The mix of personal and professional growth Leo has experienced is exemplified through his relationship with Dean Brian Gallini. After taking his Criminal Procedure class, Leo found himself in Gallini’s office deep in conversation about leadership, personal development, and more. Leo drew inspiration from Gallini’s advice: “Be where your two feet are.”
Now, Leo is ready to take the next step in his journey: a cross-country move to Miami to work in the Broward County State Attorney’s Office. He will miss the connections he’s made in Oregon, but is looking forward to being nearer to his twin brother.
Inspired by the Willamette motto — Not unto ourselves alone are we born — Leo is ready to put his legal training to work serving others. With a stronger faith in himself and in serving the greater good, Leo sees his work as an extension of the gratitude he feels towards Willamette and the people he met here.
“I want Willamette to know that I am grateful they accepted me and gave me a chance to pursue my dreams,” Leo says. “Sometimes, I contemplate how I can tell administrators, ‘thank you for giving me a chance.’ After a ton of reflection, I have come to think that my ‘thank you’ will be the good that I will do with my license.
