Justin Fernando, Writer
Justin is a first-year student at the University of Illinois College of Law. He received a bachelor’s degree in social relations and policy from Michigan State University. Justin is interested in criminal defense law. In his free time, he enjoys reading, cooking, baking, and running.
Lauren Hadley, Writer
Lauren is a second-year student at the University of Illinois College of Law. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Indiana University-Bloomington. Last summer, she interned at the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office in its Conviction Integrity Unit, where she reviewed innocence claims from incarcerated individuals. In her free time, Lauren enjoys 35mm film photography, researching her grandfather’s WWII intelligence unit, discussing college basketball, and spending time at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Jarrett Krouss, Writer
Jarrett graduated from St. Olaf College with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and political science. A member of the College of Law Class of 2027, he is interested in labor and employment law. In his free time, he enjoys watching old movies, hiking and biking, and film photography.
Ashley Morris, Writer
Ashley graduated from Marquette University in 2018. Before attending law school, Ashley worked in administrative roles in various law firms. Ashley will graduate from the College of Law in 2026. She is interested in corporate and real estate law. In her free time, Ashley enjoys reading memoirs and stoicism, watching the NBA, and visiting art museums.
Deanna Nila, Writer
Deanna earned her bachelor’s degree in Political Science at the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor in 2023 and enrolled at the University of Illinois College of Law that same fall. She will earn her Juris Doctor from the College of Law in 2026. Last summer, she interned in the Tenth Judicial Circuit of Illinois, where she gained practical experience and learned more about her passion for advocacy. In her free time, Deanna enjoys cooking, reading, and going on walks.
Carson Poupore, Writer
Carson Poupore is a first-year law student at the University of Illinois College of Law. Carson holds bachelor’s degrees in Economics, Political Science, and Management from the University of Oklahoma. Inspired by his past experience working in Contracts and Procurements at Shell, Carson is actively pursuing a career in business law. In his free time, Carson enjoys running, hiking, and keeping up with college football.
Chris Stella, Writer
Chris is a second-year law student at the College of Law. He received a bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Business Management with a concentration in Business Legal Studies from Miami University’s (Ohio) Farmer School of Business. Before law school, Chris worked for an insurance brokerage where he consulted businesses on the best insurance policies for their employees. Post law school, he plans to work in corporate restructuring. In his free time, Chris likes watching hockey and eating good Italian food.
Megna Raghuraman, Writer
Megna graduated from University of California Berkeley in 2024 with bachelor’s degrees in English and Sociology. Megna is now a member of the University of Illinois College of Law graduating class of 2027 and is interested in health law. In her free time, Megna enjoys crocheting, reading and musicals.