About

We are an international professional fraternity with alumni and student members in all 50 states and many foreign countries. We are involved in a large number of charity events. This group allows for a variety of networking and fellowship opportunities. We are the only law faternity with our own journal, The Adelphia

Executive Board

Kimberly Russell

Dean

Kimberly is a 3L. She is the former Philanthropy chair for Delta Theta Phi and is also involved with other organizations at the law school -- including The Law Association For Women, where she serves as Treasurer. She has lived in seven states and had a 2-year "career" in broadcast television as a local news producer for ABC in Tulsa, Oklahoma prior to law school. Kimberly enjoys laughing (although it sounds like a cackle most of the time), hanging out with her dog named Michael Scott, all things Christmas, cooking (but only the fanciest recipes), and treating herself. After law school, Kimberly would like to move to Tennessee or Georgia to hopefully write public policy or try criminal cases.

Morgan Jackson

Vice Dean

Morgan is a 3L from Grenada, MS. She earned a Bachelor's Degree from Mississippi State University in Psychology. At Ole Miss Law, Morgan is involved in Delta Theta Phi, Law Association for Women, Phi Delta Phi, the Student Bar Association, and is a 2L rep for Lexis Nexis. Last summer, she worked as a clerk at Hickman, Goza & Spraggins PLLC and also observed different environmental law work at Stanford Law Firm. After graduation, she plans to either get a LLM, pursue a career in healthcare compliance, or become a personal injury attorney.

Bri Warner

Clerk of the Rolls

My name is Brianna Warner and I am a 3L. I'm from Gulfport, MS and attended Mississippi University for Women where I graduated with a degree in political science and women's studies. This past summer, I clerked at Lambda Legal in Atlanta, where I worked on impact litigation related to LGBT rights and HIV discrimination. Currently, I am participating in Ole Miss Law's Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic. I love learning about different kinds of law. In my spare time, I spoil my cat, Florence!"

Makenli Essert

Tribune

My name is Makenli Essert and I'm a 2L here at Ole Miss. I am originally from New Orleans, but I've traveled quite a bit over the years. I completed my Bachelor's degree in both Sociology and Cultural Anthropology at the University of Maryland: Baltimore County in 2014. I then moved to South Korea where I taught English for two years. Subsequently, I gained the ability to communicate in Korean and have since dabbled in a few other languages, including Mandarin and Afrikaans. I am interested in applying these skills towards a possible career in international law and/or politics. My goal is to become an advocate for human rights both at home and abroad, with a focus on global issues. In my free time, I love to read, write short stories, and watch the Syfy channel!

Sarah Phillips

Clerk of the Exchequer

Hi! My name is Sarah Phillips, and I am a 3L from Star City, AR. I graduated with Bachelor’s degrees in Political Science & Criminal Justice from the University of Arkansas at Monticello (Anyone remember the KGB boll weevil commercial?). While I never really saw myself living in Mississippi full time, Oxford might be converting this Arky! I hope to work in family law and/or child advocacy. I want to help families and children navigate the complex legal system. Interesting facts about me? I speak some Spanish & German, and I love to travel!"

Conisha Hackett

Baliff

Conisha T. Hackett is @L at the University of Mississippi School of Law. Conisha is an alum of Thee Historic Tougaloo College where she earned her Bachelor’s in History and an alum of Mississippi State University where she earned her Masters in History. She is from Pike County, Mississippi and loves to eat fried pickles from Mr. Whiskers which is only located there. Conisha has one sibling, her older brother Mon who is her best friend (after her mom). She the proud aunt of two twin nephews, Elijah and Ezekiel who love, love, love to blow her kisses. She loves God, food, shopping, mingling with friends, and she enjoys Tuesday night small group sessions with her sisters from Pinelake. Conisha also loves FaceTime lunches with her very handsome boyfriend, Marcus.

Stephanie Gobert

Social Chair

Hi, my name is Stephanie. I'm an Ole Miss Law 3L from southeast Texas. I come from a family of farmers, teachers, carpenters, and construction workers. I'm interested in practicing immigration law after graduation. And, my favorite food would probably be a 3-way tie between a Vietnamese bánh mì sandwich, a gyro, and Israeli couscous.

Whitney Jackson

Alumni Liason

Whitney Jackson is a 2L at the University of Mississippi School of Law. She attended Alcorn State University, where she majored in Biochemistry and graduated Magna Cum Laude. While at Alcorn State University, she served in numerous leadership positions, including Miss Alcorn State University. Whitney currently is a student member of the American Bar Association, Magnolia Bar Association, Black Law Students Association, and the International Legal Honor Society of Phi Delta Phi. She is also a member of the Zeta Delta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. In her spare time, Whitney likes to socialize, cook, and play tennis. After graduation, Whitney plans to go into private practice.

Danielle Banks

Master of the Ritual

Hi everybody! My name is Alexis Danielle Banks, but I answer to Danielle. I am a 3L, a baking enthusiast, and a great "attempter" at outdoor activities. I claim Cleveland, MS as my home, but have moved 22 times in several different states. When I am not at school, I am usually hanging out with my husband and our two cats, baking, or wandering around outside.

Kayse Machan

Social Chair

I am a 3L transfer from Syracuse Law but I attended The University of Arkansas and I am a huge Arkansas Razorbacks fan (though the Rebs are definitely growing on me). In my first semester here I worked to get involved in the Law Association for Women and now Delta Theta Phi. In my free time I love running at whirlpool trail and playing fetch with my weenie dog Frank (and his squash). Though I focused most of my undergrad on business finance with the original goal of doing transactional law, I hope to move to Tennessee after graduation and do criminal defense.”

Michael Lambert

Fundraising Committee Chair

Michael is a second-year law student at the University of Mississippi. He’s a 27-year-old native of Birmingham, Alabama. Before law school, he worked as a business reporter in Birmingham and New York covering steel commodities trading. And yes, he once got to “drive” a cargo ship in the Houston harbor once. He’s so grateful and excited to be part of DTP!

Mcrae Young

Recruitment Committee Chair

My name is McRae Young and I'm a 3L. In addition to Delta Theta Phi, I'm involved in the Honor Council, Deans Leadership Council, Law Association for Women, and the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund. I also serve as the student representative to the Curriculum and Practices Committee! When I'm not at school, I'm hanging out with my three dogs and one cat. I like to go visit my fiancé, who is a 2L at another law school, whenever I have time on the weekends. He has a dog, too! After graduation, I would like to practice in compliance for health law or in medical malpractice defense. And as an Auburn grad, I have to close with a War Eagle!"