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2022 - 2023 Executive Board

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PRESIDENT 
Marianne Nader

Hometown: San Antonio, Tx
Classification: Senior
Majors: 
International Relations and Global Studies Major with a Minor in Arabic and
​BDP Leadership and Ethics in Law, Government, and Politics Certificate
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Area of law interested in: International Law

Marianne is a senior majoring in International Relations and Global Studies with a minor in Arabic and a BDP in Ethics and Leadership in Law, Politics, and Government from San Antonio, TX. She is interested in International Law. In her free time, Marianne loves to bake and share her desserts with her friends and family! 
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VICE PRESIDENT 
Tehreem Siddiqui

Hometown: Allen, TX
Classification: Senior
Majors: Government and French Majors and Business Minor
Area of law interested in: Corporate Law

Tehreem is a Senior majoring in Government and French from Allen, TX. She hopes to begin her career in law with Corporate Law. In her free time, Tehreem enjoys watching shows (her favorites are The Office and Breaking Bad) and spending time with her family.

Tehreem lives by the quote, “You cannot shake hands with a clenched First” - Indira Gandhi​
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SECRETARY
Veronica Alcantar

Hometown: San Antonio, TX
Classification: Senior
Majors: 
English and Mexican American Studies Majors with Government Minor and
​BDP Ethics and Leadership in Law, Politics, and Government Certificate
Area of law interested in: Civil Rights, Litigation


Veronica is very excited to be the next Secretary for MWPL. Her biggest role model is Elle Woods and her future goals are to go to law school, fight for justice and equality for all, and one day run for public office. Veronica is a big history nerd and enjoys studying Victorian era fashion.  She knows that MWPL is going to have a great year!

​Veronica lives by the quote, “Have courage and be kind.”


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TREASURER
Esmeralda Barrera
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Hometown: Houston, TX
Classification: Junior
Majors: English Major with Business Minor
Area of law interested in: Business, Immigration, or Civil Law


Esmeralda is a first generation college student who aspires to succeed in the law field. One day she hopes to open her own law firm with all different to types of women from minority women of color to the LGBTQ + community. She came into UT with her heart set on immigration law however she is still open to other fields. She is hopeful that her internship and classes next semester will bring her that much closer to a decision!

Esmeralda lives by the quote, “A goal without a plan is just a wish” 
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PUBLIC RELATIONS
Emma Guan
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Hometown: Austin, Tx
Classification: Sophomore
Majors: 
International Relations & Global Studies and Economics with a Minor in
​Philosophy of Law

Area of law interested in: Corporate/International Law

Emma is beyond excited to be the new Public Relations Officer. She is currently double majoring in international relations and global studies and economics, and hopes to eventually work in international law. In her free time, she enjoys rewatching The Queen's Gambit and spending time with friends.

​​Emma lives by the quote, "Art comes from art." -Cy Twombly
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HISTORIAN 
Katya Lopez

Hometown: Austin, Tx
Classification: Junior
Majors: Acting with a double minor in Arts Management and Administration & Media and Entertainment Industries
Area of law interested in: Entertainment Law


Katya is very excited to be the Historian for MWPL this year! An advocate for using the arts as a platform for social justice and mental health awareness, she hopes to pursue a career in entertainment law. She is an active actress in the Austin area and currently serves as Miss Carrollton, competing for Miss Texas in June. In her free time, she enjoys drawing, songwriting, and spending time with her dog. 

Katya lives by the quote, "Love yourself, have dignity, know your worth, and don't settle." -Wendy Rodriguez
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CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Anushka Radida
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Hometown: West Windsor, NJ
Classification: Junior
Majors: 
Government Major with a Minor in Law, Justice, and Society and Certificates in BDP Ethics and Leadership in Law, Politics, and Government
Area of law interested in: Public Interest, Civil, and Human Rights Law

Anushka is so excited to be the Creative Director for this academic school year! With her free time, she enjoys working out, hanging out with her friends and experiencing all the fun activities that Austin has to offer! She loves the outdoors and enjoys going on hikes and attending concerts! She would love to be a Civil Rights attorney in the future and cannot wait for an amazing year with MWPL!

Anushka lives by the quote, ""Old ways don't open new doors"


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MENTORSHIP PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Niki Dashtban
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Hometown: Toronto, Ca
Classification: Sophomore
Majors: Psychology

Area of law interested in: 
Immigration, International, Family & Domestic Violence

Niki Dashtban is a Sophomore and a Psychology major. She was born in Tehran, Iran but lived in Canada for most of her life. Now she is in Texas and her family lives in Houston, Texas. She loves to read and write and is currently going through a Stray Kids obsession.

Niki lives by the quote, “If you don't risk anything, you risk even more." - Erica Jong
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Kirsten Padilla
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Hometown: Weslaco, Texas
Classification: Junior
Majors: English and a Minor in Philosophy of Law

Area of law interested in:
Personal Injury

Kirsten Padilla is very excited to be the first Professional Development Director for MWPL! She is going into her third year as an English Major at UT. Her parents have sacrificed a lot for her to be able to pursue her dreams of becoming a lawyer, so she does everything with them in mind. She puts 110% into everything she does because she wants  to make them- & her future self- proud.

Kirsten lives by the quote, "What’s meant for you will never miss you, and that which misses you was never meant for you"