Students and alumni can schedule an appointment with our team of dedicated advisers through Handshake, or reach out at the contact information below.
GABY SMITH, JD
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, CAREERS IN LAW
gabysmith@UCHICAGO.EDU
Gaby enjoys empowering driven individuals interested in the legal field. Prior to joining UChicago, she practiced corporate restructuring law for nearly a decade at various large law firms based in NYC and Silicon Valley. She also completed a one-year term as a federal law clerk with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of New York. She obtained her BA in international relations from Cornell University and her JD from Cornell Law School. Her hobbies include reading mystery books, practicing Italian, and hiking with her Australian Cattle dog.
MELISSA ROSS, JD
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, CAREER PREPARATION
mahross@UCHICAGO.EDU
Melissa is thrilled to support UChicago students and alumni interested in law. She has experience in large finance transactions and bankruptcy, working at Latham & Watkins and Thompson Coburn. Melissa received her BA at Duke University and her JD at UChicago Law School. She enjoys yoga, hiking, and traveling with her family.
Emily Miner
Law Student Intern, Careers in Law
ebirchler@UCHICAGO.EDU
Emilie is excited to be a member of the Careers in Law team and is passionate about encouraging students and alumni to pursue a career in law. Before coming to UChicago Law, Emilie received her BA in Economics from UCLA. She is currently in her third year of law school and will be clerking for a federal judge in California after graduation. Outside of work and school, she enjoys exploring Chicago’s coffee shops and bakeries.