EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION

Morgan Almeida ’25 is from Falmouth, MA, where she earned her Bachelor of Science from Bryant University. During her time at Villanova Law, Almeida has received significant experiential learning opportunities with FullBloom, Dilworth Paxson LLP, and PwC. Almeida is also a student attorney with the Clinic for Law & Entrepreneurship and worked as a research assistant for Professor Leslie Book and Dean Andrew Lund.

As a Scarpa Fellow, Almeida is excited to collaborate with like-minded individuals who share her passion for innovation. The fellowship provides her with a unique platform to explore how legal frameworks intersect with cutting-edge developments in various industries while also engaging with the local startup community. She is eager to leverage her legal skills to contribute to the growth of new ideas and technologies. An interesting fact about Almeida is that she has lived in five states!

Samantha Follen ’25 is from a small town called Adams-Friendship, WI. She earned her undergraduate degree in psychology and criminal justice from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After graduating, Follen volunteered with AmeriCorps and worked as a paralegal for two years. During her time at Villanova Law, Follen has worked as an intern with the Wistar Institute, the Villanova University Office of General Counsel, and the expanding B-Corporation, Saxbys. She also gained significant law firm experience working as a summer associate with Gawthrop Greenwood, and will be starting her career with Blank Rome LLP as a business litigation associate following graduation.

As a first-generation college and law student, Follen has always admired the entrepreneurial spirit – marked by innovation, drive and resourcefulness – which inspired her to become a Scarpa Fellow. Follen is eager to deepen her involvement with the Scarpa Center and contribute to its ongoing success while continuing to develop her passion for entrepreneurship and law.

Emilie Mooney ’25 is from Baltimore, MD. Mooney attended Towson University, where she graduated Cum Laude from the Honors College at her university. At Villanova Law, Mooney is deeply involved in a variety of leadership roles. She is a member of the Business Law Concentration and serves as the co-chair for the Scarpa Corporate Negotiation Team. In addition, she is the managing editor of diversity, equity and inclusion for the Jeffrey S. Moorad Sports Law Journal and an executive board member of the First-Generation Law Society.

This previous summer, Mooney worked as a summer associate with Gordon, Fournaris & Mammarella, P.A. in Delaware, gaining extensive experience in a legal setting. Mooney’s areas of legal interest include business, real estate, tax and hospitality. Mooney is eager to become a Scarpa Fellow due to her keen interest in transactional law, as well as her desire to support other students as they explore the intersection of law and entrepreneurship.

Ashlyn Campagna ’26 is from Lancaster, PA. Campagna attended American University in Washington, DC, where she graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in business administration, specializing in marketing and sports management with an applied statistics certification. In addition to her academic achievements, Campagna competed on American University’s Division 1 Field Hockey team during all four years of her time at American University. This past summer, Campagna honed her legal skills as a summer associate at Reidenbach & Associates, LLC, gaining substantial law firm experience.

Campagna is excited to serve as a Scarpa Fellow because the position offers a unique opportunity to merge her passion for law with her strong foundation in business. Campagna is eager to gain invaluable hands-on experience through her fellowship, working alongside experienced professionals who can help shape her development as a well-rounded attorney.

Nikolette Dusevic ’26 is from New York. She graduated from Boston University in 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in business administration with a dual concentration in law and business analytics. As the daughter of Albanian immigrants, Dusevic is deeply connected to the Albanian-American community. She is actively involved in the support of young professionals as they navigate their careers. Dusevic frequently participates in events that empower Albanian Americans to succeed professionally and personally.

This past summer, Dusevic worked as a summer associate with Morgan Stanley, specializing in regulatory affairs such as resolution and technology and legal data. She is also a staff writer for the Villanova Law Review. Dusevic sought to become a Scarpa Fellow because of her passion for fostering growth within Villanova’s business and entrepreneurship community. She is eager to serve as a resource for students considering careers in business and law, helping them build the skills and connections needed to thrive in both fields.

Rachana Panchal ’26 is from Bucks County, PA. She graduated from Drexel University in 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in business administration, magna cum laude, with concentrations in finance and legal studies. During her time at Drexel, she gained valuable hands-on experience working full-time for two companies, where she developed a strong understanding of the business and financial sectors. Panchal plans to leverage her academic background and practical experience from her undergraduate program and law school to pursue a legal career in corporate and transactional law.

This past summer, Panchal gained valuable professional experience as a law clerk at McOmber, McOmber & Luber in Marlton, NJ, where she drafted legal memoranda and conducted extensive legal research for plaintiff-side employment litigation. She is also a member of the Scarpa Corporate Negotiation Team, where she is expanding upon her skills in corporate law. As a Scarpa Fellow, Panchal is eager to contribute to the Villanova Law community by sharing her passion for business and law and helping fellow students build connections with industry leaders at the intersection of these fields.  

Zen Rizzuto-Flancbaum ’26 is from Monmouth County, NJ, and now resides in South Florida. He attended the Villanova School of Business, where he competed for four years as a top boat rower. Rizzuto-Flancbaumis is also a staff writer for the Jeffrey S. Moorad Sports Law Journal. He is now focused on pursuing corporate law, as well as mass tort litigation, with a particular interest in the food and health industries.

Before college, Rizzuto-Flancbaumis co-founded and later sold an e-commerce business, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit. As a Scarpa Fellow, Rizzuto-Flancbaumis will use his valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of running a business to explore the legal aspects of entrepreneurship. He will also use his firsthand experience to guide entrepreneurs through complex legal challenges. In his free time, Rizzuto-Flancbaumis stays active by competing in triathlons.