Executive Board
Abiha Kashif Editor-in-Chief
Abiha Kashif Editor-in-Chief
Abiha Kashif Editor-in-Chief
Abiha Kashif is a third-year student studying Political Science with a minor in UX Design. She founded the Undergraduate Law Review to create a practical opportunity for students to develop research experience. After graduation, she hopes to attend law school and focus on technology and media law.
Michael Swift Managing Editor
Abiha Kashif Editor-in-Chief
Abiha Kashif Editor-in-Chief
Michael Swift is a senior at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, majoring in Finance and Risk Management Insurance with a minor in Business Law. He was eager to join the Undergraduate Law Review to contribute to an official publication and engage with like-minded students who share his passion for law and policy.
Grace Knapp Managing Editor
Abiha Kashif Editor-in-Chief
Farah Hodzic Managing Editor
Grace Knapp is a senior studying Psychology with minors in Leadership, Political Science, and Media and Information. She has plans to attend law school and study policy law. She was excited to join the ULR because she has a deep passion for writing and journalism. She is excited to provide students with a platform to explore legal issues,
Grace Knapp is a senior studying Psychology with minors in Leadership, Political Science, and Media and Information. She has plans to attend law school and study policy law. She was excited to join the ULR because she has a deep passion for writing and journalism. She is excited to provide students with a platform to explore legal issues, learn about a variety of topics and engage in conversations about important subjects.
Farah Hodzic Managing Editor
Abdihafid Ali Creative Director
Farah Hodzic Managing Editor
Farah Hodzic is a senior majoring in Genetics, Cell Biology and Cellular Development with a minor in Business Law at the University of Minnesota. She plans to attend law school and focus on Intellectual Property litigation when she is finished. A fun fact about her is that she has worked on legal issues internationally through her work wi
Farah Hodzic is a senior majoring in Genetics, Cell Biology and Cellular Development with a minor in Business Law at the University of Minnesota. She plans to attend law school and focus on Intellectual Property litigation when she is finished. A fun fact about her is that she has worked on legal issues internationally through her work with USAID! She is excited to join the Undergraduate Legal Review because she is deeply passionate about writing and wishes to further explore various legal issues.
Alexa Cornolo Outreach Director
Abdihafid Ali Creative Director
Abdihafid Ali Creative Director
Alexa Cornolo is a third-year student majoring in Political Science and Strategic Communications. She joined the Undergraduate Law Review to contribute to legal analysis and engage wth students in critical legal thinking. She is excited to work with other involved students pursuing the same interests and in the same field. After graduatio
Alexa Cornolo is a third-year student majoring in Political Science and Strategic Communications. She joined the Undergraduate Law Review to contribute to legal analysis and engage wth students in critical legal thinking. She is excited to work with other involved students pursuing the same interests and in the same field. After graduation, she plans to attend law school and study labor and corporate law.
Abdihafid Ali Creative Director
Abdihafid Ali Creative Director
Abdihafid Ali Creative Director
Abdihafid Ali is a junior double majoring in Psychology and Economics. He plans on going to law school after undergrad and pursue a career in corporate law. He joined the Undergraduate Law Review to contribute to an initiative that critically analyzes how the law operates in the real world while constructively examining its enforcement and application!
Bemnet Tessema Community Director
Miriam Veblen Staff Editor
Kymber Freadhoff Staff Editor
Bemnet Tessema is a Political Science and Strategic Communications double major. She is currently a senior and is hoping to go to law school in the near future. She hopes to become a lawyer in the public sector, focused on immigration. She also wrote an article in the Undergraduate Law Review's Spring 2025 Issue, analyzing the implication
Bemnet Tessema is a Political Science and Strategic Communications double major. She is currently a senior and is hoping to go to law school in the near future. She hopes to become a lawyer in the public sector, focused on immigration. She also wrote an article in the Undergraduate Law Review's Spring 2025 Issue, analyzing the implications of policy changes around the CBP One App. Check it out on our website!
Kymber Freadhoff Staff Editor
Miriam Veblen Staff Editor
Kymber Freadhoff Staff Editor
Kymber Freadhoff is a sophomore studying English with a minor in Psychology. She was interested in joining the Undergraduate Law Review because she would love to be involved in a community that tackles the hard questions with different perspectives and to inform people about what is going on in our world today.
Miriam Veblen Staff Editor
Miriam Veblen Staff Editor
Miriam Veblen Staff Editor
Miriam Veblen is a sophomore double majoring in History and Sociology of Law. She joined the Undergraduate Law Review because she wanted to be part of a community that engages critically with current legal issues. Outside of the ULR, she DJs for Radio K, plays piano, and volunteers at the Tubman Center. After graduation, she plans on attending law school and working in civil litigation.
Marina Rodriguez Yado Associate Editor
Kira Newcomer Associate Editor
Miriam Veblen Staff Editor
Marina Rodriguez Yado is currently a senior at the University of Minnesota, double-majoring in Political Science and Fine Arts with a minor in Business Law. She is very interested in law and plans on attending law school after graduation. She joined the Undergraduate Law Review to amplify student voices in the law and increase discourse in legal issues.
Kira Newcomer Associate Editor
Kira Newcomer Associate Editor
Kira Newcomer Associate Editor
Kira Newcomer is a junior studying Philosophy and Business Law! She joined the Undergrad Law Review to further her literacy within the law and to make analysis and research opportunities more accessible to undergraduate students. She is most excited to dive into various legal topics of interest. She also wrote an article in the Undergradu
Kira Newcomer is a junior studying Philosophy and Business Law! She joined the Undergrad Law Review to further her literacy within the law and to make analysis and research opportunities more accessible to undergraduate students. She is most excited to dive into various legal topics of interest. She also wrote an article in the Undergraduate Law Review's Spring 2025 Issue, analyzing paradoxes in California data privacy legislation. Check it out on our website!
Samira Khasanova Associate Editor
Kira Newcomer Associate Editor
Kira Newcomer Associate Editor
Samira Khasanova is a junior studying Political Science and Business Marketing Education, minoring in Business Law. She is interested in attending law school and focusing on constitutional law after graduation. She joined the Undergraduate Law Review to learn more about other students' legal interests and amplify their perspectives in law.
Mesiku Hakim Treasurer
Mesiku Hakim Treasurer
Mesiku Hakim Treasurer
Mesiku Hakim is a sophomore majoring in Political Science with a Spanish minor. She intends to attend law school and study immigration law! She decided to join the law review to meet individuals who are also passionate about law and assist in the exposure of legal issues through the voices of students especially during this political climate.
Audrey Pearson Secretary
Mesiku Hakim Treasurer
Mesiku Hakim Treasurer
Audrey Pearson is a senior studying Political Science with a minor in Business Law. She plans on going to law school after her undergrad and pursuing a career in antitrust law. Outside of the publication, she is a DJ for RadioK, works in student government, and is the treasurer of the Student Legal Service Board of Directors.