Ellis first came to Quinnipiac in 2023 with excitement and drive for her future at the university.

“I enrolled at Quinnipiac because it felt like a welcoming environment and a place where I could become a whole lawyer. I had a personalized tour of the school, and I knew it was the perfect fit,” said Ellis.

Her passion, combined with the numerous opportunities offered at Quinnipiac School of Law, gave Ellis unique experiences that shaped her into the lawyer and person she is.

During her time at Quinnipiac Law, Ellis served as the vice president and regional representative for the Quinnipiac Black Law Student Association as well as a mentor in the Quinnipiac Law Mentorship Program.

“Participating in these leadership positions has given me the ability to solve problems, work with others, organize events and lead different groups,” said Ellis. “These skills will be invaluable in my role as a litigator, where I will need to handle a range of conflicts and solve problems quickly.”

Ellis also worked closely with Marilyn Ford, professor of law, as a research assistant for the School of Law.

"In my role, I have had the opportunity to gather reading materials for a Civil Rights panel hosted at the School of Law. My most recent project was researching Pauli Murray, a civil rights activist who contributed greatly to the movement and was the brains behind the strategy Thurgood Marshall used in Brown v. Board of Education,” said Ellis. “My biggest takeaway has been finding efficient research methods that help me quickly find the necessary information.”

Ellis she feels pride and gratitude for all that she gained from the university, especially through the numerous support systems in place at the School of Law.

"Quinnipiac has cultivated an environment where students can speak with professors when unsure, a great academic support system and a place of great opportunity. Specifically, during my first year of law school, I struggled to find a job at the end of the semester. But after speaking with the career development office, I was able to secure a position through the school's connections,” said Ellis. “The professors that I have met at the school are always open to providing great advice on navigating the legal system after graduation”.

When thinking back on three years at the School of Law, Ellis’ advice for the incoming classes in simple: “Always remember you deserve to be here.”

“There may be times when you’re unsure or you may not understand the material being taught, but that’s natural in the legal environment. The knowledge you're learning is heavy, and it’s something that you will further understand with exposure. Trust that you know what you’re talking about and that you will push through,” said Ellis.