Bahl, Shrey
Major(s): EconomicsContact: shreybahl@tamu.edu
Position: Associate Editor
Class Year: 2027
Shrey Bahl is a current Undergraduate Sophomore at Texas A&M University. He is pursuing a Major in Economics, Minors in Business and Legal Foundations, and Certificates in Pre-Law Philosophy, Legal History, and Business-Economics. On top of the journal of law and society, Shrey is actively involved in campus leadership. He is the Treasurer of Texas A&M Mock Trial and the President of Texas A&M Moot Court. Shrey hopes of going to law school after graduating. In his free time, Shrey loves to read novels in the flag room of the MSC and play basketball with his friends.
Barber, Brooke
Major(s): Political ScienceContact: brookebarber@tamu.edu
Position: Publisher
Class Year: 2026
Brooke Barber is a junior political science major with a minor in sociology and a certificate in legal history. Brooke is a member of The Texas A&M Pre-Law Society, as well as Delta Zeta. She is from Georgetown Texas, where she is heavily involved in Cattleman for Cancer Research.
Bhakkad, Aayush
Major(s): PsychologyContact: aayushbhakkad@tamu.edu
Position: Public Affairs & Outreach Director
Class Year: 2026
Aayush is a junior Psychology major with a minor in Public Health and a long-standing passion for law and policy, especially at the intersection of science and law. He currently serves as the Public Affairs & Outreach Director of TAMUJLS, but is also involved elsewhere on campus as the Vice President of Mock Trial and the Vice President of Public Relations for the Student Government Association Election Commission - alongside other commitments. He hopes to bring an interdisciplinary lens and widespread success to the inaugural volume of the TAMUJLS.
Irfan, Suha
Major(s): Political ScienceContact: suhairfan21@tamu.edu
Position: Associate Editor
Class Year: 2025
Suha Irfan is a Political Science major at Texas A&M University, with minors in Sociology and Economics and a Pre-Law Philosophy certificate. Originally from Dallas, Texas, Suha is passionate about law and social justice, with an interest in pursuing avenues to make healthcare equitable and accessible. She has interned with Congressman Marc Veasey’s office, supporting constituent services and outreach, as well as at a juvenile law firm, where she gained field experience in juvenile justice research. Currently, she works as a Research Assistant at the Bush School, focusing on the impacts of criminal law on voter disenfranchisement and prison gerrymandering, and serves as an officer for Pillars Foundation, a local nonprofit. In her free time, Suha enjoys exploring local cafes, trying out new recipes, working on embroidery projects, and finding new shows to pass the time.
Jensen, Nicholas
Major(s): Classics, Language and LiteratureContact: njen6141@tamu.edu
Position: Associate Editor
Class Year: 2025
Nick Jensen is a senior Classics major, deeply fascinated by history, law, and society. Originally from Austin, Texas, he enrolled at TAMU to study classical history and ancient languages. Now the Latin tutor at A&M, he endeavors toward a career in law.
Jimenez, America
Major(s): PhilosophyContact: americaijimenez@tamu.edu
Position: Associate Editor
Class Year: 2025
America Jimenez is a senior majoring in Philosophy with a minor in American Politics and Policy, and she is from El Paso, Texas. She serves as President of the Texas A&M Philosophy Club and is the External Relations Director for Maggies, the university’s first women’s organization. With a deep interest in law, she plans to pursue law school in 2026.
Luensmann, Hailey
Major(s): FinanceContact: hluensmann@tamu.edu
Position: Managing Editor
Class Year: 2026
Hailey Luensmann, from Gatesville, Texas, is a junior in the Business Honors Program at Mays Business School, majoring in finance with a minor in English. Hailey is actively engaged across campus, assuming leadership roles in student organizations such as Vice President of External Affairs for Aggie Women in Business and Director of On-Conference Planning for the MSC Spencer Leadership Conference. She also works as a business finance teaching assistant, helping students develop foundational finance skills essential for any business career. Hailey is an incoming summer analyst for JPMorgan Chase. After gaining valuable work experience, she hopes to attend law school and bridge her interest in finance with her passion for law.
Martinez, Dafne
Major(s): EnglishContact: dafma10@tamu.edu
Position: Managing Editor
Class Year: 2025
Dafne Martinez, a senior English major from Hidalgo, Texas, is passionate about exploring gender through the lens of cultural norms. Her interests include civil rights and women’s rights, topics she has previously researched alongside a professor at Texas A&M. During her internship at a criminal law firm last spring, she experienced the challenges of a new opportunity in her career, where she developed an interest in the world of law. Dafne loves discovering fresh perspectives and learning beyond her comfort zone.
Naik, Riya
Major(s): SociologyContact: riya.naik@tamu.edu
Position: Associate Editor
Class Year: 2028
Riya Naik is a freshman Sociology major from Houston, Texas and aspires to attend law school after graduating from Texas A&M. She is also a member of the Pre-Law Society and Cupcakes for a Cause. Outside of the classroom, Riya enjoys listening to music and trying new restaurants with her friends and family.
Ronning, Elizabeth
Major(s): Political ScienceContact: eronning04@tamu.edu
Position: Associate Editor
Class Year: 2025
Liz Ronning is a junior political science major from Richmond, Texas. She is currently completing the philosophy pre-law certificate and hopes to attend law school in the future. In her spare time, she is also a part of the Aggie Book Club.
Scheel, Luke
Major(s): Political ScienceContact: lukescheel@tamu.edu
Position: Executive Editor
Class Year: 2025
Luke Scheel is a Senior Political Science major on the pre-law track. In the past, he has been involved in ethics forums, Mock Trial, and the Pre-Law Society. In his free time he is an active member in run clubs and helps those in need in his hometown community.
Sepulveda-Allen, Diego
Major(s): History, PhilosophyContact: deesea03@tamu.edu
Position: Editor-in-Chief
Class Year: 2025
Diego Sepulveda-Allen is a Senior Philosophy/History major and Spanish minor from San Antonio, Texas, who is concurrently pursuing his Master's in History as part of that department's 3+2 program. He is one of the co-founders of the journal, along with Catherine Meisenheimer '23 and Lauren Currie '23, and currently serves as the journal's Editor-in-Chief. Outside of TAMUJLS, he is involved with MOVE TX, a student organization on campus dedicated to voter registration and voter advocacy.
Stevens, Madeline
Major(s): EnglishContact: stevem5@tamu.edu
Position: Associate Editor
Class Year: 2028
Madeline is a freshman English major on the Pre-Law track from Spring, Texas. This year, she's a member of the Pre-Law Society. Aside from organizations, she is an avid reader and loves crossword puzzles. She also hopes to attend law school in the future.
Veith, Davis
Major(s): Political ScienceContact: birdiegirl@tamu.edu
Position: Associate Editor
Class Year: 2028
Davis "Davie" Veith is a political science major originally from Midland, Michigan, who now resides in Katy, Texas. She is a National Merit Scholar and a member of the University Honors Program. In addition to TAMUJLS, she is a member of Camp Kesem, supporting children affected by a parent's cancer, and MOVE TX, focusing on advocacy and community engagement.
Winston, Maggie
Major(s): University Studies - Society, Ethics and Law ConcentrationContact: maggiewinston@tamu.edu
Position: Associate Editor
Class Year: 2025
Maggie Winston is a senior University Studies: Society, Ethics, and Law major with Philosophy and Leadership minors from Pearland, Texas. She is also a member of Alpha Delta Pi, a manager at Sweet Eugene’s House of Java here in College Station, and a professional model. As an Associate Editor, she is super excited to work with writers on making their pieces the best they can be and helping create a great inaugural publication for the journal.
Yawalkar, Niraj
Major(s): EconomicsContact: nirajyawalkar@tamu.edu
Position: Associate Editor
Class Year: 2028
Niraj Yawalkar is a freshman at Texas A&M University from Flower Mound, TX. He is pursuing a major in Economics with a focus on pre-law. On campus, Niraj is involved at the McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship, Aggie Investment Club, and the Racquetball Club. In his free time, he works on his startup or spends time with friends.