2013 SBA Candidates

Kevin Yombor - Candidate for ABA Representative

My name is Kevin Yombor and I want you be your University of Miami American Bar Association Representative. Law students today face unprecedented challenges in the current job market. As the ABA Representative for Miami Law, my focus will be on increasing opportunities for students to obtain a job after graduation. I plan on accomplishing this in three ways. First, I will keep an open dialogue with you, the students, to address your concerns and take your suggestions to the ABA.  Second, I will work closely with the Student Bar Association to facilitate the success of Miami Law and provide you numerous opportunities to connect with professionals in the legal field. Third, through my role as ABA Representative for Miami Law, I will pursue further leadership within the ABA to bolster our schools prominence and voice within the association. Should I be elected, I will serve our school diligently; I am determined to help improve Miami Law’s standing in the legal community. As your American Bar Association Representative, I pledge to work hard for you. Thank you for your consideration. 

Sara Salono - Candidate for SBA Secretary

My name is Sara Solano, and it would be my honor to serve on your Student Bar Association executive board as Secretary.  I’ve spent the last year learning the nuances of this important organization as a 1L Senator, and I truly believe that we at SBA can and do truly make a difference to the student body’s experience here at Miami Law. With my established involvement and dedication to this university behind me, I will make it my personal goal to continue fostering transparency within the organization, supporting students’ concerns and input, and focusing on issues and undertakings that will actually improve students’ experience both socially and professionally. The current job market in the legal profession is focused not only on academic competency, but an understanding of the importance of networking and being prepared to undertake a bona fide career come graduation. I believe that this is a vital skill for students, and I cannot wait for the next year to continue facilitating practical professional experience for our students in the legal field. Get ready for some beautiful Hearsays, Miami!

Tom Hospod - Candidate for 2L Senator

My name is Tom Hospod, and I’m running for the privilege to serve next year as your 2L Senator. Before attending UM Law, I was a legislative aide in the Massachusetts legislature. From that experience, I hope to bring to the Student Bar Association the values of compromise, sound budgetary insight, and most importantly, accountability to those whom I serve. I’ll work to make the SBA an accessible resource to every law student, and see to it that the law school works for you. I look forward to sharing ideas with everyone about how to most effectively achieve that end.

Rina Urias-Brizuela - Candidate for 2L Senator

My name is Rina Urias-Brizuela and I would love to be your 2L Senator. I graduated with a B.A. in Urban and Regional Planning and a minor in Political Science from Florida Atlantic University. As your 2L Senator, I promise to represent the class of 2015 by looking out for your best interests and listening to any concerns that you may have. I understand the importance that the SBA plays in a law student’s life, and would be honored if you allowed me to represent you in it.

 Lance Stephan- Candidate for 2L Senator

My name is Lance Stephan and I am running to be your 2L Senator. I currently serve UM Law as a 1L Senator and as a member of the Budget Committee. The Student Bar Association determines our budget and sets important policies that affect each and every one of you. As your 2L Senator, I will continue to be accessible and to always make decisions that are truly representative of you.

Leah Aaronson - Candidate for 2L Senator

My name is Leah Aaronson and I’m running to represent our 2L class as your SBA Senator. I served as your 1L Senator in the fall and, while my term seemed short, would like to continue working with the SBA to maximize the opportunities available to us here at Miami Law. Last semester, I began the process of coordinating additional monitors in the library for students to connect their laptops with so to assist them in legal research. If re-elected, completing this project will be my first endeavor. I have tons of other new ideas and encourage hearing yours. Vote for me!