Hometown: Kinnelon, NJ Undergraduate Institution: Rutgers University - New Brunswick 1L Summer Internships: Superior Court of New Jersey and Financial Oversight & Management Board for Puerto Rico Favorite food to eat: Rice and beans If you had one super power, what would it be and why? An enhanced eidetic memory so I could do away with all notes and iPhone calendar reminders.
Karimah grew up in a tricultural, Latin American/Middle Eastern family just outside of NYC in Kinnelon, NJ. In true Jerseyan fashion, she graduated from Rutgers University, and worked in healthcare and at her county prosecutor’s office for two years before law school. Here at Penn, in addition to her involvement with LALSA, Karimah also serves as a Morris Fellow and is on the Law School's planning committee for Penn's annual Wharton v. Penn Law Fight Night. She loves elephants, scary movies, and is passionate about international peace-building. In her free time, you can find her trying out the next latest and greatest juicing recipe or running on a track.
Hometown: Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela/ Miami, FL Undergraduate Institution: Babson College 1L Summer Internship: Judicial Intern for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida Favorite food to eat: Homemade cappelletti If you had one super power, what would it be and why? Controlling time, so I can finally stop running to class.
Fernando was born in Caracas, Venezuela and moved to the United States when he was eight years old. He grew up and spent most of his life in Miami, FL. He studied Business Administration with a concentration in Finance at Babson college, and after enduring four Massachusetts winters, hopes Philadelphia weather won’t be so hard on him. Fernando is the Treasurer of LALSA and is also involved with as a Teacher’s Assistant at the Wharton School. Having spent this past summer in Miami, working for a judge, Fernando hopes to return to South Florida after graduation. In his spare time, Fernando enjoys cooking, bar review, and shamelessly plugging the Penn Law Bowling League.
Hometown: Manalapan, New Jersey Undergraduate Institution: Lafayette College 1L Summer Internship: Judicial Intern in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Favorite food to eat: Eggplant Parm If you had one super power, what would it be and why? I would have the power to teleport anywhere instantly because I am always running late!
I am originally from Manalapan, New Jersey and attended Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania where I studied Psychology and International Affairs. I have always hoped to pursue a career in litigation, and this past summer I worked in the chambers of a federal judge in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania where I learned about the practice of litigation from the other side of the bench. In my free time, I enjoy practicing the piano, attending theatre productions, and playing Quizzo.
Hometown: Brazil Undergraduate Institution: University of São Paulo Law School Favorite food to eat: Barbecue If you had one super power, what would it be and why? I wish I could fly. This super power would allow me to travel around the world and to be close to my beloved ones anytime I wish.
Amanda Fabbri Barelliis a lawyer on Barbosa Müssnich & Aragão’s antitrust team, since earning her Bachelor of Law at the University of São Paulo-USP in 2012. During her time at BMA, she has played a crucial role on influential and award-winning M&A transactions. Amanda has also published articles in international legal journals regarding public law issues. In 2015, Amanda earned her Master in Public Law at USP, with a thesis on the applicability of the disregard doctrine to antitrust procedures. Her work was well-received and endorsed for publication.
Hometown: Suffern, NY Undergraduate Institution: University at Albany SUNY 1L Summer Internship: Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP Favorite food to eat: Skirt Steak If you had one super power, what would it be and why? Freezing time, like Piper in Charmed.
Hey! My name is Trinny Alves Terrazas, I am a first generation Brazilian/Bolivian American. I graduated from SUNY Albany with a BA in Political Science and Sociology. I came straight through from undergrad and became a member of Penn Law’s class of 2020.
Hometown: Stamford, CT/Miami, FL Undergraduate Institution: Tuskegee University 1L Summer Internship: Ballard Spahr Favorite food to eat: Pizza with Pineapple and Ham If you had one super power, what would it be and why? Super speed. So much to do, so little time!
Hailing from el pueblo of Cartago, Colombia, Gustavo immigrated to the U.S. at the age of seven. Gustavo lived in Connecticut, Florida and Alabama before moving to Pennsylvania. Prior to law school Gustavo worked in several industries including construction, golf and banking. Gustavo can occasionally be found eating at Latin American restaurants, dancing salsa or cumbia, and speaking Spanglish. As a 1L Gustavo was part of the Council for Student Representatives, and is now LALSA’s Social Chair. Gustavo believes in community building, and looks forward to using his position to bring together the broader Penn family.
Community Outreach & Pro Bono Chair Veronica Sanchez
Hometown: Miami, FL Undergraduate Institution: Vanderbilt University 1L Summer Internship: Miami-Dade County Attorney’s Office Favorite food to eat: Chocolate If you had one super power, what would it be and why? Teleportation, so I can travel!
Veronica was born and raised in Miami, FL. She left to study English Literature in Nashville at Vanderbilt University before coming to Philadelphia and Penn Law. Even though she slowly made her way up the East Coast, she plans on returning to Miami after law school. She loves scrapbooking, playing board games, and discussing fiction.
Hometown: Bronx, NY Undergraduate Institution: Tufts University Favorite food to eat: Burritos If you had one super power, what would it be and why? Telekinesis (the ability to move things with your mind) so I wouldn't have to get up to get things from across the room.
Yericca was born in the Dominican Republic and moved to New York with her family when she was four years old. She grew up in the Bronx; attended St. Paul's School in New Hampshire for high school; and Tufts University in Massachusetts where she was an International Relations and German Studies double major. After graduating college, she spent four years working as a paralegal in New York, most recently in the legal department at a large bank. In her free time, Yericca loves to cook (everything from mangú to frenched rack of lamb), bake bread, pretend she still plays rugby, and play the guitar.
Hometown: Miami, FL Undergraduate Institution: University of Florida Favorite food to eat: Pizza If you had one super power, what would it be and why? The power to teleport so that I can travel the world for free!
Ashley was born and raised in Miami, FL prior to pursing her undergraduate education in English and History at the University of Florida, where she graduated summa cum laude. As the daughter of two Cuban immigrants, she takes pride in her Latin identity and considers her roots to be a central part of who she is. While at Penn Law, Ashley plans to integrate her Hispanic background within her study of the law by serving as a pro bono Spanish interpreter as well as taking an active role in LALSA.
Hometown: Miami, Florida Undergradate Institution: University of Miami 1L Summer Internship: United States Department of Justice, Executive Office For Immigration Review Favorite food to eat: Pastel de acelga If you had one super power, what would it be and why? Shape shifter. I could transform myself into basically anything—there is a lot of freedom in that ability.
I am a Peruvian American who was born and raised in Miami, Florida. During undergrad, I hosted a public affairs talk show that provided me invaluable opportunities to get to know the nonprofit leaders within my community. After I graduated from the University of Miami, I worked for a year at Voices For Children Foundation and spent the following year living in India, Peru, and Europe. Within the first few weeks at Penn Law, I joined LALSA. I love attending Philadelphia Orchestra Concerts and playing tennis.
Hometown: Princeton, NJ Undergraduate Institution: University of Delaware 1L Summer Internship: McCusker, Anselmi, Rosen, Carvelli, P.C. Favorite food to eat: French fries and ice cream - not necessarily together, and not necessarily in that order If you had one super power, what would it be and why? Flying - it's a no-brainer.
Elysa grew up in Princeton NJ and attended the University of Delaware, where she let her inner-nature nerd shine and earned a degree in Wildlife Conservation. She became a yoga instructor immediately after graduating college and taught for 5 years before trading in her mat for over-priced casebooks and late nights in the law library. Though attending law school is very different from teaching yoga, she has a passion for the law and loves being at Penn. In addition to her participation in LALSA, she is on the board of Penn's Entertainment and Sports Law Society, and is a member of First Generation Professionals at Penn. When she's not studying (or napping) in Biddle, you can find her biking around the streets of Philly, most likely listening to music and pretending she's on a Nimbus 2000 instead of a bike.
Hometown: São Paulo, Brazil Undergraduate Institution: University of São Paulo Favorite food to eat: Japanese food If you had one super power, what would it be and why? To be invisible
Gabriel Silva has extensive legal experience on complex commercial disputes. He has conducted high-profile domestic and cross-border litigation and arbitration as well as advised Brazilian and foreign clients on contractual and commercial issues. He obtained his Law Degree from the University of São Paulo (USP) and his postgraduate degree in Corporate Law from Fundação Getúlio Vargas. During law school, he attended to the International Commercial Law exchange program at the Erasmus University of Rotterdam, in the Netherlands. He also coached the USP team for the Vis Moot international commercial arbitration competition, in both Vienna and Hong Kong.
Hometown: Houston, TX Undergraduate Institution: Texas Tech University Favorite food to eat: Italian If you had one super power, what would it be and why? I would like the power to ease pain because I hate seeing others suffer.
Ana Jarquin is a graduate of Texas Tech University, where she studied Political Science and Spanish. After graduation, Ana spent six years working in education as a classroom teacher and instructional coach for new educators. During this time, she led programming for educators in northern New Jersey wanting to expand their practice to foster an inclusive and affirming environment for children in high-needs schools, including spaces for Latinx educators. Ana is a Toll Public Interest Scholar and after law school hopes to work in the public sector to support education reform.
