Student Bar Association Officers Elected for 2024-25 Academic Year
Spring semester means elections, in particular elections that prepare for the upcoming academic year. And to that end, the Student Bar Association (SBA) has elected its new set of officers to helm the organization’s affairs starting this fall.
Following a rigorous selection process that included interviews and candidate presentations, the SBA proudly announced its new leadership team, comprising individuals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment, leadership, and vision.
“We are so proud of each student who ran to represent their classmates,” said Brian Wall ’11, Associate Dean for Student Affairs & Academic Support. “The students elected a wonderful Executive Board, and I am excited to see the wonderful things that they do during their terms of office.”
The new Executive Board members are as follows:
Liv Menosky ’25, President
Liv comes from Pinckney, Michigan, and earned a degree in Political Theory & Constitutional Democracy from Michigan State University. At the Law School she is a staff member and symposium editor for the Bill of Rights Journal and a member of the Barristers Pickleball Club.
When she first came to William & Mary Law, Liv wanted to be involved in the community and felt that serving on the SBA was a great way to do just that. She ran as a 1L representative her first semester, and then for secretary at the end of her first year.
“I loved being a support for other students and their projects, and I felt like the work I was doing really helped other people,” Liv said. “I ran for President because being involved with SBA has provided me the opportunity to meet more students, work with the administration, and give back to my law school community in a fun and service-oriented way!”
This summer, Liv will be working at Waldo & Lyle in Norfolk.
Mary Catherine High ’25, Vice President
A native of Frisco, Texas, Mary Catherine earned her degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology from Loyola University Chicago. Her involvement at the Law School includes serving as a staff member of the Business Law Review and as a Student Admissions Ambassador.
Mary Catherine credits former SBA Vice President Emily Baker ’24 as her inspiration for running for SBA office. “I had a wonderful experience working under Emily,” she says. “Witnessing her remarkable contributions inspired me to continue her legacy. I am passionate about fostering a positive impact within the law school community, and I believe this role affords me the opportunity to address issues, drive meaningful change, and enhance the student experience.”
Mary Catherine is excited to return to Texas this summer and work for McGuireWoods’ Dallas office.
Karlee Gordon ’25, Treasurer
Karlee hails from Orlando, Florida, and holds a double major in Political Science and International Relations from the University of North Florida. She serves as Senior Notes Editor for the Bill of Rights Journal, a member of the Moot Court Team, and research assistant for Professor Nancy Combs.
“I became involved with SBA because I wanted to leave my mark on the law school and help make everyone's experience as enjoyable as my own,” Karlee said. “I knew I wanted to run for treasurer after my first SBA meeting when I saw the impact a good treasurer could have on the student body, and the role I could fill in making tangible things happen.”
Karlee will be working this summer at O’Hagan Meyer in Richmond.
Emily Buttolph ’25, Secretary
Emily calls Yankton, South Dakota, home, and holds a double major in Dance and English/Creative Writing from the University of Iowa. Outside law school classrooms, she is Director of Communications and member of the International Competition Team, a member of Moot Court team, Law School Events Student Coordinator, and treasurer of the Center for International Law and Policy.
Emily decided to run for SBA office to look for ways to help students with their busy schedules. “Law school is a lot to contend with and I felt like I was always learning about things at the last minute,” she said. “I decided to run for SBA Secretary to be a part of streamlining communication throughout the law school, in the hopes of making the experience a little less stressful for myself and fellow students.”
This summer, Emily will be working at the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office.
Honor Council
In addition to electing new officers, the SBA announced that it has concluded the application and interview process for the 2024-25 Honor Council Chair position pursuant to the SBA’s Constitution and Bylaws. Sang Hwan Lee ’24 will be the new Honor Council Chair for 2024-25.
“William & Mary Law School is committed to upholding the ideals of the Citizen Lawyer through our honor code,” said the new Executive Board in a statement. “The Honor Council performs an essential function by enforcing the Honor Code, and after careful thought and deliberation, SBA is proud to have selected Sang Hwan to fill this role.”