Chapman Hosted American Board of Trial Advocates

Jodee Storm Sullivan (JD ’24) built a career out of something she once hoped to avoid: she had scant interest in being in a courtroom and no plans to try. These days, she’s a litigator who routinely returns to Chapman to coach moot court, the same program that changed her mind. Her 1L year looked

Alissa “Lisa” Hurns’ career is a reminder that a path to success does not need to be linear to be meaningful. A former human resources professional turned attorney and now entrepreneur, she has built a practice grounded in relationships, community impact, and authenticity. Raised in Los Angeles’ Crenshaw community, Hurns grew up in a household