Law School Honor Council

About the Law School Honor Council

The Honor Code at the Law School reflects the values of the Law School community, including those of academic integrity, personal integrity, and personal and professional responsibility. The Honor Council is composed of student representatives from the 1L, 2L, 3L, and LL.M. classes that enforce the Honor Code. The Council has an Executive Board comprised of a Chair, two Deputy Chairs, and a Secretary. Moreover, the Honor Council maintains three committees focused on 1L/LL.M. outreach, ongoing education for the student body, and Student Bar Association (SBA) elections. Each committee is described in detail below.

Members are responsible for investigating and determining responsibility for potential Honor Code violations that are brought to the attention of the Council. Honor Council members have a duty to maintain confidentiality in all Honor proceedings and to treat all participants in Honor proceedings fairly and equitably.

The Honor Process

For a detailed outline of the Honor Process, please refer to the 2025-2026 Student Policy Handbook.

Law School Honor Council Bylaws

Overview of Honor Council Case Resolution Roles

If you have questions about the process, filing a report, or anything related to the Honor Council, please reach out to the Chair at lawhonorcouncil@wm.edu. Please note that reaching out with questions about potential Honor Code violations is informal and does not begin a formal process unless the Reporting Party chooses to proceed.

The 2026-2027 Honor Council

Meet the Executive Board!

Breanca White, Chair

Hi! My name is Breanca White, and I am a 3L from the Hampton Roads area. I am double Tribe! I graduated from William & Mary in 2021. After graduating undergrad, I spent a few years in Richmond, Virginia, working in public service. Outside of the Honor Council, I serve as a Legal Practice Fellow, Torts Teaching Assistant, and member of the National Trial Team. I've spent my summers with Hunton Andrews Kurth in their Richmond office and will be returning following graduation. A fun fact about me is that I have 3 pets: a cat, a dog, and a bunny!

Dylan DMonte, Deputy Chair

Hi! My name is Dylan DeMonte, and I am a 3L from Ohio. I graduated from Ohio University, where I studied Economics and Political Science. In addition to my role on the Honor Council, I serve as President of the First Generation Students Association, Online Editor of the William & Mary Law Review, and a Fellow for the Legal Practice Program. I will be joining Kirkland & Ellis as an associate in Washington, D.C. after graduation. A fun fact about me is that I enjoy watching British comedy panel shows.

Madison Odallo, Deputy Chair

Hi! My name is Madison Odallo, and I am a 3L from Hampton, Virginia. I went to undergrad at Virginia Commonwealth University, where I double majored in Political Science and Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies. I am excited to continue serving on the Honor Council and ensuring our law school community remains a place where integrity and trust are at the forefront. Outside of the Council, I am a member of the Black Law Students Association and the William & Mary Journal of Race, Gender, and Social Justice. I also serve as a Dean’s Associate. I spent this past summer working at the Office of the Attorney General, where I will continue to extern this fall. A fun fact about me is that I’m a cat mom!

Aliya Klein, Secretary

Hi! I'm Aliya Klein, and I'm a 2L. I grew up in the DC area, but I spent 3 years living in NYC after college before coming to law school. I graduated from Williams College in 2022 and then worked as a business development coordinator for a law firm in NYC. Outside of the Honor Council, I am the co-President of If/When/How, Outreach Justice for the Moot Court Team, Merchandise Manager for the Public Service Fund, and a Staff Member on the William & Mary Law Review. During my 1L summer, I interned for The Honorable David W. Lannetti at the Norfolk Circuit Court, and next summer I'll be returning to Norfolk to work with Gentry Locke. I'm incredibly interested in regulatory and administrative law and I'm hoping to build on my legal education in those areas as an upperclassman at the law school. I'm excited to be spending another year on the Honor Council and giving back to the W&M community!

About the Committees

1L/LL.M. Committee Co-Chairs

Ethan Thomas
Phoebe Clark

The 1L/LL.M. Committee helps incoming William & Mary Law students transition into law school and connect with the Honor Council. One of its most popular events is the 1L/LL.M. outlining session, which prepares students for exam season. Whether offering academic support or serving as a friendly resource, the Committee is dedicated to giving new students the tools they need to succeed in the classroom.

Continuing Education Committee
Aaron Meuser, Chair

The Continuing Education Committee (CEC) works to connect the Honor Council and W&M Law’s faculty and students. Our signature event is the Golden Gavel Awards which honors students, faculty, and staff who go the extra mile to help others and make the W&M community truly great. The CEC strives to keep students and faculty connected and invested in our Honor Council's mission through educational and social events throughout the school year.

Honor Elections Committee
Sebastian Santillo, Chair

The Honor Elections Committee (HEC) oversees all SBA elections. We host information sessions for potential candidates, run candidate forums, monitor campaigning, and count ballots. 1L and LL.M. Representative elections are held within the first 4-6 weeks of the fall semester, Executive Council elections are held in February, and Diversity Chair and 2L, 3L, and LL.M. Representative elections are held 2 weeks after the Executive Council elections. The HEC’s goal is to ensure that elections run smoothly, thereby maintaining a fair democratic process.

Honor Council Members

3L Members

Associate Chairs

Audra Cote
Cate Llewellyn
Grace Pullen
Sebastion Santillo

3L Assistant Chairs

Benjamin Harris
Paige Mammorella
Holly Ross
Isabelle Simoneaux

2L Members

2L Associate Chairs

Phoebe Clark
Jasmine Cowen
Aaron Meuser
Ethan Thomas
Jake Wade

2L Assistant Chairs

Madison Dawson
Alexander Humphrey
Madeleine McLean
Hannah Romoff
Christopher Wheeler

1L Members (coming soon)

Associate chairs

Assistant Chairs

LL.M. Committee

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Chair at lawhonorcouncil@wm.edu!