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Brigham Young University

J. Reuben Clark Law School

Convocation

April 23, 2026 5:00 p.m.

Music Building Concert Hall

Prelude Music

University Representative

Opening Prayer

Conducting

Student Speaker

Student Speaker

Musical Number

Program

Matthew D. Imbler

Brad Neiger Associate Academic Vice President

Solveig Jeanette Clifford

William W. Clayton Associate Dean for Faculty and Curriculum and Professor of Law

Samuel Houston Rather

Jessica Dofelmire

Luiza Almeida Rauta, Rachel Sowa Ray, “God’s Gracious Love”

Lyrics by Lina Sandell-Berg

Music by Oscar Ahnfelt

Introduction of Speaker

Connor Mckay Dela-Cruz, vocalists

Zachary Andrew Zalar, pianist

Jack (Chen-Yuan) Chiu, violinist

William W. Clayton

Speaker Judge David Barlow

United States District Court for the District of Utah

Introduction of Graduates

Hooding of Graduates

Alumni Greetings

Remarks

Congregational Song

Eric Talbot Jensen

Jarrod E. Shobe and Lucy Williams

Michael W. Middleton Assistant Dean for External Relations

David H. Moore

Dean and Sterling and Eleanor Colton Endowed Chair

Abby Marie Carr, music director “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”

Closing Prayer

Jenna Kristina Crowther

Recessional Matthew D. Imbler

Graduates

MASTER OF LAW

APRIL 2026

Graham Thomas Bowden

BS, University of Lethbridge, 2019

JD, University of Alberta, 2023

Lehi Patariki Dudley

BS, Edith Cowan University, 2017

JD, University of Sydney, 2024

Matheus Prata Marques Farias

LLB, Mackenzie Presbyterian University, 2021

Karol Josef Sebolino Gutierrez

BS, De La Salle Lipa, 2015

JD, De La Salle Lipa College of Law, 2021

Lorena Ortiz Kerby

LLB, University of Buenos Aires, 2014

BS, Brigham Young University–Idaho, 2024

Hildergarldis Aloyce Minja

LLB, St. Augustine University of Tanzania, 2013

PGDLP, Law School of Tanzania, 2018

Luiza Almeida Rauta

LLB, Faculdades Santo Agostinho, 2023

Tamar Schneck

BA, Brandeis University, 2013

LLB, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, 2020

JUNE 2026

Sharf Abdallah Mahmoud Abu Latifa

BA, Yarmouk University, 2010

JURIS DOCTOR

DECEMBER 2025

MinJae Richard Robert Kim

BS, Brigham Young University–Idaho, 2022

Yu Sun

BA, Brigham Young University, 2023

APRIL 2026

Hamilton Alexander Abbott

BS, Brigham Young University–Idaho, 2022

Samuel Hobbs Adams

BS, Brigham Young University, 2023

Mark Albrechtsen

BS, Brigham Young University, 2026

MAcc, Brigham Young University, 2026

Joseph Knight Andreason

BA, Brigham Young University, 2023

Anna Sophia Bailey

BA, Brigham Young University, 2020

Elena Balkova

BA, Brigham Young University, 2022

Nathan Isaac Benavidez

BA, Brigham Young University, 2022

Nicholas Bishop

BS, Brigham Young University, 2026

MAcc, Brigham Young University, 2026

Jack Henry Blaylock

BS, Brigham Young University, 2026

MAcc, Brigham Young University, 2026

Abigail Crandall Blonquist

BS, Brigham Young University, 2022

Naomi Melesiu Korkor Botchway

BS, Brigham Young University, 2021

Mary Liselle Bowers

BS, Brigham Young University, 2020

Haisley Burbidge

BS, University of Utah, 2020

Anthony Huynh Burson-Thomas

BA, University of California, Santa Cruz, 2013

Haley Brynn Butterfield

BA, Brigham Young University–Idaho, 2021

Abby Marie Carr

BA, Brigham Young University, 2022

Taj M. Carson

BS, North Carolina State University, 2023

Jon W. Chalmers

BA, Brigham Young University, 2023

William Drew Chandler

BA, Brigham Young University, 2017

MA, Brigham Young University, 2019

R. Bug Chapman

BS, Arizona State University, 2022

Trey Michael Chauncey

BA, Brigham Young University, 2023

Jack (Chen-Yuan) Chiu

BS, Brigham Young University, 2026

MAcc, Brigham Young University, 2026

Seth D. Christensen

BS, Brigham Young University, 2023

Michael John Clark

BS, Brigham Young University, 2026

MAcc, Brigham Young University, 2026

Solveig Jeanette Clifford

BA, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2022

Sophie Victoria Rose Colton

BA, Brigham Young University, 2023

Taylor Trish Crofts

BA, Brigham Young University, 2023

Jenna Kristina Crowther

BFA, Brigham Young University, 2018

James DeVon Davis

BS, Brigham Young University, 2022

Anthony Alexander De Camillis

BS, William Paterson University, 2017

MBA, William Paterson University, 2019

Connor Mckay Dela-Cruz

BA, Brigham Young University–Idaho, 2020

Jessica Dofelmire

BA, Brigham Young University, 2022

Sophie Ida Draayer

BS, University of Utah, 2022

Madison Droubay

BS, Southern Utah University, 2023

Chase T. Dunakin

BA, Central Washington University, 2023

Neha Eqbal

BA, State University of New York at Stony Brook, 2020

MBA, University of Bridgeport, 2023

Mason William Evans

BS, Brigham Young University, 2026

MAcc, Brigham Young University, 2026

Dallin Mark Everton

BA, Brigham Young University, 2023

Hollan Farner

BS, Brigham Young University, 2026

MAcc, Brigham Young University, 2026

Alyssa Catherine Fox

BS, Brigham Young University, 2023

Connor J. Hansen

BS, Brigham Young University–Hawaii, 2022

MBA, Brigham Young University, 2026

Jared L. Hansen

BA, Idaho State University, 2022

Sara Hansen-Cummings

BS, Utah State University, 2010

MRC, Utah State University, 2016

Jason William Harline

BS, Brigham Young University, 2026

MAcc, Brigham Young University, 2026

Elias Jacob Haws

BS, Brigham Young University, 2026

MAcc, Brigham Young University, 2026

Gavin McCormick Heap

BS, Brigham Young University, 2022

Brooke Nicole Heiner

BS, Brigham Young University, 2026

MAcc, Brigham Young University, 2026

Melvin S. Hernandez

BS, Brigham Young University, 2023

MAcc, Brigham Young University, 2023

Paige Herrmann-Ballard

BS, Brigham Young University, 2019

Benjamin Skyler Hill

BS, Brigham Young University, 2022

Christopher F. Hill

BA, Brigham Young University, 2022

Kaelin Rae Hirschi

BA, Brigham Young University, 2023

Megan Hofstetter

BS, Brigham Young University, 2017

Kaitlyn Christine Hyde

BA, Brigham Young University, 2023

Suzie Lee Jo

BS, University of Utah, 2023

BS, University of Utah, 2023

Timothy John Kelleher

BS, Brigham Young University, 2023

DoHun Kim

BS, Brigham Young University, 2026

MAcc, Brigham Young University, 2026

Abigail Elizabeth Kime

BS, Brigham Young University, 2023

Nathan David Larsen

BS, Brigham Young University, 2023

Cameron G. Larson

BS, Brigham Young University, 2026

MAcc, Brigham Young University, 2026

Carson J. Lenox

BA, Weber State University, 2016

Ashley Anne Leptich

BS, Brigham Young University, 2022

Joshua M. Lewis

BS, Brigham Young University, 2023

Joseph Lopez

BA, Brigham Young University, 2023

Allison Harris Mitton

BS, Brigham Young University, 2022

Anne Miner Morris

BS, Brigham Young University, 2023

Snow Adeline Nelson

BS, Brooklyn College, 2019

CAS, Brooklyn College, 2020

Samuel Erick Nielsen

BS, Brigham Young University, 2022

Taylor Nikolaus

BA, Brigham Young University–Hawaii, 2021

MPA, Brigham Young University, 2026

Jackson Andrew O’Hare

BS, Arizona State University, 2022

Mason Hunter Morran Pennock

BA, University of California, San Diego, 2023

Cameo S. Petersen

BA, Southern Utah University, 2021

Madelyn Monet Poston

BFA, University of Utah, 2021

Anna Katherine Pulley

BA, Brigham Young University, 2022

Kyle Bruce Randall

BA, Brigham Young University, 2023

Samuel Houston Rather

BA, Brigham Young University, 2023

Rachel Sowa Ray

BS, Brigham Young University, 2022

Matthew G. Rich

BA, Brigham Young University, 2023

Nathan Jeffrey Rich

BS, Brigham Young University, 2018

Lindsey Richards

BA, Utah State University, 2021

Dante C. Richardson

BA, Utah State University, 2022

Lois Salas Mora

BA, Brigham Young University, 2020

Macy Smith

BS, Brigham Young University, 2023

Hunter Clark Smithson

BA, Brigham Young University, 2022

Joseph Paul Sorensen

BA, University of Utah, 2016

MDiv, Harvard University, 2021

Jacob O. Spencer

BA, Brigham Young University, 2020

Alec Justin Starr

BS, Brigham Young University, 2023

Scott Swain

BS, Utah State University, 2023

Hunter Tarry

BS, Brigham Young University, 2017

David M. Terry

BS, Clemson University, 2023

Brynn Hiatt Tingey

BA, Brigham Young University, 2022

Bryce Tucker

BS, Brigham Young University, 2023

MAcc, Brigham Young University, 2023

Ligia Valencia

BS, Brigham Young University–Hawaii, 2023

Kassidee May Whiting

BS, Weber State University, 2022

Benjamin Williams

BS, Brigham Young University, 2022

Guo Yu

BA, University of California, Berkeley, 2021

Lauren Elaine Yu

BA, Brigham Young University, 2022

Zachary Andrew Zalar

BA, Southern Virginia University, 2022

Candidates listed for graduation will be awarded degrees subject to completion of all requirements.

Pro Bono Service Recognition

In harmony with the mission of BYU Law to develop people of integrity who combine faith and intellect in lifelong service to God and neighbor, the Pro Bono Program recognizes students who have committed time and legal talents to serving those in need.

Pro Bono Service Award with High Honors

Awarded to graduates who demonstrated an exceptional commitment to access to justice by providing more than 100 hours of pro bono legal service.

Jessica Dofelmire

Macy Smith

Scott Swain

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! O my soul, praise him, for he is thy health and salvation! Join the great throng, psaltery, organ, and song, Sounding in glad adoration!

Praise to the Lord! Over all things he gloriously reigneth. Borne as on eagle wings, safely his Saints he sustaineth. Hast thou not seen how all thou needest hath been Granted in what he ordaineth?

Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy way and defend thee. Surely his goodness and mercy shall ever attend thee. Ponder anew what the Almighty can do, Who with his love doth befriend thee.

Praise to the Lord! Oh, let all that is in me adore him! All that hath breath, join with Abraham’s seed to adore him! Let the “amen” sum all our praises again, Now as we worship before him.

Text by Joachim Neander, translated by Catherine Winkworth Music from Stralsund Gesangbuch, arranged by William S. Bennett and Otto Goldschmidt

Curtis B. Anderson

Law School Faculty

Stephen L. Richards Teaching Professor of Law

Clark D. Asay

Associate Dean for Research and Academic Affairs and Terry L. Crapo Professor of Law

Kif Augustine-Adams

Ivan Meitus Chair and Professor of Law

Shima B. Baughman

Woodruff J. Deem Professor of Law

Catherine E. Bramble

Associate Teaching Professor of Law

Elizabeth A. Clark

Associate Director of the International Center for Law and Religion Studies

William W. Clayton

Associate Dean for Faculty and Curriculum and Professor of Law

Justin M. Collings

Academic Vice President and Professor of Law

Elysa M. Dishman

Professor of Law

Gary B. Doxey

Associate Director of the International Center for Law and Religion Studies

Dayle Elieson

Associate Teaching Professor of Law

John E. Fee Professor of Law

J. Clifton Fleming

Ernest L. Wilkinson Chair and Professor of Law

Brook E. Gotberg Professor of Law

Lisa Grow

Howard W. Hunter Professor of Law

Carl Hernandez III

Belonging Vice President and Professor of Law

Matthew C. Jennejohn

Rulon and Marion Earl Professor of Law

Eric Talbot Jensen

Robert W. Barker Professor of Law

Cree L. Jones

Associate Professor of Law

Kristin B. Gerdy Kyle Director of the Rex E. Lee Advocacy Program and H. Reese Hansen Teaching Professor of Law

Thomas R. Lee

Rex J. and Maureen E. Rawlinson Professor of Law

Tyler Lindley

Associate Professor of Law

David H. Moore

Dean and Sterling and Eleanor Colton Chair

D. Carolina Núñez

Charles E. Jones Professor of Law

Stephanie Plamondon

Bruce C. Hafen Professor of Law

Bradley N. Rebeiro

Associate Professor of Law

Brett G. Scharffs

Rex E. Lee Chair, Director of the International Center for Law and Religion Studies, and Professor of Law

Gladriel D. Shobe Professor of Law

Jarrod E. Shobe Professor of Law

D. Gordon Smith

Ira A. Fulton Chair and Professor of Law

Michalyn Steele

Marion G. Romney Professor of Law

Dane R. Thorley Professor of Law

Lucy Williams Associate Professor of Law

Kevin J Worthen

Hugh W. Colton Professor of Law

Law Library Faculty

David L. Armond

Assistant Dean for Information Technology and Senior Law Librarian

Garrett S. Blazzard

Systems and Digital Content Librarian

Nicholas D. Hafen

Head of Legal Technology Education

Iantha M. Haight

Deputy Director

D. Annalee Hickman Pierson Head of Reference and Faculty Services

Kristen Clarke Kellems Foreign, Comparative, and International Law Librarian

Shawn G. Nevers Director of the Howard W. Hunter Law Library

Kory D. Staheli

Senior Law Librarian for Collections and Legal Research Instruction

Legal Writing Faculty

Chris S. Crump Lecturer

Kristin B. Gerdy Kyle Director of the Rex E. Lee Advocacy Program and H. Reese Hansen Teaching Professor of Law

Cherise M. Bacalski

Annika M. Barkdull

Matthew A. Barlow

Suchada P. Bazzelle

Kathryn Blair

Kara J. Bloomer

Joseph R. Brubaker

Mark A. Clawson

Mikaela S. Cook

Danielle R. Dallas

Jamie L. Nopper Lecturer

Part-Time and Adjunct Faculty

Matthew Droz

Weston Dunn

David T. Dutcher

Joshua S. Esplin

Blaine H. Evanson

Morgan K. Farnsworth

John B. Fowles

Leslie Gallacher

Leeann Glade

Athelia Graham

Susan W. Griffith

Manal Z. Hall

David T. Halverson

Joseph B. Hinckley

Kenneth E. Horton

Mariah Jackson-Christensen

Steve D. Kelson

Jordan Koopmans

John K. Kwarm

Jonathan Love

Carly Madsen

Greg J. Matis

Ryan B. McBride

Sean McBride

Lee S. McCullough

Michael A. Moesel

Lily H. Mott

Stanford B. Owen

Dustin B. Pead

Joi G. Pearson

Spencer D. Phillips

Adam R. Pomeroy

Marcus C. Porter

Joshua J. Prince

Daniel O. Quarnberg

Katie Rane

Elisabeth A. Russell

Gene C. Schaerr

Greg S. Slater

Emily Sopp

Susannah Thomas

Robert “Rust” S. Tippett

David R. Todd

Eric B. Vogeler

Adam D. Wahlquist

Jeffrey N. Walker

Larry J. Webster

Todd D. Weiler

Justin M. Whittaker

Charity B. Wyatt

Law School Administration

David L. Armond

Assistant Dean for Information Technology and Senior Law Librarian

Clark D. Asay

Associate Dean for Research and Academic Affairs and Terry L. Crapo Professor of Law

William W. Clayton

Associate Dean for Faculty and Curriculum and Professor of Law

Anthony Grover

Assistant Dean for Admissions

Bryan Hamblin

Assistant Dean for Students

Shannon Grandy Larson

Assistant Dean for Career Services and Personal Development

Michael W. Middleton

Assistant Dean for External Relations

David H. Moore

Dean and Sterling and Eleanor Colton Chair

Shawn G. Nevers

Director of the Howard W. Hunter Law Library

Lynnett Rands Assistant Dean for Communications

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