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By: Donna Sokol
Describe your background. I’ve lived in Southern California my whole life, but my parents instilled in my three younger brothers and me that travelling to new places often brings knowledge that you cannot learn in school. My family still takes a few trips to various national parks over summers and breaks in the academic year. …
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By: Donna Sokol
Describe your background. I was born and raised in Sardinia, Italy. After completing my law degree, I moved to the UK, where I currently live and work. What is your academic/professional history? I hold an LL.B. and LL.M. from the University of Cagliari, Italy, and a Ph.D. inlLaw from Brunel University London, UK. During my Ph.D. …
Posted in: In Custodia Legis
By: Donna Sokol
Describe your background. I grew up in northeastern Maryland in the suburbs of Baltimore and Wilmington, Delaware. Currently, I live on Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota where my husband, Bo, is stationed. We have two sons, Noah and Ezra, two dogs, and two guinea pigs, seemingly on our way to a mini-farm! What …
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By: Donna Sokol
Today’s interview is with University of California Washington Center (UCDC) intern, Elizabeth Graber, who is with the Law Library for the fall semester. Describe your background. I grew up in Capistrano Beach, California, a small beach town between San Diego and Los Angeles. My mom works as a school teacher and my dad as a …
Posted in: In Custodia Legis
By: Donna Sokol
Today’s interview is with Samantha Seto, who worked as an intern with the Digital Resources Division this past summer. Describe your background. I am from the suburbs of Florida–the beautiful lands of Tampa Palms. I grew up in a home on a cul-de-sac near a lake and woods filled with deer and evergreen trees. My …
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By: Donna Sokol
Describe your background. I was born and raised in the greater area of Los Angeles, California. As a daughter of Salvadorian parents who fled El Salvador’s civil war to start a new life, I had the great fortune of growing up in a small, but close family that fostered humility and a high regard for …
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By: Donna Sokol
Today’s interview is with Law Librarian Kirstin Nelson, a contractor on assignment at our sister institution the National Agricultural Library. Kirstin helped edit Congressional committee information at the Wikipedia edit-a-thon held at the Library in April. Describe your background. I was born and raised in Nebraska. In early childhood, I lived on the western side …
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By: Donna Sokol
This week’s interview is with Dr. Sarah Cooper, the Law Library scholar-in-residence. Dr. Cooper made extensive use of the Law Library’s collection to conduct research for her next book. During her short time here, Dr. Cooper significantly changed the structure of her book due to the materials she discovered at the Library. Describe your background. …
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By: Donna Sokol
Describe your background. I grew up in Chicago, Illinois. When I was growing up, I would always find my way to a local Chicago Public Library branch. My favorite was the Carter G. Woodson Regional Library on 95th and Halsted, which became a kind of refuge for me. I hung out so much at my …
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By: Donna Sokol
Describe your background. I am from the Netherlands. My husband, our 6 year-old son, and I moved to D.C. from The Hague, as my husband is a short-term fellow at the Folger Shakespeare Library. We will be here till the end of July, after which we’ll spend a few weeks at Cape Cod before going …
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