Graham Vogtman

Chief Justice

Email:

gvogtman@iu.edu

Graham L. Vogtman, Class of 2021, is an IU Founders Scholar and a Dual Degree student pursuing a B.S. in Law and Public Policy and a B.A. in Philosophy. This is Graham’s second year on the Court and his first as Chief Justice. At IU, Graham was a member of the 2017–2018 Civic Leaders Center cohort, and is a SPEA Honors Student and a member of the Hutton Honors College. Graham is the editor of SCOTUS Predictions, a law blog dedicated to providing the public with news concerning the United States Supreme Court. For the blog, Graham writes essays about the Court’s jurisprudence, compiles weekly briefings, and reviews the Court’s blockbuster decisions. Most significantly, Graham also selects one case on the Court’s docket each term for which he writes his own opinion before the Court releases theirs.  Graham intends to pursue law school and has a vested interest in studying administrative, civil rights, and American Constitutional law. Graham aims to clerk in-chambers, work as an attorney for the federal government, and one day serve as a federal judge. Outside of his studies, Graham spends much of his free time golfing, a sport he has played since he was four years old. He is a staunch supporter of the New York Yankees and FC Bayern München, a Bavarian football club in Munich, Germany.

Skylar Drefcinski

Associate Justice

Skylar Drefcinski is a senior majoring in Law and Public Policy, and plans to attend law school next year. She has a certificate in Public Management, minors in Spanish and in Communication and Public Advocacy, and is in both SPEA Honors and Hutton Honors. A member of the '16-'17 Civic Leaders cohort, she served on the Briscoe Quadrangle Conduct Board and as Vice President of Briscoe Student Government. Since then, she has worked as a Teaching Assistant and as President of her sorority, Alpha Omicron Pi. She spent last semester in Washington D.C. interning with the Department of Justice, and she looks forward to connecting her experiences with litigation in the D.C. courts to her time on the IU Supreme Court.

Sean Harrington

Associate Justice

Sean Harrington is a senior studying Nonprofit Management and Leadership with minors in Education Policy and Communication & Public Advocacy. A member of the bicentennial class of 2020, he served on the Briscoe Quadrangle Conduct Board during his freshman year while he lived in the Civic Leaders Living Learning Center. Harrington has been a member of the court since his sophomore year. He studied abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark in the summer of 2018 and participated in SPEA’s Washington Leadership Program in the spring of 2019. Sean previously served as a campus tour guide and is currently a member of the Jacobs School of Music All-Campus Band as a trombone player.

Madeline Hudson

Associate Justice

Email:

mfhudson@iu.edu

Madeline is a senior studying Law & Public Policy at the School of Public and Environmental Affairs with a minor in Criminal Justice. She is also a Hudson & Holland Scholar. After transferring to IU her sophomore year, she became actively involved in WIUX as a co-host for a political talk show that aired on 99.1 FM as well as IU Model United Nations. Last year, she served as the Chair of the Model UN Commission on the Status of Women and has been involved with various MUN clubs for 6 years. She was a member of the Collins Conduct Board her sophomore year and the University Conduct Board her junior year. In addition, she is the Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity Philanthropy Chair for the second consecutive year. Madeline describes herself as a lifelong philanthropist and advocate for social justice, which is the guiding force behind many of her interests and activities. After graduation, she plans to work for a non-profit involved in criminal justice work, attend law school, or travel abroad to volunteer. Despite the serious and heavy nature of her studies, she is an avid reader and loves to laugh while watching shows like Broad City and The Office.

Avi Jain

Associate Justice

Avi is a senior in the Kelley School of Business studying Economic Consulting, Finance, and Business Analytics. She is a third-year Resident Assistant, an experience that has given her insights into students’ experiences of the conduct system. Currently, she is serving as a President on the OVPUE Student Advisory Board, and as an ACE mentor for incoming honors freshmen. During her time at IU, Avi has also been involved with the 180 Degrees Consulting, McNutt Student Government, Crimson Consulting, IU2U, and the KLLC Executive Board. In her spare time, she enjoys reading horoscopes, drinking coffee, vegetarian cooking, and making puns.

Sophie Lahey

Associate Justice

Sophie is currently a senior from Churubusco, Indiana, studying Public Policy Analysis and Sustainable Business through Kelley, and minoring in Media Law and Ethics through the Media School. She hopes to use her business degree after university to go into the environmental consulting field, specifically in waste auditing. During her  time at IU, she looks for opportunities to  become involved in the community through social impact: whether it’s as Co- President for Net Impact, the Sustainable Business Club on campus; researching with social impact through the Center of Excellence for Women in Technology; or volunteering at a local art gallery.

Brennan Murphy

Associate Justice

Brennan is a second-year graduate student studying Higher Education and Student Affairs. He holds an assistantship with Residential Programs & Services, overseeing the Hoosier Den. Through his program, he has also worked with the Office of Institutional Equity on Title IX-related materials. Before pursuing an M.Ed, Brennan attended IU for an Bachelor's in Theatre and Drama. He is excited to return to the IU Supreme Court, having served two years in undergrad. In his free time, Brennan loves playing board games, taking trips to the Chocolate Moose, and obsessing over Scottish Terriers.

Sarah Nance

Associate Justice

Sarah Nance is a junior pursuing a major in Policy Analysis through the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, in addition to a minor in Spanish. She is a student of both SPEA Honors and the Hutton Honors College. Passionate about policy and the opioid epidemic, Sarah has conducted research on opioid abuse as a member of the CEWiT REU-W program as well as the National Institute on Drug Abuse. She has been named as the 2019-2020 President of the Student Alliance for National Security after serving as vice president during her sophomore year. Before her appointment to the Indiana University Supreme Court, Sarah spent her freshman and sophomore year as a member of the Teter Student Conduct Board.

Sophie Reitz-Bouren

Associate Justice

Sophie Reitz-Bouren, Class of 2021, is an undergraduate student at the School of Informatics, Computer Science and Engineering. She is currently pursing a major in Informatics in Business. Her sophomore year, she served as the Chair Person of the Willkie Spruce Conduct Board and as a member of the Resident Hall Association Student Conduct Board. Sophie is a contracted cadet in the Indiana University Reserve Officer Training Corps and will graduate as a commissioned Officer in the United States Army, giving her the opportunity work with character development and female retainment in the military. Additionally, Sophie is a member of the Delta Alpha chapter of Phi Mu which allows her to participate in philanthropic events through the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Sophie has interned in New Jersey for a US Congressman in 2016 where she worked closely with Congressman Leonard Lance to support constituents and facilitate congressional activities. Sophie hopes her experience in and understanding of government will elevate her future career as an Officer in the Army.  Sophie aims to eventually work in the private sector of business and technology. Sophie spends most of her free time playing intramural sports and visiting the dogs at the local animal rescue centers. She is an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and anyone who beats the Yankees.

Eli Schantz

Associate Justice

Eli Schantz, majoring in Molecular Biology and Philosophy, will be starting his Junior year this fall along with beginning his second year on the IUSG Supreme Court. Passionate about student government and the conduct process, Eli has served as the Director of Philanthropy for Forest Student Government, as a member of the Residence Hall Association’s Internal Affairs Committee, and as the Chair of the Forest Residence Center Conduct Board. Outside of school, Eli is interested in research and volunteerism, conducting investigations into chromosome dynamics under Xindan Wang and working with numerous local service organizations. Eli is also an ardent fan of coffee, tea, Netflix originals, and the Indiana Hoosiers Basketball team.

Journey Westfield

Associate Justice

Journey Westfield, class of 2020, is majoring in Public Financial Management through the School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Journey has been recognized as an Indiana University Scholar of Distinction, is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and is a School of Public and Environmental Affairs Honor student.  Additionally, Journey serves as the External Vice President for Mu Beta Lambda Business Fraternity, Inc., the first minority business fraternity in the nation, and volunteers with the Indiana University Union Board. This summer Journey interned at Entertainment Cruises in their contact center, where she worked as a sales and guest services intern. Journey is very passionate about inclusiveness and social justice, and looks forward to making an impact while serving on the Court.