Admission Experience Champions
Meet our Admission Experience Champions!
Cincinnati College of Law AECs are current student volunteers available to provide guided tours, meet with prospective students, share insights about their experiences, and answer any student based questions you may have along the way. Each AEC is actively involved in the Cincinnati Law community and can provide a unique perspective into the academic and student experience. Get to know more about each of our AECs below, and feel free to reach out anytime.
Alexandra Buchler, 3L - She/Her/Hers
Email: buchleaa@mail.uc.edu
Hometown: New Hope, PA
Undergrad: Slippery Rock University
Field of Interest: Plaintiffs Medical Malpractice
Student Organizations & Outside Involvement: Student Legal Education Commitee, Moot Court, Trial Advocacy Team, Women in Law
Why Cincinnati Law? Cincinnati Law provided the best combination of affordability and emphasis on practical skill building. I was drawn to their externship program and various ways to be involved on campus and in the community!
Fun Fact: I am a national level powerlifter for USAPL, ranked 7th in the nation for women my age!
Robby Belt, 2L - He, Him, His
Email: beltge@mail.uc.edu
Hometown: Evansville, IN
Undergrad: University of Southern Indiana
Field of Interest: Corporate, IP, Health
Student Organizations & Outside Involvement: UCincyIP, Student Bar Association, Human Rights Quarterly
Why Cincinnati Law? I loved the community aspect here as well as the opportunities for experiential learning.
Fun Fact: I have perfect pitch
Gabrielle Long, 2L - She, Her, Hers
Email: longg9@mail.uc.edu
Hometown: Kokomo, IN
Undergrad: Holy Cross College at Notre Dame
Field of Interest: Criminal law, public interest
Student Organizations & Outside Involvement: Criminal Law Society
Why Cincinnati Law? Best mental health enforcement.
Fun Fact: I like to do my makeup in fun ways
Jake Lynn, 2L - He, Him, His
Email: lynnj2@mail.uc.edu
Hometown: Otway, OH
Undergrad: Shawnee State University
Field of Interest: Employment Law, Labor Law, Human Rights/Social Justice
Student Organizations & Outside Involvement: SBA, SLEC Ambassador, Jones Center Fellow, Out and Allies, Public Interest Law Society, Human Rights Quarterly
Why Cincinnati Law? The welcoming and supportive community is very conducive to learning. There are always events happening and there is never a shortage of opportunities to get involved and build genuine relationships with your peers and professors!
Fun Fact: I come from a village of only 90 people! Others are often shocked by this because I am a bit of a social butterfly
Armani Macqueen, 2L - She, Her, Hers
Email: macqueai@mail.uc.edu
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Undergrad/Major: Alabama State University
Field of Interest: Corporate Law, Intellectual Property Law
Student Organizations & Outside Involvement: BLSA, Intellectual Property and Computer Law Journal, Sports and Entertainment Law Organization
Why Cincinnati Law? Being from Cincinnati, UC Law felt like the natural choice to build on my roots in a city I want to impact. Its incredible legacy, close-knit culture, and commitment to the community align with my personal values and long-term goals.
Fun Fact: I love to bake
Cameron McDonald, 2L - He, Him, His
Email: mcdoncn@mail.uc.edu
Hometown: Defiance, OH
Undergrad: Roanoke College
Field of Interest: International Law
Student Organizations & Outside Involvement: SLEC, SBA, JFLC, NLG, Corn Hole on the Terrace Champion, Intramural Law Team Softball/Basketball Player
Why Cincinnati Law? I grew up loving the city of Cincinnati because of the Cincinnati Reds. Getting a chance to live in the city and experience its law school firsthand has been a dream come true. The stellar professors, incredible student body, and endless opportunities for growth and entertainment make Cincinnati Law a beautiful place to be.
Fun Fact: My 1L summer has been spent in Botswana externing for a member of their parliament thanks to the Urban Morgan Institute!
Kitty McMaster, 2L - She, Her, Hers
Email: mcmastce@mail.uc.edu
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Undergrad: Miami University
Field of Interest: Business Law
Why Cincinnati Law? Professors are excellent!
Fun Fact: I don't have pants (only dresses and leggings)!
Joele Newman, 3L - She, Her, Hers
Email: newma2je@mail.uc.edu
Hometown: Springfield, IL
Undergrad: Miami University
Field of Interest: Civil Litigation
Student Organizations & Outside Involvement: BLSA, Jones Center, OIP Policy
Why Cincinnati Law? I was excited to stay in a city that I've grown to know and love. I appreciate UC Law's small, tight knit community, how approachable the faculty are and how supportive the student body is.
Fun Fact: I can clap with 1 hand
De'Onna Nixson, 2L - She, Her, Hers
Email: nixsondl@mail.uc.edu
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Undergrad: Howard University
Field of Interest: Entertainment / IP / Business
Student Organizations & Outside Involvement: BLSA, Sports and Entertainment Law Society, Immigration and Human Rights Law Review
Why Cincinnati Law? Affordable, Community with faculty, and mental health support.
Fun Fact: I love photography
Julia Parrey, 2L - She, Her, Hers
Email: parreyja@mail.uc.edu
Hometown: Hershey, PA
Undergrad: University of Cincinnati
Field of Interest: Health Law, Public Interest
Student Organizations & Outside Involvement: Student Legal Education Committee; Student Bar Association; If/When/How; Women in Law; Out and Allies; Healthcare and Public Health Law Society
Why Cincinnati Law? The academic programs, location, and financial accessibility were the perfect combination of factors that made Cincinnati right for me. I came to UC for Undergrad and loved it, and had the opportunity to take some classes through the law school which helped me decide I was interested in law even though that was not my original plan. I took advantage of the Double Bearcat program, and the rest is history!
Fun Fact: I absolutely love live music and concerts, and will camp out for my favorite artis
Drew Ransom, 2L - He, Him, His
Email: ransomde@mail.uc.edu
Hometown: Akron, OH
Undergrad: Hillsdale College
Field of Interest: Corporate/Business Law; Real Estate Law
Student Organizations & Outside Involvement: ACS, BLSA, Youth Court
Why Cincinnati Law? There is no other law school community that is as accepting and open to civil discourse as Cincy Law - that's truly promising in such an uncertain legal future.
Fun Fact: I have a twin!
Olivia Riggs, 2L - She, Her, Hers
Email: riggsom@ucmail.uc.edu
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Undergrad: University of Cincinnati
Field of Interest: Civil Rights Litigation, Public Interest, Corporate
Student Organizations & Outside Involvement: Women in Law, Juvenile and Family Law, SBA, Black Law Student Association
Why Cincinnati Law? I chose to attend UC Law because of the professional, emotional, and leadership development opportunities that the school offers. The professors want you to succeed, the camaraderie among students is genuine, and the professional opportunities offered by the school are robust. You can truly find your place here and feel connected to your passion for becoming a lawyer.
Fun Fact: I did a Ted Talk!
Trey Rutledge, 2L - He, Him, His
Email: rutledty@mail.uc.edu
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH/Lexington, TX
Undergrad: Texas A&M
Field of Interest: Litigation
Student Organizations & Outside Involvement: Student Bar Association, Law Review
Why Cincinnati Law? Cincinnati drew me in because I wanted to be able to raise my kids in a family friendly city that was near family. I also have a strong interest in public interest work and Cincinnati is very well known for being affordable and producing great public servants.
Fun Fact: I am a Reds half season ticket holder and have been to 28 (soon to be 30) different MLB ballparks
Julian Wagner, 2L - He, Him, His
Email: wagne2ju@mail.uc.edu
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Undergrad: Miami University
Field of Interest: Civil Litigation
Student Organizations & Outside Involvement: BLSA, Student Bar Association
Why Cincinnati Law? I chose Cincinnati Law for its strong commitment to justice, hands-on learning, and close-knit community. The faculty here are unmatched in their dedication to making your law school journey feel welcoming, rigorous and rewarding.
Fun Fact: I ran D1 track and field