Law student diaries

Theana Lynn Aromin was born and raised on the island of Guam. She studied American Ethnic Studies and Law, Societies, and Justice at the University of Washington. Before law school, she worked as a high school teacher on Guam. Theana hopes to explore public interest law and to develop legal skills to serve the community that shaped her.

Aurora Oceguera is from Santa Ana, California. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Oregon State University. She is a First-Year Fellow at the Access to Justice Institute and is dedicated to social justice. Aurora hopes to explore the intersection between civil rights and artificial intelligence law.

Hallie Conyers-Tucker is from Denver, Colorado. Prior to law school, she attended Colorado College and received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Health and Policy. Hallie hopes to use her legal education to advocate for her community and has interests in pursuing health law.

Justin Gorney is from Houston, Texas. Prior to his move to Seattle, Justin received his Master’s Degree in English Literature, focusing on children’s and young adult literature due to his love for the world of Harry Potter. Justin has interests in pursuing intellectual property and entertainment law at Seattle University.

Zulen Pantoja-Ortega was born and raised in Mount Vernon, Washington. She is on the ADR Board, the Moot Court Board, serves on the Student Bar Association, and is a Scholar for Justice. She hopes to use her legal education to continue to serve her community.

Tiana Pereira was born and raised on the island of O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. She attended Gonzaga University and received a BA in Psychology and Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology. Before starting law school, she was a Registered Behavioral Technician and worked with students on the Autism Spectrum in the Hawai‘i public school system. Tiana hopes to use her legal education to serve my community in Seattle and back at home.