Women's Law Association with King Hall at UC Davis.

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Kim Keating, Class of 2024
President
klkeating@ucdavis.edu

I'm born and raised in Sacramento (although I've still never adjusted to the heat!). I graduated from UCLA with a degree in International Development Studies. I've spent the last seven years working for an adventure travel company focusing on Africa & the Middle East. Outside of law school, I love to play with my cute but naughty boston terrier, travel, and I'm on a mission to try every coffee shop in Sacramento. I also volunteer as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for foster youth in my free time. I joined WLA because I feel strongly that it's important for women to support one another and build community, especially in a time where so many of our rights are being called into question. We are stronger together. 

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Emily Barber, Class of 2023
Vice President
ejbarber@ucdavis.edu

Originally from Los Angeles, I spent the six years prior to law school in the Bay Area. During my time at UC Berkeley I interned for California State Senator Fran Pavley, and for the American Sustainable Business Council. After graduating, I spent two years working as a paralegal for the Department of Justice Antitrust Division in San Francisco, where I worked on cases involving complex criminal antitrust and fraud litigation. I also spent a year volunteering with San Francisco Women Against Rape (SFWAR) as a crisis counselor for survivors of sexual violence. In my free time I enjoy baking, swimming, yoga, and true crime podcasts.

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Haley Tangen, Class of 2022
Treasurer
hrtangen@ucdavis.edu

A graduate of the Honors Program at UCLA, Haley was employed as an editor and writer for The Daily Bruin, and was a member of various honor societies while earning her degree in English. Hailing from El Dorado Hills, California, she is a committed volunteer, previously focusing her efforts on animal rescue and fighting local food insecurity.

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Melanie Cohen, Class of 2024
Soireé Chair
melcohen@ucdavis.edu

Melanie is from Los Angeles, CA. As an undergraduate she attended California State University, Northridge, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Political Science. She is pursuing her law degree with an interest in civil rights law, specifically First Amendment and Fourteenth Amendment Equal Protection rights. Melanie also has a deep interest in the historical development of feminist jurisprudence and she joined WLA to support the aims of feminist legal theory.

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Christine Hanon, Class of 2023
Digital Manager
cmhanon@ucdavis.edu

Christine is a trained journalist, and is pursuing her law degree with interest in media and First Amendment law. She has traveled to Eastern Europe, the West Bank, Cuba and Guatemala as a multimedia reporter writing about social challenges and conflict-affected communities. She joined the WLA to support a rising group of young women fighting for change for themselves and those for which they advocate. Find her racing trails running with her catahoula dog, Gryffin or tackling a home renovation she really should have left alone.

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Madison Rodgers, Class of 2024
1L Representative
mvrodgers@ucdavis.edu

My name is Madison Rodgers (she/her/hers). I am from Hot Springs, AR and I attended undergrad at University of Arkansas at Little Rock where I received my BA in Political Science with minors in International Studies and Middle Eastern Studies. Through my studies, I had the opportunities to travel to the UK, France, Germany, Morocco, and Qatar. I decided to come to King Hall because of the incredible courses that are provided, the distinguished faculty, and the amazing clinic opportunities. Alongside WLA, I am a board member for the King Hall Legal Foundation and Section D Representative for the Law Student Association. Coming on to King Hall's campus, I was so excited to find a community for women and a space to discuss the important issues related to women, gender, race, law, and society.  For as long as I can remember, I have been a strong believer in intersectional feminism.

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Grace Wiley, Class of 2024
1L Representative
gdwiley@ucdavis.edu

Hi everyone! My name is Grace Wiley and I am super excited to be a part of WLA! I am from Sacramento, but just graduated from UCSB in June. Coming to Davis Law, I am looking forward to pursuing opportunities related to my interested fields of law which include political law and civil rights law. I joined WLA because I want to connect with a group of supportive women with similar interests as me!

 

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