Leadership
Program Director
LWOW Coach/Program Director (2016-2024)
Anita Ritchie is a veteran of creating innovative branding and marketing strategies for multinational consumer brands at global ad agencies. Anita has also worked in publishing at the award-winning daily newspaper The South China Morning Post in Hong Kong and was a Founding Partner/General Manager of one of China’s first joint-venture publishing companies, which launched City Weekend, quoted by Time Out Magazine, "As one of China's first major English-language lifestyle media outlets that paved the way for other media outlets in China looking to connect English-speaking residents with the cities they live in."
Residing in Boston after 16 years as an expat in Asia and Europe, Anita brings her valuable global business and culture insights to consult for clients seeking to have meaningful relationships with diverse groups of stakeholders. This is Anita's eighth year with LawWithoutWalls. | LinkedIn | anita@lwow.org
Chief Innovation Officer
James Peters directs product development strategies and manages regulatory compliance related to new legal services offerings as the Vice President of New Market Initiatives for LegalZoom. James received a B.A. in Political Science and International Relations from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and holds a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School and an M.B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles. He is a member of the State Bar of California and is a solicitor in England and Wales. | Linkedin
Legal Technology Officer
Having first participated in LawWithoutWalls as a student in 2016, Felix signed on to LWOW as a volunteer, assisting in tech and legal design. Six years later, Felix is the backbone of LWOW Sprint, instrumental in the design and execution of events that bring participants together in-person as well as virtually from across five continents. Felix is also LWOW’s seriously talented resident DJ, a hobby he relishes and that LWOW benefits from. Outside of LWOW, Felix is an Associate at Eversheds Sutherland in the Commercial (Technology) team and Board Member of BVL, a social mobility charity which runs projects to help students from state schools explore the UK legal system. | LinkedIn
LawWithoutWalls Program Coordinator
A native of New Jersey, Ashlynn is the Program Coordinator for LawWithoutWalls at the University of Miami Law School. She studied Criminal Justice and Forensic Science at the University of Delaware where she gained professional experience working with the University of Delaware Police Department, all the while participating as an active member of the university dance team. After school, Ashlynn worked as a home health aide in New Jersey before relocating to Florida to pursue her passion for dance. In June 2024, she realized her goal of becoming a Miami Dolphins Cheerleader. Ashlynn now balances her career as a Program Coordinator during the day with her role as an NFL Cheerleader in the evenings. | LinkedIn
Sprint Lead Coordinator
Tiffany brings her planning and organizational talents to the role of Sprint Lead Coordinator at LawWithoutWalls. Tiffany received her B.A. from the University of Miami in American Studies, along with two minors in Criminology and Communication Studies. She received her JD from the University of Miami School of Law in 2022. Raised in Miami, Florida, Tiffany is fluent in English and Spanish. Tiffany joined LWOW in 2020 as a Research Assistant and has continued in different roles within the LWOW community. Tiffany hopes to use her law degree to effect change at the intersection of law, technology, and business. | LinkedIn
2024 Research Assistant
Dhruvi is a Double Masters student in Lawyering and Legal Consulting at IE Law School in Madrid, Spain. During her undergraduate years at IE, she was a fundamental part of IE Debate Club, the Cheerleading team and co-founded IE's own Model UN Conference. She is extremely passionate about Legaltech and Legal Design. Outside of academics, she is a culinary enthusiast and an event planner. As a student in Spain who hails from India, she speaks multiple languages among which are English, Spanish and Hindi. Dhruvi joined LWOW as a Student Hacker in Sprint 2023 and is enthusiastic about her position as a Research Assistant at Sprint 2024. | LinkedIn
Sprint Student Intern 2023-2025
Veronica is a senior at the University of Vermont, Burlington in the College of Community Development and Applied Economics, studying how sustainable development can impact communities. She also double minors in Mandarin and Film & Television Studies with a focus on documentary filmmaking. True to her passion for impactful community outreach, Veronica has her own radio show on WRUV 90.1, UVM’s student-run and publicly broadcasted radio station. Her show ‘Head Noddin, Brain Shakin’ covers local news, activism and promotes local artists and music. She is a member of the UVM Photography Club, UVMtv and Film Club and often attends workshops at The Media Factory, a community of local media makers. In her free time, she edits, directs, and films projects that help promote the university and student life. | LinkedIn
Sprint Student Intern 2024-2025
George is a history student at Newcastle University, U.K. and is part of the Law Society. He is fascinated by ethics and morals, having read the works of favorite philosophers Sartre, Mill, Kant and more. He played a founding role in the first and only Law Society at the Manchester Grammar School, giving numerous talks during his time there. George has toured to South Africa as an athlete, and continues to play rugby and basketball. He joined LWOW as a student intern at Sprint 2024 in Madrid and has volunteered his time at numerous LWOW PopUps hosted by law firms in London. George is looking forward to Sprint 2025 at the University of Buckingham in the U.K. | LinkedIn
Sprint Student Intern 2022-2025
Sean Dealy studies at the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. He is a financial literacy advocate and in 2021 co-founded the nonprofit FLOW, which stands for Financial Literacy Outreach Workshop, a program that educates K through 12 students in underserved communities on the topic of financial literacy and investing. The program includes mentoring as well as a future plan to help fund starter investment portfolios for these students. His interests outside of school include drawing, film, history, physics, and improvisational theater. | LinkedIn
Sprint Student Intern 2024-2025
Libby is a second-year Business Analytics student at Loughborough University, with a strong interest in business, data analytics, AI, and professional development. She recently interned with the tax team at Eversheds Sutherland, where she gained experience in data entry, tax options, and client and partner communications. With a background in sports, Libby participated in the England Hockey player pathway development program and currently plays for her University's field hockey team. She is focused on building her teamwork skills and enjoys outdoor activities like skiing, kayaking, and mountain climbing. She recently earned her Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award, a personal achievement of which she is proud. | LinkedIn
Sprint Student Intern 2024-2025
Jack is a second-year History student at the University of Leeds, UK, pursuing a BA (Hons). Alongside academics, Jack is a karate black belt and serves as secretary of the University's Karate Society, where he plays a key role in recruiting new members and ensuring compliance with regulations. Beyond his academic and athletic commitments, Jack is the producer and host of the popular student radio podcast Casa de Waffle and works as a freelance editor for a business leadership podcast. His interests in technology and law have led him to a placement with NatWest’s Outsourcing, Technology, and IP Legal team, where he is gaining hands-on experience in these fields. Jack has been actively involved with LawWithoutWalls (LWOW), attending the 2024 Madrid Sprint as a student ambassador and volunteering at LWOW PopUps in London. | LinkedIn
Sprint Student Intern 2017-2024
Natalia is passionate about people, learning, democracy, human rights and the rule of law. A former choir member, she is a singer and enjoys writing and creating her own music. She has lived in Brighton, Barcelona, Madrid and now in Bath where she is studying at the University of Bath. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and enjoys studying French. In recent years she has interned at the NatWest Group in the Outsourcing, Technology and IP Legal team, RSGI and the International Bar Association. In Summer 2024, Natalia will join the European Economic and Social Committee for a 3 month traineeship in Brussels. | LinkedIn
Sprint Student Intern 2022-2025
Bella is a first year student at McGill University in Montreal studying in the Faculty of Arts. Having lived and traveled abroad extensively, Bella is passionate about fostering cross-cultural connections among global youth. In the 2022 academic year, Bella was awarded a scholarship by the Quincy STEM Career & Exploration Program, sponsored by the Youth Ambassadors Team of the U.S. Department of State, where she collaborated with Middle Eastern peers on researching global leadership opportunities in STEM fields. She volunteers for Generic Ministry, a local charity providing clothing & food to Boston homeless populations, and has interned at the MA State Senate where she researched House and Senate Bills and attended congressional hearings. | LinkedIn
2025 Sprint 2025 Sprint Student Helper
Julius is a senior at Ransom Everglades School in Miami, Florida. He will be joining NYU Stern's class of 2029 in the fall of 2025, where he will be majoring in business. Having previously worked as an LWOW sprint student intern in March of 2023, Julius is excited to once again contribute to an environment of growth and learning for people in all stages of life.
2025 Sprint Student Helper
Elias J. Benjamin is a junior at DePaul College Prep in Chicago, where he is involved both academically and athletically. As the president of the Computer Science Club, he leads innovative projects and fosters a passion for technology among his peers. His leadership and entrepreneurial skills were recognized when his team secured 3rd place at a Yale business and entrepreneurship program. Beyond academics, Elias is a dedicated athlete, serving as the soccer team’s goalie and the catcher for the baseball team. Fluent in French, he enjoys connecting with diverse cultures and broadening his global perspective. In his free time, he loves traveling, snowboarding, and sailing. At home, he shares a chaotic household with his parents, three older sisters, and Puli dog. | LinkedIn
Founder
Professor, University of Miami School of Law
Program Chair, Harvard Law School Executive Education and Visiting Professor, Harvard Law School
Recognized by the ABA as a Legal Rebel and by the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers (North America) as one of the top 20 most innovative lawyers, Michele is a professor at the University of Miami School of Law, guest faculty at Harvard Law School Executive Education program, and the founder. Michele is an author, speaker, and consultant on innovation, culture creation, and teaming. Through her company MOVEL∆W, Michele creates bespoke, experiential-learning workshops grounded in design thinking to transform how lawyers collaborate and create culture change. Michele writes about the growing intersections between law, business, and legal innovation. She is the author of the recently published Leader Upheaval: A Guide to Client-Centricity, Culture Creation, and Collaboration, which is complemented by The Leader Upheaval Handbook: Lead Teams on an Innovation & Collaboration Journey with The 3-4-5 Method™. Michele earned her B.A., magna cum laude, from Dartmouth and her J.D., magna cum laude, from Harvard Law School. LinkedIn | Read more | md@law.miami.edu