Mia Marroquin is a third-year law student at Michigan State University College of Law. A native of Holland, Michigan, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Saint Mary’s College (Notre Dame, IN). In addition to her role as Editor-in-Chief, Mia also serves as President of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. After law school, Mia intends to pursue a career in Compliance. In her free time you can find Mia running, reading a novel, or enjoying live music.

Andrew Meisner is a third-year law student at Michigan State University College of Law. He is from Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History from Pennsylvania State University. After law school, Andrew plans on pursuing a career in prosecution. In his free time, he enjoys reading. 

Alexandria (Ally) Derksen is a third-year law student at Michigan State University College of Law. She is from Eastpointe, Michigan, and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology/Criminal Justice from Eastern Michigan University. In addition to her role as Senior Articles Editor, Ally serves as Treasurer of the Family Law Society and Programming Coordinator of the Criminal Defense Association. In her free time, Ally enjoys crocheting, sewing, and hanging out with her cats.

Kenny graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Biotechnology. During his undergraduate tenure, he worked with a group of scientists on the assembly and annotation of the WA-38 apple genome.

Liam Sharkey is a third-year law student at Michigan State University College of Law. He graduated from the University of Michigan - Flint in 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice. In addition to his role as Articles Editor, Liam serves as the President of the Michigan State College of Law ACLU chapter and as Social Media Manager and Events Coordinator for the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund. Liam's note, "Underwater Treasure or Environmental Trap? Regulating Deep-Sea Polymetallic Nodule Mining for a Green Tomorrow," will be published in Volume XXII of the Animal and Natural Resource Law Review.

Anthony is from Ceres, Ca. He graduated from California State University- Sacramento with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. After law school, he plans to work in criminal law. In his free time, he likes to learn new languages. 

Rachel Woods is a third-year law student at Michigan State University College of Law. She is from Ann Arbor, Michigan and graduated from Michigan State University's Lyman Briggs College with a Bachelor of Science in History, Philosophy, and Sociology of Science with an additional major in Criminal Justice, as well as minors in STEPPs and Bioethics. In addition to her role as Notes Editor, she is a member of MSU's Moot Court competition program. After law school, Rachel plans to pursue a judicial clerkship and eventually practice environmental law.

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.