Student Ambassadors

Toni is a 3L from Orlando, Florida. She graduated from the University of Florida with a double major in International Studies and Anthropology and a minor in Arabic Literature and Language. At GW, she is pursuing her interest in international law in addition to serving as a GW Law Student Ambassador, Dean's Fellow, and Director of Alumni Relations for the Student Bar Association. Toni has previously interned at the DC Superior Court, the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and, most recently, at Cole, Scott & Kissane P.A. In her free time, she enjoys taking [solidcore] classes, watching reality TV, and cheering on the Florida Gators!

Joe is a 2L evening student from South Central Pennsylvania. He graduated from Bob Jones University with a BS in Accounting and a minor in Political Science, then earned his CPA license and CGMA designation. Joe built his career in Big Four advisory work and still advises clients full-time on finance and digital transformation. At GW Law, Joe serves as an SBA Senator and member of the George Washington Business & Finance Law Review. He has competed in ADR, Mock Trial, and the Schenck National Security Crisis Negotiation Competition. Outside of school and work, Joe serves on the board of the Susquehanna Art Museum, sits on the editorial board of the ABA Corporate Counsel Committee, and supports community organizations, including United Way of the Capital Region. In his free time, he enjoys running, mentoring young professionals, and picking out his annual “Uncle Joey Christmas Jammies” for his 21 (soon-to-be 23) nieces and nephews.

Synclair Taylor is a rising second-year law student from Long Island, NY. She graduated with honors from Virginia Commonwealth University, Go Rams, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Forensic Science. She is interested in pursuing a career in Criminal Defense, White Collar Investigations, and Litigation. She is excited to be serving as a Co-president of GW Law's Student Ambassadors for the 2026-2027 academic year to help create a welcoming and engaging environment for potential students. In addition, Synclair serves as the Criminal Law Society Vice President, Black Law Student Association 1L Coordinator, and a Social Chair for the Mock Trial Board. This summer Synclair is interning with the Virginia Indigent Commission at the Arlington Public Defender's office working to further representation in marginalized communities. In her free time, Synclair plays basketball, loves to try new foods, and is a hot yoga fanatic!

Jake Temkin is a current 3L from Queens, New York. He graduated from Hofstra University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. At GW Law, Jake is President of the Mock Trial Board, an SBA Associate Supreme Court Justice, and is involved with the Federal Circuit Bar Journal and GW Law Revue. Jake also previously served as a Brandeis Inns of Court Advisor. Jake spent his 1L summer as a law clerk in the Appellate Division of the Queens County District Attorney’s Office and his 2L summer as a Summer Associate at a large U.S. law firm, where he worked on a variety of litigation matters. In his free time, Jake enjoys hiking, traveling, snowboarding, and watching movies.