Editor-In-Chief
Elizabeth McClafferty
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elizabeth.mcclafferty@temple.edu
Elizabeth McClafferty studied Art History and Visual Arts at the University of Chicago. Upon graduating in 2018, she built a career in the arts, first as the manager of a mid-size contemporary art gallery and later as the gallery manager and public engagement coordinator of the University of Pennsylvania’s Arthur Ross Gallery. During her 1L summer, Elizabeth interned for Chief Judge Wendy Beetlestone of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. During her 2L year, Elizabeth served as a TA for Legal Research and Writing I and Introduction to Transactional Skills, and as Co-President of Temple Law’s Women’s Law Caucus. She also externed in the Appeals Unit of the Federal Community Defender Office for the EDPA during her spring semester. This past summer, Elizabeth was a Summer Associate at Cozen O’Connor. In her final year of law school, Elizabeth will intern for the Honorable L. Felipe Restrepo of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Outside of law school, Elizabeth is an avid Philadelphia sports fan (go birds, go sixers). She enjoys exploring the Philly food scene and birdwatching at John Heinz Wildlife Refuge, and she always stays up to date with new and exciting art exhibitions in the city.
Executive Editor
Ian May
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ian.may@temple.edu
Ian May is a first-generation college graduate and law student. Originally from San Antonio, Texas, Ian made Philadelphia his home after spending four years at the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division. Ian is passionate about antitrust law and its effects on consumers and the economic environment we all operate in. During his 1L summer he interned for the Honorable Gerald A. McHugh of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and completed an internship at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York. During his 2L year, he served on the board of the FirstGenOwls, and interned for the Honorable Kelley B. Hodge of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Over this past summer, Ian was a Summer Associate at Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check where he worked on securities class actions, consumer protection cases, as well as corporate governance matters. In his final year of law school, Ian will serve as a law clerk at Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll’s Philadelphia office. Outside of law school, Ian enjoys weight lifting, playing video games, hosting dinner parties and watching college football. Go RoadRunners!
Managing Editor
Sophia Fantauzzi
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sophiafantauzzi@temple.edu
Sophia Fantauzzi is a 3L day student and a Co-Managing Editor on TLR. She is originally from Asheville, North Carolina and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for undergrad. Before coming to law school, Sophia worked for a business immigration firm in Charlotte, North Carolina. For her 1L summer, Sophia was a judicial intern in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, Family Division. During 2L spring, Sophia interned for Judge Perez at the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. This past summer, Sophia was a summer associate at Clarke, Gallagher, Barberio, Amuso, and Glassman Law. She has also been active in the law school community, serving as the President of the American Constitution Society and Co-Mentoriship Chair of the First Gen Law Owls. Outside of law school, Sophia loves hanging out with her dog, reading, cheering on her favorite teams (go birds! go heels!), and watching reality television.
Managing Editor
Marcelys Perez
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marcelys.perez@temple.edu
Marcelys Perez is a 3L day student and a Co-Managing Editor on TLR. During law school, she has worked as a summer law clerk at Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky, a student advocate with the Philadelphia Legal Services Unemployment Compensation Unit, and as a summer associate at Cohen Seglias. Marcelys has also been active in the law school community, serving as the Co-President of the Black Law Students Association, one of Temple’s largest and most active student organizations, and as a Teaching Assistant for Contracts and Tax Law. Outside of law school, Marcelys enjoys reading, playing tennis, trying new restaurants, curating playlists, and spending time with her loved ones. As a future lawyer, she is motivated by her community and hopes to show other minorities that people who look like them belong in the places they aspire to be.
Lead Research Editor
Ben Gaver
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bgaver@temple.edu
Ben Gaver is a 3L day student. He is originally from Kennett Square, Pennsylvania (the Mushroom Capital of the World!). After studying German and Government at Georgetown University, Ben spent two years teaching English in Austria before heading to law school. Outside of his work for TLR, Ben served as a Research Assistant for Professor Laura Little and as a Teaching Assistant for Professor Harris’s Intro to Intellectual Property Law course. During his 1L and 2L summers, I worked as a Summer Associate at Morris Nichols Arsht & Tunnel and Troutman Pepper Locke. This upcoming year, Ben will be interning at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Outside of law school, Ben enjoys playing golf, spending time at my parent’s home in Maine, and making it out to an Eagles tailgate.
Lead Research Editor
Ellie Webb
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ellie.webb@temple.edu
Ellie Webb is a 3L day student originally from Southwest Virginia. She moved to Philadelphia to attend Drexel University, where she studied English and competed on the Women’s Varsity Swim Team. Since beginning law school, Ellie has gained a range of legal experience. During her 1L summer, she interned for Judge Mary Kay Costello at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and during her 2L summer, she worked as a Summer Associate at Kirkland & Ellis in Philadelphia. Outside of law school, Ellie enjoys exploring Philadelphia’s vegan food scene, running along the Schuylkill River Trail, and cheering on her favorite Premier League team. Looking ahead to her career as a lawyer, Ellie is motivated by her enjoyment of writing, analysis, and strategy. She is also eager to continue developing the skills and knowledge that will allow her to help others navigate the complexities of the legal system.
Lead Articles Editor
Elizabeth Rapkin
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elizabeth.rapkin@temple.edu
Elizabeth Rapkin (she/her) is a 3L day student originally from Atlanta, Georgia. During law school, she has worked at the Wilmington Public Defender’s Office, interned with the Public Interest Law Center, and served as a member of Temple’s Low Income Taxpayer Clinic. During her 2L summer, she worked at Reed Smith LLP. In her 3L year, Elizabeth participates in the Federal Judicial Clerkship Program as a clerk for Judge Catherine Henry of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Outside of school, Elizabeth enjoys listening to music, creating art, and traveling.
Symposium & Articles Editor
Caden Diffenderfer
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caden.diffenderfer@temple.edu
Caden is a 3L at Temple Law pursuing a career in public interest, with a particular passion for ensuring all youth have the resources they need to thrive and working with young people impacted by juvenile criminalization. At Temple, Caden is a 2025 Law & Public Policy Scholar, student in the Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic, and the former Community Outreach Chair of School Discipline Advocacy Services. Caden interned at Advancement Project in Washington, D.C. During his 1L summer. He then interned with Judge Chesley Lightsey at the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas during his 2L fall and in the Employment Unit at Community Legal Services in the spring. During his 2L summer, Caden interned at the Education Law Center-PA. Before law school, Caden worked as a community engagement coordinator at Room in the Inn, a nonprofit in Nashville that provides hospitality, nonviolent community, and a wide range of services to those experiencing homelessness in Middle Tennessee. Outside of the classroom, Caden enjoys going to concerts, playing pickup basketball, and getting out into nature.
Articles Editor
Emily Valadez
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emily.valadez@temple.edu
Emily is a 3L day student from Long Island, NY. She attended Tufts University for undergrad, where she studied psychology and philosophy, and minored in ethics, law, and society. She competed on and served as captain of the fencing team. Prior to law school, she spent time working for Girls, inc, mentoring middle and high-school-age girls, and traveling. During her 1L summer and throughout 2L, she was a research assistant for Professor deGuzman, working on international law research. Last summer, she also interned for Judge Carrigan in the New York Mental Health Court. 2L summer she interned at the New York State Attorney General’s Office. She will be interning in the STAR re-entry program in the EDPA this fall before she goes to Tokyo for the spring. While in law school, she has been active in the Women’s Law Caucus, serving as the Community Outreach and Engagement Officer. This year, she serves as Temple Law Wine Society’s Co-President. Outside of school, she loves staying active, trying new restaurants, and exploring all that Philly has to offer with her friends.
Symposium & Note/Comment Editor
Luke Abel
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luke.abel@temple.edu
Luke is a 3L day student. He is originally from Hershey, PA and went to Boston College for undergrad. During his 1L summer he worked for an organization in Boston, MA doing disability rights work. In 2L, he interned with Community Legal Services and for Judge Shipp in the District of New Jersey. This past summer, he interned with the New York Legal Assistance Group in their Tenants’ Rights group. Outside of school, Luke loves to go the movie theaters, read, and walk around Fairmount.
Note/Comment Editor
Rhys Hood
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rhys.hood@temple.edu
Rhys is a 3L day student from Memphis, Tennessee. While at Temple Law, he’s been involved with OUTLaw, the Temple Name Change Project, and the Philadelphia LGBTQ Bar Association, because he wants to use his position as future lawyer to serve the LGBTQ community. Rhys also served as a Legal Research & Writing TA for Professor De Palma, channeling his experience as a 6th Grade English Teacher before law school. He also works in Temple Law School Admissions and is interning in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania this year. For the past two summers, Rhys has worked as a summer associate at Cozen O’Connor. Outside of law school, Rhys spends his time cheering for his favorite sports teams (go grizz & birds), running, and watching shows with friends.
Note/Comment Editor
Alexander Evans
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alexander.s.evans@temple.edu
Alexander Evans is a third-year law student at Temple University Beasley School of Law, where he serves as a Note & Comment Editor for the Temple Law Review and as a Teaching Assistant. During law school, Alexander gained experience at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius and Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, where he worked on matters involving corporate transactions, regulatory issues, and private funds. He also served as a U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer for eight years, an experience that shaped his commitment to service, leadership, and solving complex problems. Outside of law, Alexander enjoys playing golf, exploring beaches with his family, and playing softball. As a future lawyer, he is motivated by the opportunity to combine his analytical skills and sense of service to help clients navigate challenging problems and achieve meaningful results.
Note/Comment Editor
Nicholas Kim
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nicholas.h.kim@temple.edu
Nicholas H. Kim, is a 3L day student. Nicholas is a Law and Public Policy Scholar and recipient of the 2025–2026 Stern Trial Advocacy Scholarship. He is also a veteran member of the Temple National Trial Team. Nicholas is also a Teaching Assistant for Evidence under Professor Jules Epstein and, for the second consecutive year, Temple’s Introduction to Transactional Skills program. Previously, Nicholas served as Secretary of the Student Bar Association Board of Governors, Vice President of the Temple Democrats, and Secretary of Temple’s Plaintiff’s Law Association. Most recently, Nicholas served as a summer associate at Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP in Philadelphia, where he gained experience in complex commercial litigation, trade secret law, employment law, insurance coverage, and appellate advocacy. Prior to law school, he managed statewide operations for bipartisan petition drives and high-stakes presidential campaigns across Michigan, overseeing more than 50 field offices and multiple regional directors. In his free time, Nicholas enjoys cooking for friends and family, camping, watching sports, and spending time with his dog and three rabbits.
Research Editor
Zakk Drumm
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zakk.drumm@temple.edu
Zakk is a 3LE evening student, as well as a city employee with the Free Library of Philadelphia. He grew up in Springfield, PA, a suburb of Philadelphia. They also attended Temple University as an undergraduate, where they matriculated with a bachelor’s degree in history and philosophy. In addition to TLR, Zakk enjoys watching baseball, surveying pastry shops in South Philly, and playing chess. Zakk’s guiding light as a lawyer-in-training is the belief that people can change, alongside the hope that our justice system can help prompt positive changes in and for people.
Research Editor
Blake Lowry
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blake.lowry@temple.edu
Blake is a 3L day student originally from Columbus, GA. He worked as a Summer Associate at White & Williams LLP after his first and second years of law school, where he worked on medical malpractice and insurance coverage cases. His dream is to be a trial attorney and in addition to Law Review he is a member of Temple’s National Competition Trial Team through which he has competed in mock trial competitions across the country. Outside of law school, Blake enjoys reading mass-market paperbacks and can usually be found cooking or lifting weights.
Research Editor
Ashley Ryan
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ashley@temple.edu
Ashley Ryan is a 3L day student and proud native of the City of Philadelphia. This year, she participates in Temple’s Federal Judicial Clerkship Honors program, working in the chambers of Judge Cynthia M. Rufe of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. She spent her 2L summer at Duane Morris in Philadelphia, where she worked on a variety of complex litigation matters. During her 2L year, she was an extern for Judge Edward S. Kiel of the District of New Jersey and was the president of the Health Law Society at Temple Law. She spent her 1L summer in the chambers of Judge Kate Ford Elliott of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania, where she gained extensive knowledge of Pennsylvania civil procedure. Prior to attending Temple Law, Ashley graduated from Drexel University. In her free time, she enjoys trying new restaurants, photography, and walking around the city.
Research Editor
Emily Zhang
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emily.g.zhang@temple.edu
Emily is a 3L day student from Boston, MA. Following her graduation from Boston College in 2021, she worked at the Boston Juvenile Court Clerk’s Office for three years. During her 1L summer, Emily served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Cynthia M. Rufe in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. This past summer, Emily was a summer associate at Faegre Drinker. In addition to TLR, Emily is involved in APALSA and will be participating in the Federal Judicial Clerkship Honors Program this upcoming school year. In her free time, Emily enjoys journalling, going on long walks, and cooking for her friends.