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Forming the next generation to defend religious freedom is of central importance to the Notre Dame Law School Religious Liberty Initiative. The initiative provides law students with numerous opportunities to learn about relevant case law and gain experience with research, writing, and litigation in real-world cases.

Alicia Armstrong

Student Fellow

Alicia Armstrong

Student Fellow

Alicia Armstrong grew up in the Philippines. She majored in Piano Pedagogy and later earned her master’s degree in Composition at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in 2018. During her 1L summer, Alicia interned with Chief Judge Thomas D. Schroeder in the Middle District of North Carolina. She serves as a staff editor on the Notre Dame Law Review, oralist on the Moot Court Board, and events coordinator for the Federalist Society. After law school, Alicia will clerk for the Honorable Elizabeth L. Branch on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Alicia enjoys traveling with her husband, listening to Broadway musicals, and reading detective novels.
Ellie Augustine

Student Fellow

Ellie Augustine

Student Fellow

Ellie Augustine is from Overland Park, Kansas. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Kansas, where she majored in Classical Languages. Following graduation, she served as a Seton Teaching Fellow in The Bronx, New York. Ellie spent her 1L summer interning at McCrummen Immigration Law Group in their asylum clinic. During her 2L summer, she worked as a summer associate at Husch Blackwell LLP in Kansas City, Missouri. Ellie currently serves as an Assistant Rector in Lewis Hall and is an Executive Productions Editor for the Notre Dame Journal of Law, Ethics & Public Policy. In her free time, Ellie enjoys traveling, reading classical literature, and spending time with friends. Ellie plans to return to Husch Blackwell in Kansas City after law school.
Giorgo Caripidis Soto

Student Fellow

Giorgo Caripidis Soto

Student Fellow

Giorgo Caripidis Soto is from Caracas, Venezuela. He graduated in 2022 from Clark University with a Bachelor of Arts in Management and Music. In his undergrad career, he worked for the Worcester’s District Attorney office conducting research on safety initiatives, was a member of his colleges Mock Trial team, and was a member of multiple music performance groups during his three years there. During his 1L summer he conducted research for Prof. Nicole Garnett concerning educational policy and religious freedom in the Caribbean and South America. In his free time, Giorgo sings with the Liturgical Choir on campus, and enjoys traveling across the world to see friends and family.
Will Clark

Student Fellow

Will Clark

Student Fellow

Will is from Indianapolis, Indiana and graduated with highest distinction from Purdue University in 2017 with a B.S. in Accounting. Prior to law school he earned his CPA license, working for four years for Ernst & Young and a smaller tax firm in Arizona. Will externed for the Honorable Michael T. Liburdi of the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona during his 1L summer and was a summer associate at Faegre Drinker in Indianapolis during his 2L summer. After law school, he will clerk for the Honorable Michael B. Brennan on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. He is also a Brief Writer for the Moot Court team. In his free time, he enjoys cycling, cooking, and spending time with his amazing wife (Bailey) and adorable puppy (Calypso).
Alesondra Cruz

Student Fellow

Alesondra Cruz

Student Fellow
Sakethram Desabhotla

Student Fellow

Sakethram Desabhotla

Student Fellow

Sakethram “Ram” Desabhotla lived around the world before moving to Texas. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Houston with a Finance major and minors in Politics & Ethics, Economics, and Management. During his 1L summer, Ram worked for the Indiana Solicitor General and will be spending his 2L summer at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath’s Indianapolis office. Ram currently serves as the Alumni Chair of the Federalist Society, as a 2L Honor Council Representative, and as an Oralist on the Moot Court Board’s 7th Circuit Team. In his free time, he loves going on bike rides through nature while listening to podcasts on law, philosophy, or politics.
Alyssa Desouza

Student Fellow

Alyssa Desouza

Student Fellow

Alyssa Desouza is a 3L from New York City. In 2017, she graduated from Hunter College, cum laude, with degrees in political science and public policy. Before law school, Alyssa worked as a private funds paralegal and taught English in Madrid, Spain. During her 1L summer, she interned for Judge Joseph F. Bianco on the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. This past summer, Alyssa was a summer associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison in New York City, and a research assistant for Professor Mason McAward. Alyssa has a special interest in civil rights and is President of the Notre Dame ACLU. Alyssa enjoys international travel, skiing, rock climbing, cooking, and challenging herself with new activities.
Ian DeValliere

Student Fellow

Ian DeValliere

Student Fellow

Ian DeValliere is from Reno, Nevada. He attended the George Washington University and graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business, Economics, and Public Policy in 2019. Before law school, Ian spent two years working at the White House in the Office of Public Liaison and the Domestic Policy Council. Ian currently serves as the Executing Managing Editor of worked in the Reno office of McDonald Carano, LLP. Following graduation, Ian intends to continue his legal education with an LLM in taxation and return to Nevada to begin his career. In his free time, Ian enjoys coaching lacrosse, hiking the Sierra Nevada mountains, and spending time with his friends and family.
George Frattara

Student Fellow

George Frattara

Student Fellow

George Frattara is from Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He graduated summa cum laude from Saint Joseph’s University in 2020, where he majored in philosophy. George spent his 1L summer as a civilian intern for the U.S. Navy in Washington, D.C. and his 2L summer as a Summer Associate at Faegre Drinker in Philadelphia. He currently serves as an Assistant Rector in Keenan Hall and is an articles editor on the Journal of Law, Ethics, and Public Policy. In his free time, George enjoys reading and golf.
Holly Fulbright

Student Fellow

Holly Fulbright

Student Fellow

Holly Fulbright is a 2L from Lubbock, Texas. She attended Baylor University, where she graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration, majoring in accounting, Business Fellows, and finance, and a Master of Accountancy in 2019. Afterwards, she worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Dallas, Texas as a Certified Public Accountant. Holly spent her 1L summer as a Dublin Honor Scholar, where she worked in Dublin, Ireland at Philip Lee and the Irish Data Protection Commission. She also worked as a research assistant for Professor Stephanie Barclay. Currently, Holly serves as a staff editor on the Journal of Law, Ethics and Public Policy and as a teaching assistant to Professor Michael Francus. Holly looks forward to participating in the London Law Program and spending her 2L summer at Sidley Austin in Chicago. In her free time, Holly loves playing tennis, walking her dog, and traveling.
Nicholas Grandpre

Student Fellow

Nicholas Grandpre

Student Fellow

Nicholas Grandpre is from Richmond, VA. He received his B.A. from the University of Notre Dame in 2019. Before law school, he worked for U.S. Senator Steve Daines. He spent his 1L summer interning for Judge Richard J. Leon of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and his 2L summer at Jones Day in Washington, D.C. At Notre Dame, he serves as a Managing Senior Editor on the Notre Dame Law Review and as Assistant Rector of Fisher Hall. After law school, he will serve as a law clerk to Judge Joan L. Larsen of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit before returning to Jones Day. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, reading fiction, and playing tennis.
Tim Haltermann

Student Fellow

Tim Haltermann

Student Fellow

Tim Haltermann is from Windham, New York. He graduated in 2016 from Emory University with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. Following graduation, he served as an officer in the United States Marine Corps. During his 1L summer, he worked as a legal intern in the Intellectual Property Group at Merck. During his 2L summer, he was a summer associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in New York. In his free time, Tim enjoys skiing, hiking and playing tennis.
Jared Huber

Student Fellow

Jared Huber

Student Fellow

Jared Huber is from Fair Oaks, Indiana. He graduated in 2021 from Purdue University majoring in Political Science and Mass Communciations. During his 1L summer, he interned with Judge Damon Leichty in the Northern District of Indiana and will spend his 2L summer at Jones Day in Chicago. Jared serves as a staff editor on the Notre Dame Law Review, Secretary of the Federalist Society, and Vice-President of the Christian Legal Society. Following graduation, he will clerk for the Honorable Matthew Kacsmaryk in the Northern District of Texas and then the Honorable Kyle Duncan on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. In his free time, Jared enjoys spending time with his family, chess, and playing his violin.
Tony Imburgia

Student Fellow

Tony Imburgia

Student Fellow

Tony Imburgia is from Chicago, Illinois. He graduated in 2020 from the University of Chicago with B.A.’s in Economics and History. During his 1L summer, he worked as a legal intern at Immaculata Law in Chicago, working for religious institutions. During his 2L summer, he was a summer associate at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago. At Notre Dame, Tony is also an Assistant Rector in Dunne Hall and during his 2L year served as President of the Business Law Forum.
Emma Kate Lively

Student Fellow

Emma Kate Lively

Student Fellow

Emma Kate Lively has lived in a number of different states and countries but now claims Charleston, SC, as home. She attended Vanderbilt University, where she majored in Neuroscience and Spanish. After graduating in 2020, she served as a missionary for FOCUS in Thibodaux, LA. During her 1L summer, she worked as a research assistant for Professor O. Carter Snead. Currently, Emma Kate serves on the board of the Health Law Society and as a staff editor for the Notre Dame Journal of Emerging Technologies. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, baking, and trying new ice cream flavors with her fiancé .
Olivia Lyons

Student Fellow

Olivia Lyons

Student Fellow

Olivia Lyons is from Washington, D.C., and received her undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame. Before coming to law school she worked as a market research analyst.
Hadiah Mabry

Student Fellow

Hadiah Mabry

Student Fellow

Hadiah Mabry is from Somerset, Kentucky. She graduated summa cum laude from Hillsdale College in 2020 where she majored in History. She spent her 1L summer working as a research assistant for Professor Nicole Stelle Garnett and will spend her 2L summer in Washington, D.C. at Kirkland & Ellis. Hadiah currently serves as a staff editor on the Notre Dame Law Review and as Vice-President of the Education Law Forum. After law school, Hadiah will clerk for the Honorable Joan L. Larsen on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. In her free time, she enjoys catching up with friends and exploring South Bend with her husband, Zane.
Charlie Nugent

Student Fellow

Charlie Nugent

Student Fellow

Charlie Nugent is from Haddonfield, New Jersey. He is a proud graduate of Villanova University. After graduation, Charlie will clerk first on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and then on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. In his free time, Charlie enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Andrew Olson

Student Fellow

Andrew Olson

Student Fellow

Andrew Olson was born in Heidelberg, Germany, and grew up in Northern Virginia. He graduated from Yale University with a BA in linguistics and earned master’s degrees in theology at Christendom College and Ave Maria University before coming to NDLS. In addition to his work in the Religious Liberty Clinic, he serves as a staff editor for the Notre Dame Law Review and holds leadership positions in the law school’s chapters of the St. Thomas More Society and the Federalist Society.

Andrew spent his 1L summer at Boyden Gray PLLC in Washington, DC, and will clerk for the Honorable Britt Grant of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in Atlanta after graduation. He is a daily runner who loves Sacred Scripture, Gregorian chant, and Shakespeare. He plays flute in the Notre Dame Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Winds.
Adem Osmani

Student Fellow

Adem Osmani

Student Fellow

Adem Osmani is from Oak Lawn, Illinois. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2022, where he majored in political science. Adem spent his 1L summer working as a civil rights law clerk with the Council on American-Islamic Relations in Chicago. Adem currently serves as a staff editor on the Journal of Legislation, an oralist on the Notre Dame Moot Court Board, and president of the Notre Dame Law School chapter of the American Constitution Society. In his free time, Adem enjoys spending time with his family and playing basketball.
Chris Ostertag

Student Fellow

Chris Ostertag

Student Fellow

Chris Ostertag grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He graduated magna cum laude from Grove City College in 2020, where he earned a B.A. in philosophy with minors in English and classics. At Notre Dame, Chris serves the Notre Dame Law Review as a Staff Editor and the Moot Court Board as an Oralist for the Seventh Circuit Team. During his 1L summer, Chris served as a judicial intern for the Hon. Stephanos Bibas of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. After graduation, he will serve as a law clerk for the Hon. Julius Richardson of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. In his spare time, Chris enjoys playing the violin, cooking, and literature.
Bernadette Shaughnessy

Student Fellow

Bernadette Shaughnessy

Student Fellow

Bernadette Shaughnessy is from Cimarron, Kansas. In 2021 she graduated from Benedictine College with majors in Finance and Accounting and minors in Economics and Theology. During her 1L summer, Bernadette returned to Kansas to intern for the Honorable Holly L. Teeter on the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas. At Notre Dame Law, Bernadette serves on the executive boards of Jus Vitae and the St. Thomas More Society. Upon graduation, she will clerk on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit for the Honorable Raymond W. Gruender. In her free time, Bernadette enjoys hosting friends in her home and going on long walks.
Tess Skehan

Student Fellow

Tess Skehan

Student Fellow

Tess Skehan graduated from Hillsdale College and worked as a legislative aide to U.S. Senator Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania before coming to law school. She chose Notre Dame because she wanted to study the law at a rigorous institution that challenged her to grow not just academically and professionally, but spiritually as well.
Timothy Steininger

Student Fellow

Timothy Steininger

Student Fellow

Tim Steininger is from Bartlett, Illinois. He graduated from Olivet Nazarene University in 2021, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Statistics. During his 1L summer, he interned for Chief Judge Sara Darrow for the Central District of Illinois and served as a research assistant for Professor Avishalom Tor. He completed a summer associate position with Shook, Hardy & Bacon in Chicago after his 2L year. Tim serves as the Executive Notes Editor for the Notre Dame Law Review, assistant rector in Alumni Hall, and teaching assistant for Constitutional Law. Upon graduating, Tim will clerk for the Honorable Paul V. Niemeyer on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. He enjoys visiting local coffee shops, playing guitar, and spending time in nature as often as he can.
Rohan Vaidya

Student Fellow

Rohan Vaidya

Student Fellow

Rohan Vaidya is from Houston, Texas. He attended The University of Texas at Austin, where he graduated in 2020 with a B.A. in Government and History, with Liberal Arts Honors. Before law school, he worked as a credit analyst at S&P Global and as a business development coordinator at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP. He spent his 1L summer at the Pacific Legal Foundation and will spend his 2L summer as a summer associate at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Washington, D.C. On campus, Rohan serves as a Staff Editor on the Notre Dame Journal of Law, Ethics & Public Policy, an Oralist on the Moot Court Board, and as an Honor Council Representative for the Student Bar Association. In his free time, Rohan enjoys cheering on the McLaren Formula 1 team, writing short stories, and spending time with friends and family.