Photo Essay

New Students on Why They’re Here
“To make full use of the power of the law to advance justice, mitigate climate change, and leave the world a little better than I found it. The work that’s ahead of us is very consequential.”

— Maggie King, J.D.
came FROM FAIRBANKS, Alaska
To learn more about our incoming students and their paths to UC Berkeley Law, visit us on Instagram at @berkeleylaw.
Maggie King in gray button up and dark camel pants staring to the left with a desert mountainous landscape in front of her
Photo by Brittany Hosea-Small
“After fighting mass incarceration and the displacement of Chinatowns as an artist and organizer, I’m excited to add movement lawyering to my advocacy toolbox.”
— Sunnie Liu, J.D.
came FROM New york city
Sunnie Liu in Chinatown NYC in blue top with red accent earrings and shoulder bag
Photo by Philip Pacheco
“For the immense privilege of representing those whose lives, like my own, have been contorted by the whims of power.”
— Desmond Johnson, J.D.
came From Jersey City, New Jersey
Desmond Johnson standing in revolving door in white t-shirt and pants with a light beam on eyes
Photo by Philip Pacheco
“I want to help make IP law work better — across borders, industries, and communities.”

— Mindia Davitadze, LL.M.
came FROM TBILISI, Georgia
Mindia Davitadze in blue blazer and jeans while crouching in library
“I want to help make IP law work better — across borders, industries, and communities.”
— Mindia Davitadze, LL.M.
came FROM TBILISI, Georgia
Photo by Brittany Hosea-Small
“To advance a more innovative and just society by solving complex legal challenges at the nexus of emerging business and technology law.”
— Ellen HUANG, LL.M.
came from Ottawa, canada
Ellen Huang in University of Ottawa maroon t-shirt using pencil on wall with graphic projected
Photo by Brittany Hosea-Small
“I chose UC Berkeley Law, the nation’s best public law school, because it is best equipped to train me as an advocate and agent of change.”
— Melissa “Mel” Cook, J.D.
came FROM Bakersfield, CAlifornia
black and white photo of Melissa “Mel” Cook standing in front of bridge with hands together in front of her
Photo by Darius Riley
“Growing up undocumented opened my eyes to the gaps in the legal system at an early age.”
— Luis Gallardo, J.D.
came FROM WASHINGTON, D.C.
Luis Gallardo looking over his shoulder with watch tower out of focus in front of him
Photo by Brittany Hosea-Small
LL.M. students Ana Isabel Orozco, Julie Binot, Ellen Huang, Sabrina Rodríguez, Adan Godinez Llamas, and Firza Putra sitting on concrete benches at different heights
From left: LL.M. students Ana Isabel Orozco, Julie Binot, Ellen Huang, Sabrina Rodríguez, Adan Godinez Llamas, and Firza Putra. Photo by Laurie Frasier
“This is a wonderful way to continue building a foundation for helping others and finding fulfillment, while advancing my career and my goals for research, education, and legislative reform in Mexico.”

— Sabrina Rodríguez, LL.M.
came FROM GUADALAJARA, MEXICO
“This is a wonderful way to continue building a foundation for helping others and finding fulfillment, while advancing my career and my goals for research, education, and legislative reform in Mexico.”

— Sabrina Rodríguez, LL.M.
came FROM GUADALAJARA, MEXICO
LL.M. students Ana Isabel Orozco, Julie Binot, Ellen Huang, Sabrina Rodríguez, Adan Godinez Llamas, and Firza Putra sitting on concrete benches at different heights
From left: LL.M. students Ana Isabel Orozco, Julie Binot, Ellen Huang, Sabrina Rodríguez, Adan Godinez Llamas, and Firza Putra. Photo by Laurie Frasier
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