Panel Discussion: Public Service and Prosecution

As a first-generation and second-year law student at Michigan State University College of Law (MSU Law), Jasmine Felder wears many hats–she serves as a student assistant for the Office of Law Admissions, a Dean’s Public Service Social Justice, a student attorney for the Housing Justice Clinic, and a Kaplan Bar Prep Rep. Moreover, she is a valued member of the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) at MSU Law, where she contributes to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for minority students. Outside of MSU Law, Jasmine is a Member-at-Large for the National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) Board of Directors. In this role, she works to advance NBLSA priorities and programming and ensure the proper exercise of NBLSA business on behalf of the association's 7,500+ members at the national, regional, and local levels. Her decision to choose MSU Law was influenced by the support and guidance she received throughout the law school application process. Felder’s aspirations extend beyond personal success; she aims to make a tangible impact as a federal prosecutor in her home state of Florida. Her dedication to public service is evident in her active involvement within and outside the law school community. This past summer, Jasmine’s commitment to public service commenced when she interned in the Special Victims Unit at the State Attorney's Office for Hillsborough County, FL. Next summer, her commitment to public service will continue when she serves as a judicial intern for the Honorable Amanda Arnold Sansone in the Middle District of Florida, Tampa, FL, division.

Khari James is a zealous advocate for the at-risk and underserved populations in her community. Both her career and personal life have always been focused on public service. Currently, Khari is an Assistant United State Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. She prosecutes a wide range of federal offenses involving human trafficking, narcotics, money laundering, and firearms. 

She also serves as an educator and trainer throughout the community. Khari is an adjunct faculty member at the Florida State University College of Law. She has spent time educating both community members and criminal justice professionals on a variety of topics involving hate crimes, domestic violence, and building/ strengthening trust between the community and law enforcement.

Prior to being an AUSA, Khari was an Assistant State Attorney in Tallahassee, Florida. Here, she prosecuted offenses involving homicidal, sexual, and domestic violence. Before becoming a prosecutor, Khari worked for Legal Services of North Florida, at The White House, at the Department of Homeland Security: Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, and clerked for the federal judiciary in Chicago.

Khari attended Florida State University College of Law for law school and the University of Central Florida for undergraduate, where she majored in criminal justice and victim advocacy.

Adrian Mood is an Assistant State Attorney for the Second Judicial Circuit of Florida and is currently serving as a Felony Division Chief in Leon County. His caseload primarily focuses in homicide and other violent felonies. Adrian attended Howard University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry. He then received his Juris Doctor from the Florida State University College of Law. Adrian is passionate about trial advocacy and has served as a coach for the FSU College of Law Trial Team. He is a Certified Public Manager and a member of the William H. Stafford American Inn of Court. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, two children, and their black labrador.

My name is Ryan Price. I am a Chicago-native, born and raised, currently pursuing my Juris Doctor at the University of Illinois-Chicago as a 1L student. After graduating from DePauw University in 2018, I've advanced in a career of finance, working as a Senior Financial Analyst-Forecast, Planning, & Analytics for the YMCA of Metro Chicago. Additionally, I am a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., but most importantly, I am a father to a three-year-old boy named Jrue. In my spare time, I take full advantage of spending those moments with my son and coaching varsity high school football at King College Prep.