Meet Elon Law’s Student Admissions Ambassadors

Our student admissions ambassadors are an important part of the Office of Admissions at Elon Law! Our ambassadors are happy to help answer questions about Elon Law and the law student experience. Please to reach out to LawAmb@elon.edu for any questions or to schedule a visit to meet one of our admissions ambassadors!

Class of 2025 and 2026 Ambassadors

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Becca Bailey, 3L

From: Charlotte, NC
Undergraduate School: Queens University of Charlotte
Involvement: Admissions Ambassador, Student Bar Association – President, Leadership Fellow, Moot Court Board, Peer Mentor, Fellowship of Christian Lawyers – VP of Service, Women’s Law Association, First-Gen Society
Residency: Martin, Vantlay, Raisebeck in Mocksville, NC – Civil & Criminal Litigation
Why Elon Law? I wanted a strong sense of community in law school & I found that here! A small school with a focus on practical experience was what I looked for in a law school, which I found at Elon Law!
Interests: Civil Litigation

 

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Karin Brannon, 3L

From: Sumter, SC
Undergraduate School: Clemson University
Involvement: Admissions Ambassador, Women’s Law Association, National Lawyer’s Guild – President, Sports & Entertainment Law Society, Student Mentor
Residency: Greensboro District Attorney’s Office
Why Elon Law? The practical experience Elon provides is unmatched! They want you to leave here with actual experience and the ability to rely on the practical skills you’ve learned.
Interests: International Criminal Law, Sports Law, Entertainment Law

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Alexis Croce, 3L

From: Point Pleasant, NJ
Undergraduate School: Penn State – University Park
Involvement: Admissions Ambassador, Family Law Society, Criminal Law Society, Innocence Project, Moot Court Board, Student Mentor, Advocacy Fellow
Residency: Guilford County District Attorney’s Office in High Point, NC
Why Elon Law? I chose Elon Law because I knew I’d be supported (low student-to-faculty ratio, Office of Career & Student Development, Office of Academic Success, mentorship, etc). I also knew I’d get the hands-on experience to be confident going into post-grad work through internships, the residency program, fellowships, and more.
Interests: Family Law, Child Advocacy, Juvenile Justice

Kris Ellis, 2L

From: Virginia Beach, VA/Charlotte, NC
Undergraduate School: NC A&T State University
Involvement: Admissions Ambassador, Black Law Students Association, Mock Trial, Sports Club, Intellectual Property, Sports & Entertainment Law Society, Honor Council – Defender, Teaching Assistant – Civil Procedure.

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Timea Faucette, 2L

From: Greensboro, NC
Undergraduate School: UNC – Greensboro
Involvement: Admissions Ambassador, Black Law Student Association – Secretary, Class of 2026 Representative, Student Mentor – Co-Chair of Friends & Family Day Committee, Co-Captain of Sports Club, Teaching Assistant – Criminal Law.
Residency (expected): Bovis, Kyle, Burch & Medlin in Greensboro, NC
Why Elon Law? I chose Elon Law because they offer a 2.5-year, hands-on program with practical learning, strong faculty support & a focus on career growth and professional connections.
Interests: Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Publishing Law, Sports Law

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April Franklin, 3L

From: Greensboro, NC
Undergraduate School: NC State University
Involvement: Admissions Ambassador, Leadership Fellow, Dean’s Scholar, Black Law Student Association – Treasurer, Peer Mentor, Moot Court Board, NC Bar Association – Student Rep
Residency: The Elderlaw Firm in Greensboro, NC
Why Elon Law? I chose Elon Law because of its location close to family and because of the meaningful connections that I made during a tour of the law school. The faculty & staff members that I met were very welcoming & the admissions ambassador who gave my tour was encouraging as well!

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Lillie Hester, 3L

From: Holly Springs, NC
Undergraduate School: Bringham Young University – ID
Involvement: Admissions Ambassador, Honor Council – Solicitor, Innocence Project – VP of Case Managers, Journal of Legal Studies in Business – Student Editor
Residency: Guilford County Family Justice Center (Elon Law Emergency Legal Services) in Greensboro, NC
Why Elon Law? The residency program, the 2.5 year program allowing for early bar testing & location in the Triad all drew me to Elon Law!
Interests: Criminal Law

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Elizabeth Gregory, 2L

From: Houston, TX
Undergraduate School: Duke University
Involvement: Admissions Ambassador, Student Mentor, Elections Committee 2026 Board Co-Chair, Research Assistant for LMC (Legal Writing), Teaching Assistant – LMC (Legal Writing), Moot Court Board, We The People Elon Law’s Constitutional Journal – Staff Editor
Residency (expected): NC Supreme Court with Justice Allen in Raleigh, NC
Why Elon Law? From the first Open House I attended in March 2024, I sensed the people behind Elon Law’s program were sincerely invested in helping me become the best lawyer I could be. I wasn’t wrong. The professors are approachable and enthusiastic inside the classroom and out. The student culture is collaborative, not cutthroat. The focus on experiential learning starts from day one. My first-year oral argument was in front of a sitting North Carolina Supreme Court Justice! And in a few weeks, I will be prosecuting a case, interrogating witnesses, and making objections in an actual courtroom as the final exam for another class.

Drew Hanford, 2L

From: Burlington, NC
Undergraduate School: UNC – Chapel Hill
Involvement: Admissions Ambassador, Advocacy Fellow, Student Mentor, Elon Law Review

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Cayla James, 2L

From: Pineola, NC
Undergraduate School: Liberty University
Involvement: Admissions Ambassador, Parents Attending Law School (PALS) – Co-President, Fellowship of Christian Lawyers – VP of Service, Moot Court Board, Student Mentor
Residency (expected): Roupas Law Firm, PLLC

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Gianna Landrum, 3L

From: Hillburn, NY
Undergraduate School: St Thomas Aquinas College
Involvement: Admissions Ambassador, Student Diversity Fellow, Mental Health Law Society – President, Health Law and Bioethics Society – Vice President
Residency: O’Neill Institute at Georgetown University (remote)
Why Elon Law? I chose Elon Law because of the small faculty to student ratio, the welcoming and open environment, and the residency program.
Interests: Public Interest, Health Law

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Maggie McDonald, 3L

From: Charlotte, NC
Undergraduate School: UNC – Charlotte
Involvement: Admissions Ambassador, Mock Trial, Student Bar Association – Class of 2025 Student Rep, Honors Council – Assistant Solicitor, Innocence Project, Women’s Law Association, Fellowship of Christian Lawyers
Residency: Wallace & Graham, P.A. in Salisbury, NC – Personal Injury, Workers Comp, etc.
Why Elon Law? I loved the residency program, everyone I met was so kind and welcoming and I was really interested in the August term to help get me acclimated to school!
Interests: Criminal Law

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Jonathon Nieves, 2L

From: Chicago, IL
Undergraduate School: University of Colorado – Denver
Residency (expected): US District Court, Western District of North Carolina with Judge Susan C. Rodriguez
Involvement: Admissions Ambassador, Mock Trial
Why Elon Law? I chose Elon Law because of the experimental learning opportunities. What sets Elon Law apart is the focus on practical training where we can learn by doing.

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Gabriella Reynolds, 3L

From: West Lafayette, IN
Undergraduate School: The University of Tennessee – Knoxville
Involvement: Admissions Ambassador, Moot Court Board, Peer Mentor, First Generation Society, Women’s Law Association
Residency: Senior Resident Judge Hanford – Alamance County Superior Court
Why Elon Law? During my visit to Elon Law, I fell in love with the campus and its community! The student ambassador who lead my tour also provided candid advice and encouragement that I hadn’t received elsewhere, and the staff and faculty I met were welcoming and inspiring. Additionally, after experiencing all of the challenges that come with a large SEC college, I was seeking an intimate and supportive environment that Elon Law clearly demonstrated.
Interests: Criminal Law, Family Law

Jaden Schutt, 3L

From: Mooresville, NC
Undergraduate School: UNC – Charlotte
Involvement: Admissions Ambassador, Women’s Law Association, Leadership Fellow, Pro Bono Board – Community Chair, Student Mentor
Residency: Guilford County District Attorney’s Office in Greensboro, NC
Why Elon Law? I really wanted to go to a law school with a close-knit community that was close to home! I loved that Elon has professors who are supportive during your law school journey.
Interests: Criminal Law

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Savannah Stinson, 3L

From: Spartanburg, SC
Undergraduate School: Winthrop University
Involvement: Admissions Ambassador, Black Law Student Association – President, Mock Trial, Lawyers for Literacy, Teen Court – Judge, Student Diversity Fellow
Residency: Navy-Marine Judiciary in Jacksonville, NC
Why Elon Law? I chose Elon because of the 2.5 year completion time & I love the Greensboro area!
Interests: Criminal Law, JAG/Military Law, Family Law

Adam Zebzda, 3L

From: Winston-Salem, NC
Undergraduate School: Appalachian State University
Involvement: Admissions Ambassador
Interests: Criminal Law