Volume 60
Editor-in-Chief
Diana Mushtaha is a 3L and will serve as the Editor-in-Chief of the USF Law Review, Volume 60. Diana spent her 2L summer at McNamara Law, a civil litigation firm. During her 1L summer, Diana was a judicial extern for the Honorable Judge Susan Illston in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. She has previously worked with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, served as a legal administrative assistant at Gauntlett & Associates, and acted as the administrative director of a non-profit organization facilitating medical aid missions abroad. Diana is actively involved in the USF Law community, where she has served as co-president of the Criminal Law Society, as a teaching assistant for LRWA, and participated in the National Appellate Advocacy Competition (NAAC). She earned her BA in International Relations and Global Studies from the University of Texas at Austin. When she’s not bluebooking, she enjoys hiking, biking, and baking.
Managing Editor
Sam Hustis grew up in Denver where he became an avid runner after getting cut from the Sophomore basketball team. He likes skiing, golfing, hiking, and Bo Nix. He dislikes referring to himself in the third person. Sam went to University of Missouri to pursue a career in sports journalism, and followed that career to The Bay for a job at KNBR, a sports radio station. He came to USF because he’s always had an interest in law, and it was one of the best decisions of his life.
Executive Editor
Tara Ching is a 3L from Santa Cruz, CA. She moved to San Francisco after graduating from UC San Diego with a degree in political science: international relations, and minors in Psychology and Literature/Writing. She spent both her 1L and 2L summers with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, exploring a variety of practice areas. She’s aspiring to pursue a career in Intellectual Property Litigation, while also finding ways to contribute to animal rights advocacy.
Forum Editor
Ceceli Riffo-Drecksel is a third year law student from Salt Lake City, Utah. She attended San Diego State University where she earned her degree in both English and Sociology. She spent her 1L summer interning at the Utah Supreme Court for Justice Paige Petersen. She spent her 2L summer working at Jackson Lewis, a labor and employment law firm in San Francisco. In her free time she enjoys attending concerts and music festivals. She also loves traveling and trying new cuisines.
Technical Editor
Symposium Editor
Flannery “Hank” Kelleher was born in San Francisco and has lived in many places across the city as he grew up. He is a huge fan of food and chatting with his friends. He wanted to go to law school in order to gain knowledge, experience, and community that will allow him to make a positive impact on the world at large but more specifically his communities. He loves to play sports, bike, and be outdoors.
Articles Editor
Nika Zupancic was born and raised in Slovenia and moved to the U.S. in 2018 to start her undergraduate studies at the University of Washington, where she also played tennis. While at UW, she found herself drawn to the power of storytelling and advocacy through writing—especially after reading Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson. That book was a turning point for her, and it is a big part of why she decided to go to law school. Joining Law Review felt like a natural step, giving her the chance to engage with meaningful writing and editing that can make a real impact. Her main goal is to write and edit pieces that matter and maybe even inspire someone the way she was once inspired and is continuously inspired by impactful scholarship. This past summer, she worked at a plaintiffs’ firm doing antitrust, personal injury, and products liability work. Her main interests, though, are in civil rights—especially First Amendment issues, privacy rights, and substantive due process. So, that is ultimately where she will end up professionally.
Fun fact: She can quote pretty much any scene from Harry Potter or The Lord of the Rings. Seriously. That knowledge especially comes out thirty minutes before the beginning of a law school final when she starts blasting and acting out her favorite scenes.
Articles Editor
Jeremy Zerkle is a 3L and currently serves as an Articles Editor for Volume 60 of the USF Law Review. Jeremy is deeply committed to advancing legal scholarship and fostering meaningful dialogue within the legal community. Jeremy’s academic and professional interests center on the intersection of emerging technology, social justice, and regulatory policy, areas in which he is particularly passionate about exploring how the law can respond to complex, evolving challenges. Outside of his professional pursuits, Jeremy is an avid reader and traveler, and he enjoys spending time surfing as a way to recharge and find inspiration.
Articles Editor
Aidee Pressley serves as an Articles Editor for Volume 60 of the USF Law Review. Her academic and professional interests focus on environmental and land use law, and she is an active member of the Environmental Law Students and Alumni Society. She is from Sonoma County and earned her B.A. in Philosophy and Environmental Studies from Sonoma State University.
Comments Editor
Karisa Gingerich spent her childhood in Pennsylvania and Indiana, gaining an appreciation for both the East Coast and the Midwest. She went on to earn a BA in International Affairs from George Washington University while exploring freelance work in marketing and digital project management. Now at RafterMarsh, she focuses on IP and Trademark Law, with a particular interest in emerging technology. Beyond school, she enjoys reading, running, practicing yoga, and following Formula 1 racing.
Comments Editor
Jordan Mitchell is a proud East Bay native and alumnus of Washington State University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Political Science. After graduating, he gained valuable experience in local government as a policy fellow for former Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson, with a focus on reparations policy, community engagement, and small business development. During his time at the University of San Francisco School of Law, Jordan served as President of the Black Law Students Association and held positions with the University of California Office of the President, Mercedes-Benz Research and Development, and the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office. Jordan is deeply interested in government, business, and privacy law. He is dedicated to advancing legal scholarship and building strong, impactful connections within the USF Law community.
Comments Editor
Calder Marchman (he/him) is a 3L at the University of San Francisco School of Law and will serve as a Comments Editor for USF Law Review Vol. 60. At USF, he served as Vice President of the Labor & Employment Law Student Association. Before law school, Calder attended San Francisco State University, where he majored in English Literature. His passion for the labor movement grew while working as a team member at Whole Foods, where he witnessed firsthand the impact of Amazon’s acquisition on employee benefits and compensation. He hopes to use his law degree to advance the cause of organized labor and protect workers.
Senior Staff Members
Trina Garry
Melissa Aura Di Corrado
Samantha Dilluvio
Taylor Doty
Taylor Kaye
Jakob Seidner
Jake Gramanz
Stephanie Cohen
Alexandra Coll Friedman
Raquel Doering
Danielle Flores
Caitlin Hearn
Staff Members
Natalie Buck
Alejandra Cazarez Perez
Avery Chen
Katie Culllins
Sofia Dipadova
Carol Huang
Katie Jun
Alexandria Metzdorf
Dallin Nielsen
Alivia Platt
Olivia Reinoso
Kristen Shaw
Rojiar Zarrinsaray
Gabriella Conversano
Kase Evans
Esbeidy Gutierrez
Nina David
Ghassan Samara
Farah Sokolowski
Azura Jorda
Sam Braun
Joe Mooney
Garrett Webb
Jordan Atkins
Sophia Spagnoli
Dan Crowley
Cody Schoeler
Grant Gruwell
Gianni Valentino
Aurelie Burlot
Hara Choudry
Courtney Goen
Hannah Beauchamp-Pope
Kelly Prashar
Morgan Vonder Haar
Claire Bultema Souza
Hellen Owusu
Nate Autstria
Advisors
Alice Kaswan
Matthew Liebman
Julie Nice
Nicole Phillips
Symposium Advisors
Lindsay Harris
Bill Hing
Assistant to the Editors
Kenji A. Quijano