- About
About USC Gould
USC Gould is a top-ranked law school with a 120-year history and reputation for academic excellence. We are located on the beautiful 228-acre USC University Park Campus, just south of downtown Los Angeles.
- Academics
Academics
Learn about our interdisciplinary curriculum, experiential learning opportunities and specialized areas.
Student Quick Links:
- Admissions
Admissions
USC Gould helps prepare you for a stellar legal career. You can pursue a JD degree, one of our numerous graduate and international offerings, or an online degree or certificate.
- Students
Students
Participate in an unparalleled learning experience with diversity of people and thought. Get involved in the law school community and participate in activities that enhance your studies.
Student Quick Links:
- Careers
Careers
We work closely with students, graduates and employers to support successful career goals and outcomes. Our overall placement rate is consistently strong, with 94 percent of our JD class employed within 10 months after graduation.
- Faculty
Faculty
Our faculty is distinguished for its scholarship, as well as for its commitment to teaching. Our 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio creates an intimate and collegial learning environment.
- Alumni and Giving
- Admissions

Staff Directory
USC Gould School of Law
- ABOUT USC GOULD
- A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
- + HISTORY OF USC GOULD
- LAW, RACE AND EQUITY
- + NEWS
- + EVENTS
- BOARD OF COUNCILORS
- CONSUMER INFORMATION (ABA REQUIRED DISCLOSURES)
- VISIT US
- SOCIAL MEDIA
- + CONTACT US
-
Q
-
U
-
X
A
- Abernathy, Vanessa: Embedded Counselor
- Anthony, Edward (Ned): Senior Director of Development
- Arellano, Debbie: Administrative Assistant
- Armaleo, Maia: Assistant Director, Student Affairs
- Ascherin, Preston: Director of Externships
- Ayvazian, Andrea: Assistant Director
B
- Babbitt, Sarah: Faculty Assistant
- Badua, Anna: Senior Instructional Designer
- Baello, Monique: Budget/Business Analyst
- Barnwell-Scott, Malissa: Director, Student Care
- Barreiro, Guadalupe: Learning Systems Specialist
- Bass, Aziza: Senior Associate Director, Human Resourc
- Bautista, Eunice: Senior Case Manager
- Beane, Tommy: Archive Specialist
- Beckett, Jennifer: Admissions Counselor
- Benitez, Deise: Director of Registration Services
- Biersach, Gabby: Data Management Specialist
- Bingham, Mary: Director of Financial Aid
- Bravo, Serina: Student Programs Advisor
- Bula, Manuela: Development Coordinator
- Bumrung, Miranda: Administrative Assistant
- Burditt, Cara: Data Management Specialist
- Burke, Michael: Director of Strategic Partnerships
C
- Caloyeras, Krisi: Assistant Director of Admissions
- Carey, Meghan: Library Supervisor
- Chan, Maria: Administrative Assistant
- Chun, Gordon: Network Engineer
- Clem, Bailey: Student Services Advisor
- Coleman, LaKisha: Administrative Assistant
- Cortez-Martin, Brenda: Associate Director of Admissions
D
- Dalpe, Mira: Senior Director of Academic Operations
- Davis, Abigail: Student Services Advisor
- De La Garza, Maria: Director of Human Resources and Personnel Management
- De La Trinidad, Hector: Desktop Support Specialist
- Diaz, Aleah: Special Event Coordinator
- Dinh, Dave: Assistant Director, Project Management
- Dong, Fangfei: Assistant Director for Policy, Research and Programs
E
- Earnhart, Michael: Director of Faculty Support
- Edinger, Allison: Director of Annual Giving
- Escobedo, Jessica: Administrative Assistant II
F
- Fedelis, Chelsey: HR Partner
- Fernandez, Mauro: Program Manager
G
- Garcia, Irene: Budget Analyst
- Garcia, Cindy: Immigration Clinic Coordinator-Managing Attorney
- Gaur, Mansi: Data Management Specialist
- Giro, Sergio: Staff Attorney
- Goggins-Rendon, Lina: Assistant Director of Admissions and Advising
- Golle, Carla: Associate Director of Registration and Records
- Gomez, Celina: Student Services Advisor
- Gonzalez, Alma: Assistant Director of Student Engagement
- Gonzalez, Cinthia: Admissions and Academic Advisor for Online Programs
- Grieb, Spencer: Operations Director
- Gutman, Susan: Assistant Director, Business Services
H
- Hagedorn, Morgan: Law Library Business Coordinator
- Han, Ronald: Assistant Director
- Hazan, Sarah: Web Developer & Digital Marketing Specialist
- Heck, Kadie: Events and Recruitment Coordinator
- Henderson, Chante: Office Manager
- Hidalgo, Naomi: Program Assistant
- Hoover, Meghan: Associate Director of Annual Giving and Stewardship
- Houff, Angela: Events Coordinator
- Hoyt, John: Director of Admissions
- Huizar, Gustavo: Accounting/Financial Manager
I
- Ibanez, Liliana: Paralegal
- Isaacs, Nadine: Engagement Manager
J
- Jones, Michelle: Office Manager
- Juarez, Maria: Payroll/Personnel Tech
K
- Kajimoto, Nicholas: Senior Associate Director of Online and Graduate Programs
- Kasten, Jenifer: Assistant Director, Development and Communications (PCJP)
- Kelly, John: Assistant Director of Student Computing Services
- Kim, Monica: Admissions Advisor
- Kowalski, Christopher: Director of Innovation
L
- Lara, Daniela: Curriculum Coordinator
- Lee, Stefani: Senior Student Services Advisor
- Ley, Weston: Project Assistant
- Lippman Orta, Sarah: Assistant Director of Operations
- Lopez, Franklin: Web Administrator and Content Developer
M
- Marasovich, Alex: Assistant Director of Instructional Technology
- Marlenga, Anne: Director of Special Projects
- Martinez, Julia: Associate Director of Registration
- Martins, Hector: Assistant Director of Network Services
- Masatani, Melissa: Assistant Director of Communications Outreach
- McQuown, Kaitlyn: Marketing & Branding Lead, CLE Programs
- Mendoza, Rachel: User Support Specialist
- Montejo, Joel: Program Assistant
- Montes, Sabrina: Director of Events
- Moody Ross, Myisha: Associate Director of Financial Aid
- Moran, Stephanie: Student Services Advisor, Online Programs
- Mulligan, Sydnee: Facilities Coordinator
N
- Najar-Vasquez, Javier: Student Services Assistant
- Nguyen, Alice: Supervising Library Assistant
O
- OBrien-Wagner, Marnie: Instructional Designer
- Okino, Linda: Technical Reports Specialist
- Ortiz, Jessica: Faculty Assistant
- Overly, Tatiana: Assistant Director of Alumni Relations and Communications
P
- Pae, Hannah: Administrative Services Coordinator
- Pasion, Ronellie: Program Assistant
- Powers, Bridget: Administrative Budget Assistant
- Puro, Larissa: Senior Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing
R
- Reid, Chloe: Director of Development
- Richardson, Linda: Associate Director
- Richardson, TaTiera: Special Events Coordinator
- Ridgeway, Leslie: Director, Communications and Media Relations
- Ried-Gonzaga, Heidi: Marketing Administrator
- Rivas, Mary: Student Services Advisor
- Rothbart, Rachel: Director of Career Services
S
- Sargent, Jordan: Forensic Interviewer III
- Sedgwick, Angelica: Legal Assistance Specialist
- Sepulveda, John: Web Developer II
- Sim, Ashley: Associate Director of Admissions
- Sohn, Andrew: Assistant Director of Career Services & Externships
- Stark, Nicole: Director of Alumni Relations
- Stepanyan, Harry: Student Services Assistant
- Stevens, Amy: Associate Director of Admissions
- Stevenson, Tess: Digital Marketing Projects Manager
- Szojka, Zsofia: Post-Doctoral Research Associate
T
- Thyden, Amanda: Career and Academic Student Advisor
- Tomaskesis, Anet: Director, Budget and Accounting
- Turner, Alyssa: Faculty Support Coordinator
V
- Van Dorn, Erin: Resource Employee
- Vaughn, Nija: Event Coordinator
W
- We, Hannah: Student Services Assistant
- Wiley Willett, Wendy: Senior Director, Development and CLE Programs
- Wilkins, Danielle: Legal Fellow
- Williams, Mia: Budget Business Technician
- Wilson, Leonard: Assistant Director of User Services
- Wylie, Breanne: Post Doctorate
Y
- Yang, Lynn: Assistant Director of Career Services
- Yousef, Zeana: Administrative Assistant
Z
- Zamany, Maddy: Director of Undergraduate Programs
- Zheng, Alice Ruyun: Student Services Advisor I
- Zhong, Mandy: Payroll/Financial Analyst
RECENT NEWS

A lifelong love of storytelling
September 18, 2023

USC Gould welcomes JD class that raises standards of achievement
September 18, 2023
New 1L class is the most academically accomplished on record at the law school

Facing the tragedy of war
September 13, 2023
Professor Marcela Prieto’s new book, “The Morality of the Laws of War,” argues for strengthening international law to el...