Members

SGA E-Board:

President | Jessica Martinez (she/her) | jessmtnz@bu.edu

Hi everyone! My name is Jessica Martinez, and I am your President. I am orginally from Hialeah, Florida. I graduated from University of Florida with a degree in Political Science and Public Relations in 2022. Moving to Boston, was my first time living outside of Florida, but I quickly fell in love with Boston and the seasons. I am interested in Intellectual Property Law and White Collar Crime. I joined SGA because I want to play a role in building community at the tower. I want to make sure that BU Law feels like home to everybody the way it does for me. Besides being a member of SGA, I am also a member of the BU/MIT Student Innovations Law Clinic, a 2L editor for the Journal of Science and Technology, and a Lawyering Fellow. I am also part of the Women of Color Collaborative, First-Generation Professionals, and Latin American Law Student Association.

Vice President | Colin Cormier (he/him) | colcorm@bu.edu

Hello friends! My name is Colin Cormier, and I am your Vice President. I am originally from Beaumont, TX, home of the world’s largest working fire hydrant. I finished my undergraduate degree in Computer Science & Linguistics at Boston University, so I know a ton of great places to eat and have fun in and around Boston. I am interested in Intellectual Property Law, particularly in how it applies to generative A.I. Besides being a member of SGA, I am also a part of other organizations such as OutLaw, BU Law Softball, the BU Journal of Science and Technology, and the Boston University Figure Skating Team. I chose to run for SGA because I hold a deep affection both Boston University and for every individual met during my time at BU Law and am committed to ensuring their journey towards becoming lawyers is as fun an stress free as.

Treasurer | Victor Lobo (he/him) | vrolobo@bu.edu

Hi! My name is Victor Lobo and I am your Treasurer. I’ve lived in Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, and NYC, but I’m originally from Brazil. I finished my Political Science major at the University of South Florida and, after a year-long break, came up here to Boston. Right now, I’m interested in everything from Health Law to Crossborder/International Transactional Law, and am more than willing to talk about any of these areas. Aside from SGA, I’m also a member of LALSA, OutLaw, FGP, the Compliance Policy Clinic, and the Corporate Externship. You can also find me adding new spots to my “Boston Restaurant Reconmendations” list or just simply exploring the city!

Secretary | Cristina Palazzese (she/her) | palazz@bu.edu

Hi everyone! My name is Cristina Palazzese and I am your Secretary. I was born and raised in South Florida. I also attended the University of Florida where I earned my degree in Psychology. I am interested in Corporate law and Technology law. I absolutely love Boston, but will be returning to Miami to work at a law firm next summer. Outside of SGA, I am also a member of WLA, IPLS, and the BU Journal of Science and Technology. I chose to be a part of SGA because I love BU and having a sense of community here made all the difference in my experience as a 1L.

1L SGA Representatives:

Section A Representative | Fumi Noda (she/her) | fuminoda@bu.edu

Hi! My name is Fumi Noda, and I am the 1L Section A Representative. I was born in Tokyo, Japan, but grew up in West Chester, PA. I graduated from Barnard College of Columbia University with a BA in Political Science and minors in Education and Psychology. I am interested in immigration law and civil litigation, but am still deciding between various legal interests! I joined SGA because I want BU Law to be a diverse, inclusive and warm space where everyone feels heard and valued. I also an active member of APALSA, WoCC, and Mock Trial, though I’m interested in a variety of student organizations.

Section B Representative | Jam Hammond (he/him) | jamch@bu.edu

Hi everyone! My name is Jam Hammond and I am the 1L Section B Representative. I am a native of Cambridge, MA and a graduate of Northeastern University (’14). I hold my Bachelor of Science in Psychology and American Sign Language. I moved to Pittsburgh in 2016 to pursue my Master of Social Work and Master of Public Administration degrees at the University of Pittsburgh (’19). I also previously served as the Director of the Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations. I am interested in civil rights, human rights, and employment law.

Section C Representative | C.J. Hill (she/her) | cjhill@bu.edu

Hello terriers! My name is C.J. Hill and I am your 1L Section C Rep. I grew up in Indiana and then received my BA in Biology (Minors: statistics and chemistry) and Master’s of Public Health from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Moving to Boston for law school is the first time I have lived outside of the Midwest, and I am loving it so far!! I have a passion for health law and policy, but am open to all kinds of law. I am looking forward to planning events and representing my classmates as a member of SGA!

2L SGA Representatives:

Dan Smith (he/him) | dsmith3@bu.edu

Hello! My name is Dan Smith. As the 2L Rep, I am looking forward to getting to represent the class of 2025 in SGA. Born and raised in Ruby Red, Texas, I felt a desire to change the politics of my home state, leading to a history and political science degree in undergrad. From there, I began working on a number of liberal/progressive political campaigns, most notably the Beto for Senate campaign in 2018. From there I began working on a number of liberal/progressive political campaigns, most notably the Beto for Senate campaign in 2018. It was amazing being a part of a diverse and talented team working insane hours to turn the race into a competitive one. I plan to bring that same hardworking attitude to SGA as a representative. I also want to ensure it is always each to reach out, so please feel free to reach out via email.

James Thompson (he/him) | jamest1@bu.edu

Hi! My name is James Thompson and I’m excited to be one of your 2L Class Reps! I’m originally from Charlotte, North Carolina and I studied political science and global studies at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as an undergrad. After graduating, I worked in Washington, DC as a paralegal before coming to BU for law school. I joined SGA because I participated in student government as an undergrad and really enjoyed being able to engage the student body on a larger scale and voicing their concerns that might have otherwise gone unsaid. I look forward to building on those experiences as a class rep and helping the SGA team have a successful year of events and programming!

3L SGA Representatives:

Evelyn Pacheco (she/her) | pachecoe@bu.edu

Hey! My name is Evelyn! It’s been amazing playing an active role in my community my 2L year through my leadership positions and I plan on bringing those experiences to being a 3L rep. Cheers to the class of 2024.

Roshni Parikh (she/her) | rparikh@bu.edu

Hello! My name is Roshni. I enjoy taking initiative in my community, especially at BU Law! I have an extensive history and background in leadership positions and hope to bring all that I have learned to this role. I look forward to working with my 3L peers to make our last year a memorable one!

SGA Office Hours:

E-Board:

Jessica Martinez, President: Wednesday, 2 PM – 3 PM

Colin Cormier, Vice President: Wednesday, 10 AM – 11 AM

Victor Lobo, Treasurer: Thursday, 11 AM – 12 PM

Cristina Palazzese, Monday, 2 PM – 3 PM

1L Representatives:

Fumi Noda, Section A Rep: Tuesday, 12:30-1:30 PM

Jam Hammond, Section B Rep: Wednesday, 12:30 PM -2 PM

C.J. Hill, Section C Rep: Wednesday, 9 AM – 10 AM

2L Representatives:

James Thompson, 2L Rep: Tuesday, 11 PM-12 PM

Daniel Smith, 2L Rep: Wednesday, 1 PM – 2 PM

3L and LLM Representatives:

Office hours with 3L and LLM reps are by appointment only.

3Ls: Please reach out to rparikh@bu.edu or pachecoe@bu.edu to schedule an appointment.

Tax students: Please reach out to sonishan@bu.edu to schedule an appointment.

Banking and Finance students: Please reach out to jalg@bu.edu to schedule an appointment.

If these times don’t work for you and you would like to meet with an SGA member, please email sgalaw@bu.edu to book an appointment.