Spring 2026 Veterans Clinic Class

Libby Baker

I graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in Political Science and am currently a 3L at Mizzou Law. I joined the Veterans Clinic to make a direct impact for those who have served and to gain hands-on advocacy experience. After graduation, I plan to practice law in Kansas City.

Tommy Briner

My name is Tommy Briner. I graduated from Mizzou with a Finance degree in 2024 and am currently a 2L. I joined the Veterans Clinic because I saw the importance of the work the Clinic does. Many veterans are unsure how to approach VA process and procedure, and through my work at the Clinic, I will be able to help veterans and also gain valuable legal experience myself. The opportunity was too good to pass up!

Lucy Brooner

My name is Lucy Brooner, and I am a second-year law student from Ankeny, IA. I am not sure which type of law I would like to practice, but I enjoyed my Property, Contracts, and Veterans Law classes. Along with the Veterans Clinic, I am involved in the Women's Law Association and Missouri Law Review. Outside of school, I like to read, scuba dive, and wake surf. I am so excited to be participating in the Veterans Clinic this semester!

Isabel Fenoglio

My name is Isabel Fenoglio. I am a third-year law student at Mizzou and a St. Louis native. I attended Boston College for undergrad and majored in Political Science and English. After graduation this spring, I will be returning to St. Louis to practice law. It is an honor to be part of the Veterans Clinic this semester. The practical experience is unparalleled, and the relationships I have built with the Clinic staff and clients have been the highlight of my experience at Mizzou Law .

Silas Glaude

Silas Glaude is a 2L at Mizzou Law from Columbia, Missouri. He is a Deans Fellow for Contracts and is involved in the Journal of Dispute Resolution. Outside of Hulston, Silas worked in plaintiffs' litigation at The Simon Law Firm last summer and looks forward to being back in St. Louis this upcoming summer working for Husch Blackwell. As an undergraduate, Silas participated in AROTC, and is currently in the IRR as a 2LT. After graduation, Silas looks forward to becoming a JAG.

Raeli Howerton

I'm from Liberty, MO just outside of Kansas City. I originally went to the University of Louisville where I threw javelin for the track team. I got my BA in psychology from UMKC. I chose Mizzou because my family goes here. I wanted to join the veteran's clinic because I have many veterans in my family and I want to help people!

Mary Jae Kirby

I am a third-year law student from Bethalto, Illinois, and a 2023 graduate of the University of Missouri, where I earned a B.A. in Constitutional Democracy. I joined the Veterans Clinic because I am genuinely excited about the opportunity to help Veterans and make a meaningful impact through hands-on legal advocacy. After graduation, I will begin my legal career as an associate at Jones, Skelton, and Hochuli in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Tyler Longman

My name is Tyler Longman, and I am a 2L here at the University of Missouri School of Law. I am originally from Jupiter, Florida. This summer I will be working in the Missouri Attorney General's Office as a Rule 13 certified student attorney. Prior to coming to law school, I spent two years in Colorado's San Luis Valley as a social worker. While there, I was an AmeriCorps case worker with our Crisis Prevention Program, a street outreach engagement specialist, and a grant manager and case worker for the Transitional Homelessness Response Rapid Rehousing and Homelessness Prevention grant. I have an undergraduate degree from Florida State University in English literature. In my free time, I enjoy reading, playing video games, hiking, sports, and spending time with family and friends.

Claire Parker

I graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in Psychology. I am currently a 3L and I joined the Veterans Clinic to advocate for those who have served our country. After graduation, I plan to clerk for the Missouri Supreme Court and then work at Norton Rose Fulbright in St. Louis.

Ryan Rahoy

My name is Ryan Rahoy, and after seven years at the University of Missouri, I can say I truly bleed black and gold. A St. Louis native, I stayed in Columbia after my undergraduate studies in Business Management and Political Science to pursue my J.D. at Mizzou Law. After I graduate, I am headed back to St. Louis to begin my career at Brown & James, focusing on personal injury defense. My time with the Veterans Clinic has been the highlight of my law school career as it offers a rare bridge between academics and the chance to make a real difference in a client’s life. The practical experience is amazing, however, it truly feels good to be doing something while in school that makes a difference in someone’s life. I am grateful to experience this opportunity with the Veterans Clinic and I could not recommend it more to those seeking a different experience while in school.

Elli Ross

I am currently a 3L and I am from Chillicothe, Missouri. I studied Business Administration in undergrad at Mizzou. I am excited to give back to those who have served our country this semester!

Shyann Sampson

My name is Shyann Sampson, and I am a second-year law student at the University of Missouri School of Law. I earned my undergraduate degree from Southeast Missouri State University. Coming from a family with a strong history of military service, I am deeply committed to advocating for veterans and supporting those who have served our country.

Terrena Weiss

I earned my Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, from Maryville University in St. Louis, and a Master of Business Administration in 2024 from the University of Nebraska in Omaha. My personal experience assisting family members with service-connected disability claims and my commitment to expanding access to legal services for veterans led me to participate in the Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic. I intend to carry this service-focused commitment into a legal practice focused on veterans law, probate law, and estate planning in rural Southeast Missouri.

Paul Wuennenberg

I am a 3L from St. Louis, MO who graduated with a B.S. In Political Science from Truman State University. I joined the Veterans Clinic to give back to the community and gain experience working with clients. Following law school, I will be clerking for District Judge Matthew Schelp of the Eastern District of Missouri.

Thomas Yang

I am a 3L in the Veterans Clinic. Originally from Houston, Texas, I attended Saint Louis University for undergrad. I served as the Senior Note and Comment Editor on the Missouri Law Review and was a summer associate at Lewis Rice LLC, where I will begin practice following graduation. I also serve as a Dean's Fellow for Civil Procedure and Constitutional Law. Prior to law school, I worked for Scouting America, with responsibilities in program operations, risk management, budgeting, and dispute resolution.

Kathleen Zimmerman

I am a 2L from Jackson, MO. I currently work for the Trulaske College of Business as a Graduate Assistant. I am also a Moot Court Associate for the Board of Advocates and is an Associate Member for Missouri Law Review. This summer I will be working in St. Louis at Hinshaw & Culbertson.