Katrina Denny, Esq., Director of Career Development
Katrina Denny leads the Career Development Office in supporting Loyola law students and graduates with their career goals. In addition to counseling students and alumni, she collaborates with leaders both at Loyola and at other law schools and engages with various legal professionals. Previously, Katrina was the Director of Career Services at Southwestern Law School where she spent over a decade advising students and graduates regarding career planning, job search strategies, interview preparation, and judicial clerkship applications. She received her J.D. from California Western School of Law in 2003 and earned her B.A. in Political Science from San Diego State University in 2000.
Jolene Horn, Esq., Associate Director
Jolene Horn graduated in 2006 from Loyola Law School’s evening division while working full time as the school's Recruitment Coordinator in the Career Development Office. After law school, Jolene practiced litigation at a large, international law firm, Jones Day, for six years, and at a mid-sized trial-practice firm, Yukevich Cavanaugh, before starting her own solo practice. As an Associate Director, Jolene utilizes her legal and career services experience to counsel students and graduates on identifying career goals, drafting and revising resumes and cover letters, polishing interview and networking skills and formulating job search strategies. She is also the dedicated counselor for our JD students in the evening program.
Marla Najbergier, Associate Director
Marla Najbergier has worked with the Career Development Office since 1999. She is responsible for counseling students and recent graduates. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and worked as a recruiter for seven years prior to her time at Loyola. She uses her extensive knowledge and experience working with students, graduates and employers to help increase employment prospects.
Erin Bair, Esq., Assistant Director
Prior to joining the CDO, Erin Bair spent a decade teaching, consulting, and coaching on leadership and professional development. She has worked with leaders at all levels to navigate their careers as a Founder, VP, and a Director at various consulting firms and associations. She has expertise in the nonprofit sector and has worked extensively with boards on various opportunities and challenges, while also having served as board president of a professional development association. Erin received her Juris Doctor at Loyola Law School, where she focused her studies and subsequent legal career on civil rights and public interest law.
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Caroline Toole, Esq., Assistant Director
As an Assistant Director, Caroline Toole provides individualized counseling to students, including navigating the high-pressure system of law firm recruitment and providing recommendations to achieve career objectives. Prior to joining Loyola, she was a defense litigator at Weil Gotshal in New York City for three years, and at Tucker Ellis in Los Angeles for three and a half years. In addition to working on trial teams in state and federal court, Caroline mentored law school students through the LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York. She received her J.D. from the NYU School of Law in 2013 and her B.A. in History from Yale College in 2008, where she was an active member of the schools' LGBT organizations.
Ariana Allen, Assistant Director
Ariana received her B.A. in Women’s Studies from LMU in 2008, and her M.A. in Higher Education Administration from the university in 2022. In addition to counseling students in career planning and job search strategies, she is the office's DEI specialist. Prior to joining the CDO in February 2023, Ariana was a hiring manager on customer engagement teams at tech startups and has extensive experience evaluating application materials.
Felicia Rodriguez, Recruiting Coordinator
As the CDO's Recruiting Coordinator, Felicia oversees the law school's On-Campus Interview (OCI) programs. In this role, she provides guidance to students and employers regarding their OCI registration and participation, job listings, and information sessions. Before joining Loyola, she spent 4 years at the University of La Verne College of Law as the Coordinator of Career Development & Externships.
Imani Knights, Career Development and Data Management Coordinator
Imani serves as the lead for career-related events and communications, provides data management support, and posts positions on the office's online job board. Imani is a graduate of Fisk University where she served as a Student Ambassador and was an active member of several student organizations. Prior to coming to Loyola, Imani was a Program Leader providing after school support and enrichment activities to local high school students.
Linda Whitfield, Esq., Associate Dean for Student Services and Dean of Students
Linda Whitfield received her J.D., Order of the Coif, from Loyola Law School in 1992. She earned a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Southern California in 1987. Linda practiced law at Perkins Coie and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and worked as a volunteer at Legal Aid in Atlanta. In addition to being a member of the Career Development team, Linda oversees the Career Development Office, Student Affairs, and the Registrar.