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.
Crystal Rae Coel, Esq., M.A.
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Diversity
Student Spotlight
Nic Bushong
(he/him/his) Class of 2024 Hometown: Somerset, KY
What I like about Brandeis/Law School: I enjoy learning in and of itself. I particularly enjoy how the method of lecture and learning in law school is collaborative, with an emphasis on in-class discussion. Seeing the wide variety of perspectives and ways of analyzing information my peers bring to the table has helped me develop a more complete understanding of information both newly presented and previously learned.
Career Goals: I intend to practice in more than one field, but with a heavy emphasis on family law and fields of law that overlap with it.
Who has influenced me the most: Prior to law school, my mother was undoubtedly my biggest influence. When I was young, she often worked two or three different jobs at a time to provide for my brother and me. This imparted on me the work ethic necessary to make it to law school. Since having arrived, I would be remiss if I did not mention the immensely positive influence two peers in particular, Norma Redman and Cookie McGeeney, have had on my life both at school and outside of it.
Favorite Quote: "We need, in every community, a group of angelic troublemakers." - Bayard Rustin
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Student Spotlight
Allie JustClass of 2024 My hometown is Louisville, Kentucky. Greatest Influence: My brother, Dillon, has influenced me the most. He has always challenged my beliefs and has encouraged me to keep learning and growing as a person. I would not have my passion for learning nor advocacy without him. |
Inclusive Excellence
Geena RoqueClass of 2024 Why Brandeis? I always knew I wanted to help people and the best way to do that is by learning the law, and how to effect change through it. I chose Brandeis because it is a small and very close community, and there is a lot of diversity which was very important to me. What have you learned since your 1L year? I have learned how to manage my time better, I am no longer afraid of being cold called in class, and my networking skills are improving. |
A Salute to the Unbroken
Recognizing our active military and veteran students.
Shalonte BranhamClass of 2026 What are you most proud of as a member of the service? Why do you want to be a lawyer? What do you like most about Brandeis? |