Aiden Portnoy '27 is a day student who received his bachelor's degree in political science from North Carolina State University. While at NC State, Aiden participated in many student organizations. Notably serving as Deputy Treasurer for Student Government, President of the Pre-Law Students’ Association, and as an ambassador for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. He currently serves as 1L Representative for the Jewish Law Students Association and is a member of the Mock Trial Society and Moot Court Board. He is also a member of the Negotiations and Dispute Resolution Society and the UConn Law Softball Club. Aiden is interested in government and nonprofit law.
To connect with Aiden, e-mail aiden.portnoy@uconn.edu
Zachary Vargas '27 is a day student who received his Bachelor's degree in politics from Fairfield University while also studying Business Law & Applied Ethics and Health Studies. During his time at Fairfield, Zach served in multiple roles in student government and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. He was also a member of the Pre-Law Society and served as Vice President of Fairfield’s Politics Honors Society (Pi Alpha Sigma). He is currently a 1L representative for the health law society and is a member of the Negotiations and Dispute Resolution Society. Zach is interested in pursuing a career in healthcare law in Connecticut.
To connect with Zachary, e-mail zachary.vargas@uconn.edu
Katherine Dunbar '26 is a day student who received her Bachelor’s degree in Government and International Relations from The University of Texas at Austin. While at UT Austin, Katherine interned at the Texas Senate and spent a semester in Washington D.C. as an Archer Fellow interning at the U.S. House of Representatives. Before entering law school, she worked as a Business Immigration Paralegal at Ogletree Deakins P.C. in Austin, Texas. She currently serves as the Judging Director for the Mock Trial Society, an Associate Editor for the Connecticut Insurance Law Journal, and is a Moot Court Board Member. During her 1L summer, she interned for the Connecticut Public Defenders and will spend her 2L summer at Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriansky, LLP as a summer associate.
To connect with Katherine, e-mail katherine.dunbar@uconn.edu
Sofia Rodriguez '26 is a day student who received her bachelor’s degree in Psychological Sciences from the University of Connecticut. During her time at UConn, Sofia assumed multiple leadership roles within the Undergraduate Student Government, and she was a member of the UConn Women’s Rugby team. Sofia conducted research for the CT Hate Crimes Advisory Council at UConn Law as an undergraduate, and she has volunteered to interpret conversations for legal cases. Before entering law school, Sofia worked as a preschool teacher. She currently serves as an executive board member for the Latine Law Student Association and the Soccer Club. She is also a member of the Negotiations and Dispute Resolution Society and the UConn Law Softball Club. Sofia is interested in sports and business law.
To connect with Sofia, e-mail sofia.b.rodriguez@uconn.edu
Jacqueline Stevens '25 is a day student with a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from California State University, Fullerton. While at CSUF, Jacqueline was a member of the Criminal Justice Honors Society (Alpha Phi Sigma) and the Pre-Law Society. She currently serves as the Vice President of the Mock Trial Society and is a Moot Court Board member. She is also a member of the Negotiations and Dispute Resolution Society and is the secretary for the UConn Law Softball Club. Jacqueline is interested in pursuing a criminal law career as a prosecutor in Connecticut.
To connect with Jackie, e-mail jacqueline.stevens@uconn.edu.