Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) is thrilled to announce the 2023-2024 dynamic team – the Student Ambassadors at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School! A 15+ year tradition, these outstanding individuals have been selected to represent the student body as ambassadors.
The mission of an AJMLS Student Ambassador is to strive to improve the quality of the law school through professionalism, dedicated service, and a direct partnership with the Office of Admissions. These individuals play a vital role by sharing their AJMLS experience to prospective students as well as representing AJMLS throughout the academic year.
Bernell J. Alexander III
Hometown:
Shreveport, Louisiana
College/University:
The Southern University Agricultural And Mechanical College
Program (FT/PT): PT
Year: 4L
Zodiac Sign: Libra
What do you like most about AJMLS?
The best thing about AJMLS in my opinion would have to be the opportunity it gives non-traditional students to be prepared to practice law. Secondly, I would have to say the great location and the networking opportunities that come from such great proximity, and professors who have practice experience.
Favorite place to visit in Atlanta?
The Mercedes Benz stadium on a Sunday when the Falcons are playing, Rise Up!!
Which area of law do you plan to practice?
Personal Injury, Criminal defense and Real Estate.
Favorite quote?
If you want to do what people aren’t doing, you have to do what people aren’t doing.
Tymya Bullard
Hometown:
Hinesville, Georgia
College/University:
Albany State University
Program (FT/PT): FT
Year: 2025
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
What do you like most about AJMLS?
The diversity in staff and students!
Favorite place to visit in Atlanta?
The Battery
Which area of law do you plan to practice?
Undecided
Favorite quote?
“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” – Milton Berle
Jena Carr
Hometown:
Austin, Texas
College/University:
University of Utah
Program (FT/PT): Full time
Year: 2025
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
What do you like most about AJMLS?
The small, close community created within classes.
Favorite place to visit in Atlanta?
Piedmont Park
Which area of law do you plan to practice?
Criminal Law
Favorite quote?
“The first problem for all of us, men and women, is not to learn, but to unlearn.” Gloria Steinem
Madeline Deye
Hometown:
Covington Kentucky
College/University:
University of South Carolina
Program (FT/PT): FT
Year: 2L (2025 graduation year)
What do you like most about AJMLS?
Student body diversity and the professors.
Favorite place to visit in Atlanta?
Aquarium
Favorite quote?
“Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic. Capable of both inflicting injury and remedying it.” Albus Dumbledore
Emma Gibson
Hometown:
Syracuse, New York
College/University:
Loyola Marymount University
Program (FT/PT): FT
Year: 2L
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
What do you like most about AJMLS?
The professors!
Favorite place to visit in Atlanta?
Piedmont Park
Which area of law do you plan to practice?
Public Defense
Favorite quote?
“The opposite of poverty is not wealth. In too many places, the opposite of poverty is justice.” — Bryan Stevenson
Grace C. Rispoli-Gomez
Hometown:
Westchester County, NY
College/University:
Stony Brook University (SUNY)
Program (FT/PT): PT Evening
Year: 2024
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
What do you like most about AJMLS?
I like how effortless it is to build a strong community here. Also, everyone is very welcoming, from the students to the staff, and willing to listen to your concerns and provide helpful feedback.
Favorite place to visit in Atlanta?
My favorite place to visit in Atlanta is Plaza Fiesta on Buford Highway. They have great food and shops – I can spend like 3 hours there on any given day.
Which area of law do you plan to practice?
I want to do appellate work, or family law. I’m not 100% sure, but I do know that I want to litigate in trial or appellate courts.
Favorite quote?
When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it. – The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Madesen Grant
Hometown:
Buffalo, New York
College/University:
Spelman College
Program: Part Time Day
Year: 2L
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
What I like most about AJMLS is the close knit community, and how everyone is always willing to help you. Coming from a private undergrad institution, I immediately felt the similar feeling of community prior to student orientation. Not only did the current students make you feel welcome as you prepared to start your law school journey, but the professors did so as well. I love that
the professors here have an open door policy, and are always willing to lend a helping hand when needed. Whether it is explaining a concept from class in their office hours, to a recommendation letter, or just needing words of encouragement/advice, the professors here
always ensure that they can stand in the gap.
My favorite place to visit in Atlanta is the Aquarium, not only because I am a water sign, but because my favorite animal is a dolphin! They have an amazing dolphin show where they also get volunteers from the audience. I can spend hours at the Aquarium, like it is my first time
visiting.
The area of law I plan to practice is Entertainment Law, specifically TV/Film and Music.
My favorite quote is:
When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say “I used everything you gave me”. – Erma Bomback
Gabriella Henriquez Chavez
Hometown:
Hampton, Georgia
College/University:
Kennesaw State University
Program (FT/PT): FT
Year: 2L
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
What do you like most about AJMLS?
The availability of Law School/Bar Prep Resources included in our tuition.
Favorite place to visit in Atlanta?
Atlantic Station
Which area of law do you plan to practice?
Immigration and Personal Injury
Favorite quote?
My attitude is gratitude.
Katie Jett
Hometown:
Dallas, Georgia
College/University:
Georgia Southern University
Program (FT/PT): FT
Year: May 2024
Zodiac Sign: Pieces
What do you like most about AJMLS?
The professors are helpful and accessible.
The resources that are available such as AABS.
The atmosphere is nice. You never have to leave the building to access food, green spaces, or the parking deck.
Favorite place to visit in Atlanta?
Georgia Aquarium
Which area of law do you plan to practice?
Real Estate
Favorite quote?
Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.
Marquez Jones
Hometown:
Atlanta, Georgia
College/University:
Clayton State University
Program (FT/PT): PT
Year: 4L
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
What do you like most about AJMLS?
The community. In my first year, we formed a study group. We named ourselves the A-TEAM. Since then, we have been inseparable. We never miss a birthday celebration and even welcome a new born baby girl name Parker the group. We are lifelong friends and without John Marshall I would not have this friendship.
Favorite place to visit in Atlanta?
My mother’s home. Being a native of Atlanta it is always a pleasure to go home to the place where I grew up in.
Which area of law do you plan to practice?
Criminal Law
Favorite quote?
You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.
Nefertiri Jade Lashley
Hometown:
Brooklyn, New York
College/University:
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Program (FT/PT): Part Time
Year: 2024
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
What do you like most about AJMLS?
What I like most is the small community it fosters and the diversity. It is welcoming to all students.
Favorite place to visit in Atlanta?
The airport. I love to travel.
Which area of law do you plan to practice?
My interest primarily is in the public sector. I would like to continue to work in government.
Favorite quote?
No one can take away what is meant for you.
Jesse Moore
Hometown:
Dallas, Texas
College/University:
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Program (FT/PT): PT
Year: 3L (2025)
What do you like most about AJMLS?
The administration and faculty are always accessible and supportive; it really shows a deeply-rooted commitment to the success of AJMLS students.
Favorite place to visit in Atlanta?
Red Phone Booth
Which area of law do you plan to practice?
Criminal Defense / Public Interest
Favorite quote?
Each of us is more than the worst thing we’ve ever done -Bryan Stevenson
Jair Paredes-Novella
Hometown:
Atlanta, Georgia
College/University:
Georgia State University
Program (FT/PT): FT
Year: 3L
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
What do you like most about AJMLS?
The diverse student body and unique combination of ideas
Favorite place to visit in Atlanta?
Piedmont Park
Which area of law do you plan to practice?
Criminal and Civil litigation
Favorite quote?
“It doesn’t matter as long as you get where you’re going”
Anjali Patel
Hometown:
Birmingham, Alabama
College/University:
University of the South and University of Alabama in Birmingham School of Optometry
Program (FT/PT): PT
Year: 2026
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
What do you like most about AJMLS?
Close community among peers and professors. In addition, professors are always available and make accommodations to assist students.
Favorite place to visit in Atlanta?
Piedmont Park
Which area of law do you plan to practice?
Healthcare law, Contracts, or Wills and
Estates
Favorite quote?
“I don’t want to get to the end of my life and find that I lived just the length of it. I want to have lived the width of it as well.” -Diane Ackerman
Jordan Robinson
Hometown:
Sandersville, Georgia
College/University:
University of Georgia
Program (FT/PT): FT
Year: 3L
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
What do you like most about AJMLS?
I actually like the size of the student body and how it makes for more personalized lectures and more conducive for developing professional as well as personal relationships.
Favorite place to visit in Atlanta?
Atlantic Station
Which area of law do you plan to practice?
I would like to ultimately end up practicing sports and entertainment law.
Favorite quote?
“It’s not how you start, but how you finish.”
Yakira M. Sadler
Hometown:
Savannah, Georgia
College/University:
Georgia State University
Program (FT/PT): Part-time Evening
Year: 3L
Zodiac Sign: Libra
What do you like most about AJMLS?
I like the accessibility to professors and resources throughout the semester that makes me a better student in the end. Professors are willing to meet with you and discuss issues and concerns and that you may have to get a better understanding of the material and how it relates to practice in the real world.
Favorite place to visit in Atlanta?
The Botanical Gardens
Which area of law do you plan to practice?
Healthcare Law and Real Estate Law.
Favorite quote?
My Mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. – Maya Angelou
Anna Lee Stone
Hometown: Winder, Georgia
College/University:
Piedmont University and The University of Georgia
Program (FT/PT): FT
Year: 2L
What do you like most about AJMLS?
The community of the student body.
Favorite place to visit in Atlanta?
Amalfi Pizza
Which area of law do you plan to practice?
Family Law
Favorite quote?
The Man in the area – Theadore Roosevelt
Blake A. Whitsell
Hometown:
Broomfield, Colorado
College/University:
South Dakota State University (2 years) & Colorado State University (2 years)
Program (FT/PT): FT
Year: 3L
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
What do you like most about AJMLS?
The community, I have made a few amazing friends in my time here
Favorite place to visit in Atlanta?
Passion City Church
Which area of law do you plan to practice?
Public Policy / Legislation
Favorite quote?
“Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me” Psalm 23:4
Congratulations to Our Ambassadors!
Let’s give a warm welcome to these exceptional individuals who are ready to make a positive impact on the Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School community. We can’t wait to see the great things they’ll accomplish together!