Senior Assistant Dean of Student Life Tomás Gonzalez
Dean Gonzalez received a bachelors degree in Music Education from Ithaca College, a masters degree in Higher Education Administration/Counseling from Buffalo State College, and a J.D. degree from the Syracuse University College of Law. In his 16-year career in student affairs, Gonzalez has held positions at Alfred University, Buffalo State College, State University of New York at Cortland and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Prior to joining the College of Law, he served with the Universitys Office of Residence Life as assistant director, chair of the departments Diversity Committee, and assistant director of the Office of Greek Life and Experiential Learning. At SU, Gonzalez has been the recipient of an Exemplary Achievement Award for Faculty/Staff and an ALPHA Award given by students to recognize staff representing student-centered values and contributions to student life.
His professional affiliations include the American College Personnel Association; the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators; College Student Personnel Association, New York; and the Association of Student Judicial Affairs. Dean Gonzalez has expertise in developing academic support programs, leadership development, diversity education, and community development, and is a nationally recognized speaker in the area of legal issues concerning on-line communities.
Senior Associate Director for Student Life/Director of Professional Development and Career Opportunities - Jennifer Walters 
Jennifer Walters received a bachelors degree in Chemistry/Biology from Le Moyne College, and J.D. degree, cum laude, from Syracuse University College of Law. While in law school, Jennifer was a Form and Accuracy Editor for the Digest and an Executive Editor of the Syracuse Law and Technology Journal. Jennifer also received a Law, Technology and Management Certificate. Upon graduation from law school, Jennifer was an associate with Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper and Scinto in New York City where she gained experience in patent and trademark litigations and trademark prosecution. Jennifer also spent two years with Albany Law School as a staff attorney in the Schools Science and Technology Law Center. Prior to joining the College of Law, she served as the Associate Director for Career Services at St. Johns University School of Law, and was an associate with the Sugarman Law Firm, LLP in Syracuse.
Her professional affiliations include the American Bar Association; New York State Bar Association; Onondaga County Bar Association; and the National Association for Law Placement.
Associate Director for Student Programs Alexis Martinez
Alexis Martinez received a bachelor’s of Business Administration in International Finance and Marketing, a J.D., and a Masters degree in Higher Education Administration/Enrollment Management from the University of Miami. While completing her Masters in Education, she served as Coordinator of Student Affairs at the UM School of Law, helping to advise student organizations. In addition, she worked with HOPE, the Public Interest Resource Center, coordinating community service and pro bono opportunities for law students at Miami. She served as an advisor to Zeta Tau Alpha International Fraternity and the Nu Kappa Tau chapter of Mortar Board, the National Senior Honor Society. Alexis has coordinated leadership development and peer mentoring programs for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as different training sessions on programming, leadership and retreat planning.
Her professional affiliations include the American Bar Association, the Florida State Bar Association, the Onondaga County Bar Association, the American College Professionals Association and the National Association of Student Affairs Professionals.
Associate Director for Student Life/Academic Support & Professional Development
--- Melanie Cuevas Rodriguez, Esq.
Melanie Cuevas Rodriguez received a bachelors degree in Sociology and English/Literature & Rhetoric from SUNY Binghamton, a Masters Degree in Public Administration from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, and a J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law. Melanie was a Debevois & Plimpton Equal Justice Works Fellow at the National Center for Law and Economic Justice in New York City where she assisted with the Center’s efforts to secure economic justice for the poor through impact litigation and policy advocacy. Before returning to the College of Law, Melanie worked at the Frank H. Hiscock Legal Aid Society in Syracuse where she represented clients in various civil matters including Domestic Violence and Family Law. Melanie enjoys working with students, helping with academic support, career exploration, and more. Her professional affiliations are the Onondaga County Bar Association and the Association for Legal Career Professionals.
Student Life Coordinator Michelle Wilcox
Michelle Wilcox received a bachelors of science degree in Business Administration from Babson College. While completing her bachelor’s she acted as the Assistant Student Loan Coordinator in the office of Student Financial Services preparing financial aid packages and representing the office within the student body. Prior to joining the College of Law, she was a legal assistant with Fager and Amsler, L.L.P. in Syracuse with experience in medical malpractice and risk management.
Her responsibilities include working with students with disabilities, coordinating Moot Court and student organization trial team travel and overseeing the administrative functions of the Office of Student Life.