Studies with a minor in Business Administration
Time off: No
Marital Status: Single
Age: 23
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Andy Sumner

2009-09-22T12:03:00.000-07:00

Andy came to UT Law straight from undergrad at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and graduated with a BA in Political Science and double minors in History and African American Studies. Andy is originally from Gastonia, North Carolina (outside of Charlotte) and feels at home in the Appalachian Mountains. He is interested in business and real estate law, but does not intend to complete one of the concentration "tracks". Andy is a member of Phi Alpha Delta, Tennessee Bar Association, and SBA. Andy worked over the summer for Dale L. Buchanan and Associates, PC, a Knoxville social security disability law firm. Andy was captain of the intramural championship-winning 1L law school basketball team and will dunk on anyone who chooses to play in the weekly law school basketball games.

Hometown: Gastonia, NC
Undergrad: UNC-Chapel Hill
Major: Poli Sci, Minors: History, African American Studies
Time off: none
Marital Status: single
Age: 23
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Mari Aoyagi

2009-09-22T12:00:00.000-07:00

Mari is an international student from Japan who went to International Christian University ("ICU") in Tokyo, Japan, and majored in Intercultural Communication. While at ICU, she studied at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for a year as an exchange student, fell in love with the South, and decided to return to the area for law school.

At UT, she is a member of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, the International Law Society (Immigration Law), and the Asian Law Students Association. Mari is especially interested in Public Health/Health Care and International Law. In her spare time, she enjoys singing, photography and cooking.

Hometown: Tokyo, Japan
Undergrad: International Christian University
Major: International Studies
Time off: N/A
Marital Status: Single
Age: 24
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Jeanai Ranero

2009-09-22T11:56:00.000-07:00

Jeanai Ranero is native of New Orleans, Louisiana, who moved to Atlanta to attend Georgia State University. She graduated with a BA in accounting and played collegiate soccer. She worked two years as an accountant before entering law school, where she intends to focuses on tax law. In her free time, Jeanai enjoys reading, sports (including tennis, softball, and running), and playing with her two puppies.

Hometown: New Orleans, LA
Undergrad: Georgia State University
Major: Accounting
Time Off: Yes; worked two years as an accountant
Marital Status: Single
Age: 25
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Eric Mauldin

2009-09-22T11:44:00.000-07:00

Eric Mauldin is originally from Nashville, but has spent the last five years in Knoxville. He graduated from UTK with a degree in Political Science and Philosophy. During his time as an undergraduate student, Eric spent four years as an award-winning attorney on the UT Mock Trial Team. He is in the Trial Advocacy Concentration and plans to pursue a career in criminal defense. When he is not in class, he works as the Marshal for the McReynolds Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity International and as a Baker Scholar for the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy.

Hometown: Nashville/Hendersonville, TN
Undergrad: UT-Knoxville
Major: Political Science and Philosophy
Time Off: No.
Marital Status: Single
Age: 23
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John Evans

2009-03-10T06:43:00.001-07:00

John came to UT Law after working for several years in state government. He realized how an attorney can uniquely assist constituents and impact public policy. John believes UT Law provides a great mix of academic challenge and ample opportunities to develop the skills necessary to become a public interest attorney.

A few days after his honeymoon, John and his wife moved to Knoxville and have thoroughly enjoyed their time in the area. He admits there is definitely a balance to find between law school and family. There is a lot of work with law school, but John and his wife still have time to enjoy all East Tennessee has to offer including church, the outdoors, and UT football.

Hometown: Springfield, TN
Undergrad: Austin Peay State University
Major: Political Science
Time Off: yes; 5 years government work; grad school
Marital Status: married
Age: 29
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William Perry

2009-03-10T06:42:00.002-07:00

Will Perry has done many different things. He has a professional teaching license and taught middle school English in Memphis, TN before coming to law school. He has recorded two CDs with an a cappella group, holds a black belt in karate, and has volunteered with Mother Teresa's Misioneras de la Caridad in Mexico City, Mexico. Here at UT, Will is a member of the Black Law Students Association, UT Pro Bono's "Street Law," and Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. He is currently interested in becoming a litigator, but remains open to other possibilities.

Hometown: Memphis, TN
Undergrad: Wake Forest University
Major: English
Time Off: yes; 4 years graduate school and teaching
Marital Status: single
Age: 26
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Stephen Quinn

2009-03-10T06:42:00.001-07:00

Stephen came to UT Law after 3 years of working as a paralegal for a law firm in Washington, D.C. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a B.A. in History and Political Science. He is a native of Nashville, TN and one of six children in his family. Stephen is active in law school activities as a representative with the Student Bar Association. In his 1L year, he was a member of a championship-winning intramural basketball team, comprised entirely of law school students, and also participated in the 'Learned Hand' bowling league.

Hometown: Nashville, TN
Undergrad: Washington University in St. Louis
Major: History and Political Science
Time Off: yes; 3 years paralegal in DC
Marital Status: single
Age: 25
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Sara Ellis

2009-03-10T06:41:00.001-07:00

Sara Ellis is originally from Richmond, Virginia, and attended Middle Tennessee State University for her undergraduate degree. She graduated from the Recording Industry program with a concentration in Music Business and a minor in Public Relations. After graduation she spent a year after undergrad working at a law office in Nashville as a legal assistant and traveling abroad.

Sara's focus at UT is transactional law, with a special interest in entertainment and intellectual property law. She is involved in several student organizations on campus, and is currently a 2L Representative on the SBA Council.

Hometown: Richmond, VA
Undergrad: Middle Tennessee State University
Major: Recording Industry
Time Off: yes
Marital Status: single
Age: 28
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Mili Shah

2009-03-10T06:40:00.001-07:00

After 4 years in NYC, Mili decided it was time to return to the South. While at NYU, she founded her own competitive dance team, NYU Raas Malai, which went on to win championships in D.C., Boston, Chicago, and Detroit. Her team was also selected for America's Best Dance Crew in Fall 2008. Too bad Mili wasn't going to forfeit the glories of law school to slave away in Hollywood. Mili is currently pursuing her MBA over at the business school, so she will become part of the law school's class of 2012.

Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Undergrad: New York University
Major: Economics
Time Off: no
Marital Status: single
Age: 21
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Katie Waldrop

2009-03-10T06:39:00.000-07:00

Katie Waldrop is a 2L at UT Law and is pursuing the concentration in business transactions. She is involved in several organizations at UT Law, including Phi Alpha Delta, Transactions: The Tennessee Journal of Business Law, and Tennessee Law Review, and is currently working as a law clerk for a firm in Knoxville. Katie hopes to practice business transactional law after being admitted to the Bar, particularly corporate law, commercial lending, real estate law, and estate planning. Katie grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and went to high school in Murfreesboro, TN before attending the University of Tennessee for college. In her free time, Katie enjoys playing tennis with her husband and spending time with friends.

Hometown: Murfreesboro, TN
Undergrad: UT-Knoxville
Major: History
Time Off: no
Marital Status: married
Age: 22
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Drew Antunes

2009-03-10T06:37:00.001-07:00

Drew Antunes is a Knoxville native who attended UT undergrad. UT Law was his first choice based on quality of education, cost, and location. His main interest is sports (especially baseball) and he would like to enter the sports industry after graduating, either as an agent or representing teams or players. His other interests include card and board games, movies, good books, and traveling with his girlfriend.

Hometown: Knoxville, TN
Undergrad: UT-Knoxville
Major: History
Time Off: no
Marital Status: single
Age: 22
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Audrey Calkins

2009-03-10T06:36:00.000-07:00

Audrey grew up in Sevier County and returned to Tennessee for law school. She originally applied to be in the Class of 2010, but deferred her admission for a year to go teach English in Spain. UT Law was one of her top choices based on its flexibility and low tuition. Audrey wants to work for the federal government in the future and is interested in practicing administrative, regulatory, immigration, international, or education law. Outside school, Audrey likes to swim, travel, go for short runs, and read books unrelated to the law.

Hometown: Knoxville, TN
Undergrad: Wake Forest University
Major: Political Science
Time Off: yes; 1 year Fulbright grant
Marital Status: single
Age: 23
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