Compassion & Choices' Legal Advocacy and Policy department is thrilled to welcome two law students joining this year's summer fellowship program.

Ellie Persellin graduated from Rice University with a BA in Political Science and Policy Studies, then went to the University of Oxford where she received a Master of Science in Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation. Ellie currently attends Georgetown University Law Center, where she is a first-year law student. Ellie has a strong background in policy work, and she's excited to get to work for an organization with the "mission of defending and expanding compassionate end-of-life options," which she says "aligns perfectly with [her] skills and passions."

Cameron Newton graduated from the University of Kentucky with a BA in Political Science. Cameron currently attends William & Mary Law School, where he is a first-year law student. Cameron previously interned for the 6th Congressional District of South Carolina, where he conducted legislative research for Congressman James Clyburn's staff and managed various projects. Cameron has always wanted to be an advocate, and that's precisely why he decided to attend law school. Cameron "developed a firm belief that all Americans deserve greater end-of-life autonomy" at a young age, after going through a difficult end-of-life experience in his family.