EXECUTIVEÂ EDITORS
2025-2026
Kayleigh Thomas
Editor-in-Chief
Kayleigh graduated from the University of Florida with a B.A. in Business Administration with concentrations in Mass Communication and Event Management. She aspires to pursue a career in music law. Kayleigh has gained diverse legal experience through internships with The Mechanical Licensing Collective, MNRK Music Group, and McGlinchey Stafford in Nashville. Before law school, she built a strong foundation in the music industry, serving as President of UF’s student-run record label Swamp Records, President of the Gator Music Industry Club, and an Executive Board member for Student Government Productions, where she helped organize large-scale concerts for the university. She also toured with bands, worked as the lead talent buyer for local venue Heartwood Soundstage, and interned with prominent music companies. At UF Levin College of Law, Kayleigh is a Levin Ambassador and previously served as President of the Entertainment and Sports Law Society. Beyond her professional pursuits, she enjoys indie-folk music, yoga, interior design, and exploring local coffee shops.
Sophia Simeoni
Executive Managing Editor
Sophia graduated with her B.A. in Linguistics and Criminology from the University of Florida. After 1L, she worked for the City Attorney’s Office in Tampa, and during 2L she externed with the Florida Board of Governors Self-Insurance Programs. For her 2L summer, Sophia served as a Corporate Counsel Intern at Publix Super Markets, Inc., where she gained experience in employment, real estate, technology, intellectual property, and contract law. She is currently externing with the Office of the General Counsel at Santa Fe College. At UF Law, Sophia has served as Treasurer of the Entertainment and Sports Law Society and as a Teaching Assistant for Legal Writing, and she is a current member of the ADR Team. A fun fact about Sophia is that she has two dachshunds named Noot and Fin.
Alexander Nazareth
Executive Research Editor
Alexander graduated from the University of Florida and studied Telecommunication, Digital Film, and Television. Over the summer, Alexander worked at Tripp Scott in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, working on commercial litigation and transactional issues. During his 2L year, Alexander served as the Caribbean Law Student Association Vice President and currently serves as a Levin Ambassador. Over the summer, Alexander spent a lot of his free time scuba diving off Florida's east coast and hopes to do so after graduation.
Julie Wittenberg
Executive Articles Editor
Julie graduated with a B.A. in English from the University of North Florida. While at UNF, she coached gymnastics and has even coached some of the current Florida gymnasts! Julie spent her 1L summer as a legal intern for TopBuild Corporation’s General Counsel. She spent her 2L summer as a Summer Associate with Wicker, Smith, O’Hara, McCoy & Ford. Outside of school, Julie is passionate about gothic literature, art history, and classical ballet.
Lauren Austin
Executive Student Works Editor
Lauren is from Miami, FL and a double gator, graduating with a degree in Criminology from the University of Florida. During law school, Lauren has been a legal writing TA, a Student Bar Association representative, a First Generation Professionals Society GatorLaw Mentor, Events Chair of International Law Society, and an active editor on FESLR. During her 1L summer, Lauren interned with Judge Paul Huck in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of FL. During her 2L summer, Lauren worked as a summer associate for Hinshaw & Culbertson in Tampa, FL. Lauren will be returning to Hinshaw & Culbertson following her graduation to practice Equine Law in Hinshaw’s Business Litigation practice group. In her free time, Lauren enjoys horseback riding, reading, and collecting shells at the beach.
Katie Chronister
Executive Communications Editor
Katie graduated with a B.S. and Masters in Sports Management from the University of Florida. Katie spent her 1L and 2l summer working as a law clerk for Folds Walker, LLC in Gainesville, Florida. Currently, she is the President of the UF Law Softball Team and the Assistant Coach at Santa Fe Community College. In her free time you will often find her practicing pilates or playing with her dog, Peach!