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Mayra is a second-year law student from the San Fernando Valley with Mexican/Honduran roots. She is a first-generation Lawtina who received her B.A. in Sociology with a minor in Disability Studies at UCLA. She has always been and still is passionate about speaking out against injustice and giving a voice to those who are too often silenced. While she is still exploring what field of law she wants to pursue, she hopes to use her law degree to provoke and aid in policy change. She hopes to inspire other Latinx students to pursue their dreams despite the fear of the unknown, especially as a first-generation student. 

Apart from her career ambitions, Mayra is a huge theatre nerd, loves karaoking and trying new food! She is excited to begin her role at New Media Rights and learn about one of the fastest growing fields of law. 

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Caroline is a third-year law student at California Western School of Law. During her time at California Western, she has worked with the Community Law Project, where she assisted individuals in real time with pressing legal matters. She also spent time working at a small firm specializing in education law. Most recently, Caroline worked at Warner Chappell Music, where she gained invaluable experience in the music publishing space.

Music and the arts have always been a passion of hers, and she has loved being able to merge her interests in music and law into a career path she cares deeply about. Outside of work, Caroline keeps her creative passions alive by taking ballet, jazz, and tap dance classes. In her free time, she enjoys attending live shows, hiking, and spending time with friends, family, and her two cats. She loves finding creative ways to bring all of her passions together, and working with New Media Rights this semester is a perfect outlet for her continued growth in this space.

Madison is a third-year student at California Western School of Law with a passion for sports, entertainment, and copyright law. Before law school, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a minor in Finance from San Diego State University. She also gained early professional experience as an audit intern for a local CPA firm, where she assisted California schools with government funding compliance.

Madison brings valuable legal experience as a summer law clerk with Shegerian & Associates, where she drafted numerous legal briefs and assisted with trial preparation and execution on several high-profile employment and entertainment-based lawsuits. She also served as an NCAA Compliance and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Intern for the San Diego State University Athletics Department. There, she worked directly with student-athletes and multi-million dollar companies, drafting endorsement contracts, providing trademark licensing, and writing institution-specific agent and NIL policies. Notably, she was also involved in the landmark House v. NCAA settlement, conducting impact reports to determine how the university and its student-athletes should respond.

Madison is excited to join New Media Rights to combine her interests in intellectual property, sports, and media law while helping creators navigate complex legal landscapes. In addition to her legal studies, she enjoys exercising, hiking, going to the beach, and spending time with friends and family.

Casey is a third-year student at California Western School of Law from the San Francisco Bay Area with interests in intellectual property, entertainment, and employment law. Casey received a B.A. in Criminology, Law & Society from the University of California, Irvine. Prior to law school, Casey operated his photography business and worked as a freelance photographer and filmmaker for the National Basketball Association (NBA). 

Casey is excited to transition from the creative side to legal affairs and join New Media Rights to assist other artists. Outside of studies, Casey continues to operate his photography business with a primary focus on portrait, event, and wedding photography. Casey enjoys exploring San Diego, trying new restaurants, and staying active.

Elisabeth is a third-year student at California Western School of Law with a passion for internet constitutional issues, journalism, and copyright law. Before law school, Elisabeth earned her Bachelor of Arts in Social Ecology from the University of California, Irvine, and worked as a Research Associate at UCI's Department of Medicine, managing data for pharmaceutical and behavioral research.

Elisabeth brings valuable legal experience as a former paralegal at Brian S. King, PC, where she supervised all discovery processes related to denied mental healthcare claims, specializing in Federal ERISA and Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act cases. She also interned with the American Civil Liberties Union of Utah, screening prisoner communications and identifying cases for potential legal action. Her background includes experience as a freelance news writer for The Catalyst Magazine, where she received a 2018 Society of Professional Journalists Award.

Elisabeth is excited to join New Media Rights to combine her interests in government, constitutional issues, and media law while helping creators navigate complex legal landscapes. In addition to legal studies, Elisabeth enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with family.

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Tommy is a second-year law student at California Western School of Law, with a unique background as a former athlete and actor. Combining his passion for entertainment with a strong legal foundation, he aims to pursue a career in entertainment law.

In addition to his athletic and acting careers, Tommy has gained valuable in-house legal experience, working with organizations such as Vistage Worldwide and ProPath, where he supported contract negotiations, intellectual property issues, and compliance matters. These experiences have fueled his desire to work at the intersection of law and entertainment, where he hopes to advise clients on contracts, intellectual property, and media rights.

Fluent in Spanish, Tommy is committed to merging his diverse background with his legal expertise to help shape the future of entertainment law.

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Luke McKay Turner is a dedicated third-year law student at California Western School of Law, set to graduate in May 2025. A first-generation law student with a strong commitment to academic and professional growth, Luke received his M.A. and B.A. degrees in Political Science from Florida Atlantic University.

Luke is deeply involved in leadership, having served as the President of both the Student Intellectual Property Law Society and the Business Law Society at Cal Western. He actively participated as a member of California Western’s Trial Team and currently serves as the C.F.O. of the Moot Court Honors Board. These roles highlight Luke’s passion for advocacy, collaboration, and making a positive impact on their peers and the legal community.

In addition to his time at law school, Luke has gained practical legal experience by serving as a law clerk at a personal injury law firm and externing with a U.S. Federal Magistrate Judge. His career interests lie in business litigation, entertainment, and intellectual property law.

When not focused on law, Luke enjoys living in San Diego, exploring his love for lively social outings, going to the beach, trying new foods, and sharing life with his partner. Luke is also known for their quick wit, thoughtful insights, and dedication to building meaningful connections in both personal and professional settings.

Ehren is a second-year California Western School of Law student with a B.A. in English from CU Denver. After undergrad, he worked for in-house counsel at Broadridge, where he gained valuable experience in contract drafting and regulatory compliance. Ehren continued working in tandem with the legal department for the next five years after transitioning to a position as a Mutual Fund Analyst. Working closely with in-house counsel to address complex issues and build lasting client relationships sparked his interest in a legal career, as he saw firsthand the value attorneys provide to business growth.

Ehren is thrilled to join New Media Rights. He looks forward to using his work experience while furthering his legal education to help creative professionals navigate the challenges of the Internet and new media.

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Rachel is a third-year law student at California Western School of Law. Before attending law school, Rachel earned her B.S. in Business Management with a minor in Philosophy from San Diego State University. Prior to law school, Rachel worked at a law firm that specializes in estate planning and then in-house at a financial services company in the securities litigation and arbitration group.

During law school, Rachel has gained valuable experience working in business and intellectual property law at a transactional business law firm, as a Legal Extern to the Honorable Karen S. Crawford at the United States District Court for the Southern District, and as a Summer Associate at a full-service law firm in its Corporate & Securities practice group, where she will return post-bar. Rachel is thrilled to join New Media Rights this trimester and is excited to assist creators and entrepreneurs with their legal needs, aligning seamlessly with her passion for working at the intersection of business, technology, and the law.

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Allie Miller is a third-year law student at California Western School of Law. Before law school, she earned her B.S. in Strategic Communications and Public Relations from the University of Colorado Boulder and spent three years in PR agencies, where she provided media support, developed strategic partnerships, and negotiated influencer agreements for a variety of clients and brands.

During law school, Allie gained valuable, diverse experience at a plaintiff-side consumer protection firm, the U.S. Attorney's Office Civil Division, a judicial externship with a federal magistrate judge, and a labor & employment defense firm. She is looking forward to offering legal guidance to creators & entrepreneurs, combining her public relations expertise with her legal skills. Outside of her work and studies, Allie enjoys yoga, hiking, attending concerts, and exploring new restaurants.