Media and Communications Chair, Florida Law Society
How did you decide to pursue law?
For most of my undergraduate career, I planned to be a sports reporter after graduation. As a college athlete, I felt that sideline reporting was the best place for my voice, allowing me to combine my love for journalism with my experience in sports. During my first internship at CNN Sports in Atlanta, I had the opportunity to explore sports as a lens for broader political and social issues. I worked on major stories such as World Aquatics’ decision to restrict transgender athletes from competing in elite swimming competitions, [former Phoenix Mercury player] Brittney Griner’s detainment in Russia, and the expansion of the LIV Golf series [founded in 2022 and financially backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund]. Throughout college, I expanded my experience, interning at CNN Opinion, Fox News, and CBS Evening News.
It was at CBS, working alongside the standards and legal teams, that I became deeply interested in the legal and ethical framework behind news production. Prior to this internship, I hadn't fully appreciated the extent to which in-house counsel at major media organizations shape the news we consume.
Ultimately, I decided to pursue law in hopes of dovetailing my love for journalism with law and helping protect and shape the Fourth Estate. But who am I kidding? With a name like “Honor,” I seem to have been predestined for a career in law all along.
How has your experience in communications informed your legal education?
First, I have to give a shout out to the Media, Culture, and Communication (MCC) department at NYU Steinhardt. While it’s not the prototypical pre-law major, my time in MCC strengthened my writing skills, which has made the transition into law school much smoother. More than anything, my background in media has helped me navigate dense and often complex legal texts with a critical and analytical approach.
Coming from journalism, I was especially eager to take Constitutional Law to dive deeper into the First Amendment, particularly press freedoms and their implications for journalists. I’m currently taking [Chief Justice Earl Warren Professor of Constitutional Law] Kenji Yoshino’s Constitutional Law class, and though we haven’t covered the First Amendment yet, the course has been fascinating. It’s also made me wish I had taken more history classes in undergrad!
As an undergraduate, you helped lead the NYU Women’s Basketball team to a national championship in 2024. Were there any lessons from that experience that you have been able to apply to law school?
Most importantly, as a new member of the Dean’s Cup basketball team, I’m hoping to help bring the trophy back home to NYU and take down Columbia Law in this year’s game!
In all seriousness, my time as a student-athlete has been invaluable at the Law School. Balancing a 20-hour-a-week practice schedule and four-day travel weekends on top of the demands of studying and living in New York forced me to become an expert in time management. While studying for Law School exams, I have often thought back to all the papers I wrote on a bus from the University of Chicago to Washington University in St. Louis or the finals I had to take early before heading to an NCAA tournament game. Those experiences definitely gave me a boost—I’d remind myself, “At least when I’m done studying, I get to go home instead of heading straight to a three-hour practice.”
I also feel incredibly lucky to have the support of the NYU Women’s Basketball sisterhood. Some of my closest friends came from basketball, and they’ve been my rocks throughout my 1L year. It’s special to go to games and have teammates and coaches ask how law school is going—it reminds me how important a strong support system is, and I’m grateful to have them as part of my law school experience.
You’re also a member of the Florida Law Society at NYU Law. Tell us about that experience and what drew you to join that organization.
I grew up in Tampa, Florida—my entire extended family still lives there. When I learned that the Florida Law Society (FLS) was making a resurgence this year, I knew I wanted to get involved. I now serve on the executive board as the media and communications chair, and I’ve been amazed by the incredible support FLS has received in its first year back.
I also have FLS to thank for my summer job. Through the organization, we’ve built connections with numerous firms that have offices in Florida, and it was at an FLS-organized dinner that I was introduced to Kirkland & Ellis’s Miami litigation team. I’m thrilled to return to my home state this summer and work alongside such a talented group. Looking ahead, I hope to be a resource for future FLS members interested in practicing in Florida and to continue highlighting opportunities in the Sunshine State.
What classes and professors have had the most influence on you at NYU Law so far?
All three of my professors for my fall doctrinal courses were incredible. [Norman Dorsen Professor of Civil Liberties Emeritus] Burt Neuborne did a brilliant job teaching Civil Procedure—his career has been nothing short of remarkable, and he brought the subject to life by sharing stories from cases he worked on, making even the most difficult concepts easier to grasp. We also had a lot of fun as a section—on Halloween, he had us dress up as different cases. I went with a tan sweatsuit to be a “neutral arbiter,” though I have to admit, my classmates were much more creative.
I took Torts with Professor Martha Chamallas, and she was an amazing professor. For many cases, she had us read the rewritten feminist opinion, which was both eye-opening and an important perspective for studying tort law. She kept the entire class engaged—it felt like we had a new inside joke every week. I’m really looking forward to seeing her again in March at the law and political economy panel she’s joining.
My Contracts professor, Brittany Farr, was just as wonderful. I spent a lot of time in her office hours, not just for the pretzel balls—though they were amazing!—but because she was incredibly patient and would take as much time as needed to make sure I fully understood the daunting uniform commercial code.
Lastly, my Lawyering professor, Katharine Skolnick, has been incredible. She has helped me so much in learning how to write like a lawyer and has somehow made having class on Friday mornings feel effortless.
What do you most like to do outside of class? What’s your favorite way to spend a day in New York City?
I absolutely love live music, especially jazz—I grew up playing jazz and swing drums. Some of my favorite spots are Django, Smalls, and Arthur’s Tavern. I also love The Bitter End—it’s right by the NYU gym, and after Friday night games, I’d go there with my parents when they were visiting.
I’m a sucker for walks along the West Side Highway, especially when it’s warm. And when I’m not buried in law books, I love reading novels. My absolute favorite is The Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy, and my most recent read was The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese—I highly recommend both!
Posted March 13, 2025. This interview has been condensed and edited.