Ryan Thorpe

About Ryan Thorpe

I am a second-year law student (\"2L\") at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Currently, I am building on top of a strong foundation of legal knowledge and excelling at legal research and writing. I am interested in the areas of general commercial litigation, business law, and other fields. I am interning at the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida as a Judicial Intern. This experience allows me to sharpen both my hard and soft skills as a legal researcher and writer. I also am excited about continuing to hone my legal writing skills as a member of the Florida Law Review during my second year. To cap off my first-year, I was elected as the President of the Association for Law and Business (\"ALB\"). The ALB is an on-campus student-run organization that strives to educate students on emerging business law issues and acclimate students to the field. During my undergraduate years at Florida State University, I took on diverse leadership roles, including serving as a Student Government Association Senator. I also held the position of Chaplain and Vice President at Sigma Phi Epsilon, Florida Epsilon chapter. I also contributed to my University as a Board of Trustees member for the Student Foundation, amongst other roles. As a Senator on the budget committee, I played a role in crafting a nearly budget allocation, ensuring the equitable distribution of funds to campus resources and organizations. Additionally, I actively participated in legislative decisions within the chambers. In my capacities as Vice President and Trustee, I collaborated in fundraising efforts, successfully raising six-figure sums in each role for charitable organizations and vital university funding initiatives. In my professional journey, I had the opportunity to work alongside accomplished attorneys at Friedman & Abrahamsen, where I gained valuable insights into criminal defense, employment law, and various other legal services. I began a foundation of legal research and knowledge under the supervision of Tor Friedman, Esq. My time with Floridian Partners afforded me a unique political perspective on the legal process. This experience illustrated the life cycle of a bill in the Florida legislature, located in the state capitol of Tallahassee. These experiences have fueled my passion for pursuing legal studies. I am excited about the journey ahead and the potential to make a meaningful impact on the world through the power of law. Connect with me on LinkedIn to learn more about my journey and to talk about how we can work together.

Experience

1. Law Clerk

   Florida Office Of The Attorney General

   May 2025 — Present · West Palm Beach, FL, US

Education

• University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law

  Doctor of Law - JD

• Florida State University

  Bachelor's degree, Economics

  2019 — 2023