Laurel Martinez is the President of the Hispanic Latino Law Students Association, but her involvement far exceeds that single role. Laurel is about as involved in the law school as a student can be. She donates a remarkable amount of time and energy to both current and prospective students. Always willing to help, Laurel has orchestrated and/or participated in a multitude of panels – discussing any number of topics from diversity, to grades, to career development – and networking, social, and career development events. She is a passionate advocate for Chicago-Kent and her peers. What you see is what you get with Laurel, and what you get is someone who truly wants nothing but the best for her fellow students. She consistently goes above and beyond what is required, and strives to do everything within her power to make Chicago-Kent and its students the best that we can be. – nomination text