Executive Board

Cole Davis, Executive Vice President

Cole Davis ’27 is from Salisbury, Maryland. He graduated summa cum laude from Loyola University Maryland in 2019, where he received a degree in Political Science and conducted research on originalism and the Second Amendment, and Law and Economics. Before law school, Cole worked as a paralegal at a boutique transactional law firm on the Delmarva Peninsula. Outside of law school, he can be found with either a fishing rod or a duck call in his hands, enjoying the solitude of the outdoors.

Kevin Norris, Vice President for Speakers

Kevin Norris ’27 is from Montgomery, Alabama. He is a 2016 graduate from the United States Naval Academy, where he earned a B.S. with merit in Computer Science. Before coming to Virginia, Kevin spent eight years as a submarine officer, including a tour at the Naval Nuclear Power School. He spent his 1L summer interning at Consovoy McCarthy in Arlington, VA. Outside of the Federalist Society, Kevin is a member of the Saint Thomas More Society and the Virginia Law Veterans. He serves on the Editorial Boards of the Virginia Journal of Law & Politics and the Virginia Tax Review.

Courtney Thompson, Vice President for Communications

Courtney Thompson ’27 is from Charlottesville, Virginia. An aspiring Triple Hoo, Courtney obtained her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Linguistics from the University of Virginia in 2018 and 2020, respectively. Before law school, Courtney worked in association management, helping clients across the globe improve their educational programs. She spent her 1L summer conducting legal research in Charlottesville. Outside of the Federalist Society, Courtney serves on the Editorial Board of The Journal of Law and Politics and will serve as a Legal Writing Fellow for the 2025-2026 academic year. She is also a Board Member at Large for Common Law Grounds, Director of Communications for the Virginia Law Wine Society, and a member of Virginia Law Women.

Adam Ryan, Vice President for Special Events

Adam Ryan ’27 is from Lees Summit, Missouri. He graduated summa cum laude from Saint Louis University in 2022, where he studied Philosophy and Political Economy. After graduation, he received an MBA from the Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business and completed a Fulbright Scholarship Grant to study political theory and teach English in Vienna, Austria. He will spend his 1L summer as an associate with Graves Garrett Greim, a boutique litigation firm in Kansas City. Outside of the Federalist Society, Adam is involved with the Saint Thomas More Society and his section softball team.

Anastasia Forbes, Vice President for Faculty Relations

Anastasia Forbes ’27 is from Arlington, Virginia. She graduated summa cum laude from California Baptist University in 2018, where she studied Political Science, History, and Leadership. In 2020, she graduated from Pepperdine’s School of Public Policy, where she studied International Relations and National Security. Before law school, she served as a Presidential Management Fellow and member of the civil service at the Department of Defense and State Department. She will spend her 1L summer interning for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia at the Department of Justice. Outside of the Federalist Society, Anastasia is a Vice President for Professional Development of the National Security Law Forum, serves as an Assistant Executive Editor of the Virginia Journal of International Law, and is a proud member of the Virginia Law Wine Society.

Tom Murphy, Vice President for Finances

Tom Murphy ’27 is from Glencoe, Illinois. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2021, where he studied in the Program of Liberal Studies, Notre Dame’s “Great Books” program. Before law school, Tom worked at Deloitte Consulting in Chicago as a business strategy consultant. Tom returned to Chicago during his 1L summer to work at Sidley Austin. Outside of the Federalist Society, Tom is the Vice President of Social Outreach for the St. Thomas More Society, an Editorial Board member of the Journal of Law & Politics, and a center fielder for his section softball team.

Bo Jackson, Vice President for Membership

Bo Jackson ’27 is from Allendale, New Jersey. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy where he received a B.S. in Political Science. Before law school, Bo served for five years as an artillery officer in Marine Corps. Bo will spend his 1L summer interning for the Honorable Timothy J. Kelly of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Outside of the Federalist Society, Bo is a member of the Journal of Law & Politics, serves as the Vice President for Social Programs for the Virginia Law Veterans, and is a diehard Navy football fan.

Andrew Bender, Vice President for Professional Development

Andrew Bender ’26 is from Snohomish, Washington. He graduated from Northwest University in 2018 with a degree in Business Administration and earned his MBA in 2019. Prior to attending law school, Andrew served in the United States Marine Corps for eight years as a Communications Chief and Joint Fires Observer. He also spent six years in Financial Services, where he led a team of financial advisors as a Director of Planning and Guidance. Andrew spent his 1L summer with Kirkland & Ellis in Texas, and he will spend his 2L summer with Cravath, Swaine & Moore in New York. Additionally, he is a member of the Editorial Board of the Virginia Law Review and serves as the Managing Editor of the Virginia Tax Review. Andrew is also a UVA Law Ambassador. Outside of law school, he is a husband, father, and Formula 1 enthusiast.

David Bainbridge, Clerkships Chair

David Bainbridge ’26 is from Liberty, North Carolina. He graduated from Patrick Henry College with a degree in American Politics and Policy in 2022. Before law school, he obtained his M.A. in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics from the Cevro Institute in Prague, Czech Republic. David spent his 1L summer interning at the Office of the Virginia Solicitor General in Richmond, Virginia, and will spend his 2L summer as a Summer Associate with Sidley Austin in Washington, D.C. Outside of the Federalist Society, David is an Editorial Board member of the Virginia Law Review, a member of the Law Christian Fellowship, a current semifinalist in the William Minor Lile Moot Court Competition, and a research assistant for Professors Saikrishna Prakash and Xiao Wang. After graduation, David will clerk for the Honorable Jerry E. Smith on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

Aaron Gafari, Organizational Outreach Chair

Aaron Gafari ’26 is from Boulder, Colorado. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2022, where he studied Political Science and Philosophy. Before law school, Aaron worked at a law firm in Boulder, Colorado, as a clerk. He spent his 1L and 2L summers at Bracewell in Houston, Texas. Outside of the Federalist Society, Aaron serves as Vice President of Events for the Rod and Gun Club and is a Managing Board member of the Virginia Journal of International Law.

Thomas Ross, Mentorship Chair

Thomas Ross ’26 is from Kernersville, North Carolina. He graduated magna cum laude from Duke University in 2023, where he studied Political Science and History and was the recipient of the Robert S. Rankin Award for Leadership and Academic Achievement. He spent his 1L summer at Consovoy McCarthy in Arlington, Virginia, and will spend his 2L summer at Weil, Gotshal & Manges in New York, New York. Outside of the Federalist Society, Thomas serves as a Student Bar Association 3L senator and on the boards of the Law Republicans, Common Law Grounds, and the Rural Law Students Association. He also serves as an Online Editor for the Virginia Journal of International Law, and on the senior editorial board of the Virginia Tax Review. Thomas is also a research assistant for Professor Jason Johnston and provides research support for the Virginia General Assembly’s Commission on Updating Virginia Law to Reflect Federal Recognition of Virginia Tribes. After graduation, he will clerk for the Honorable James C. Dever III of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. Outside of law school, Thomas enjoys running, hiking, and exploring Charlottesville.

Bennett Crow, Symposium Co-Chair

Bennett Crow ’27 is from Winchester, Virginia. A proud Double-Hoo, he graduated from the University of Virginia in 2021, where he studied Public Policy and Foreign Affairs. Before law school, he worked in the U.S. Senate. Bennett spent his 1L summer interning for the Honorable Dabney L. Friedrich on U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. After graduation, he will clerk for the Honorable Amul R. Thapar on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Outside of law school, Bennett is a husband, a father, and a passionate Atlanta Braves fan.

Seena Saiedian, Symposium Co-Chair

Seena Saiedian ’27 is from Overland Park, Kansas. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in 2023, where he studied Business Administration and Computer Science. Before law school, Seena worked on the investment team at a private equity firm. He will spend his 1L summer at Latham & Watkins in Washington, D.C. Outside of the Federalist Society, Seena serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Law & Politics. After graduation, he will clerk for the Honorable Britt C. Grant on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

Julianna Kantner, Women’s Outreach Chair

Julianna Kantner ’26 is from Shawnee, Kansas. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Arkansas in 2023, where she studied International Studies and Political Science. She spent her 1L summer working for AZA, a Houston trial boutique, and will return to Houston to spend her 2L summer with AZA and Gibbs & Bruns. Additionally, Julianna will participate in the MoloLamken Advocacy Academy as a MoloLamken Scholar in New York. Outside of the Federalist Society, Julianna is the Vice President of Discipleship for the Law Christian Fellowship, serves on the Editorial Board of the Virginia Law Review, and is a competitor on the extramural Mock Trial team. She will clerk for the Honorable Patrick J. Schiltz of the District of Minnesota and the Honorable David R. Stras of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit after graduation.

Rebecca Fisher, Alumni Relations Chair

Rebecca Fisher ’26 is from Knoxville, TN. She graduated summa cum laude from University of South Carolina in 2023, where she studied Economics and International Business. She spent her 1L summer interning for the Honorable Thomas A. Varlan on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, and spent her 2L summer with Bradley in Nashville, TN. Outside of the Federalist Society, Rebecca is President of the St. Thomas More Society and of Advocates for Life, serves on the Editorial Board of the Virginia Tax Review, and is a UVA Law Ambassador.

Caleb Smith, Special Projects Chair

Caleb Smith ’26 is from Dallas, Texas. He graduated summa cum laude from Texas A&M University in 2020, where he studied Economics. He also holds an M.S. in Commerce from the University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce, where he graduated in 2021. Before law school, Caleb worked in financial services consulting. He spent his 1L summer with a law firm in Fort Worth, Texas, and will spend his 2L summer with a law firm in Dallas, Texas. Outside of the Federalist Society, Caleb is Vice President of Advocates for Life at Virginia Law and previously served as Treasurer of the Law Christian Fellowship.

Matthew Hamilton, Scholarship Co-Chair

Matthew Hamilton ’26 is from Durham, North Carolina. He graduated from Stanford University in 2021 with honors, where he studied Economics. Before law school, Matthew served as a Professional Staff Member for U.S. Senator Roger F. Wicker on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. He currently serves as an Articles Editor for the Virginia Law Review. He spent his 1L summer at the Federal Communications Commission as an intern in the Office of Commissioner Brendan Carr. He will spend his 2L summer with Covington & Burling in Washington, D.C. Outside of the Federalist Society, Matthew is a member of the Law, Innovation, Security & Technology Society and the Antitrust Law Forum.

Victoria Kelly, Scholarship Co-Chair

Victoria Kelly ’27 is from Howard, New York. She graduated summa cum laude from Hillsdale College in 2024, where she studied Political Economy and still serves as Assistant Coach to the debate program. She spent her 1L summer with New Civil Liberties Alliance in Arlington, Virginia. Beyond the Federalist Society, Victoria is Vice President of Finance for the Mock Trial Association, competes as a member of the Extramural Moot Court team, and serves on the Editorial Board for the Journal of Law & Politics.

Stephen Creighton, Media Chair

Stephen Creighton ’27 is from Great Falls, Virginia. He graduated from the University of Chicago in 2017, where he studied Philosophy. Prior to law school, Stephen served in the United States Navy for five years on Guided Missile Destroyers as a Surface Warfare Officer. He spent his 1L summer externing for the Honorable Ryan T. Holte at the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. Outside of the Federalist Society, he is Treasurer for the St. Thomas More Society and a Dillard Writing Fellow.