Bernard Hibbitts is JURIST's Publisher and Editor-in-Chief, and a Professor of Law at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. A Canadian Rhodes Scholar born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, he studied law at Oxford, Dalhousie Law School,
the University of Toronto, and finally Harvard Law School (LLM 1988), where he was Associate Editor of the Harvard International Law Journal. He is a former law clerk to Justice Gerald LeDain of the Supreme Court of Canada. He created the site that became JURIST in 1996.
Executive Director
JURIST's Executive Director is Matthew Shames. Matt is a 2005 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He also holds a BA in American Civilization from the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to joining JURIST, Matt practiced for six years as a corporate attorney with Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, P.C. and Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.
Research Director
JURIST's Research Director is Jaclyn Belczyk. Jaclyn is a 2008 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, from which she holds a JD and a Certificate in Latin American Studies. She also holds a BA in Anthropology and Philosophy from the University of Pittsburgh.
Technical Director
JURIST Board Member Jeremiah Lee volunteers his time as Technical Director. He is a 2006 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and holds a BS in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University.
Managing Editor
JURIST's Managing Editor is Clay Flaherty, a JD student at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Clay holds a BS in Journalism from the EW Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University. He also contributes to JURIST's Features service and serves on JURIST's Editorial Board.
Chief of Staff
JURIST's Chief of Staff is Dan Taglioli, a JD student at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Dan holds a BA in Business Administration from Franklin & Marshall College. He also writes and serves as a peer editor for JURIST's Paper Chase service and serves on JURIST's Editorial Board.
Editorial Coordinator
JURIST's Editorial Coordinator is Julia Zebley, a JD student at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Julia holds a BA in English Literature and English Fiction Writing from the University of Pittsburgh, as well as a certificate in Public and Professional Writing. She also writes and serves as a peer editor for JURIST's Paper Chase service and serves on JURIST's Editorial Board.
Senior Editors
JURIST's Senior Editors are experienced staffers who take leading roles in managing and writing JURIST.
Leigh Argentieri is a 2L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She works on JURIST's Dateline service and serves on JURIST's Editorial Board.
Kimberly Bennett is a 2L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She works on JURIST's Social Media, This Day at Law and Features services, is the President of the JURIST Student Staff Association and serves on JURIST's Editorial Board.
Maureen Cosgrove is a 3L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She writes and serves as a peer editor for JURIST's Paper Chase service, assists the Executive Director on fundraising and outreach efforts and serves on JURIST's Editorial Board.
Sean Gallagher is a 2L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He heads JURIST's Hotline and Sidebar services and serves on JURIST's Editorial Board.
Brandon Gatto is a 3L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He writes for JURIST's Paper Chase service and serves on JURIST's Editorial Board
Michael Haggerson is a 3L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He writes and serves as a peer editor for JURIST's Paper Chase service.
Elizabeth Imbarlina is a 2L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She heads JURIST's Dateline service and serves on JURIST's Editorial Board.
Kristin Kipke is a 3L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She heads JURIST's Social Media service and serves on JURIST's Editorial Board.
Ben Klaber is a 3L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He works on JURIST's Forum and Annotations services and serves on JURIST's Editorial Board.
Meagan McElroy is a 2L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She heads JURIST's This Day at Law and Features services and serves on JURIST's Editorial Board.
Sarah Paulsworth is a 3L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She writes and serves as a peer editor for JURIST's Paper Chase service and serves on JURIST's Editorial Board.
Caleb Pittman is a 2L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He heads JURIST's Forum and Annotations services and serves on JURIST's Editorial Board.
Sarah Posner is a 3L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She writes and serves as a peer editor for JURIST's Paper Chase service and serves on JURIST's Editorial Board.
Jennie Ryan is a 3L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She writes and serves as a peer editor for JURIST's Paper Chase service.
Edward SanFilippo is a 3L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He works on JURIST's Hotline and Sidebar services.
Associate Editors
JURIST's Associate Editors are experienced anchors, editors, researchers and technical specialists.
Katherine Bacher is a 2L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She works on JURIST's This Day at Law and Features services.
Jordan Barry is a 2L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He works on JURIST's Hotline and Sidebar services.
Lauren Bramson is a 2L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She works on JURIST's Social Media service.
Saheli Chakrabarty is a 2L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She writes for JURIST's Paper Chase service.
James Craig is a 2L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He works on JURIST's Social Media service.
Jaimie Cremeans is a 2L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She writes for JURIST's Paper Chase service.
Jamie Davis is a 3L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She writes for JURIST's Paper Chase service.
Rebecca DiLeonardo is a 2L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She writes for JURIST's Paper Chase service.
Garrett Eisenhour is a 2L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He works on JURIST's This Day at Law and Features services.
Ian Everhart is a 3L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He works on JURIST's Social Media service.
Zach Gordon is a 2L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He works on JURIST's Forum and Annotations services.
Elizabeth Hand is a 2L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She works on JURIST's Dateline service.
Cody Harding is a 2L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He works on JURIST's This Day at Law and Features services.
Keith Herting is a 2L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He writes for JURIST's Paper Chase service.
Michael Kalis is a 2L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He works on JURIST's Forum and Annotations services and is the Business Manager of the JURIST Student Staff Association.
Sung Un Kim is a 2L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He writes for JURIST's Paper Chase service.
Stephanie Kogut is a 2L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She Works on JURIST's Social Media service.
Stephen Krug is a 2L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He works on JURIST's Hotline and Sidebar services.
Michael Micsky is a 2L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He works on JURIST's Dateline service.
Cynthia Miley is a 2L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She works on JURIST's This Day at Law and Features services.
Sonal Modi is a 2L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She Works on JURIST's Social Media service and is the Vice President of the JURIST Student Staff Association.
David Mulock is a 2L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He works on JURIST's Forum and Annotations services.
Kieran O'Leary is a 2L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He is a JURIST technical specialist.
Emily Osgood is a 2L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She works on JURIST's Dateline service.
Matthew Pomy is a 2L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He writes for JURIST's Paper Chase service.
Jamie Reese is a 2L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She writes for JURIST's Paper Chase service.
Brandy Ringer is a 3L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She works on JURIST's Hotline and Sidebar services.
Leah Sell is a 2L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She works on JURIST's Hotline and Sidebar services.
Max Slater is a 2L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He writes for JURIST's Paper Chase service.
Yuriy Vilner is a 3L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He works on JURIST's Hotline and Sidebar services.
Jerry Votava is a 2L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He writes for JURIST's Paper Chase service.
Stephen Zumbrun is a 2L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He works on JURIST's Hotline and Sidebar services.
Assistant Editors
JURIST looks forward to welcoming a new group of Assistant Editors next fall.
