At the beginning of each academic year, WLSA selects a number of 1Ls and LLMs to serve as Representatives. Serving as a 1L or LLM Representative is a great opportunity to become more involved with one of Duke Law’s most active student organizations. Responsibilities include event planning, helping with event logistics, attending WLSA board meetings, and helping WLSA further its mission of creating community and empowering women on campus. Please view our current Reps below.
1L Reps
Alix Basden
Alix is from Lafayette, Louisiana and attended the University of Notre Dame where she studied International Economics. Before Duke, Alix worked in the legal division at a large financial institution in Houston, Texas. In her free time, Alix enjoys crossword puzzles, taking long walks, hanging out with friends, and exercising. She also loves debating with others about who are the villains are in reality TV shows.
Ainsley Bryant
Ainsley is from Chicago and attended Dartmouth College where she studied Psychology and Environmental Studies. Before law school, Ainsley worked as a corporate paralegal at a Big Law firm in Chicago. In her free time, Ainsley enjoys being outside, trying new restaurants, working out, and hanging out with friends and family.
Olivia Miller
Olivia is from Laguna Beach, California and attended Middlebury College where she studied History and Political Science. Before law school, Olivia worked at a consulting firm for two years and at a legal technology startup for two years. In her free time, hot yoga, pickup soccer, listening to podcasts, and cooking.
Clarissa Phillips
Clarissa is from Watertown, Massachusetts and attended Swarthmore College where she studied Sociology & Anthropology and Computer Science. Before law school, she worked in Digital Product Management designing websites and mobile app functionality for various businesses. In her free time, Clarissa enjoys seeing musicals, cooking, and trying out new hobbies, like learning how to tap dance.
Clara Calavia Sarnago
Clara is from Soria, Spain and Miami, Florida and attended University of Florida where she studied International Studies & Economics. At Duke, she is a JD-LLM in International and Comparative Law. In her free time, Clara enjoys cycling and exploring the Duke campus and Durham.
Gabriella Snyder
Gabriella is from Long Branch, New Jersey and attended Barnard College where she studied Sociology. Before law school, she worked as a paralegal in New York City. In her free time, Gabriella enjoys exploring with her dog, Red.
Katie Wells
Katie is from Grand Rapids, Michigan and attended Yale University where she studied Global Affairs. Before law school, Katie worked in the public sector consulting on refugee resettlement work with the State Department. In her free time, she enjoys sailing and other water sports, bake, and throw dinner parties.
LLM Reps
Aashna Lakhotia
Aashna is from Gangtok, India and attended O.P. Jindal Global University, India where she studied Business Administration and Legislative Law. Before Duke, she worked on the private equity team of one of the biggest law firms in India. In her free time, Aashna enjoys reading.
Alice Muzzi
Alice is from Belo Horizonte, Brazil and attended Faculdade de Direito Milton Campos, where she received her J.D. She wrote a thesis on international trafficking of women and a thesis on autonomy of will. Before Duke, Alice held a variety of legal positions. In her free time, she enjoys writing, reading, practicing yoga, and traveling.
