

Valencia Dunning for 1L Class Secretary
The Issue
As a first-generation law student, I know what it means to enter a new environment and have to create your own roadmap. But I bring years of experience working in legal roles, along with the experience of owning and managing a business. I understand the importance of organization, communication, accountability, and making sure things actually get done.
That experience is why I’m running for Class Secretary.
We are the first-ever part-time online JD cohort, which means we have a unique opportunity to shape the experience for ourselves and establish a foundation for the students who come after us. As working professionals and students balancing responsibilities outside of law school, we need leadership that understands both sides.
I want to use my experience to keep our class organized, informed, and connected while making sure our concerns are communicated and our voices are represented.
Being first-generation taught me that when there isn't a roadmap, you build one. Our cohort is the first to walk this path, and I want to help build that roadmap with you.
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The Issue
As a first-generation law student, I know what it means to enter a new environment and have to create your own roadmap. But I bring years of experience working in legal roles, along with the experience of owning and managing a business. I understand the importance of organization, communication, accountability, and making sure things actually get done.
That experience is why I’m running for Class Secretary.
We are the first-ever part-time online JD cohort, which means we have a unique opportunity to shape the experience for ourselves and establish a foundation for the students who come after us. As working professionals and students balancing responsibilities outside of law school, we need leadership that understands both sides.
I want to use my experience to keep our class organized, informed, and connected while making sure our concerns are communicated and our voices are represented.
Being first-generation taught me that when there isn't a roadmap, you build one. Our cohort is the first to walk this path, and I want to help build that roadmap with you.
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Petition created on September 10, 2026