Phi Delta Phi

We are thrilled to announce the charter of a new Pre-Law Hall at Presbyterian College! A special thanks to Magister and chartering member, Ashley McAtee, for making this happen! Please join us in welcoming Presbyterian College Pre-Law Hall and celebrating this exciting new beginning. We look forward to supporting their journey and witnessing the positive impact they will have on our society.

Meet our Member of the Month for March 2025: Haley Hostetler of Hand Inn at Oklahoma City University School of Law. Haley Hostetler is a 3L at Oklahoma City University School of Law and serves as Magister of the Hand Inn chapter of Phi Delta Phi. She works as an Academic Fellow for the law school in the subjects of Civil Procedure and Evidence, providing tutoring assistance and review sessions for 1L and 2L students. Haley’s leadership extends to her roles as a Law Review Member and a Captain of the ABA Appellate Advocacy Moot Court Team. Haley is a Merit Scholar at OCU Law. She has also been honored in the Dean’s List and Faculty Honor Roll and received Cali Awards in Appellate Advocacy and Intellectual Property. A cum laude graduate of Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Haley earned a degree in Communications, Public Relations, and Advertising with a minor in General Business. Haley was a Scholar and member of the President’s Leadership Class. As a leader during undergrad, she was Captain of the Savage Storm Cheer Squad and served as the Communications and Events Manager for the Office of Student Life, planning, marketing, and coordinating all events on campus. Additionally, she served as a Savage Storm Leader, welcoming new students onto campus at orientation. Haley was also named homecoming queen and a President’s Partner Scholar. She always had a passion for welcoming and helping others to pursue their goals and dreams. Beyond academics, Haley is a member of the Holloway Inn of Courts here in Oklahoma City and competes for OCU Law’s ABA Advocacy Moot Court Team. She has the dream of becoming an appellate attorney and hopes to one day have the opportunity to argue at the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. As a competitor, issues range from a wide range of topics: intellectual property, civil procedure, and the 4th amendment. She also enjoys hiking, fishing, and playing with her dogs: Obi Wan Paw-nobi (Beagle) and Luna (Pomeranian). "It has been an honor and privilege to be a member and serve as Magister of the Hand Inn chapter of Phi Delta Phi. I have connected with many attorneys in the area who were also members and surrounded by a community of students who desire success, ethics, and community. It is truly one of the best organizations I have joined in law school!"

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Meet our Member of the Month for February 2025: Cassandra Jones of Pinckney Inn at Charleston School of Law. Cassandra Jones is a third-year law student at the Charleston School of Law and currently serves as the Magister of the Pinckney Inn of Phi Delta Phi. She is presently assisting with personal injury mass torts projects at Motley Rice, LLC. In addition, Cassandra has completed over 50 hours of pro bono work with Tri-County S.P.E.A.K.S, an organization that assists victims of assault in the local community. Upon graduation, she will be sitting for the North Carolina Bar Exam and joining the U.S. Army’s Judge Advocate General’s Corps. ? Cassandra graduated in 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Christopher Newport University. During her undergraduate studies, she was actively involved in Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity, Delta Gamma sorority, and completed a three-year internship in the University’s Office of Advancement. ? As a dedicated member of the Pinckney Inn of Phi Delta Phi, Cassandra has contributed to the organization in various roles. She served on the 1L Committee during her first year and was later elected as the Inn's Historian in her second year. While serving as Historian, she played a key role in preparing the Inn’s successful application for Inn of the Year. In her current role as Magister during her third year, Cassandra and her executive board welcomed a new class of 75 members in the fall, organized a food drive that collected over 2,500 pounds of canned goods for a local charity, and hosted multiple guest speakers at monthly general body meetings. Cassandra looks forward to seeing the Pinckney Inn continue to grow and further its positive impact on both Charleston School of Law students and the local community.

Meet our 2024 International Exchange Scholarship Recipient, Henrik Nolte! Henrik Nolte?is a member of the Richard von Weizs?cker Inn in Tübingen, Germany, where he has served for over seven years,?i.a.?as Magister, Vice-Magister, and Historian. After graduating from the University of Tübingen School of Law with studies abroad at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (USA) and Peking University (China), he is currently pursuing a PhD at the Chair for Law and Artificial Intelligence in Tübingen with a focus on AI, technology, and cybersecurity law. To advance his research, Henrik plans to pursue an LL.M. in the United States in 2025. He is grateful for the recognition of his commitment and work for Phi Delta Phi through the Balfour International Exchange Scholarship and is excited to be an ambassador for the organization during his further studies abroad.

Meet our 2024 Balfour Scholarship recipient, Layce Yamauchi! Layce Yamauchi is a 3L at the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawai‘i. As the current Magister of the Richardson Inn of Phi Delta Phi, she led efforts to reactivate the chapter, reestablishing its presence within the legal and broader community through service initiatives and member engagement. After graduating, Layce will serve as a law clerk to the Honorable Robert J. Faris of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Hawai‘i, pursuing her interest in insolvency law.

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Meet the Phi Delta Phi Member of the Month for January 2025: Raeanne M. Beckner of John Reed Inn at the Penn State Law. Raeanne M. Beckner is a 2L at Penn State Law and serves as Magister of the John Reed Inn chapter of Phi Delta Phi. She works as an Honors Intern with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and serves as a Clinical Student for the Entrepreneur Assistance Clinic, providing business formation assistance and drafting contracts for startups. Raeanne’s leadership extends to her roles as a Law Lion Student Ambassador and a member of the Penn State Law Academic Affairs and Honor Code Committees. ? A summa cum laude graduate of West Virginia University, Raeanne earned dual degrees in Journalism and Multidisciplinary Studies and was named a WVU Foundation Outstanding Senior, placing her in the top 1% of graduates. She served as Managing Editor of The Daily Athenaeum, leading a 50-person team and successfully transitioning the publication to a digital-first model, doubling its online traffic. Raeanne was also a Teaching Assistant for multiple courses, including Media Law and Ethics, worked for the Provost and the West Virginia Innocence Project, and was an Orientation Leader, guiding thousands during her tenure. ? Beyond academics, Raeanne was active in her service sorority, Omega Phi Alpha, holding leadership roles such as Membership Director and Social Chair. Her dedication to service, networking, leadership, and storytelling aligns with her passion for media, sports, and entertainment law, where she aspires to combine her creativity, advocacy, and passion to make a lasting impact. ? At Penn State Law, Raeanne serves as 2L Justice for the Student Bar Association, promoting student engagement. She also competes on the Moot Court Executive Board’s Sports Law Team, addressing complex copyright and contractual issues at national competitions. Her undergraduate achievements include being named to WVU’s Homecoming Court, WVU Foundation’s Outstanding Senior, a College of Media Top Scholar, an Eberly College Scholar, and a Milan Puskar Leadership Scholar.

PHI 200 Vision As we approach our bicentennial in 2069, Phi Delta Phi envisions a future guided by its historic commitment to ethics, excellence, friendship, justice, and wisdom, while advancing new core values to propel us forward. Anchored in a strong leadership culture, we strive to cultivate well-rounded law students and lawyers who are up to the challenge of being held accountable for delivering meaningful results within their teams and communities. Our trusted professional network will connect Phis across jurisdictions, fostering collaboration and shared values globally. By embracing the responsible use of advanced technologies, we will empower our members to thrive as leaders in an evolving legal landscape. Together, we will shape an international legal honor society that leads with purpose, drives innovation, and achieves excellence for centuries to come. Javier C. Suárez 58th President Phi Delta Phi