Andrew Allard ’25
Editor-in-Chief
For the past few days, I’ve noticed an excruciating decrease in “snooze” presses each morning and an even more excruciating increase in parking tickets. This can only mean one thing: The fall semester has begun.
I have been feeling the usual rush of new academic year emotions—excitement, anxiousness, determination, and gratitude. But this year, a few new feelings have been thrown into the mix. I find myself amazed that two years have passed since I began my journey here at the Law School and saddened to know that it will soon come to an end. Where did the time go?
If you are a new student here, you have undoubtedly received no shortage of unsolicited advice. Well, here’s mine: Find your creative outlet. It doesn’t have to be writing for the Law Weekly, but you could do worse! In all seriousness, acts of self-expression—baking, writing, painting, you name it—can go a long way toward easing the stresses of legal education. I am proud to be finishing my law school journey serving as the Editor-in-Chief of this paper. From my first meeting as a bright-eyed 1L editor, working for the Law Weekly has been a sustaining source of joy.
But what would a captain be without his crew? I am fortunate to work with a kindhearted and humorous staff of intrepid reporters. They are so kind, in fact, that I am hoping perhaps they will not mutiny against me in the spring, as is tradition at the paper. We’ll see.
While you’re sure to meet us sooner or later, scribbling notes at a Law School event near you, we thought you might like to know who’s behind the raving and rambling writings that haunt the halls. So without further ado, meet your Law Weekly E-Board!
Editor-in-Chief Andrew Allard is a 3L from Seacoast, New Hampshire. After graduating from George Washington University in 2019, he worked in Northern Virginia researching Chinese technology policy. Andrew enjoys playing frisbee, brewing coffee, and making croissants, even if his pale in comparison to the ones at Cou Cou Rachou.
Executive Editor Garrett Coleman is a 3L who was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. He graduated from Boston College in 2022, with a degree in Economics and Philosophy. Beyond the Law Weekly, Garrett enjoys playing softball and golf. His 3LOL activity will be learning how to ride a horse.
Features Editor Ashanti Jones ’26 is a 2L from Ashland, Virginia. She graduated from the College of William & Mary with a B.A. in Public Policy and Government. Ashanti enjoys long walks on the beach, Korean BBQ, and almost every competition reality TV show.
Production Editor Nicky Demitry ’26 is a 2L and a military kid with no hometown. She has a Master’s degree in “something humanities” (quote from father) and has worked in the coffee industry, as an LSAT tutor, and as a bartender before law school. You can still find her occasionally bartending on Saturday nights at the Alley Light downtown and at random other bars. She enjoys rainy days, soccer, and a worryingly codependent relationship with her aging dog, who she now home-cooks most meals for like a tradwife.
Managing Editor Noah Coco ’26 is a 2L from Topton, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2019 before working for several years in Washington, DC for a financial technology company. Outside of the Law Weekly, Noah is often seen around grounds walking his friendly black pitbull, Lilah, or heading out to one of the local wineries (most likely King Family Vineyards).