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Alumnus, Judge Paul A. Roetman Paul A. Roetman was appointed Superior Court Judge for Kotzebue, Alaska in August 2010 by Governor Sean Parnell.  At age 42, Roetman was the youngest Superior Court judge in the state and the first in 20 years to be appointed directly from a prosecutor position.

Alumni Stories

Alumni, Kimberly H. Phillips & Corrynn Peters Kimberly Phillips '05  and  Corrynn Peters '03 will tell you that while a J.D. alone will not necessarily prepare you for the challenges of running your own law firm, a legal education founded on the principles of excellence and integrity will.

Alumnus, Kyle Westaway Alumnus, social entrepreneur, and Harvard Law School lecturer Kyle Westaway is a self-proclaimed “southern boy” from Knoxville, Tennessee. However, from his new home base in Manhattan, he’s carving out a global impact larger than he ever could have expected.

Alumna, Crystal Twitty On a given work day Crystal Twitty ’03 can be found advising any of 23 community colleges in her role as Associate System Counsel to the Virginia Community College System (VCCS).

Alumna, Julie A. Clark Executive Director of Doma International  Julie A. Clark shares a personal update about starting an international, non-profit, human rights organization.

Alumnus, James M. Smith Regent Law alumnus James M. Smith never imagined he would one day be the head of his own law firm.

Alumnus, Brad Knox After early success as an entrepreneur, Brad Knox’s next step was to earn an MBA. That was before a Regent alumnus challenged him to consider law school, suggesting it could open many doors.

Alumna, Kerriél Bailey Kerriél Bailey was determined not to practice family law after graduation.  “I grew up with all that trauma and decided, ‘I’ve already lived that; I don’t want to live it again in someone else’s life!'” she says.

Alumnus, Justin T. Bush Justin T. Bush was recently made a named partner at the law firm of Stallings, Bush, and Randall, P.C. where he manages the firm's Suffolk, Va., office. He was formerly partner at Stallings & Bischoff, P.C. where he practiced in the areas of criminal defense and domestic relations since graduating and passing the Virginia Bar Exam.

Alumnus, Robert "Bob" Byrne Jr. Regent Law alumnus Robert "Bob" Byrne Jr. said he was stunned to learn that he was named the 2010 R. Edwin Burnette Jr. Young Lawyer of the Year by the Virginia State Bar Young Lawyers Conference (YLC).

Alumnus, Ronald Pahl The Honorable Ronald Pahl serves as a circuit court judge for the Sixth Judicial District of Oregon. After his initial election to a six-year term, Judge Pahl was reelected in 2004 to serve another six-year term.

Alumnus, Judge Paul A. Roetman Paul A. Roetmanwas appointed Superior Court Judge for Kotzebue, Alaska in August 2010 by Governor Sean Parnell.  At age 42, Roetman was the youngest Superior Court judge in the state and the first in 20 years to be appointed directly from a prosecutor position.

Alumna, Kisha Jones Kishá Jones serves as an assistant public guardian with the Office of the Public Guardian in Cook County, Ill.

Alumnus, Courtney Laginess Courtney Laginess is an intellectual property lawyer who believes being a Christian lawyer carries with it a special mandate…

Alumna, Minka Lanier Minka Lanier enriched her classmates with a unique perspective, making the classroom a more diverse learning environment…

Alumnus, Governor Robert F. "Bob" McDonnell Former Virginia Attorney General and 71st Governor of Virginia Bob McDonnell has been serving Virginians since 1992 and credits Regent Law with giving him the legal training he needed to fight for the policies that have made America a great nation…

Alumnus, Bobby Maddox Bobby Maddox could have gone to law school just about anywhere. But a phone call from Regent confirmed his calling…

Alumnus, Stephen Pfeiffer Since he was six years old, Stephen Pfeiffer dreamed of being a lawyer. There was no question as to where he would get a solid education and the skills training necessary to complete that dream…

Alumna, Dorothy Yeung Dorothy Yeung works tirelessly to protect life. Whether for the unborn, elderly, or incapacitated, she believes the right to life is universal…

Alumna, Rhonda Kinard “Know Jesus, know peace; no Jesus, no peace” is Rhonda Kinard's life theme. Since she became a devoted Christian as an undergraduate student, she has aligned all of her endeavors around God’s will, and not her own...

Alumnus, Scott Bergthold Scott Bergthold maintains a national municipal law practice focusing on defending regulations of adult businesses. Scott litigates on behalf of municipalities in state and federal courts and is a frequent lecturer for state municipal leagues and the International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA).

Alumnus, Chris Stewart At the forefront of the battle for marriage in Arkansas in 2004, today Chris Stewart manages his own law firm and serves as legal counsel for the Republican party of Arkansas…

Alumna, Noelle Groves A clerkship with Virginia Supreme Court Chief Justice Leroy Rountree Hasell, Sr. was a rewarding and challenging experience for alumna Noelle Groves...

Alumna, Teresa Hammons The Honorable Teresa Hammons sits on the bench of the General District Court in Virginia Beach where she strives to bring compassion, moral clarity and justice to all who enter her courtroom…

Alumna, Kelly Hawkins It is not uncommon for lawyers like Kelly Hawkins to hear that their chosen profession will quickly lead to “burn out.” Regent Law, however, taught Hawkins how to combat the possibility...

Faculty Stories

Dean, Jeffrey A. Brauch Dean Brauch learned that he loved legal issues, research, and legal writing; however, he did not necessarily enjoy the nature of the cases themselves. He began to pray that God would lead him in a different direction...

Faculty, Gloria Whittico Assistant Professor Gloria Whittico describes her calling to law as a ministry with a twofold mission: "To get the right people to Regent and to make sure that all of them know that law is a possibility."

Faculty, Bruce Cameron Bruce Cameron, Reed Larson Professor of Labor Law, brings to the classroom a lifetime of experience working at the forefront of litigation surrounding compulsory unionism and right-to-work issues.

Faculty, Lynne Kohm As the John Brown McCarty Professor of Family Law, Lynne Kohm has dedicated her legal calling to family restoration...

Faculty, Eleanor Brown Professor Eleanor Brown believes the professional bar is set high for lawyers. Accordingly, she works hard to instill client-centered mind sets in her students…

Faculty, David Velloney Professor David Velloney’s love of teaching began after earning his LL.M. in Military Justice from the Army JAG School in 2001 where he spent the next two years as a faculty member teaching Substantive Criminal Law and Trial Advocacy.

Faculty, Eric DeGroff A personal and professional crossroads after 15 years in government work led Professor Eric DeGroff to Regent Law initially as part of the school’s first enrolling class.

Faculty, L.O. Natt Gantt, II “I didn’t plan on being a law school academic,” said Regent Law Associate Dean for Student Affairs L.O. Natt Gantt.  “I wanted to be a car designer or an architect, and my first love has always been psychology.”

Faculty, Kenneth Ching Professor Kenneth Ching, one of Regent’s newest law professors, knows what it takes to help students maximize their legal gifts and callings.

Faculty, Craig A. Stern A true intellectual and academician, Professor Craig A. Stern attributes his career at Regent Law and its subsequent longevity, spanning more than two decades of teaching and scholarship, to Providence.

Distinguished Faculty, John Ashcroft Former Attorney General John Ashcroft is excited to be a part of the Regent Law faculty because it gives him greater latitude to pursue the truth than is commonly available in a secular environment…

Faculty, J. Haskell Murray Georgia native J. Haskell Murray is one of the newest editions to the Regent Law family of faculty members. He earned his J.D. magna cum laude from Georgia State University College of Law in 2006, but as the oldest of six children, this son of a successful businessman always expected to follow in his father's footsteps...

Student Stories

Student, Stephanie Hartman 2L Stephanie Hartman had her eye on law from a young age. While growing up in Las Vegas, she liked to the idea of going into an analytical field that would enable her to make a difference in the lives of others.

Student, Anastasios Kamoutsas “The plans you have are not the plans God has.” These insightful words from a stranger caused Anastasios Kamoutsas, 3L and President of PILAR (Public Interest Law Advocates at Regent) to consider attending Regent Law.

Student, Nicole LeBoeuf Nicole LeBoeuf’s journey to Regent Law did not follow a straight path. Having parents who are both attorneys, she grew up knowing exactly what she did not want to do—pursue law. “I wanted to become a professional singer.”

Student, Amy Pyecha Amy Pyecha knew she belonged in a career where she could help people. She considers herself the perfect fit for Regent Law, which, she explains, “puts people back into the legal process.”

Student, Allen Anjo Third-year Regent Law student and native of India, Allen Anjo sees his life as a series of God-given opportunities, the latest of which is the chance to pursue a joint degree in law and government at Regent University.

Student, Hyae-min Sarah Chang Hyae-min, who goes by her middle name Sarah, is the lone girl and middle child of three. Her parents emigrated from South Korea to Tampa, Fla. in 1983, where she was born and raised.

Student, Colby Barron How does a woman bent on becoming a medical doctor suddenly change her mind and pursue a legal career?  We asked Regent Law 3L student, Colby Barron.  “It was a long journey,” she says.

Student, Joel Dunn The Regent Law motto, “Law is not just a profession.  It’s a calling,” resonates strongly with 3L student Joel Dunn who wasn’t planning to go to law school.  Before his change of direction, Dunn’s aspirations remained close to home.

Student, Emily Rebecca Dunn “I didn’t expect to love it this much!” says 3L Emily Rebecca Dunn of her initial Regent Law experience.

Student, Jessica Pak Third-year Regent Law student Jessica Pak is passionate and purposeful about pursuing her legal education.  Pak became interested in law at age 14 when she participated in the American Legion Oratorical Contest as part of her homeschool curriculum.

Student, Christie McGinley Though you might not sense it upon first meeting her, Regent Law 3L Christie McGinley knows exactly what she wants. Underneath her quiet, friendly demeanor is a woman of strong convictions, especially when it comes to her legal studies.