Student Leader Shaping Toledo Law Review Amid Upcoming Symposium

Student Leader Shaping Toledo Law Review Amid Upcoming Symposium

Chosen by the elections committee last April to lead the Toledo Law Review's 57th Board for the 2025-26 academic year, Lauren Wall manages one of the law school's highest-regarded student organizations as its editor-in-chief.

The Toledo Law Review is a student-edited journal founded in 1968 that publishes articles of legal interest submitted by scholars, practicing attorneys, members of the judiciary and students. The journal is published three times a year.

Law Review members are selected through a highly competitive and in-depth interview process. The elections committee, composed of members of the previous board, considers academic performance, writing ability as demonstrated through academic writing and editing throughout the year, and leadership potential.

"This opportunity to be the editor-in-chief of the Law Review and represent the College of Law in this capacity is a huge honor, and I am incredibly grateful for everyone who has supported me throughout this journey," she said.

A third-year law student from Denver, Wall aspired to be the Toledo Law Review's editor-in-chief or to hold an E-board position because she genuinely cared about the organization and wanted to ensure its continued success.

She also participates in her law school community as a member of the Women's Law Student Association and OUTLaw. Additionally, she is the president and founder of the Asian Pacific American Law Student Association.

She came to Toledo after completing her psychology degree at Ohio State University. Following her undergraduate studies, she was employed at Lucas County Job and Family Services, where her desire to make a broader impact ultimately drew her to law school.

Wall said she knew she wanted her work to have a meaningful impact on others. "I wanted to feel better about the things I was doing to help my community," she said.

Driven by her dedication to community service and her passion for writing and research, she is guiding the journal through an important year by managing publication deadlines, implementing organizational enhancements, and preparing for the Law Review's upcoming symposium.

Wall said that the Toledo Law Review stands out from other university law reviews because it embodies the "Toledo Way," a legal culture in which attorneys treat one another with collegiality, integrity and respect, honoring their word while mentoring new lawyers to become capable professionals.

It also publishes more of the student notes and comments than many other reviews, providing student-editors on the board with the opportunity to be published while still in school.

The role of Law Review's editor-in-chief at the College of Law has significantly impacted her experience during law school. She finds the most rewarding aspect of leading the Law Review in forming many meaningful connections with fellow students, not only the third-year students but also the second and first year students she wouldn't have known otherwise.

"I also really like that there's a tangible sense of achievement from my work and progress," Wall said. "When the journals arrive, you can see, 'Wow, we did all this, and now it's here.' That really feels great."

The journal features a diverse range of topics and contributors from various practice areas and professions. Unlike other universities with multiple specialized journals, Toledo combines everything into one straightforward publication, keeping it simple and comprehensive.

"Civility & Professionalism in a Changing Legal World," sponsored by the Toledo Law Review, is an in-person and virtual event bringing together leading scholars and distinguished jurists to explore how expectations of lawyer professionalism have evolved - and where they are headed on Friday, Feb. 27. The program has been approved for 3.0 hours of Professional Responsibility CLE credit, which can be obtained in person or online. Registration is required via the website by Wednesday, Feb. 25.

When asked about her most anticipated aspects of the upcoming symposium, Wall said that she's most excited about the panelists.

"Ed Maksimczak (symposium editor) has a well-structured itinerary that should make it a great event, and I'm really looking forward to it. The speakers are excellent, and I expect engaging discussions."