BLSA E-Board
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Nifemi Awosika is a 2L from Lagos, Nigeria, currently serving as co-chair of BLSA. Prior to law school, she graduated in 2023 from the University of Michigan, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science and psychology. She has interests in corporate transactional law and family law. In addition to her role in BLSA, Nifemi is a member of the Intellectual Property society, the Family Law and Juvenile Justice Society and a lawyering fellow. Outside of law school, Nifemi enjoys reading, spending time with friends and family and listening to podcasts.
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Sydney Palmer ’26
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Co-Chair
Sydney Palmer, a 2L from Staten Island, New York, is currently serving as co-Chair of the Black Law Students Association (BLSA). She graduated from Cornell University in 2023, with a Bachelor of Science in development sociology. She is spending her first co-op as a summer associate at WilmerHale and an in-house legal intern at Rapid7 through the Law in Technology Program in Boston. During this academic year, Sydney will also be serving as a teaching assistant for civil procedure under Professor Lucy Williams. Sydney is interested in corporate litigation, with a focus on appellate-level work. Outside of school, she enjoys weightlifting, cooking, reading and thrifting.
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Ezekiel Hopkins ’26
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Vice Chair
Ezekiel Hopkins is a 2L from Washington, DC, currently serving as the vice chair of BLSA. In 2023, he graduated from Villanova University where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in criminology and political science. During this academic year, he will serve as co-chair of the Criminal Law Association, participate in BLSA’s Moot Court competition, be an associate editor for the Northeastern University Law Review and a teaching assistant for the 1L Legal Skills in Social Context Course. Ezekiel is interested in both criminal and corporate litigation. Outside of law school he enjoys outdoor activities, collecting vinyl records and sneakers, following fashion trends and trying new food.
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Isaiah Kazunga ’26
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Secretary
Isaiah Kazunga is a 2L currently serving as the secretary of BLSA. He is from Dallas, Texas. Prior to law school, he graduated in 2022 from Villanova University with a Bachelor of Arts in history. His legal interests center on movement law, prison abolition and criminal defense. Outside of law school, he enjoys reading, cooking and watching soccer.
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Autumn Barnes ’26
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Director of Academic Affairs
Autumn Barnes is a 2L from Annapolis, Maryland, currently serving as BLSA’s director of academic affairs. This summer, she is working at the Greater Boston Legal Service’s Children’s Disability Project, and she will pursue her Masters of Public Health degree at Tufts University in the fall and spring. Prior to law school, Autumn received her Bachelor of Arts in public policy studies and global health from Duke University. During her undergraduate career, she focused her academic research on substance use and disease, and interned in areas related to harm reduction and public health initiatives. Post-graduation, she was a public health analyst and researcher for substance use, mental health and health programming. She has a primary interest in health law, alongside class actions, consumer protection and policy development. Outside of law school, she enjoys exploring the city and sharpening her cooking skills.
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Isis Alexander ’26
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Director of Social Affairs
Born and raised in Boston, Isis is the director of social affairs and previously served as the 1L Vice Chair. Isis graduated summa cum laude from Howard University with a BS in political science, and a minor in sociology. Prior to law school, Isis served as the campaign manager for an incumbent Boston City Councilor At-Large; worked as the senior policy advisor for Justice 4 Housing, Inc.; interned for the Legal Services Corporation in Washington, DC, the Office of Senator Elizabeth Warren and the Office of Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley. Isis brings her love for her city and helping her community thrive to the 2024-25 Executive Board.
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Camille Rivero ’26
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Director of Communications
Camille Rivero is a 2L from Boston, currently serving as the director of communications of BLSA. She graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts in legal studies. Prior to law school, Camille spent the majority of her career focused on youth development and community engagement in the public sector. Most recently, she worked for the City of Boston connecting young people to civic engagement and employment opportunities. She also did wrongful conviction work at the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts. In addition to her role in BLSA, she serves as the development officer for the Latin American Law Student Association. Camille is exploring different areas of law, including criminal law and consumer protection. Outside of law school, she enjoys trying new restaurants, serving at her church, and having movie and game nights with friends and family.
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Jaylen Cavil ’26
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CAIR Representative
Jaylen Cavil is a 2L currently serving as the CAIR representative of BLSA. He graduated from the University of Kansas in 2019, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and political science. Prior to coming to law school, Jaylen spent his time as a community organizer and activist, and worked as a special education associate in a middle school. At NUSL, Jaylen is involved in several student organizations such as the National Lawyers Guild, Abolitionist Learning Zone, Students for Justice in Palestine and is a co-chair of CISP. Jaylen is interested in pursuing a career in criminal defense and civil rights, with an emphasis on movement lawyering. Outside of law school, Jaylen enjoys socializing with friends, watching sports and going to concerts. |