Volume I

Spring 2025

Editor’s Note

I am truly honored to present the first volume of the Mount Holyoke College Law Journal. I want to first and foremost thank Katherine Sloop and Jiwon Kim, who both gave their all to the development of this organization. I could not have asked for more dedicated collaborators. 

I would additionally like to express my gratitude to the editors and contributors who made this issue possible. Their hard work was exceptional and their commitment to the study of justice has been amazing to witness. 

This is my last semester at Mount Holyoke College, and I am so proud of everything accomplished by our organization. I know that I am leaving the journal in good hands, and I am excited to read future publications of this journal for years to come. 

Signed,

Hailee Pitschke

Editor-In-Chief ‘25

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Special Mentions

The Mount Holyoke College Law Journal has been fortunate enough to benefit immensely from the wider Mount Holyoke community. The Career Development Center, the Weissman Center for Leadership, and the Office of the President all contributed to the success of this journal. Mount Holyoke College President Danielle Holley was particularly critical to our organization’s formation, acting as a source for guidance and support as our faculty advisor. 

Additionally, we would like to thank those who contributed to the artwork and design of the journal. Myra Zia took the lead in designing the cover, exercised her photography skills in the process, and worked heavily on the format and design of the journal. Asmi Shrestha contributed to the cover design. Diana Perez, who was studying abroad this semester, designed the Mount Holyoke College Law Journal logo.


Executive Board: 

Hailee Pitschke ‘25 – President 

Jiwon Kim ‘26 – Vice President 

Coco Chen ‘26 – Events & Outreach Coordinator

Dilawaiz Rao ‘25 – Events & Outreach Coordinator

Jasmine Garcia ‘27 – Social Media Coordinator

Maria Igartua ‘27 – Website Manager 

Myra Zia ‘26 – Secretary 

Zivai Jaravaza ‘27 – Treasurer

Editorial Board:

Hailee Pitschke ‘25 – Editor-in-Chief 

Jiwon Kim ‘26 – Senior Editor 

Briana Janeira ‘27 – Senior Editor 

Clara Tupitza ‘26 – Senior Editor 

Coco Chen ‘26 – Senior Editor 

Gabrielle Gedeon ‘26 – Senior Editor

Myra Zia ‘26 – Senior Editor

Prisca Afantchao ‘25 – Senior Editor

Veronica Rhoten ‘26 – Senior Editor

Quill Leonard ‘27 – Senior Editor

Zivai Jaravaza ‘27 – Senior Editor 

Asmi Shrestha ‘26 – Junior Editor

Bei Jia Viggiano ‘28 – Junior Editor 

Cecile Horst ‘28 – Junior Editor

Diana Lytvynova ‘26 – Junior Editor

Leah Dutcher ‘28 – Junior Editor 

Memphis Bayley ‘28 – Junior Editor

Nicole Lasko ‘28 – Junior Editor 

Prudence Sullivan ‘28 – Junior Editor 

Shannon Bazir ‘27 – Junior Editor