2022-2023 EXECUTIVE BOARD

President: Sarah Lim

Executive Vice President: Morgan Bergstrom

Vice President of Finance: Michelle Kim

Vice President of Communications: Alex Hansen

Vice President of Career Development: Clare DaBaldo

Vice President of Mentorship: Ellie Asfora

Vice President of Special Events: Taylor Rowland

Vice President of Allyship: Alanah Herfi

2L Event Chairs: Betsy Morris and Megan Myers

2L Representative: Taylor Coleman

3L Representatives: Gaby Feliciani

BOARD BIOGRAPHIES

Sarah Lim – President

Sarah grew up in Richmond, VA and graduated from The University of Virginia in 2021 with degrees in Political Philosophy, Policy and Law as well as Economics. At Duke, Sarah is involved in the Clemency Project and OutLaw. After graduation, Sarah intends to practice litigation in either Raleigh, NC or D.C.  In her free time, Sarah enjoys hiking and teaching spin classes in Chapel Hill.

 

Morgan Bergstrom- Vice President

Morgan Bergstrom grew up in Chicago, IL. She graduated from the

University of Michigan in 2020 with a degree in International and Comparative Studies and French. At Duke, Morgan is also involved with the Innocence Project’s Podcast Team. After graduation, Morgan plans to practice transactional law in either D.C. or New York. In her free time, she likes taking her dog on long walks and playing guitar.

 

Clare DaBaldo – Vice President of Career Development

Clare DaBaldo is from McLean, Virginia. She graduated from William & Mary in 2020 with a degree in Finance. Prior to attending Duke Law, Clare worked in public finance investment banking, focusing on transportation infrastructure. In addition to WLSA, she is a member of the Business Law Society and is involved in the Clemency Project. In her free time, she loves to travel and spend time outside skiing, hiking, and long-distance running.

 

 

Taylor Rowland – Vice President of Special Events

Taylor Rowland grew up in St. Louis, MO. She graduated from Wake Forest University in 2021 with a degree in history. In addition to her involvement with WLSA, Taylor was also a 1L Rep for the North Carolina Club. Next year, she will be the Finance Chair for the IP Law Society. She is still figuring out her plans for after graduation. In her free time, Taylor enjoys going on hikes with friends and watching reality shows.

 

Michelle Kim – Vice President of Finance

Michelle Kim grew up in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. She graduated from UC Berkeley in 2017 with a degree in Business Administration and Social Welfare. After college, Michelle spent 4 years working as a consultant with Mercer in Chicago, then as an Executive Strategy Associate with TechStyle (Savage, Fabletics) in Los Angeles. At Duke, Michelle is also involved as the VP Finance for the Asian Pacific American Law Student Association and the 2L rep. for Duke Library & Tech Committee. After graduation, Michelle plans to return to Los Angeles for the long walks in Koreatown and growing vegetables with her mom!

 

Alanah Herfi – Vice President of Allyship

Alanah is from Detroit, Michigan. She graduated from Michigan State University in 2021 with a B.A in Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy and a B.A in Management along with minors in International Business and European Studies. In her free time, Alanah enjoys playing piano, trying out new restaurants, and attending live performances!

 

Ellie Asfora- Vice President of Mentorship

Ellie is from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She graduated from Loyola University Chicago in 2021 with a B.A. in Political Science and International Studies. At Duke, Ellie is also involved with the Business Law Society, the Clemency Project, and DIRP. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, seeing live music, painting, and exploring Durham.

 

Betsy Morris – 2L Events Chair

Betsy Morris grew up in the suburbs of Portland, OR. A life-long (amateur) athlete and sports fan, she pursued a college degree in Sport Management from The University of Texas at Austin, graduating in 2021. Wanting to study the legal intersections of gender equity and sports, she happily chose to attend Duke Law. Here at Duke, Betsy is also involved in the Sports and Entertainment Law Society and OutLaw. After graduation, Betsy hopes to practice at a firm in New York and one day make her way back into sports. In her free time, Betsy enjoys trying new restaurants and exploring local trails.

 

Megan Myers – 2L Events Chair

Megan grew up in Chicago, IL and attended Washington University in St. Louis where she majored in Political Science and Spanish. In addition to serving as 2L Event Chair for the Women Law Students Association, Megan is involved with the Duke Bar Association and the Duke Immigrant and Refugee Project. After graduation, Megan plans to pursue a career in corporate law. In her free time, Megan enjoys watching Duke basketball and hiking the Al Buehler trail with her friends.

 

Taylor Coleman – 2L Representative

Taylor Coleman grew up in Cumming, GA. She graduated from the University of Georgia in 2019 with a degree in Public Relations. After college, Taylor spent two years working as a paralegal in the litigation division of a boutique Atlanta firm. At Duke, Taylor is also involved in the Coalition Against Gendered Violence and the Duke Afghan Asylum Project. After graduation, Taylor plans to pursue a career in litigation in Washington D.C.. In her free time, Taylor likes to explore Durham’s restaurant scene and cheer on the Georgia Bulldogs.

 

Gaby Feliciani – 3L Representative

Gaby grew up in Pittsburgh, PA and graduated St. John’s College in 2017 with a degree in Liberal Arts. Gaby worked in Maryland politics before attending law school and plans to practice regulatory law in Washington, DC after graduating. In her free time, Gaby enjoys cooking, going to concerts, and hiking with her dog, Ralphie.

Alex Hansen – Vice President of Communications

Alex Hansen grew up in San Diego, CA. She graduated from UC Berkeley in 2021 with a degree in Media Studies and Journalism. At Duke, Alex is involved as the Director of Mentorship for the Government & Public Service Society. During her 1L summer, Alex was a Research Assistant for the Duke Center for Firearms Law. After graduation, Alex plans to practice litigation at a firm in New York. In her free time, you can catch her cheering on the Blue Devils in Cameron Indoor or taking walks at the Duke Gardens!