Leadership — Barnes & Scott Youth At Law
Leadership

Our Leadership Team

Executive Leadership

Executive Director

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Ashlyn Pankow
Executive Director

About Ashlyn

Ashlyn Pankow is a high school student in Howard County, Maryland, and currently serves as the Executive Director of Barnes and Scott Youth At Law. Passionate about justice and youth empowerment, Ashlyn understands how challenging it can be for young people to find a path into the legal field.

Through her leadership, she is committed to helping others access opportunities, gain valuable experience, and build confidence in their potential. Ashlyn is excited to combine her own experiences and fresh perspective with the mission of Barnes and Scott to inspire, support, and develop the next generation of legal leaders.

Leadership Focus

Overseeing program operations and strategic direction

Building partnerships with legal professionals and organizations

Expanding access to legal education for Maryland students

Mentoring student participants and fostering youth leadership

Education

Howard County Public Schools

Current Sophomore

Board Leadership

Board of Directors

  • Daon McLarin Johnson
    (President)
  • O'Marie Barnes
    (Vice-President)
  • Llewellyn Dixon
    (Treasurer)
  • Shane Tate
    (Secretary)
  • David Brown
  • Trevor Connor
  • Grace Edmonds
  • Michael Gilchrist
  • Jamal Kamara
  • Jeffrey Kearney
  • John McCartney
  • A. Marques Pitre

Get Involved

Join Barnes & Scott Youth At Law and be part of a student-led movement empowering the next generation of legal leaders.