Bench & Bar Executive Board

Kara Bivens - Co-President

Kara Bivens is a junior from Waxhaw, North Carolina, studying Statistical Science and Political Science with a minor in Spanish Studies. Kara plans to integrate her statistics background into her legal career, possibly specializing in Intellectual Property, Data Privacy, or Cybersecurity. 

Kimora Parboosingh - Co-President

Kimora Parboosingh is a junior from Miami, Florida, majoring in Political Science with a minor in Spanish Studies. She aims to expand equitable access to education by dismantling systemic barriers for vulnerable communities.

Kriti Vasudevan - Professional Development

Kriti Vasudevan is a senior from Granite Bay, California, majoring in Computer Science and Public Policy with a minor in Economics. She hopes to incorporate her interests in tech and finance into her future legal career, ideally working with international markets.

Taran Srikonda - Director of Communications

Taran Srikonda is a sophomore from Chantilly, Virginia, majoring in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Taran is interested in influencing AI policy and legislation and exploring Intellectual Property law.

Parishi Patel - Secretary

Parishi Patel is a junior from Mooresville, North Carolina, majoring in Political Science and International Comparative Studies. Parishi hopes to incorporate her interests in foreign policy and international affairs into her future legal career.

Samantha Zivitz - Treasurer

Samantha Zivitz is a junior from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, majoring in Psychology with a certificate in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. She plans to work as a litigation attorney or a corporate lawyer.

Layelle Abou-Ezzi - Event Programming

Layelle Abou-Ezzi is a sophomore from Andover, Massachusetts, majoring in Public Policy and Neuroscience. Excited by several academic disciplines, Layelle's primary interests include the technological and economic systems underlying healthcare and life sciences law.

Yinuo Tong - Sophomore Liaison

Yinuo Tong is a sophomore from Beijing, China. She is interested in exploring how technology intersects with policy, specifically in relation to AI and art.