2020-21 Lambda board
Taylor Fallon
Co-President
Hometown: Cambridge, MA
Undergrad: Smith College
Philly Neighborhood: West Philly
Favorite Philly Hangout: The ICA
Favorite Coffeeshop by the Law School: Avril 50 - directly across from school and they use coffee ice cubes for their iced coffee!
Hobbies: Hiking with my dog, building decks with my girlfriend, sitting on the couch with both of them, NYT crossword, yoga & lifting
1L Summer: California Women’s Law Center, Research Assistant for Professor David S. Law
Tips for 1Ls: You will remember professor connections and friendships you made, late-night park picnics, runs through the Wissahickon, and the organizations you joined way more than you’ll remember your grades. And, these things are also way more likely to help you get a job post grad!
Email: tvfallon@pennlaw.upenn.edu
Taylor grew up in New England and double majored in Government and Art History at Smith College. After graduating, Taylor worked as a research assistant Verité, a consulting firm specializing in fair labor and anti human trafficking work. At Penn Law, Taylor has been involved in several pro bono projects, including the Criminal Record Expungement Project, International Human Rights Advocacy Project, and ACLU pro bono projects and attempts to maintain some semblance of a sleep and social life. Next year, Taylor will be the Managing Editor of the Journal of International Law. In free time, Taylor enjoys cooking, swimming, being outside, and playing pool badly.
Maya Reddy Co-President
Hometown: Redding, CA
Undergrad: Claremont McKenna College
Favorite Philly Hangout: Cynwyd Heritage Trail
Favorite Study Spot: Fisher Fine Arts Library
Best Food in Philly: 1900-Ice Cream
Favorite Coffee Shop by the Law School: Avril 50! Best coffee hands down in Philly. And John, the owner, is so wonderful - absolutely the highlight of every morning / afternoon spent at the Law School
Hobbies: Truly any and all sports, watching a lot of TV, defending the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy and singing Les Miserables to my dog.
1L Summer: Interned in Philadelphia Legal Assistance’s Unemployment Compensation Unit and did research for Professor Catherine Struve
Tips for 1Ls: Trust yourself, and your study habits, its okay to make mistakes, and remember: certiorari is pronounced like Saoirse Ronan
Email: msreddy@pennlaw.upenn.edu
Duncan Hall VICE PRESIDENT
Hometown: Lago Vista, TX
Pronouns: He/him/his
Undergrad: Vanderbilt University
Philly Neighborhood: Rittenhouse
Favorite Philly Hangout: Workhorse Brewing
Favorite Coffee Shop by the Law School: United by Blue
Hobbies: “Outdoorsy stuff,” yoga, breweries, improv/theatre
1L Summer: Extern for the Honorable Laurel Beeler, United States District Court, Northern District of California
Tips for 1Ls: Be like Michelle Branch and just breathe
Email: dunchall@pennlaw.upenn.edu
Duncan grew up in the Austin, TX area and studied Public Policy Studies and Spanish at Vanderbilt. After undergrad, he spent 4 years in New York City, working in management consulting and UI/UX design consulting. In addition to his involvement with Lambda, Duncan is Co-President of the West Coast Law Student Association, involved with the Mock Trial Team, the Penn Intellectual Property Group and the Criminal Records Expungement Project. Next year, he will be the Editor in Chief of the Journal of International Law. When not in law school mode, Duncan can be found (accidentally) killing plants in his apartment or attempting to find anywhere on the East Coast with passable frozen margaritas.
George Eichelberger Academic Director
Hometown: Woodbridge, VA
Pronouns: He/him/his
Undergrad: Wheaton College
Philly Neighborhood: West Philly
Favorite Philly Hangout: The booths outside of Fitts Auditorium or Clark Park
Favorite Coffee Shop by the Law School: Green Line Café by Clark Park
Hobbies: Playing board games, exploring the city, trying out different coffee shops
1L Summer: Research Assistant with Professor Tom Baker
Tips for 1Ls: Try to type up your notes from class sooner rather than later – they pile up quickly
Email: georgeik@pennlaw.upenn.edu
George grew up in Northern Virginia and studied International Relations at Wheaton College in Illinois. In between undergrad and law school, he worked as a paralegal at a small family law practice in Virginia. At Penn, George was a member of Lambda’s team in the Williams Moot Court competition, and is an Associate Editor on the University of Pennsylvania Law Review.
Austin Fuss Political Director
Hometown: Treasure Island, FL
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Undergrad: Emory University
Philly Neighborhood: Center City
Favorite Philly Hangout: Fishtown
Favorite Coffee Shop by the Law School: United By Blue
Hobbies: Yoga, tap dancing, and watching TV
1L Summer: Lambda Legal
Tips for 1Ls: Enjoy it!
Email: atfuss@pennlaw.upenn.edu
Austin grew up in a small beach town in Florida. He got his BBA from Emory University in 2015 with a concentration in Film & Media Management and Strategic Management. After college, he was an NBC Page and then an assistant to the President of USA and SYFY at NBCUniversal in New York. At Penn, Austin is also involved with the Entertainment & Sports Law Society. He eats Pizzeria Beddia almost every weekend.
Jay Hauser Networking & Outreach Co-Director
Hometown: Branchburg, NJ
Undergrad: Gettysburg College
Philly Neighborhood: Rittenhouse
Favorite Philly Hangout: Literally going wherever people that are cooler that me tell me to
Favorite Coffee Shop by the Law School: The weird energy drinks sold in the café outside of Fitts
Hobbies: Theatre (on-stage and backstage), music, forcing myself to exercise regularly, listening to non-quiet talking podcasts while I go about my business
1L Summer: Judicial Intern for the Hon. Wendy Beetlestone, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Tips for 1Ls: Make friends! Like high school and Survivor, law school is a social game.
Email: jchsalem@pennlaw.upenn.edu
Jay grew up in Central New Jersey and considers this all the proof he needs that it exists. Before coming to law school, he spend four years at Gettysburg College, where he double majored in political science and theatre and did fun activities like single-handedly building a set for a musical, out-singing Tim Curry during shadowcasts of Rocky Horror (Tim Curry’s voice came through speakers, Jay’s did not), and presenting research to the Munich Consulate on business satisfaction with the (now-defunct) EU-US Privacy Shield. At the law school, he is involved with ELP, the Acappellants, the Law School Light Opera Company, and serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Law and Social Change
Kayley ingalls co-director of networking and outreach
Hometown: Oakland, CA
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Undergrad: The University of Chicago
Philly Neighborhood: West Philly
Favorite Philly Hangout: Clark Park, especially when they do the outdoor beer garden!
Favorite Coffee Shop by the Law School: Avril 50 (not for working, just for grabbing a cup on the way to class)
Hobbies: Kickball, soccer, spin, yoga, listening to lefty podcasts and worrying about the state of the world
1L Summer: Campaign Legal Center
Tip for 1Ls: If you're thinking of getting a dog, JUST DO IT
Email: kingalls@pennlaw.upenn.edu
Kayley grew up in California and went to the University of Chicago for undergrad, where she studied International Relations. She spent the last seven years in Oakland, bouncing between working with kids and with lawyers (there might be some similarities). At Penn, she is also involved with First Generation Professionals, the Democracy Law Project, and National Lawyers Guild, and is an Associate Editor on the Journal of Law & Public Affairs. She is kept sane during remote classes and summer internship by her weird little mutt, Betsy.
Zach Marino Communications & Inclusion Director
Robert McMullen Mentorship & Admissions Director
Hometown: Ashton, MD
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Undergrad: University of Maryland-College Park
Philly Neighborhood: Rittenhouse
Favorite Philly Hangout: Schuylkill River Trail
Favorite Coffee Shop by the Law School: United By Blue
Hobbies: Snacks & naps; visiting national parks; touring distilleries, wineries, and breweries; RuPaul's Drag Race; and exercising
1L Summer: Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, Philadelphia, PA – working in the Intellectual Property Group
Tips for 1Ls: Be mindful of your time, drink lots of water, have a rock-solid sleep schedule, and exercise (even if it is just a short walk!)
Email: rtm@pennlaw.upenn.edu
Robert is from Maryland, where he earned his B.S. in chemical engineering and M.S. in patent law. Before starting at Penn Law, he managed laboratories at the cutting edge of research on AI, drones, and robotics. As our resident patent enthusiast, Robert is a Penn Intellectual Property Group (PIPG) Co-President, the STEM Club Director of Outreach, and an Associate Editor on theJournal of Law & Innovation. He is also an Associate Editor on theUniversity of Pennsylvania Law Reviewand the Class of 2022 Representative on the Penn Law Building Committee. Robert likes to spend his free time thinking about, talking about, and eating ice cream.
Frank Zhang Alumni & Professionalism Director
Hometown: Beijing, China and Vancouver, BC
Pronouns: He/him/his Undergrad: University of Western Ontario
Philly neighborhood: Center City
Favorite Philly Hangout: Schuylkill River Trail
Favorite coffee shop by the law school: United by Blue, but honestly the Grad Center (free coffee if you bring a mug!)
Hobbies: Hiking, working out, trying new coffee shops, Settlers of Catan
1L Summer: King & Spalding, New York
Tips for 1Ls: Take your time, things always work out in the end. You are at Penn! Enjoy.
Email: frxzhang@pennlaw.upenn.edu
Born in Beijing, China and raised in Vancouver, British Columba, Frank went to the University of Western Ontario for undergrad where he majored in business administration. Before law school, Frank backpacked around South America and Southeast Asia for two months, during which time he ate a copious amount of good food and almost died hiking in Torres Del Paine in Chile. At Penn Law, he is a Research Editor on Asian Law Review and an Associate Editor on the University of Pennsylvania Journal of Business Law. In his free time, Frank can be found scrolling through his ten food delivery apps before hitting the gym to feel better about himself.
2020-21 1L Representatives
Colin Jones
Hometown: Hilo, Hawaii
Pronouns: He/him/his
Undergrad: Linfield College
Philly Neighborhood: West Philly
Favorite Philly Hangout: Schuylkill River Trail
Favorite Coffee Shop by the Law School: Do people get coffee somewhere other than Wawa?
Hobbies: Road trips, dinner parties, and a variety of other things that aren't particularly COVID-safe
1L Summer: Interning for the Chief Judge Beryl Howell on the DC District Court
Colin grew up in Hilo on the Island of Hawaii before moving to the Portland, Oregon area to study political science and religion. After graduating, he spent almost ten years working for universities, campaigns, and foundations doing advocacy communications and compliance work before coming to Penn. When not hanging out with the Lambda board, he is interning with Transgender Law Center, volunteering with the Civil Rights Law and Trans Empowerment & Advocacy projects, and dreaming of sunshine and tropical fruit.
Trevor Kirby
Hometown: Ventura, California
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Undergrad: Kenyon College
Favorite Philly Hangout: Cira Green
Best Food in Philly: Ambrosia Ristorante
Hobbies: Baking, jogs around the Schuykill River
Email: kirbytr@pennlaw.upenn.edu
Trevor was born and raised in Southern California. He graduated from Kenyon College with a major in Philosophy and a minor in Classics. Afterwards, he served with Teach for America in Eastern North Carolina, teaching sixth and eighth grade English and History. Following TFA, Trevor worked as a paralegal for the general litigation and government enforcement practice group of Ropes & Gray in Washington, D.C. At Penn Law, Trevor hopes to gain a deeper understanding of how the law underpins political and economic outcomes and can be used to the benefit of society.
Margo Hu
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Pronouns: they/them/theirs
Undergrad: Brown University
Favorite Philly Hangout: Clark Park Farmer’s Market
Favorite Study Spot: Sitting on the floor of my apartment using the couch as a table
Best Food in Philly: E Mei
Hobbies: drawing, learning Kpop dances, tossing frisbees in the park, caring for my plants
Email: mlhu@pennlaw.upenn.edu
Margo grew up in Pittsburgh, Tianjin, and the suburbs of Chicago. They attended Brown University where they majored in Cognitive Neuroscience and Visual Arts. After graduating, Margo worked as a client advocate at the Wilmington public defender’s office, and spearheaded the Delaware Campaign to End Debtor’s Prisons. At Penn, they are a Toll Public Interest Scholar, and are additionally involved with APALSA and PLIRP. Outside of law school, Margo enjoys anything to do with the arts and plants.
Tayler evan Daniels
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Pronouns: He/him/his
Undergrad: University of Oklahoma
Philly Neighborhood: West Philly
Favorite Philly Hangout: 3rd Floor of the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Favorite Coffee Shop by the Law School: United by Blue
Hobbies: Theatre, Cooking, Baking, being a dog dad, unplanned naps
1L Summer: 1L Summer Associate at Vinson & Elkins
Email: taylerd@pennlaw.upenn.edu
Tayler grew up in the Dallas, TX area and studied Drama & Stage Direction at the University of Oklahoma. After Graduation, Tayler worked as a public-school teacher for 6-12th
graders and made sure they had a welcoming, inclusive environment to come to each day. He then worked at Deloitte for two years before coming to law school. In addition to his involvement with Lambda, Tayler is an Office of Inclusion and Engagement Student Advisory Board Member, an active member of the Black Law Student Association, involved with the Trans Empowerment & Advocacy Project, and the Civil Rights Law Project. To destress from 1L Tayler can be found pushing his culinary boundaries by accepting any baking challenge, perfecting his margarita recipe, or putting on plays with his dog Sam.
Sammy Wong
Hometown: New York, NY
Pronouns: He/him/his
Undergrad: George Washington University
Philly Neighborhood: Center City
Favorite Philly Hangout: The dog park by the Schuylkill river (with my dog)
Favorite Coffee Shop by the Law School: Starbucks (I'm boring)
Hobbies: Biking, pole dancing, traveling (when COVID-safe)
1L Summer: Sierra Club
Tips for 1Ls: Start spontaneous dance parties during finals study sessions.
Email: sambwong@pennlaw.upenn.edu
Sammy is originally from New York and graduated from the George Washington University in 2013 with a B.A. in Environmental Studies and Dance. Before coming to Penn, Sammy spent seven years working for plaintiff's civil rights law firms, Allred, Maroko & Goldberg and The Bloom Firm, helping victims of sexual harassment and employment discrimination through litigation and media coverage. He is also a former professional contemporary dancer and competitive aerialist.
Chelsea Flanagan
Hometown: York, ME
Pronouns: they/she
Undergrad: NYU
Philly Neighborhood: Fishtown
Favorite Philly Hangout: Any of the city’s lovely parks!
Favorite Coffee Shop by the Law School: Bart’s Bagels (a liberal interpretation perhaps, but don’t you want a bagel with that coffee?!)
Hobbies: Reading, creative writing, and board/card games of any variety
1L Summer: DLA Piper
Email: chelsf@pennlaw.upenn.edu
Chelsea grew up in a small town in Southern Maine before moving to NYC to study Spanish and Latin American Literatures and Cultures at NYU. After undergrad, they spent four years working in case management at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Court of Arbitration’s New York office and volunteering as an interpreter with La Coalición Mexicana in the Bronx. In addition to their law school classes and work on Lambda’s Social and Diversity & Inclusion Committees, Chelsea also does pro bono work through Penn Law’s International Human Rights Advocates (IHRA). When not doing law school things, Chelsea is likely immersed in a good book or TV show, organizing a competitive game night with friends, or spamming someone with cute photos of their two cats, Aslan and Bagheera. They also love finding some delicious vegetarian food and making good conversation with even better company.