Writing & Speaking

Essays — Selected

Constitutional theory, political philosophy, and biography—recognized across national and international forums.

  • Fixing Article III: Judicial Review, Judicial Supremacy, and the Constitution’s Silent Crisis — NCSS 2024–25 1787 Prize Recipient.
    Announcement · Read the essay (PDF)
  • DAR American History Essay Contest — National Winner (2025)
    Announcement · Forsyth County News article
  • John Locke Global Essay Prize — Shortlisted in two categories (among 63,328 entries from 199 countries)
    • (Philosophy): The Equal Vision of Life—Why Animals Deserve Rights and Interests — Commendation Certificate.
    • (Politics): The Wisdom in Balance—Democracy between the Lettered and the Unlettered — Recognition Certificate.
    • Announcement · Mobile link — scroll to Highlights and tap
  • Georgia Rotary Clubs Laws of Life Essay Contest — School Winner (South Forsyth HS). 140 school winners across 65 schools; 30,394 essays statewide.
    Announcement

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Publications — Coleman Legal Group, LLC

Research and public-facing legal writing.

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Speaking — Talks & Competitions

  • Panelist — Forsyth County Schools Board of Education: The Role of AI in Education (2025).
  • Encode Justice — GA Chapter: moderated a debate on the bioethics of AI research; BOE testimony prep on deepfakes.
  • Optimist Oratorical Contest — 2× regional winner. Highlights.
  • School & community events — service initiatives, ICC, JOI, The Longest Table.

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Core Skills

Public speaking • Leadership • Teamwork & time management • Legal research & case prep • Writing & editing • Media & content production • Event operations • Mentorship & coaching • PowerPoint (cert.) • Budgeting & basic project finance