Research Team
Ariana Bignotti
Research Assistant
Ariana is a second-year law student who is from Reading, PA. She earned B.S. degrees in Labor and Employment Relations and Political Science from the Schreyer Honors College of the Pennsylvania State University. As a law student, she serves as Treasurer for the Sports and Entertainment Law Society and Co-Chair of the Student Bar
Association’s Graduation Committee. In her free time, Ariana enjoys long walks and exploring new cities.
Nicole Cesanek
Managing Entrepreneurship Law Blog Editor and Research Assistant
Nicole is a third-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.
Brian Emhof
Research Assistant
Brian is a third-year law student who earned his Bachelors degree from Penn State University. He has served 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.
Rebecca Hatton
Lead Research Assistant
Rebecca Hatton is a third-year law student originally from Dallas, TX. She earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Spanish from the University of Arkansas in 2020. As a law student, she serves as the Executive Symposium Editor and was formerly an Associate Editor for the Dickinson Law Review. Additionally, Rebecca served as the Vice President of the Student Bar Association, and a tutor for a 1L Tort Law class. She has previously interned for The Honorable Judge Victor P. Stabile at the Pennsylvania Superior Court. After graduation, Rebecca will be clerking for the Honorable Judge Winston at the Delaware Superior Court. In her free time, she enjoys distance running and traveling.
Marcus Myers
Lead Research Assistant
Marcus Myers is a third-year law student. Marcus is a graduate of Winthrop University, in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He is currently the Executive Editor for Digital Media and was formerly an Associate Editor for the Dickinson Law Review. Marcus also served as President of the Sports and Entertainment Law Society. He is interested in sports law, intellectual property law, and entertainment law.
J.J. Rodriguez
Research Assistant
J.J. is a second-year law student with a solid foundation in business and real estate. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Rollins College. His professional experience includes roles as a judicial intern, financial analyst, and licensed real estate agent, with a primary focus on commercial transactions and client relationship development. J.J.’s academic and professional interests include business law, sports law, real estate, and politics.
Paul Velk
Lead Research Assistant
Paul is a third-year law student who graduated from Montana State University. He’s interested in corporate litigation and ERISA fiduciary duty litigation. As a student, he tutored torts for Professor Nicholas Kahn-Fogel and is a member of the Moot Court team. He will be clerking with The Honorable Meghan A. Adams in the Delaware Superior Court following graduation. His hobbies include coin collecting, skiing, and playing golf badly.