Bio

Jackson Petrella is a 2L (Class of 2026) at Maryland Carey Law and a first-generation law student pursuing both the business law track and health law concentration. He graduated from Boston College in 2022 with a B.A. in Political Science and concentrations in Finance and History. 

Jackson serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Health Care Law & Policy, Volume 29. He is also involved in Moot Court and was named "member-elect" to the Moot Court Honor Board based on his recent performance in the Fall 2024 Moot Court Competition where he advanced to the Semifinals of the and was awarded "Best Brief." This past summer, he served as a judicial intern for Judge Julie R. Rubin at the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.

Beyond his academic achievements, Jackson is actively involved in the law school community through the Business Law Society, Health Law Organization, and OutLaw (LGBTQ+) Society. He also serves as a Legal Writing Fellow in the Legal Writing Center, where he advises first-year students in the Lawyering program.