The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law is pleased to introduce two new law clerks and three new interns for the summer of 2024. Law Clerk Sarah Simon is a J.D. Candidate at Columbia Law School, where she currently serves as the President of the Jewish Law Students’ Association and the Vice President of Programming for the Columbia Business and Law Association. Prior to law school, Sarah attended the University of Pennsylvania, where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology and Political Science-International Relations. At the close of her senior year, Sarah was awarded the University of Pennsylvania President’s Engagement Prize, which allowed her and a small team to work full-time for Terrance Lewis to build The Liberation Foundation, a wrongful conviction and reentry nonprofit. Sarah previously interned at the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas, and the Dallas County Public Defender’s Office. Sarah joined the Brandeis Center to leverage her education and experiences to champion the civil rights and equality of Jewish people in educational environments and beyond. Her commitment aligns with The Brandeis Center’s belief that pursuit of universal justice must include fighting anti-Semitism. She is honored to collaborate with and learn from the Center’s dedicated team of experts. Law clerk Jonathan Silverman is a J.D. Candidate at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law, where he serves as co-president of the Jewish Law Students Association and President of the International Law and Relations Organization. Prior to law school, Jonathan received a dual bachelor’s degree in economics-political science from Columbia University and Jewish history from the Jewish Theological Seminary. Previously, Jonathan worked at Pollock Cohen LLP, where he worked with a class of a quarter million New York City retirees to protect their traditional Medicare plans against the city government. Now, Jonathan has joined the Brandeis Center out of a desire to fight the rising tide of hatred that has impacted many of his loved ones on campuses and elsewhere. Jonathan also has a strong theatrical background, which he hopes to utilize as a litigator – having co-produced a musical in London and worked at the American Acting Center in Tel Aviv. Intern Eli Goldstein is a rising sophomore at American University, in Washington, D.C., majoring in political science. Before interning at the Brandeis Center, Eli interned and volunteered on several political campaigns. He also served on the fundraising board of his local Jewish Federation branch in Syracuse, NY, and as the board’s student member for The Rabbi Jacob H. Epstein School of Jewish Studies. Eli was inspired to join the Brandeis Center after the filing of its complaint against American University – wanting to help college campuses experience fewer issues with anti-Semitism. Intern Nicole Hirschkorn is a rising sophomore at Emory University, majoring in political science with a minor in business. Prior to her freshman year at Emory, she interned for the ADL, which sparked her passion for Jewish nonprofit work. On campus, Nicole is involved with Hillel, Meor, Chabad, Emory College Council, and Pi Beta Phi. Intern Jonah Feuerstein is a rising junior at Cornell University majoring in public policy. He took a Jewish Learning Fellowship course this past semester and previously assisted with political science and policy-related research. Jonah hopes to use his policy background to combat misconceptions and reduce the need for others to hide their Jewish identity. The Brandeis Center extends a warm welcome to our 2024 summer clerks and interns. Fall 2024 law clerk candidates are being considered now. Our fall 2024 intern slate is set, and we invite spring 2025 candidates to begin applying in September. Authored by: Jonah Feuerstein