Student Ambassador Committee
The Student Ambassador Committee is a leadership opportunity for law students dedicated to serving and representing the Southern University Law Center. Student Ambassadors provide tours, serve as SULC representatives, and attend several admission and recruitment events across the nation. Learn more about this year’s committee members below.
Legal Pals Program
All incoming students have the exciting opportunity to participate in the Legal Pals Program. Legal Pals is a mentorship and networking initiative that pairs incoming law students with current Student Ambassadors (mentors) for engagement purposes during the summer. Mentors function as resources as incoming students navigate the integration into their new lives as #LawyerLeaders at SULC. Mentors provide support, guidance and advice on how to handle the unique challenges confronting incoming law students. Participation in this program is voluntary and based your election to participate. Click below to opt-in and sign-up for your Legal Pal today!
Christina Mitchell
Lafayette, LA
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Anticipated Grad Year: Fall 2023
Fun Facts
“I was featured on the front page of the Washington Post attending the first day of confirmation hearings for Ketanji Brown Jackson."
“I can cook almost anything I see exactly the way I have seen it.”
Aiya Harb
Charlotte, NC
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Anticipated Grad Year: Spring 2023
Fun Facts
"I have a twin brother."
"Desert is my favorite food group.”
DeMario Thornton, Co-Chair
Birmingham, AL
Talledega College
Anticipated Grad Year: Spring 2023
Fun Facts
"Reality show SUPER FAN."
"Pop Culture Savant.”
John Myles
New Orleans, LA
Louisiana State University
Anticipated Grad Year: Spring 2023
Fun Facts
"I know 3 styles of wrestling."
"I am an active participant in an investment group."
Tarus Tolbert
Pineville, LA
Anticipated Grad Year: Spring 2023
Fun Facts
"I love reality tv."
"I did lots of theatre in high school."
Tyresia Earls, Chair
Shreveport, LA
Southern University and A&M College
Anticipated Grad Year: Spring 2023
Fun Facts
“All of my favorite movies were originally broadway productions.”
“I have a lava lamp collection.”
Yolanda Haynes-Seiber
Natalbany, LA
Southeastern Louisiana University
Anticipated Grad Year: Spring 2024
Fun Facts
“I love to watch baseball.”
“I enjoy fishing for relaxation and fun.”
Gabriela Rodriguez
Fort Worth, TX
University of Texas at Arlington
Anticipated Grad Year: Fall 2022
Fun Facts
“I am the first in my family to earn a doctoral degree.”
“My favorite color is black.”
Deja Hughes
Memphis, TN
University of Tennessee Knoxville
Anticipated Grad Year: Spring 2024
Fun Facts
“I almost drowned in a life jacket.”
“I can eat Mexican food any day of the week and never get tired of it.”
Devin Williams
Shreveport, LA
Undergraduate: Hampton University
Anticipated Grad Year: 2023
Fun Facts
“I am a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.”
“I am a middle child.”
Jada Haynes
Athens, Georgia
Johnson C. Smith University
Anticipated Grad Year: Spring 2025
Fun Facts
“I love pets, I have a dog and a turtle.”
“I have a blog (jadaunpublished.com).”
Michael Ponder
Savannah, GA
Albany State University
Anticipated Grad Year: Spring 2023
Fun Facts
“I enjoy cooking.”
“I love watching gangster movies.”
Bria Jones
New Roads, LA
Dillard University
Anticipated Grad Year: Spring 2023
Fun Facts
“I enjoy reading, shopping, traveling and spending time with my family and friends."
Jessica Fuqua
Nashville, TN
Tennessee State University
Anticipated Grad Year: Spring 2024
Fun Facts
“I have a lifestyle blog called ‘Your Curlfriend’.”
“I use Tik Tok sounds in everyday conversations.”