MEET THE BOARD

LAW Co-Directors and Conference Co-Directors

Nicole Morshead

LAW Co-Director
Lily Miller

LAW Co-Director
Anna Hampton

Conference Co-Director
Anna is a 2L at the University of Oregon interested in Environmental Law. She is from Lafayette, Indiana and graduated from Purdue University with degrees in Natural Resources and Environmental Science, and Political Science. She is interested in the intersection of environmental and administrative law. She spends her free time hiking, reading, and taking care of her many houseplants.
Jay Everett

Conference Co-Director
Jay is from Boise Idaho, where he received his Bachelor’s in Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication from Boise State University. Originally a biology student, he has always had a profound interest in the environment and those who occupy it. After graduating he spent a year working as a bar manager and part-time legal researcher. Seeking to practice environmental law, he chose to go to the University of Oregon because of its renowned environmental program. In his free time he loves to be outdoors, whether it's backpacking, camping, hiking, running, or playing Ultimate Frisbee.
Molly Cochran

Conference Co-Director
Molly is a 2L at the University of Oregon, and does Panelist Support for PIELC. She graduated from UC Berkeley in 2023 with a B.A. in Media Studies, and a concentration in Media Law and Policy. Molly grew up in Redondo Beach, CA, and has always had a passion for environmental activism and combatting climate change, along with addressing environmental injustice. She enjoys camping, hiking, canoeing, and going on long nature walks with her dog, Hondo. After law school, she plans to have a career in public interest or sustainability law.
Abby Dompier

Conference Co-Director
Abby is a 3L from Idaho Falls, Idaho. She graduated from the University of Utah with degrees in Environmental and Sustainability Studies and Political Science, with a minor in Campaign Management. Before law school, Abby worked at the Wood River Land Trust, which sparked her interest in water law. In her free time, she loves to ski, hike, and crochet.

2L and 3L Representatives

Hope Morrissey

WEBSITE DIRECTOR
Hope is from Michigan and completed her undergraduate degrees in Business and Political Science at Albion College. After completing a master's degree in Applied Leadership and Management at Thunderbird School of Global Business at Arizona State University, she moved to Eugene to start law school. She is interested in studying water law and renewable energy. Hope spends her free time hiking, kayaking, and spending time with her dog, Casper.
Abby Frazier

WELU DIRECTOR
Abby graduated from Bard College in upstate New York with a degree in environmental science and a minor in Global Public Health. During her undergraduate years, she actively participated in food waste reduction initiatives on campus and led efforts to reduce campus emissions, obtaining an anaerobic digester to convert compost into renewable energy. Following graduation, she spent a year in Boston working at a hospital before deciding to pursue environmental law at the University of Oregon. Her interests include running, climbing, snowboarding, and biking!
Jonathan Nourblin

PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR
Jonathan Nourblin is a 3L from Orange County, California. He received his Bachelor’s in Communications and began his professional career as an Art Director in the Advertising industry. Jonathan eventually transitioned to Environmental Advertising where he worked with eco-friendly companies like Sphere and One Tree Planted. After a few years in advertising, he decided he needed to make a bigger impact by becoming an Environmental Lawyer. As an avid climber, Jonathan has hiked to the top of most major mountains in California, and in his free time he enjoys painting, illustrating, and repairing vintage wristwatches.
Garret Simmer

SECRETARY
Garret, the Secretary for Land Air Water this year, grew up in Portland, Oregon, between the trees in Forest Park and the excitement of downtown. Since a young age, he’s been passionate about the environment, having attended summer camp every year at Hoyt Arboretum before becoming a camp counselor himself. Today, he is studying environmental law, with a focus on conservation. Garret is excited to assist with the PIELC conference this year and contribute to our overall mission.
Merrick Studer

DIVERSITY STEWARD
After studying conservation biology at the University of Washington, Merrick is now a 2L at the University of Oregon hoping to embark on a career in environmental law. He is a native of the West spending much of his time growing up in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest, only to find himself in Eugene, nestled between the two. His primary focus is on the interdisciplinary intersection between the environment and equity, specifically with respect to disproportionate impacts of climate change on BIPOC communities.
Bryant Atanasio

ENGAGEMENT REPRESENTATIVE
Blakely Durham

COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR
Blakely was born and raised in North Carolina. Growing up, she spent her summers on North Carolina’s coast, where she developed her interest in coastal issues and the environment. She continued to develop these interests at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, graduating with a B.A. in Environmental Studies and minors in Women and Gender Studies and Environmental Justice. She came to Oregon Law to learn how the law can be used to address coastal issues, hoping to pursue a career in coastal law.
Graham Wilson

TREASURER
Graham was born in Seattle and loves the PNW and all it has to offer. He loves hiking/jogging and is passionate about environmental defense and preservation.