Michael Vento
Michael Vento is a rising fourth-year Political Science and Law & Society student from North Kingstown, Rhode Island. He joined the UBC Pre Law Association this year, taking over the role of Vice President External.
He discovered his passion for law while competing in the 2023 UBC Undergraduate Moot Court Competition, the only one in the province. Since then, he’s worked in the Office of the Supreme Court Clerk of Rhode Island, where he directly reported to the Bar Administrator of the state. Presently, he’s employed as a Junior Legal Assistant in a family and estate litigation law firm located in downtown Vancouver.
Before joining the UBC Pre Law Association Executive Team, Michael was an External Relations Director for the Arts Undergraduate Society, an Outreach Coordinator for the AMS Housing branch, and a reporter for The Ubyssey.
As Vice President External, he’s worked tirelessly to forge opportunities and events for students, and he will work just as hard to continue the accomplishments of the UBC Pre Law Association as President.
John Natcher
John Natcher is a rising third-year student majoring in Political Science and International Relations. He’s from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. This year, he served as the Lead External Assistant of the UBC Pre Law Association.
John developed a passion for law when he joined the UBC Pre-Law Association executive team. He participated in the 2024 Moot Court Competition this year. Prior to joining the UBC Pre Law Association, he worked with the Arctic Council’s Sustainable Development Working Group with the University of Saskatchewan. He’s also worked in the construction industry as a seasonal labourer and is a certified lifeguard!
He has dedicated himself to generating opportunities and organizing events for students in his role as Lead External Assistant. As Vice President, he will maintain this level of commitment and work towards further advancing the accomplishments of the UBC Pre-Law Association.