Michael Essiaw is a 2L from Culpeper, Virginia. He serves as the 2018-2019 Social Chair for the Black Law Students Association and is a member of the Federal Circuit Bar Journal and the Corporate and Business Law Society.
Where’s your go-to lunch spot in DC?
Chick-Fil-A. It is so good and because it’s so close to campus, it’s really convenient. It’s definitely my lunch of choice when I’ve had a rough morning.
What do you enjoy most about the GW Law community?
What I enjoy is that despite preparing to work in an adversarial field, everyone is willing to help. I was in the Jackson Inn as a 1L, and our section really had a "we're in this together" mentality.
What’s your best advice for future 1Ls?
My best advice for 1Ls would be to use your resources! It's important to reach out to those that are in positions or places that you envision yourself being in. They have done it and know the tips and inside secrets on getting there. We all need someone!