David Duran (headshot)

David Duran

David Duran is a first generation law student. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Biology, cum laude, from the University of New Mexico, with minors in English and Psychology.

David was selected as a member of the Moot Court Honor Society and is entering his 2L year at Chicago-Kent.

Olivia Povedano (headshot)

Olivia Povedano

Olivia Povedano is a first-generation law student from South Florida. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Theory from The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC.

Olivia is a senior associate on the Chicago-Kent Law Review and a senior member of the Moot Court Honor Society, where she finished as a quarterfinalist in the 2022 William E. McGee National Civil Rights Competition.

Olivia worked as a paralegal for several years before entering law school. She is now a 3L at Chicago-Kent, and proudly serves as the Vice President of the First-Generation Law Student Association. In her free time, Olivia enjoys going to the beach and watching movies.

Jumana Abdelrahman (headshot)

Jumana Abdelrahman

Jumana Abdelrahman is a First Generation American and a First Generation Law Student. Jumana received her Bachelor’s in English at the University of Illinois at Chicago, specializing in American Literature and Rhetorical Writing, and with minors in Anthropology and Political Science.

Jumana is a member of Chicago-Kent’s Trial Advocacy Team. She has competed in the Syracuse National Trial Competition and the South Carolina Trials and Tribulations Competition, earning multiple best advocate awards and one Outstanding Advocate Award. Jumana also serves as the Vice President of the Muslim Law Student Association (MLSA), as well as a 3L Representative of Women in Law (WIL).

Jumana has volunteered at various organizations including Together We Cope, which focuses on preventing homelessness, as well as Ascend Justice, which aids survivors of domestic violence in pursuing Orders of Protection against their abusers.

In her free time, Jumana enjoys planting, reading, and traveling.

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