Research Team
Ruth Atomate
Managing Entrepreneurship Law Blog Editor and Research Assistant
Ruth is a third-year J.D. Candidate originally from Gaithersburg, Maryland. Ruth has her B.A. in Political Science from York University in Toronto, ON. She is the Chief Executive Officer of the Moot Court team and has done various moot court competitions. After graduation, Ruth hopes to pursue a career in Litigation. In her spare time, Ruth enjoys being with her dog, doing yoga, and traveling.
Tim Azizkhan
Lead Research Assistant
Tim is a third-year J.D./M.B.A. candidate originally from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of Gettysburg College. He serves as the President of the Business Law Society and is a legal writing teaching assistant. Tim has previously served as an ex-officio board member of the Carlisle Chamber of Commerce. Tim is also a co-author with Prof. Prince and others on The Effects of 401(k) Vesting Schedules–in Numbers. He and Prof. Prince have also co-authored a letter to the U.S. Department of Treasury recommending that vesting schedule elimination be included in the IRS 2024-25 Guidance Plan. Prior to attending law school, he served as the Director of Business Development for a management consulting firm and as the Membership Services Coordinator for a nonprofit organization promoting the meaningful utilization of U.S. small businesses in government agencies providing foreign assistance. He will be clerking in the Delaware Superior Court following graduation.
Alyssa Boob
Lead Research Assistant
Alyssa is a third-year law student who is from Centre Hall, PA. Alyssa holds a B.S. in Psychology with a neuroscience focus from the Pennsylvania State University. She serves as the Executive Articles Editor for the Dickinson Law Review. Alyssa and Prof. Prince have co-authored a letter to the U.S. Department of Labor addressing SECURE 2.0 Act and disclosure requirements. She has an interest in corporate law and after graduation will be working as an associate for Richards, Layton & Finger.
Nicole Cesanek
Research Assistant
Nicole is a second-year J.D./M.B.A. candidate. She holds a B.S. degree in Business, Organizations, and Management from Gettysburg College where she also minored in Economics. Nicole serves as Secretary of the Student bar Association, Vice Justice of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, Secretary of Health Law Society, and is a member of both PSU THON Commitee and Women’s Law Caucus. She has interest in either corporate law or personal injury.
Ryan Durkee
Research Assistant
Ryan is a second-year law student who is originally from upstate New York. He earned Bachelors degrees in Political Science, Legal Studies and History from Elmira College. In his spare time, he remains active in the South Glens Falls Fire Company and serves as a Forth William Henry tour guide. After law school, Ryan will pursue a career as a criminal defense attorney.
Brian Emhof
Research Assistant
Brian is a second-year law student who earned his Bachelors degree from Penn State University. He serves as a 2L Honor Code Representative for the Dickinson Law Student Bar Association. His interest is in Business Law, Wills Trusts & Estates, and Property Law.
Luke Gorman
Lead Research Assistant
Luke is a third-year law student who earned B.S. degrees in Applied Mathematics and Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh. He serves as an Incoming Comments Editor for the Dickinson Law Review. Luke is also a co-author with Prof. Prince and others on The Effects of 401(k) Vesting Schedules–in Numbers. A native of central Pennsylvania, Luke enjoys hiking and biking, photography, and science fiction.
Miyah Kureishy
Lead Research Assistant
Miyah is a third-year law student who graduated from The Ohio State University. She serves as President of the Inernational Law Society and as the Mentorship Chair of the Women’s Law Caucus. She is a tutor for Business Entities I. Over the past two summers, she clerked with the Honorable Victor P. Stabile at the Pennsylvania Superior Court. In her free time, she enjoyrs playing with her puppy and snowboarding.