Aisha Virender Sanwal is a first-generation law student and rising third-year at the University of San Francisco School of Law. She is a Legal Extern with the Federal Trade Commission and plans to pursue a career in civil litigation following graduation. Prior to law school, Aisha earned a B.S. in Finance and Political Science from Fordham University and worked in New York City’s financial services sector, where she gained extensive experience in risk, regulatory affairs, and compliance.

Committed to public service, Aisha has also been recognized by the Bar Association of San Francisco for her exemplary volunteer work and has received numerous state and national scholarships for her leadership and community impact. She serves on the board of a nonprofit dedicated to advancing opportunities for underrepresented women in the legal profession and is a Fellow for Life of the National Albert Schweitzer program, where she worked to address health inequities through community-based legal services and education. Outside of her professional and academic pursuits, Aisha enjoys DIY projects and interior design.