Executive Board
2025 – 2026
Ben's Bio is Forthcoming.
Ben Keener
Co-President
Cana's Bio is Forthcoming.
Cana Cossin
Co-President
Vice President of
Social Engagement
Vice President of
Academic Affairs; Clerkship Director
Vice President of
Special Events
Executive Board
2025 – 2026
Ben's Bio is Forthcoming.
Ben Keener
Co-President
Cana's Bio is Forthcoming.
Cana Cossin
Co-President
Vice President of
Social Engagement
Vice President of
Academic Affairs; Clerkship Director
Vice President of
Special Events
Executive Board
2025 – 2026
Benjamin Keener is a 3L at Penn Law. Ben has a MPhil in Political Thought and Intellectual History from the University of Cambridge and his B.A. in Politics from Bates College. At Penn, Ben is also a member of the Jewish Law Students Association and an Articles Editor for the Journal of Constitutional Law. After 1L, Ben interned in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. During his 2L summer, he was a summer associate for Cravath, Swaine & Moore in New York City. After law school, Ben will clerk for Judge Gerald Pappert in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and Judge Raymond M. Kethledge in the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. In addition to his studies, Ben writes and publishes articles on legal philosophy and history. He enjoys running, Russian literature, and Sour Patch Kids.
Cana Cossin is a 3L at Penn Law. Prior to law school, she graduated from Patrick Henry College with a double major in Politics and Economics. In addition to her role in the Federalist Society, Cana is a member of the National Moot Court Team, a Senior Editor for the Journal of Constitutional Law, and a member of the Christian Legal Society. Cana spent her 1L summer interning for The Honorable Trevor N. McFadden on the United States District Court for the District of Columbia and her 2L summer at Gibson Dunn in Washington, DC. Following graduation, she will return to Gibson Dunn's DC office. In her free time, Cana enjoys traveling, reading, cooking, and exploring Pennsylvania.
Ben Keener
Co-President
Cana Cossin
Co-President
Samyukt Kumar
Vice President of
Social Engagement
Megan Gerges
Vice President of
Academic Affairs; Clerkship Director
Chris Bearne
Vice President of
Special Events
Samyukt Kumar is a 3L at Penn Law. Prior to law school, he spent three years working in finance and holds a BSFS in International Economics from Georgetown University. In addition to his role in the Federalist Society, Samyukt is an Executive Editor of the University of Pennsylvania Law Review and closely involved with the Penn Carey Law Antitrust Association. During his 1L summer, Samyukt interned for Judge Thomas L. Ambro on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and during his 2L summer, he was a summer associate at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton in Brussels, Belgium and Washington, DC. In 2027, Samyukt will clerk for Judge Chad A. Readler on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf and squash, cooking, and traveling.
Megan Gerges is a 3L at Penn Law. Before law school, she graduated from Duke University with a double major in Political Science and Psychology. In addition to her role in the Federalist Society, Megan is a senior editor on the University of Pennsylvania Law Review and a member of the Christian Legal Society. During her 1L summer, Megan interned for the Honorable Paul B. Matey on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and during her 2L summer, she was a summer associate at Latham & Watkins in D.C. Following graduation, Megan will be clerking for the Honorable Steven J. Menashi on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the Honorable Trevor N. McFadden on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. In her free time, Megan enjoys listening to podcasts, traveling, and going for walks.
Francesco Foresti
Director of Programming
Caleb Voelker
Director of Programming
Aidan Diaz
Director of Operations
Caleb Voelker is a 2L at Penn Law. Prior to law school, he graduated summa cum laude from Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri, with a double major in Legal Studies and Political Science. He worked at the Missouri Attorney General's office, the U.S. Senate as a Legislative Correspondent, and the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, working on the First Amendment and Anti-Censorship Investigative Team During his 1L summer, Caleb worked for the Missouri Solicitor General, focusing on appellate litigation and advocacy. He currently serves as Director of Programming for the Penn Federalist Society, President of the DC Club, and as an Associate Editor on the University of Pennsylvania Law Review. He will be working as a summer associate at Gibson Dunn's Washington, D.C. office during his 2L summer.
Aidan Diaz is a 2L at Penn Law. Before coming to Penn, he attended the University of Florida where he earned a Bachelors in Accounting. At Penn, Aidan is also the Treasurer of the Latin American Law Student Association, Vice President of the Florida Law Students Association, and an Associate Editor of the Journal of Business Law. Aidan also participates in the Financial Literacy Pro Bono project. During his 1L summer, Aidan was a clerk with the Antitrust Division of the Florida Attorney General’s Office. For his 2L summer, he will be a summer associate for McDermott Will & Schulte in their Miami office. Outside of the law school, Aidan enjoys hiking, camping, weight training, and experimenting with new cooking.
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Max Fischer is a 2L JD/MBA student at the University of Pennsylvania, pursuing his JD at Penn Law and MBA at Wharton. Prior to law school, he worked in primary education as part of Teach for America, strategy consulting at EY-Parthenon, and investment analysis at Morgan Stanley. He studied at Boston College, University of Cambridge, & SMU. In addition to his involvement in the Federalist Society, Max is co-chair of the Wharton Restructuring and Distressed Investing Conference, a member of Wharton Squash as well as Penn Law Bowling & Softball, and a Morris Fellow. During his 2L summer, Max will be a summer associate in the restructuring group at Kirkland & Ellis in Miami and New York. Originally from Rochester, NY and Naples, FL, Max enjoys playing racquet sports, organizing social events with friends, and traveling the world.
Max Fischer is a 2L JD/MBA student at the University of Pennsylvania, pursuing his JD at Penn Law and MBA at Wharton. Prior to law school, he worked in primary education as part of Teach for America, strategy consulting at EY-Parthenon, and investment analysis at Morgan Stanley. He studied at Boston College, University of Cambridge, & SMU. Max is currently co-chair of the Wharton Restructuring and Distressed Investing Conference, a member of Wharton Squash as well as Penn Law Bowling & Softball, and a Morris Fellow. During his 2L summer, Max will be a summer associate in the restructuring group at Kirkland & Ellis in Miami and New York. Originally from Rochester, NY and Naples, FL, Max enjoys playing racquet sports, organizing social events with friends, and traveling.
Christopher Emerson is a 3L at Penn Law. Before law school, Christopher studied Economics at The University of Chicago. During his 1L summer, he interned for Judge Readler on the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Chris spent his 2L summer at Jones Day and will join as an associate following graduation. In his free time, he enjoys lifting weights, swimming, and playing the violin.
Andrew Hoffman is a 2L at Penn Law. Prior to law school Andrew attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he majored in mathematics. In addition to being Director of Membership of the Federalist Society, Andrew serves as a Vice President of the Christian Legal Society and Co-captain of Penn Law FC. During his 1L summer he clerked at the New Civil Liberties Alliance in Washington, D.C., and he plans on joining Paul, Weiss in New York next summer. In his free time Andrew enjoys playing piano, soccer, and watching the Washington Capitals.
Max Fischer
Director of Fundraising
Christopher Emerson
Treasurer
Andrew Hoffman
Director of Membership
Sonny Natkin is a 2L at Penn Law. Prior to law school, he graduated from Baruch College with a major in Finance. While he was in undergrad, he worked as a paralegal at a private credit fund, along with coaching youth basketball. In addition to his role in the Federalist Society as Director of Communcations, Sonny is an associate editor of the University of Pennsylvania Journal of Business Law, Treasurer of the Real Estate Club, and Events Director of the Capital Markets Association. He is also a member of JLSA, PBLA, and a Morris Fellow. During his 1L summer, Sonny worked as a research assistant for the Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice, and for his 2L summer, he will be a summer associate for Latham & Watkins in New York. In his free time, Sonny enjoys watching sports, traveling, and skiing.
Sonny Natkin
Director of Communication
Hunter Dickey is a 2L at Penn Law. Before law school, he graduated from Stanford University with a BA in Political Science and an MA in Communications. As an athlete on Stanford’s men’s varsity volleyball team, Hunter balanced his athletic pursuits with a course of study in international relations, political economy, and polarization. In addition to his role in the Federalist Society, Hunter is on the leadership team of the Christian Legal Society and is an Associate Editor for the University of Pennsylvania Journal of International Law. During his 1L summer, Hunter served as a law clerk for a litigation boutique in Austin, Texas. For his upcoming 2L summer, he will be working as a summer associate for Norton Rose Fulbright in Houston, Texas. In his free time, Hunter enjoys learning languages, travelling, reading, and sharing espresso.
Hunter Dickey
Director of Alumni Outreach
Julia Trzesniowski is a 2L at Penn Law. In 2024, she graduated summa cum laude from Villanova University with a B.A. in Economics. In addition to her role in the Federalist Society, Julia is also a Vice President of the Penn Business Law Association, a member of the Christian Legal Society, and a member of the University of Pennsylvania Journal of Constitutional Law. During her 1L Summer, Julia interned for the chambers of the Hon. Evelyn Padin at the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. Next Summer, Julia will intern for Milbank in their New York office. In her free time, Julia enjoys playing tennis, reading classical and gothic literature, and spending time with her family and friends.
Julia Trzesniowski
Digital Director
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Originally from the Chicago suburbs, Jacob earned his bachelor’s degree in economics and political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His professional experience includes a summer AmeriCorps term in Montana assisting pro-se litigants with family law matters, a year-long AmeriCorps term building homes with Habitat for Humanity in Orange County, NC, and a summer advocating for religious liberty in Washington, D.C. Outside of work and law school, Jacob enjoys cheering for the Tar Heels, experimenting with new recipes, and running.
Jacob Johnson-Wright
Director of Mentorship
Ed Goul is a 2L at Penn Law. He graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with double majors in Mathematics and Computer Science and a master’s in Computer Science focusing on artificial intelligence. Before law school, Ed worked as a quantitative trader. Outside of the Federalist Society, Ed is an Associate Editor for the University of Pennsylvania Law Review and a Symposium Editor for the Harvard Journal of Law & Public Policy. He also serves as treasurer of the Penn Law DC Club and the Penn Law Cinema Club and is a member of Penn JLSA. During his 1L summer, Ed interned at Covington & Burling in Washington, D.C. and the House Judiciary Committee. Ed will split his 2026 summer between Williams & Connolly and Covington in D.C. In his free time, Ed enjoys the outdoors, reading, and cooking.
Ed Goul
Director of the Symposium
Catherine Johnson is a 2L from California. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of California, Irvine in 2023 with a B.A. in History. She is an associate editor for the University of Pennsylvania Law Review, treasurer of the West Coast Law Students Association, and Vice President of First Generation Professionals. During her 1L summer, she externed with a judge in the CDCA, and she will spend her 2L summer at Morgan Lewis in California. In her free time, she enjoys fostering cats for the local shelter, singing in choir, and baking.
Catherine Johnson
Director of Community Service
Max Fredricksmeyer
Director of Professional
Development
Jeffrey Seaman is a 2L at Penn Law. Prior to law school, he earned a master's in Behavioral Science and BA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from the University of Pennsylvania. He is a researcher and writer on the criminal justice system, with a particular focus on the problem of unpunished crime. He is the co-author of the book Confronting Failures of Justice (with Paul H. Robinson & Muhammad Sarahne) and numerous law review articles, magazine pieces, and op-eds. He is also the student editor-in-chief of the Independent Law Journal, a new scholar-led and peer-approved journal committed to publishing pieces from across the ideological spectrum.
Jeffrey Seaman
Director of the Symposium
Liam LaMountain
Director of External Outreach
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Nick Wiggenhorn is a 2L from New Jersey. He attended Villanova University, where he majored in Political Science and Public Service & Administration. Outside of the Federalist Society, he is an associate editor for the University of Pennsylvania Law Review, a guest editor for the Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy Symposium Issue, a Morris Fellow, a Leo Model Foundation Government and Public Affairs Initiative Summer Fellow, Co-President of Christian Legal Society, Director of Fundraising for the Penn DC Club, and involved with First Generation Professionals and 1LAP. He spent his 1L summer as a legal clerk for Senator John Kennedy on the Senate Judiciary Committee, and will spend his 2L summer with A&O Shearman in New York. In his free time, Nick enjoys watching Philadelphia sports teams, spending time with his dogs, and traveling.
Nick Wiggenhorn
Director of Operations
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Nicholas Moore is a 2L at Penn Law. Nick graduated from Yale College in 2022, majoring in History with a focus on Imperial Russia. Prior to law school, Nick worked for two years as an M&A paralegal in Cravath’s New York City office. In addition to serving as co-Director of Mentorship in the Federalist Society, Nick is a graduate fellow of the Collegium Institute and is a member of the St. Thomas More Society and First-Generation Professionals at Penn. During his 1L summer, Nick was a summer associate in Akin’s Washington D. C. office; Nick will be returning to Akin's D.C. office for his 2L summer. In his free time, Nick enjoys listening to 2000s hip hop, cooking Southern food, and going on nature walks.
Nick Moore
Director of Mentorship
Nick Wiggenhorn
Director of Operations
Catherine Johnson
Director of Community Service
Liam LaMountain
Director of External Outreach