Erika Weiss: Embracing Heritage Leads To Native American Law Practice

Growing up, Erika Weiss’ (Livingston Class, 2014) family didn’t talk much about their Native...

Samuel Onyegam: Doing What He Loves To Do and Making an Impact

Samuel A. Onyegam (Wilkins Class, 2011) would be the first to say he had a good time as a student...

Chelsea Rebeck: Success Means Anticipating and Pivoting with Change

Southfield, Michigan tax attorney Chelsea Rebeck (Ellsworth Class, 2012) could see the handwriting...

Up to the Challenge: Cooley Grad Succeeds Against Series of Overwhelming Odds

Law students often face tough challenges during their demanding legal studies. But Samantha Norris,...

Shemia Washington: Shining and Breaking Barriers

When Shemia (Francisco) Washington was in fifth grade, she wanted to be like Clair Huxtable, the...

Rick Conklin: Lady Justice Was Calling

Cooley Law School alumnus Rick Conklin always had a passion for the law—and while earning his...

Maya Smith: Making an Impact

Maya Smith knew from childhood that her purpose was to give back and make an impact – and saw the...

Distinguished Alumni Awards Focus on exemplary service in the profession

The 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award was presented to Amy Rombyer Tripp (Blair Moody Class, 1996)...

Achieving Dream after Endurance and Sacrifice for Country

As a U.S. Army Reserve Soldier, Major Carmen J. Quesenberry attended Cooley Law School while...

Cooley Spotlight: Jaevonn Harris

Artistic endeavors: Cooley Law graduate is also a talented artist and entrepreneur