Learn more about your 2023-2024 CSR representatives
Vinila Varghese
President
Vinila Varghese is from Rockland County, New York. She graduated from the Macaulay Honors College at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. She is excited to serve as President on CSR! She loves watching bad movies, cooking new recipes, and spending time with friends and family. If you ever see her, please feel free to strike up a conversation as she is always happy to listen and meet new people.
Email Vinila at csrpresident@law.upenn.edu or vinilav@pennlaw.upenn.edu.
Julie Linstra
Vice President
Julie Linstra is a 2L who was born and raised in Kansas City, Kansas. Julie attended Biola University, where she majored in film, minored in anthropology, and graduated from the Torrey Honors Institute (now Torrey Honors College). She is looking forward to representing her classmates on CSR! Outside of class, she loves reading good books, serving friends tea, and just about anything related to the arts. Email Julie at jlinstra@penncareylaw.upenn.edu.
Alexander Diwan
Treasurer
Alexander Diwan is a 2L from Cranston, Rhode Island. He earned a BA in history from Brandeis University and an MA in modern European history from the University of Oxford. Outside of law school, he enjoys playing violin and piano, reading history and literature, creative writing, and exploring local restaurants. He serves on the board of Penn Law's ACS chapter and is also an associate editor of the University of Pennsylvania Journal of Constitutional Law . Prior to law school, he worked as a teacher in Rhode Island. Email Alexander at tiberius@penncareylaw.upenn.edu.
Michael Krone
3L Representative
Michael Krone is a 3L originally from Lafayette Hill, PA. Michael attended the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 2019 with a BA in Political Science and Economics. Outside of CSR, Michael is pursuing an MBA in The Wharton School, and serves as President of the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly and Managing Editor of the Law Review.
Email Michael at mkrone@pennlaw.upenn.edu
SHERIDAN MACY
3L Representative
Sheridan is a 3L from Omaha, NE and attended undergrad at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She is pursuing public interest law. Sheridan is passionate about mental health care access, voting rights, social justice, and the arts. Sheridan is also involved in Lambda, ACS, and SPIN.
Email Sheridan at shermacy@pennlaw.upenn.edu.
HayLey Haas
3L Representative
Hayley grew up in rural Alaska before moving to Nashville, Tennessee and attending Vanderbilt University for her undergraduate degree. Hayley is on the executive boards of the Trial Team At Penn and the Penn Law Women’s Association in addition to her involvement in CSR. She loves any and all outdoor activities, her dog Snoopy, and Penn Law. She says say hi if you see her!
Email Hayley at haasha@pennlaw.upenn.edu.
Julia Jarrett
2L Representative
Bio Coming Soon!
Bobby Kirschenbaum
2L Representative
Bobby Kirschenbaum is from Tenafly, NJ. He graduated from New York University in 2021 with a B.A. in Political Science. He is excited to be representing the Class of 2025 as a Representative on CSR! Outside of class, Bobby loves watching and playing sports, running, watching shows and movies, and spending time with family and friends. Bobby is also serving as an Associate Editor on the Journal of Business Law, as well as an Editor for the Entertainment & Sports Law Society.
Email Bobby at rkirs@penncareylaw.upenn.edu.
Seon Han
LLM Representative & LLM CLass President
Seonmin (Seon) Han, born in South Korea and raised in São Paulo, Brazil, possesses a profound understanding of two distinct cultures, from savoring Kimchi to dancing to the rhythms of Samba. He is an alumnus of Mackenzie Presbyterian University, holding an LL.B. in law, and Getúlio Vargas Foundation, where he obtained a Graduation Degree in Corporations law. With over 7 years of experience, Seon has been working as lawyer, specializing in corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions area. Outside of class, he loves cooking for friends, traveling around the world, playing with cats, and singing at karaoke.
Email Seon at smhan@penncareylaw.upenn.edu
ABDULAZIZ AlSaud
LLM Representative & LLM Class Vice PResident
Abdulaziz (Aziz) AlSaud, born and raised in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Aziz is a government official/Specialist in the legislative body of Saudi Arabia. Having Graduated with an LL.B. from Prince Sultan University in Riyadh, Where he worked on the MUN training association during his time there. Aziz practices in Regulation, Public International Law and National Security Law and a scholarly background in Commercial & Corporate Regulation. He is looking forward to add to every aspect of the law school, Represent his classmates and just about down to have fun. Email Aziz at aznawaf@penncareylaw.upenn.edu.
Emma Kopp
Secretary and 1L Representative
Emma Kopp is from Cleveland Heights, Ohio and graduated from Denison University with degrees in Anthropology/Sociology and Religion. Prior to law school, she worked in the nonprofit sector; most recently, she was at the Cleveland Foundation where she served on the grantmaking team and coordinated the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards. In her free time, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, going for runs, reading, and exploring Philadelphia. She is looking forward to serving the Penn Carey Law community!
Email Emma at emmakopp@penncareylaw.upenn.edu
Amrutha Chethikattil
1L Representative
Amrutha Chethikattil is a first-year law student born in Dubai and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. Amrutha attended the University of Miami where she majored in biochemistry and English and worked at a cancer research lab. She is passionate about the intersection of healthcare, medicine, and the law. Outside of class, she loves music, cooking, and running. She is excited about enhancing the law school experience through CSR.
Email Amrutha at amrutha@penncareylaw.upenn.edu
Ashonti Farrior
1L Representative
Ashonti was born in North Carolina but has spent a good half of her life in Delaware County, Pennsylvania (right outside Philadephia). She graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor's in advertising. She is excited to serve as a 1L representative on CSR! She loves aerial arts, cooking/baking new recipes, and cats. She is pursuing nonprofit public interest work. If you ever see her around, don't be a stranger. She loves connecting with new people!
Email Ashonti at ashonti@penncareylaw.upenn.edu
Ethan Burrell
1L Representative
Ethan Burrell is from Long Island, New York. He graduated from St. John's University in 2023. He is eager to represent fellow 1Ls! Outside of law, Ethan enjoys listening to music, hanging out with friends, and coming home to his cat, Lilo.
Email Ethan at eburr@penncareylaw.upenn.edu
Paul Welfer
ML Representative
Paul Welfer is an ML candidate originally from New York City. He earned a BA in American Civilization, magna cum laude; MS in Organizational Dynamics; and MPhil from the University of Pennsylvania. Outside of CSR, Paul serves as Secretary of the Master in Law Society and Director of Alumni Relations for the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly. For fun, Paul is an avid runner who agrees, “The race is not always to the swift but to those who keep on running.”
Email Paul at pwelfer@penncareylaw@upenn.edu
Leo Kim
ML Representative
Born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, Leo Kim is an award-winning cellist both internationally and domestically. Leo is also recognized as a multicultural business professional with extensive knowledge in investing and curating in both the performing and visual arts industries. Leo holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Cello Performance, with a double major in Business Management from the National University of Singapore, and earned his Master's Degree in Arts and Cultural Management from the Pratt Institute. He is continuing his educational journey as a Master in Law candidate at the University of Pennsylvania's Carey Law School.
Email Leo at leodhkim@penncareylaw.upenn.edu