Leadership

Meet our 2024-2025 Executive Board

Vikram Ramaswamy, Co-President

Vikram Ramaswamy is a third-year studying Political Science and Data Science. This is his third year competing on the Oral Advocacy and Brief Writing Teams. He is thrilled to return this year as one of the co-presidents and help the team hone creative, innovative, and exciting new legal arguments. Outside of Moot, Vikram can be found consuming way too many smoothies, falling down random Wikipedia rabbit holes, and convincing his friends and teammates to eat crickets.

Ryan Nguyen, Co-President

Ryan Nguyen is a third-year majoring in Political Science and Psychology. He joined Moot Court in the spring of his first year after a great information session. He is super excited to discuss cases and develop legal intuitions with the team, as well as find new opportunities for this upcoming season. In his free time, Ryan can be found arguing about sports, watching detective shows or researching Game of Thrones fan theories.

Inanna Khansa, Oral Advocacy Coach

Inanna Khansa is a second-year studying Economics and Mathematics. She joined the Moot Court team her first year after exploring the various legal RSOs on campus and has enjoyed legal writing and oral argument ever since! She is excited to delve into this year’s case law, meet new members, and run OA meetings this year. In her free time, Inanna loves playing violin, exploring Chicago, and occupying the black boards in Ryerson.

Henry Shi, Brief Writing Coach

Henry Shi is a 3rd year majoring in Economics and Computational and Applied Math. He joined Moot Court Spring Quarter of his first year to explore his legal interests and to meet people considering law school. He looks forward to helping all who are interested to explore important areas of the law and to improve their written argumentation skills. In his free time, he can be found binge watching Community for the sixtieth time.

Janice Cho, Vice President of Logistics

Janice Cho is a third-year majoring in Sociology and double minoring in Computer Science and Media Arts and Design. She joined Moot Court Brief Writing in her first year spring and Oral Advocacy in her second year spring. She looks forward to being very logistical this year. In her free time, Janice loves to bake, lift, and lay down.

Santiago Galan, vice president of tournaments

Santiago Galan is a second-year studying Mathematics and Philosophy. He joined Moot Court in the fall of his first year on the Oral Advocacy team after learning about Moot Court for the first time. He is excited to work on streamlining the tournament-hosting process and competing internationally. In his free time, Santiago can be found in the best library on campus (Eckhart) or listening to music.

Megan McLaughlin, vice president of marketing and recruitment

Megan McLaughlin is a second-year majoring in Political Science and Economics. She joined Moot Court in the fall of her first year and has enjoyed Brief Writing ever since. This year, she is very excited to welcome new members into the organization, fundraise for travel to competition, and dive into the cases for this season. In her free time, Megan enjoys spending time with her dog and rewatching Grey’s Anatomy.

Sid Shah, vice president of administration

Sid Shah is a second-year studying Chemistry and Economics. He joined Moot Court in the fall of his first year after attending a Brief Writing practice. He is looking forward to continuing brief writing and getting to know both newcomers and returners. In his free time, Sid enjoys cooking and hanging out with his dog.

Zachary Harrison, Vice President of Representation and Inclusion

Zachary Harrison is a second-year studying Economics. This is his second year competing on the Oral Advocacy team. He is excited to ensure newcomers feel welcome in Moot and looks forward to working on implementing new mental health programs. Outside of Moot, he can be found drinking matcha and playing the saxophone.

Elisabeth Snyder, Assistant Coach of Oral Advocacy and Event Director

Elisabeth Snyder is a third-year studying Law, Letters, and Society and Public Policy. She joined Moot Court in the fall of her first year as a member of the Oral Advocacy team and led the inaugural Constitutional Law and Advocacy Conference (CLAC) last summer. She’s excited to work with Inanna and Spencer to guide members of the team in oral arguments as an assistant coach and lead CLAC again to introduce a new cohort of high school students to Moot court! Outside of Moot, Elisabeth can be found running on the lakefront trail or playing New York Times puzzles.

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Spencer Lee, Assistant Coach of Oral Advocacy

Spencer Lee is a first year student majoring in Philosophy and Economics. This is his first year competing on the Oral Advocacy team. He is excited to be one of the assistant OA coaches this term and help his fellow teammates. Beyond Moot, he enjoys board games, hikes, and the great indoors.

Amani Creamer, Assistant Coach of Brief Writing

Amani Creamer is a second year studying Fundamentals. This is her second year competing on the Brief Writing team. She is excited to expand the scope of competitions for the team, and to work on more widely applicable legal research and writing. Outside of Moot, Amani loves exploring Chicago, learning about CIA conspiracy theories, and searching for the best chocolate cake she can.

Santiago Baca, Assistant Coach of Brief Writing

Santiago Baca is a second-year majoring in Anthropology and minoring in Spanish and Religious Studies. He joined Moot Court in the spring of his first-year to learn more about contemporary constitutional issues. Santi is excited to explore the case this year and collaborate with team members to strengthen the understanding of the cases and improve on legal writing skills. In his free time, he enjoys playing guitar, and learning about astrology.

Dana Lowitt, Vice President of Community and Social Life

Dana Lowitt is a first year studying Economics and Astrophysics. She joined the Brief Writing team this fall. She is super excited to serve as Vice President of Community and Social Life, and help the team bond and eat pizza! Dana loves calamari, Suits, noise-canceling headphones, and underwater basket weaving.

Elsa Wang, Event Director

Elsa Wang is a first-year intending to major in the humanities. This is her first year of Moot Court as a member of the Oral Advocacy Team. She is looking forward to helping plan seamless tournaments, bringing participants a meaningful and fun experience. Apart from Moot (or on the way to tournaments), Elsa can be found enjoying French and German musicals and worshipping her cat.

Jay Love, Event Director

Jay Love is a first-year who joined Oral Advocacy last fall. He is incredibly excited to continue arguing close cases, creating wacky metaphors, and working as an Event Director this year. When he isn’t Mooting, Jay can usually be found doomscrolling the New York Times or listening to musicals while studying.