JD Students (PST and MST)
Jahred Tolbert
Jahred is a rising 3L at Cornell Law School. He graduated with a B.A. in Philosophy while canvassing for renewable energy at San Diego State University. Before law school, Jahred interned for the Los Angeles County Executive Office and worked as a strategist for an environmental nonprofit. He spent his previous summer interning for the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office Public Rights Branch Environmental Justice Unit.
Bobby Rolfs
Bobby is a 1L at the University of Oregon School of law. He graduated from the University of Utah with dual degrees in environmental studies and sustainability as well as political science. He has worked for non-profits in the Salt Lake City area whose goals are to create legislation that would decrease air pollution throughout the state, and to stand against the implementation of the Little Cottonwood Canyon gondola
project. In his free time, Bobby enjoys snowboarding, camping, climbing, connecting with friends through their shared interests, and taking care of his two cats.
Jake Jenkins
Jake is a 2L at the University of Colorado Law School, holding a B.A. in Global Environmental Politics from Bates College. Before joining PEL, he gained experience with several nonprofits, focusing on public land advocacy, river restoration, and environmental cleanup. Jake is a
member of the Colorado Environmental Law Journal and is pursuing a certificate in Environmental, Natural Resources, and Energy Law. In his free time, he enjoys ski mountaineering and rock climbing.
Kieran Wilson
Kieran is now a rising 2L at UC Irvine Law, after attending Boston College for undergrad, where he majored in English and Theology. He enjoys surfing, playing guitar, and exploring nature.
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Tia La’ulusa
Tia La’ulusa (she/her) is a rising 2L at University of California, Irvine School of Law. Originally from Portland, Oregon, she earned her Master of Fine Arts in Acting from Southern Methodist University in 2018, and has worked as a professional stage actor for over ten years. In feeling the need to change the kind of impact she has in a rapidly changing world, she made the choice to pivot to law and is excited to spend her time advocating for animals, the earth, and marginalized communities. Her hobbies include dance, martial arts, and horror movies.