Shawn Roche is a third-year law student at Michigan State University College of Law. A native of New Jersey, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biological Science from the University of South Florida. In addition to his role as Editor-in-Chief, Shawn also serves as Vice President of MSU’s Federalist Society Chapter and as a member of the Moot Court team. After law school, Shawn will join Axinn LLP as an IP Associate.

Tyler Conrad is a third-year law student at Michigan State University College of Law. He is from Freeland, Michigan, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Hillsdale College. In addition to his roles as Executive Editor and Business Editor, Tyler serves on the executive board of the Sports & Entertainment Law Society. After law school, he intends on pursuing a career in trusts & estates and litigation. In his free time, Tyler enjoys tennis, pickleball, and reading.

Madison Atwell is a third-year law student at Michigan State University College of Law. A native of Macomb, Michigan, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. In addition to her role as Senior Articles Editor, Madison is a member of the Geoffrey Fieger Trial Practice Institute. After law school, Madison intends to pursue a career in civil litigation. In her free time, you can find Madison experimenting in the kitchen, watching reality tv, or spending time with her family. 

A nerd for legal research, writing, and Bluebooking, Nicky Lee is a third-year law student at Michigan State University College of Law. During law school, she has developed her legal research and writing skills through judicial internships with Judge Daniel S. Korobkin at the Michigan Court of Appeals and Justice Elizabeth M. Welch at the Michigan Supreme Court. A proud South Korean native yet honorary Michigander, Nicky hopes to put those skills to work serving Michigan’s nearly 10 million residents through principled advocacy.

Giovanni was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He went to Michigan State University for undergrad where he studied Philosophy and Political Science. After undergrad, Giovanni worked for two years in a large Michigan Firm working on Family Law and other litigation matters. In his free time, he likes to play soccer and pickleball, watch movies, and travel. 

Jesi Abolins is a third-year law student at Michigan State University College of Law. She is from Rochester Hills, MI and completed her undergrad at MSU, double majoring in History and Political Science Pre-Law. In addition to her role as Notes Editor, Jesi is the Treasurer for the Board of Advocates. She loves animals and has two dogs, two chinchillas, and a red-eyed tree frog!

Jo Homoly, born and raised in West Michigan, is a third-year law student at MSU College of Law. She is a double Spartan pursuing her Indigenous Law Certificate alongside her J.D., and plans to take the California bar and work in the field of Indigenous natural resource justice post-graduation. In her free time, she likes spending time outdoors, reading, or watching horror movies.

David Favre is a professor of law at Michigan State University College of Law. Over the past thirty years, Professor Favre has written several articles and books dealing with animal issues including such topics as animal cruelty, wildlife law, the use of animals for scientific research, and international control of animal trade. His books include the case book "Animal Law: Welfare, Interest, and Rights" (2nd ed.) and "Animal Law and Dog Behavior and International Trade in Endangered Species." He also has presented to international audiences on these topics.  He created and is editor-in-chief of the largest animal legal web resource, www.animallaw.info. Now residing on a farm in lower Michigan, Professor Favre shares his space with sheep, chickens and the usual assortment of dogs and cats.