Welcome to the Office of Student Affairs & Diversity

The Office of Student Affairs and Diversity (OSAD) welcomes you to another safe and inclusive space at Louisville Law. We believe in transparency, inclusivity, academic excellence and wellness. We embrace the changes that allow us to think of innovative ways to engage our students. The OSAD supports the Cardinal Principles and anti-racist agenda set forth by the University of Louisville.

This office is dedicated to helping students develop a strong platform for student success and wellness. We offer support, organizational leadership opportunities and guidance while facilitating meaningful relationships among students, faculty, and staff.

Image: Signature, Crystal Coel
Crystal Rae Coel, Esq., M.A.

Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Diversity

Student Spotlight

Eric Ogaz 

Class of 2024

Hometown: San Bernardino, California

What I like about Brandeis/Law School: 

The thing I like the most about Brandeis is the faculty members. All of the faculty members at Brandeis have made me feel at home which has helped me tremendously being that I am from out of state.

Career Goals: 

My career goal has always been to protect the members of the community by serving as a prosecutor.

Who has influenced me the most: 

The biggest influence in my life has been God and His word. I constantly strive to become a better Christian so that I may be of service to him and his work on this earth.

Favorite Quote: 

“For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do: by sending his own son in the likeliness of sinful flesh, and to deal with sin, he condemned sin in the flesh, so that the just requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the spirit.”

Romans 8:3-4

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Inclusive Excellence

Lee Lenkoff

Class of 2024

Why Brandeis? 
I took two commercial law courses during my undergraduate that I enjoyed a lot. I knew that I wanted to pursue graduate studies afterwards, so I started looking into law school. Once I found out about dual-degree programs, everything clicked.

What have you learned since your 1L year? 1L feels like it was both just yesterday and a million years ago. Every day since the start of 1L has presented me opportunities to grow and learn. With these lessons I have become more accepting of and grateful for who I am and who I will be.

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Jeremy Stochaj

Class of 2024

Why Brandeis? I have always believed using my voice to be an advocate for people would be the greatest way to lead a fulfilling life and serve my community.

What have you learned since your 1L year? I have become much more amenable to opposing worldviews.

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A Salute to the Unbroken

Recognizing our active military and veteran students.

 

Shalonte Branham

Class of 2026

What are you most proud of as a member of the service? 
My proudest accomplishment as a military member is the resilience and courage I have cultivated. 

Why do you want to be a lawyer? 
I aspire to be a lawyer to serve my community and administer justice with empathy and fairness." 

What do you like most about Brandeis? 
I appreciate the tightly-knit community at Brandeis. It is a place where everyone seems to know someone who can help you pursue your goals and dreams." 

Read more about Shalonte

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