
Life of a 3L
Name: Raina Wagner
After an exciting career in home-design and A&E journalism, I decided that it would be great to go from a life in which I was paid to peruse beautiful homes and gardens and attend music and theater shows to one in which I might never have time to attend another concert or even clean my house! Just kidding - I do have time for plays and concerts...but definitely not housekeeping.
Hometown: Tucson, Arizona
Undergraduate: University of Arizona,
Before Law School: Journalist (Arizona Daily Star and The Seattle Times) and Adjunct Writing Professor (University of Arizona)
Law School Activities: Arizona Journal of Environmental Law & Policy; Black Law Students Association; Law Women's Association; Volunteer Lawyers Project; National Lawyers Guild; Sports & Entertainment Law Society
1L Summer: DeConcini, McDonald, Yetwin & Lacy (Tucson, Arizona)
2L Summer: K&L Gates (Seattle, Washington)
Life of a 2L
Name: Ashley Zimmerman
I am taking on the work/life balance one day at a time as I try to conquer my second year of law school while maintianing my sanity. When I am not at the law library with an intimidating leather-bound book in front of me, you can find me spending time with family/friends, watching movies, playing sports, cooking, and trying new restaurants in the Tucson area.
Hometown: Scottsdale, Arizona
Undergraduate: University of Southern California, Broadcast Journalism, Minors in Spanish and Business Law
Before Law School: One semester between undergrad and law school; worked as a file clerk with a Phoenix law firm
Law School Activities: Arizona Journal for Environmental Law & Policy; Phi Alpha Delta (Justice); Business Law Society; Arizona Law Delegate; LEAD Mentor; National Lawyers Guild Homeless Court Clinic; Library Legal Referral Clinic; Volunteer Lawyers Program Guardianship Clinic
1L Summer: Maricopa County Attorney's Office - Homicide Bureau.
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Name: Nate Wade
I'm fulfilling my lifelong dream at a school that is the perfect fit for me. I enjoy being a part of the law school community and the amazing community that is Tucson, and UofA Law allows me to be an active part of both!
Hometown: Hampton, Virginia
Undergraduate: Mary Washington College, Political Science
Before Law School: College Administration
Law School Activities: Pride Law; American Constitution Society; Student Bar Association; Arizona Journal of International & Comparative Law
1L Summer: Pima County Public Defender's Office
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Life of a 1L

Name: Alla Goldman
I'm learning how to not be the type of girl who gives her declarative statements the cadence of a question. Hopefully this blog gives you a good glimpse into life at Arizona Law.
Hometown: Scottsdale, Arizona
Undergraduate: University of Arizona, Russian Studies & Political Science
Before Law School: Lived in Washington, DC and worked for the Department of Defense, as well as a digital communications agency making websites and tweeting professionally
Law School Activities: Student Bar Association; Law Women's Association; National Lawyer's Guild; International Law Society; LEAD Mentoring Program; Business Law Society

Name: Daniel Arellano
Outside of school, I enjoy exploring the gorgeous desert and mountains that surround Tucson. I also enjoy showing friends from the law school all of Tucson's great, locally-owned restaurants; this city has some of the best Mexican food around. I try to spend as much time as possible with local friends and family, as well as with my 3-year-old long-haired dachshund, Hazel.
Hometown: Tucson, Arizona
Undergraduate: University of Arizona, Political Science, Minors in Economics and Sociology
Law School Activities: American Constitution Society; Business Law Society; Latino Law Students Association; Volunteer Lawyer's Program (Domestic Relations Clinic); Student Advisory Council (Legal Writing Program)
Name: Leah Burcat
When I'm not busy with schoolwork, I try to stay active - and with such amazing weather and so many beautiful desert and mountain trails, there are lots of opportunities for me. I try to go running and hiking regularly, and I coach a soccer team in town. It has really helped me stay sane these past few months to get involvd with the community and take advantage of what Tucson has to offer.
Hometown: Camden, Delaware
Undergraduate: Haverford College, Political Science with Environmental Studies concentration. Study abroad program in Morocco.
Before Law School: journalist (Delaware State News), conservation-focused AmeriCorps position based in Eugene, Oregon
Law School Activities: Community Service Board, Environmental Law Society, International Law Society
