1. Meet Martin Flores ’25L: Editor in Chief of The Law Review

Meet Martin Flores '25L: Editor in Chief of The Law Review Martin Flores is leading the Law Review through an active year of new publications and scholarly events.

By Law Communications
January 20, 2025

Martin Flores '25L hails from Dallas, Texas, and holds a bachelor's degree from Loyola University Chicago. His early aspirations to become a litigator were fueled by his passion for writing and his love of public speaking. Before attending law school, Martin spent a year working at a Chicago law firm. During his 1L summer, he split his time between the Supreme Court of Virginia Office of the Chief Staff Attorney and the chambers of Chief District Judge Michael F. Urbanski of the Western District of Virginia. He later worked as a summer associate at Thomas Combs & Spann in Charleston, West Virginia during his 2L summer.

Why did you choose W&L Law?

After touring the campus, I knew W&L was a truly special place to study law. Growing up and working in major metropolitan areas, I was excited about attending law school in beautiful Lexington. That decision was the right one. I am deeply grateful for the community and friendships I've found here and the rich intellectual environment the school provides.

Share an experience, class, professor/staff member that has had an impact on your time as a law student.

My role as a University Hearing Advisor has indelibly impacted me. In this position, students help their peers navigate W&L's various disciplinary systems through advocacy and support. While these situations often represent challenging moments for students facing accusations or potential dismissal, I've found that using my skills to assist peers within our student-led system has provided an invaluable leadership experience.

Professor Brandon Hasbrouck has also significantly influenced my law school journey. He not only leads one of the best practicums in the law building (Statutory Interpretation) but also consistently demonstrates his dedication to supporting students. Like many of my peers, I cannot overstate the value of his mentorship and instruction.

What are some goals in your current leadership position?

This has been an exciting year for Law Review, and we're committed to maintaining this momentum. We're publishing five issues this year that feature articles across a wide variety of legal topics, thanks to our incomparable Managing Editor team. Our Online companion journal, expertly led by Matthew Radford and Kali Venable, has been particularly active, publishing six issues of shorter developments and student notes. We are also working toward an outstanding Spring Symposium, made possible through our collaboration with Professor Catherine Smith. Ultimately, my goal is to leave the Law Review a bit better of place than I found it by supporting our hardworking, brilliant, and dynamic team throughout their time on the journal.

Anything you are looking forward to in your 3L spring semester?

I eagerly anticipate celebrating with my peers as we complete our law school journey! Our community has accomplished so much, and I look forward to seeing where the practice of law takes my talented colleagues.

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