Comma, Uzoma

notes on law school, advocacy, and everything in between

Looking Back on 1L

A look back at a first year of law school filled with student government roles, a national security law scholarship, and a summer internship on the horizon.

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Pathway Day on Capitol Hill

Dickinson Law students spent a day on Capitol Hill exploring careers in energy and environmental law.

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A King Sized America

Notes from the Central Pennsylvania MLK Commemorative Banquet and a keynote on building a country run by unity rather than fear.

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National Security Law in an Era of Great Power Competition

Three days at a national security law conference in D.C., exploring foreign relations, technology, and space law.

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Five Scholars Headed to D.C.

Five Dickinson Law students, including me, earned scholarships to attend a national security law conference. Here is what that opportunity meant.

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Canvassing for the First Time

On civic duty, voting, and the distance between a pandemic-altered teenage future and where I stand now.

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Running Start's 17th High School Program

Fifty young women descended on D.C. for a week of Capitol Hill visits, a White House tour, and a campaign simulation.

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Mentoring the Bay Area Team

A full circle moment leading a new class of Running Start participants through leadership training and a trip to Capitol Hill.

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Young Women to Watch Awards, Revisited

From watching finalists give speeches in 2017 to sitting at the table as a past Ambassador in 2024.

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Black Alumni Weekend at UVA

Reconnecting with my alma mater and celebrating the African diaspora at Africa Day 2024.

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A Youth Law Fair with My Sister

Touring the D.C. Superior Court system and watching my sister take the stage in a mock trial competition.

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Introducing GOGIRL International

Launching a new page for my nonprofit and recapping a trip to Nigeria spent empowering girls through training, sports, and community.

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A Black History Month Reflection

Graduating from UVA a year early and honoring a grandmother's prophecy about the power of education.

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From Graduate to Mentor

Reflections on the leadership program that shaped my path, and the honor of mentoring the next cohort alongside Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi.

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Eleven Years of The Asia Group

Marking a firm milestone with colleagues, remarks from leadership, and a growing global network.

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Master of Ceremonies in Reykjavík

Looking back on serving as MC at the Reykjavík Global Forum and meeting Iceland's President and First Lady.

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A Running Start Influencers Lunch

An afternoon of networking with a room full of leaders, hosted by Susannah Wellford.

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Bringing DISRUPTHER to New York

Representing Running Start at the debut of a civic leadership training module built for young women worldwide.

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Never Just a Student

The night I stood in a room of accomplished women and learned what it means to never be "just" anything.

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Capitol Hill and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

Completing a congressional internship under then Congresswoman Karen Bass and gaining a front row seat to public service.

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Mentoring 10,000 Girl Scouts

Teaching hundreds of young girls about running for office and giving an elevator speech at the Phenom convention.

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Catching My Profile Up

A reintroduction after the pandemic, starting with K-pop culture, world food, and a Chuseok celebration in D.C.

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