2015-2016 Board

Blair Bowie, Class of 2017
President

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Hometown: Washington, DC
Undergrad Institution: Middlebury College
Legal Interests: Environmental Law, Democracy Law, Litigation, Constitutional Law
​Hobbies: Playing all the sports and hanging with her dog
Favorite Philly Hangout: American Sardine Bar
Best Philly Food: Good Dog burgers
1L Summer: League of Conservation Voters
Email: bbowie@law.upenn.edu

Blair grew up in Washington, DC and attended Middlebury College in Vermont, majoring in philosophy and captaining the lacrosse team. After college, she worked as an environmental organizer, running eight field campaigns in cities across the country.  She then became the Democracy Advocate for U.S. Public Interest Research Group in DC, where she researched, wrote, and lobbied on campaign finance reform and voting rights. Before law school, she backpacked in Central America for four months to brush up on her Spanish, get SCUBA certified, and volunteer. She loved her first year of Penn Law. In addition to serving on Lambda Board, she participated in the Williams Institute Moot Court Competition and was on the board of the Environmental Law Project. She also co-founded a new student run pro bono project focused on issues of domestic democracy. She will be spending her 2L summer working for Earthjustice in Bozeman, Montana, where she hopes to not get eaten by a bear. Blair plays ice hockey and soccer in her spare time when she is not studying or editing articles for the University of Pennsylvania Law Review.

Chet Eckman, Class of 2017
Vice President

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Hometown: Ephrata, PA 
Undergrad Institution: Northeastern University
Legal Interests: Transactional Law, Securities Law, M&A 
Hobbies: Tennis, Bowling, Running, Juggling
Favorite Philly Hangout: Gehris Lanes
Best Philly Food: El Rey
1L Summer: Skadden Arps (NYC) 
Email: chet.eckman@law.upenn.edu


After growing up in less-than-urban Lancaster County, Chet has been city hopping on the East Coast since college. Following four years of studying finance in Boston, he moved to NYC to work in derivatives metrics for a large investment bank and then at a law firm specializing in capital markets transactions. Now closer to home at Penn Law, Chet is involved in several organizations outside of Lambda, including the Penn Law Bowling League and Tennis Club and is an associate editor on the University of Pennsylvania Law Review.

Brian Ruocco, Class of 2017
Academic Director

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Hometown: Pearl River, New York
Undergrad Institution: Cornell University
Legal Interests: Appellate Advocacy, Constitutional Law
Hobbies: Running, Politics, Reading the New York Times
Favorite Philly Hangout: Clark Park
Best Philly Food: Vientiane Café or Dock Street Brewing Company
1L Summer: U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, DC
Email: ruocco@law.upenn.edu
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Brian grew up in the suburbs of New York City and graduated from Cornell University, where he studied Government. In college, he volunteered on a congressional campaign, studied abroad at Oxford University, and almost died while backpacking across three continents. After college, Brian taught special education in Milwaukee, Wisconsin through Teach For America. He then taught students with emotional-behavioral challenges in Washington, DC with the Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP). Brian returned to DC this past summer to work at the U.S. Department of Justice, where he helped fight civil fraud. At Penn Law, Brian is on the Williams Institute Moot Court team and is an associate editor of the University of Pennsylvania Law Review. 

Cole Pritchett, Class of 2017
Director of Admissions & Membership

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Hometown: Austin, TX
Undergrad Institution: University of Texas
Legal Interests: Litigation, International Law
Favorite Philly Hangouts: Gehris Lanes, Stirsdays
Best Philly Food: Erawan Thai, Parc, Federal Donuts
Hobbies: Tennis, Bowling League
1L Summer: Judicial Intern, Northern District of Illinois
Email: coleprit@law.upenn.edu
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​After spending 22 years in the great state of Texas (don’t mess with it), Cole transplanted to Washington, D.C.. There, he worked as a paralegal at the Department of Justice and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. After figuring out that there is nothing like work to make you want to go back to school, he is enjoying an extended vacation at Penn Law. At Penn, Cole participates the Youth Advocacy Project and the Iraqi Refugee Assistance Project, and spends his Wednesday nights at Gehris Lanes with the Penn Law Bowling League. After graduation, he hopes to pursue arbitration or international white-collar investigation work.

Hayley Winograd, Class of 2017
Director of Admissions & Membership

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Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona
Undergrad Institution: New York University
Legal Interests: Litigation, Women’s Issues, Transgender Rights
Hobbies: Guitar, Documentary filmmaking, Photography
Favorite Philly Hangout: Dirty Frank’s and Ranstead Room
Best Philly Food: Alma De Cuba
1L Summer: Housing Rights Project at Dechert
Email: hwino@law.upenn.edu

Hayley grew up in Phoenix, Arizona. She went to undergrad at New York University and majored in Sociology, with a concentration in gender and sexuality studies. Before starting law school, she lived in New York and worked at the Institute of International Education. For her 1L summer, she stayed in Philadelphia and was the pro bono intern for Dechert, working exclusively on landlord-tenant disputes. Next summer, she will be working as a summer associate in New York. As a 2L, Hayley enjoys exploring the various neighborhoods of Philly, seeing live music, and jamming with her friends. She is an associate editor of the Journal of Law and Social Change.

Ray Martinez, Class of 2017
Director of Alumni/ae & Professionalism

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Hometown: Diamond Bar, California
​Undergrad Institution: UCLA
Legal Interests: Litigation
Hobbies: Hiking, Netflix, Playing Super Smash Bros.
Favorite Philly Hangout: Schullykill River Trail
Best Philly Food: Wawa; Baby Blue’s BBQ
1L Summer: Judicial Extern at the Los Angeles Superior Court
Email: RaymondMartinez@law.upenn.edu 

Ray grew up in the suburbs of Los Angeles. He went to undergrad at UCLA where he studied Business Economics and minored in Accounting. While in undergrad, Ray worked part-time at a boutique law office specializing in family law for high-net-worth individuals. After college, he worked full-time at the law firm prior to applying to law school. In addition to serving on Lambda Board, he also serves on the board of the Latino Law Student Association and is a part of the Asian Pacific American Law Student Association. He also participated in the Williams Institute Moot Court Competition in February 2015. Last summer he went back to Los Angeles to extern for a judge at the Los Angeles Superior Court. Ray is an associate editor of the University of Pennsylvania Journal of Business Law. 

Sylvia Kim, Class of 2017
Communications Director

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Hometowns: Los Angeles & Orange County
Undergrad Institution: University of Southern California
Legal Interests: Transactional Law, Intellectual Property  
Best Philly Food: Fat Ham Oyster Sliders and Hot Chicken
Hobbies: Watching & critiquing tv/film, Dancing, Traveling, Piano, SDCC
1L Summer: Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
Email: sylviakim@law.upenn.edu

Sylvia has lived in Southern California essentially her entire life before coming to Penn. She attended USC, where she majored in Cinematic Arts Critical Studies and spent a semester abroad in London. During and after college, she worked at a studio as an film/tv editor and visual effects coordinator; her credited works include films both famous (The Fighter) and infamous (Twilight). She also spent a short stint at a start-up company. During her first year at Penn, Sylvia served on the boards for Lambda and Penn Intellectual Property Group. She'll be spending next summer splitting between firms in LA and NYC. Sylvia is an associate editor of the Journal of Business Law. 

David Freenock, Class of 2017
Director of Networking & Outreach  

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​​Hometown: Clarion, PA
Undergrad Institution: Georgetown University
Legal Interests: Litigation
Best Food in Philly: Giorgio on Pine
Hobbies: Cycling, fantasy football, Game of Thrones
1L Summer: Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Email: dfreen@law.upenn.edu

 

​David grew up in the rural Pennsylvania before heading to Washington D.C. for college. At Georgetown, he studied political science and philosophy. After graduation, David worked as a consultant for a few years before coming to Philadelphia for law school. Besides working with Lambda, David is an Associate Editor of Pennsylvania Law Review. 

Jamie Lassiter, Class of 2017
Director of Networking & Outreach  

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Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Undergrad Institution: Georgetown University
Legal Interests: Tax, Corporate Law
​Hobbies: Snowboarding and Pilates
Favorite Philly Hangout: Woody's / Voyeur
1L Summer: Judicial Intern - Northern District of Texas
Email: james.lassiter@law.upenn.edu


Jamie grew up in Dallas. He studied French at Georgetown University, where he was involved with the Students of Georgetown, Inc. Prior to law school, he worked as a paralegal for a firm in New York. This summer, he will again be working for a firm in New York. Beyond his involvement in Lambda, Jamie is an associate editor for the Journal of Business Law and a Morris Fellow. 

Glen Forster, Class of 2017
Political Director 

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Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah
Undergrad Institution: George Washington University
Legal Interests: Transactional Law, Healthcare Law
Hobbies: Skiing, Eating, Netflix
Favorite Philly Hangout: Schuylkill River Trail
Best Philly Food: Axis Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Email: glenvforster@gmail.com


Glen was raised in Utah, but went east to major in Political Science at George Washington University. He spent the summer between undergrad and law school working for youth voting nonprofit and making mojitos as a bartender at a poolside bar. At law school, Glen is on the board of Lambda, Penn Law Ski Club, and the American Constitution Society. 

Harrison Haas, Class of 2017
Political Director 

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Hometown: Ojai, CA
​Undergrad Institution: Haverford College
​Legal Interests: Intellectual Property, Constitutional Law
Favorite Philly Hangout: The Athenaeum, Free Library of Philly
Best Philly Food: Khmer Kitchen
Hobbies: Bicycling, Exploring Philadelphia’s architectural history
1L Summer: National Trust for Historic Preservation
Email: hhaas@law.upenn.edu
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Harrison grew up in small town Southern California before leaving for the Main Line for college.  He studied History and East Asian Studies at Haverford College. After graduation he worked as an AmeriCorps VISTA in Philadelphia, and in the city’s tech scene. At Penn he is also President of Penn Law and the Arts and is an associate editor of the Journal of International Law. Outside of Penn he volunteers regularly at the William Way LGBT Center and serves on the steering committee of the Young Friends of the Preservation Alliance.

Eric Schlabs, Class of 2017
Political Director 

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Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colorado
​Undergrad Institution: George Washington University 
Legal Interests: Patent law, regulatory law
Hobbies: Running, skiing, hipster concerts (esp Fiona Apple-affiliated)
Favorite Philly Hangout: Johnny Brenda's, Spruce Street Harbor Park 
Best Philly Food: Miles Table, Audrey Claire 
1L Summer: Judicial Intern, U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Email: eschlabs@law.upenn.edu 
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Eric was born and raised in colorful Colorado, the breweries and ski slopes of which remain close to his heart. He studied civil engineering at George Washington University, where his involvement ranged from advocating for human rights causes to working at a wastewater treatment plant. At Penn, Eric serves as the Penn Intellectual Property Group Symposium Co-Chair and as an associate editor of the University of Pennsylvania Law Review.

Jane Seu, Class of 2018
1L Representative

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​Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska
Undergrad Institution: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Legal Interests: International human rights
Hobbies: Cycling, Photography, Creative writing
Favorite Philly Hangout: Schuylkill River Trail
Best Philly Food: Smoothies from Pottruck
Email: jase@law.upenn.edu
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​After growing up in Omaha, Jane went to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where she studied political science and English. She was an opinion writer for the school newspaper and president of the crew club. After graduating, she coached the freshmen crews at Lafayette College. At Penn, Jane is also involved with APALSA and the International Human Rights Advocates. Outside of law school, she enjoys riding her bike, listening to music, and writing poetry and short fiction. She's looking forward to the academic and social opportunities at Penn Law and exploring Philadelphia. 

Paul Quincy, Class of 2018
1L Representative

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Hometown: San Ramon, California
Undergrad Institution: Georgetown University
Legal Interests: Litigation, Constitutional Law
Hobbies: Leg Day, Wishing for a dog, complaining about car privilege
Email: plquincy@gmail.com




​Paul is a long-time DC person, though originally a Northern Californian. In undergrad he studied International Political Economy and was also a member of the swim team and occasionally contributed to the school newspaper for music reviews. After college, he worked for two years as an immigration paralegal specializing in business visas. He is new to Philly and already in love with it. He enjoys eating constantly, biking everywhere, and dressing overly casually.

Price Felker, Class of 2018
1L Representative

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Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Undergrad Institution: The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Legal Interests: Constitutional Law, Civil Liberties
Hobbies: Board games, movies
Favorite Philly Hangout: Schuylkill River Trail
Best Philly Food: Brunch at Sidecar
Email: price.felker@law.upenn.edu



​Born and raised in Charlotte, Price went to undergrad at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro where he studied theatre and political science. Between undergrad and law school he spent a year in New York City working as a corporate paralegal at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. He is a politics junkie, opera fanatic, and idolizer of progressive female politicians. As a law student, he looks forward to getting involved through Lambda, the American Constitution Society, and Y’allSA.

Former Boards:

2014-2015 Board
2013-2014 Board
2012-2013 Board