Johnsenia Brooks

Founder/Executive Director

Originally from the Bronx, NY, Johnsenia (she/her) is a first-generation Honduran American and a third-year law student at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law. She earned her undergraduate degree in Government and Psychology with a minor in French from Georgetown University in 2020. In college, Johnsenia was an educator at the Arlington County (VA) jail, where she developed a novel literature curriculum, served as an intake specialist at the local Public Defenders Service, and advocated for exoneration in a wrongful conviction case as a part of her class, “Making an Exoneree.” She produced an award-winning documentary related to this exoneree work. Immediately after college, she worked as a paralegal for the Innocence Project. In 2021, she co-founded an events curation brand and worked alongside artists and DJs to curate social events centered around celebrating the Black diaspora. Johnsenia aims to be the go-to attorney for entertainers in the music industry. When she’s not in class Johnsenia is active in the gym, lifting weights or taking classes at her local boxing studio.

Omega Agee

Creative Director

From West Oakland, California, Omega Agee (she/her) is a first-year law student at UC Law San Francisco (formerly Hastings). She earned her Bachelor of Arts and Science from the illustrious Grambling State University in Louisiana, where she cultivated a passion for both creativity and justice. Post graduation, Omega carved her own path in entrepreneurship, gaining firsthand insight into the challenges new businesses face, especially in protecting their ideas. This experience inspired her to pursue a career in intellectual property law. Creativity has always been a driving force in Omega’s life. Deeply immersed in the arts, from film and photography to writing, she lives by the mantra: “Capture and create the moment.” Her creative spirit has led her to collaborate with various nonprofits, including the Black Clover Foundation, Friendship Development Corporation, and the Borehole Project, where she’s contributed her skills to impactful community initiatives. Outside of school and creative work, Omega enjoys Lagree fitness, kickboxing, and reading.

Michael John

Grants Director

Originally from Boston, MA (he/him), Michael John, is a second-year law student at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law.. He holds an MSc from the London School of Economics, and BA, magna cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to law school he worked in the philanthropic sector supporting foundations and nonprofit leaders in refining their strategic priorities. At the Bridgespan Group, Michael worked with the executives leading organizations focused on workforce development, criminal justice, and racial justice in communities across the country. At a peer organization, Social Finance, Michael served as a project manager for a permanent supportive housing initiative in partnership with the United Way of Anchorage Alaska, while also developing avenues to direct philanthropic capital to rural job training programs. Michael is a historian that is passionate about the Caribbean, particularly as it relates to Marxist organizing during the 1950s. In his free time he plays the steel pan, and serves as a volunteer judge for high school policy debate tournaments. 

Jasmine Lewis

Mentorship Director

Jasmine is a third-year law student at Stanford Law School with a passion for issues at the intersection of law and technology. She holds a B.A. from the University of Miami and a MSc from the London School of Economics. Originally from the Chicago suburbs, she came to law school with a background in tech and social justice policy. That foundation continues to shape her work, especially in the area of data privacy. Last year, Jasmine interned at the California Attorney General’s office as a Privacy Intern, and spent this past summer interning as a legal privacy intern at Airbnb. Outside of law, Jasmine enjoys mentoring prospective law students, reading, seeing live music, taking daily walks, and watching NBA basketball. 

Sunnie Wang

LSAT Prep Director

Sunnie Wang is a first-year law student at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, but spent the majority of her childhood in the Bay Area. She is a first-generation Chinese American. She earned her undergraduate degree in Law, History, and Culture with a minor in Communications, Policy, and Law from the University of Southern California. In college, Sunnie interned for Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo, Mayor Karen Bass, Geragos & Geragos, and the Know Your Rights Camp. She also worked part-time as a nanny and retail worker. During her time at USC, she also served as the President of Phi Alpha Delta and the Vice President of Delta Gamma.  During her gap years, Sunnie was a nanny and LSAT tutor. She also volunteered as an Advocate with Court Appointed Special Advocates. When she’s not in class, Sunnie enjoys trying new recipes and exploring new parts of Chicago.