Rogelio Avelar-Rivera
Hometown: Charleston, SC
Academic Interests: Immigration Law, Litigation, Corporate Law, Contract Law
Pitt Law Favorites: The welcoming environment and incredibly supportive administration.
Fun Facts: Rogelio is an avid traveler—he’s visited Canada, Germany, Greece, and Mexico several times—and enjoys trying out different gyms across the city with day passes.
📧 Email Rogelio: rogelioa-r@pitt.edu
Lauren Best
Hometown: Scranton, PA
Academic Interests: Employment Law, Transactional Law, Financial Law, Digital Innovation
Pitt Law Favorites: Building connections with other first-generation law students, serving as a 1L Representative, and finding mentorship through the Pitt Law Women’s Association.
📧 Email Lauren: leb230@pitt.edu
Johanna Bezjak
Hometown: Salisbury, MD
Academic Interests: Health Law, Startup Law
Pitt Law Favorites: Dean of Students, PDO networking events, and the supportive Pitt Law faculty and staff.
Fun Facts: Johanna loves visiting Costco stores when she travels—she’s even been to locations in Hawaii and England!
📧 Email Johanna: johanna.bezjak@pitt.edu
Genevieve Brittingham
Hometown: Laguna Beach, CA
Academic Interests: Sports Law, Contracts
Pitt Law Favorites: Quiet study rooms in the library and getting to know classmates.
Fun Facts: Genevieve was an All-American softball outfielder at Wellesley College.
📧 Email Genevieve: ghb16@pitt.edu
Mackenzie Damon
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Academic Interests: Labor & Employment, Public Interest, Litigation
Pitt Law Favorites: Classmates, Contracts class, and PDO’s networking events.
Fun Facts: Mackenzie previously worked in the Ohio House of Representatives and was president of her a cappella group in college.
📧 Email Mackenzie: mdd93@pitt.edu
Bailey Glasscock
Hometown: Richmond, VA
Academic Interests: Contracts, Torts
Pitt Law Favorites: The non-competitive, community-oriented vibe and approachable faculty.
Fun Facts: This is Bailey’s first time living outside Virginia!
📧 Email Bailey: bjg108@pitt.edu
Katie Legg
Hometown: Greensburg, PA
Academic Interests: Civil Litigation, In-House Counsel, Intellectual Property
Pitt Law Favorites: Morning coffee runs, a friendly student community, and studying at the Carnegie Library.
Fun Facts: Katie enjoys thrifting and exploring new coffee shops in her free time.
📧 Email Katie: kal239@pitt.edu
Angela Nolan
Hometown: Latrobe, PA
Academic Interests: Arts & Entertainment Law, Intellectual Property, International Law
Pitt Law Favorites: Supportive peers, friendly professors, and free access to Pittsburgh’s major museums.
Fun Facts: Angela has seen Billy Joel, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Elton John, and The Rolling Stones live!
📧 Email Angela: arn51@pitt.edu
Anne Pamphile
Hometown: Turtle Creek, PA
Academic Interests: IP Law, Real Estate Law, Immigration, Labor & Employment Law
Pitt Law Favorites: The close-knit, family-like community and being part of the Pittsburgh landscape.
Fun Facts: Born in Haiti, Anne has called Pittsburgh home for most of her life.
📧 Email Anne: amp466@pitt.edu
Krina Patel
Hometown: Nazareth, PA
Academic Interests: Transactional Law, Administrative Law
Pitt Law Favorites: Sharing lunch with friends and feeling supported by faculty and classmates.
Fun Facts: Krina loves reading rom-coms and fantasy novels. She studied accounting and entrepreneurship at Northeastern University.
📧 Email Krina: kmp244@pitt.edu
Alecia Petrikis
Hometown: Grove City, PA
Academic Interests: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Criminal Law
Pitt Law Favorites: The supportive community and tight-knit student body.
Fun Facts: Alecia was a Division I gymnast at the University of Pittsburgh!
📧 Email Alecia: aep61@pitt.edu
Danielle Redfield
Hometown: Rochester, NY
Academic Interests: Health Law, Litigation
Pitt Law Favorites: A warm, inclusive culture with professors and staff who go the extra mile. Plus, endless ways to get involved through student orgs.
Fun Facts: Danielle is a native ASL user and read over 150 books in 2023.
📧 Email Danielle: dkr27@pitt.edu
Colin Uher
Hometown: Cranberry Township, PA
Academic Interests: Torts, Litigation, Property
Pitt Law Favorites: The fourth-floor library for its view of the Cathedral and perfect lighting, plus the incredibly helpful staff and classmates.
Fun Facts: Colin was Pitt’s mascot, Roc, during undergrad! Ask him about Star Wars, sports, or video games.
📧 Email Colin: cmu14@pitt.edu
Madeline Yingling
Hometown: Ashburn, VA
Academic Interests: International Law, Human Rights, Reproductive Justice
Pitt Law Favorites: A truly supportive community—and all the snacks during Wellness Week.
Fun Facts: Madeline studied Political Science and Linguistics. She loves reading, baking banana bread, Pilates, and painting.
📧 Email Madeline: mcy19@pitt.edu
