Alumni news
Championing sustainability in consumer product law
Will Wagner’s path to sustainability law began with his love for science. Originally, he considered a career in pharmaceuticals or medicine during his undergraduate years but realized his personality was better suited for a profession that allowed more social interaction and valued strong communication skills. It wasn’t until he was at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University that he discovered his true calling.
Trading law for a sustainable wine venture
Sarah Shadonix spent seven and a half years as a commercial litigator after earning her juris doctor from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University in 2006. But her career as a lawyer was far from the outdoor lifestyle she grew up with on a farm, where she enjoyed hiking, hunting and working outside.
ASU Law alum climbs to leadership in energy sector
When Jeff Guldner graduated from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University in 1996, he never imagined his career would take him from environmental law to the top of the energy sector. His journey, however, has been filled with unexpected turns, valuable learning experiences and meaningful networking.
Mentors help lead the way for sustainability law students
The Mentorship Initiative for Sustainability Law at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University has become a cornerstone of support for students pursuing careers in sustainability law. The program connects students with experienced mentors and offers valuable networking opportunities in the sustainability law field.
A passion for action: ASU Law alum takes on her dream role of protecting the environment
The path to a dream job can be long and sometimes unpredictable. For Alexandria Gordon, this journey was one of passion, resilience and a commitment to protecting Arizona’s environment.
A pathway to publishing success through the Sustainability Law Research Fellows Program
39 articles published in law journals across the country and written by students in the Sustainability Law Research Fellows Program at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University hang on Professor of Law Troy Rule's office wall.
Advancing democracy through justice, pro bono work and civil rights
Benjamin Rundall (JD ‘14), an attorney with Zwillinger Wulkan, has long been an advocate for marginalized communities and the protection of civil rights. Much of Rundall’s work involves representing people and cases that might otherwise lack legal representation.
ASU Law alums paving the way for democracy during the election season
It was a busy election season this year, particularly for some alums of the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.
Making a difference for “that one”: Scholarship Luncheon connects donors and recipients
You may have heard of “The Starfish Story” before. The tale goes that a man sees a child hurriedly throwing starfish back into the sea following a storm before the tide dies out. The man tells the child there are miles of beach and hundreds of starfish, but that doesn’t stop the child. The child knows it is making a difference for “that one.”