THE RILIE REPORT

  Interview with Family Lawyer Mentor, Mike Rawlings, Offers Insight into Legal Profession LAS VEGAS, NV — As a future lawyer, I had the opportunity to interview Mike Rawlings, a family friend and a family lawyer at Dimopoulos Law Firm in Las Vegas, Nevada, to gain insight into the realities of practicing law and the challenges that come with it. Rawlings, who has been practicing law for over two decades, explained that success in family law requires more than just understanding legal principles. “Effective communication with clients is vital. Family law is not just about the law itself, but about connecting with clients and understanding their emotional needs,” he said. When discussing the most rewarding aspect of his job, Rawlings shared that helping families through difficult situations is incredibly fulfilling. “There’s nothing like helping a client find a solution in a challenging custody battle or divorce. Knowing you’ve made a positive impact on someone’s life is the ultimat...

  Welcome to the Next Ten Months of Your Life The airplane wheels screeched against the runway, jolting me awake from my restless nap. A cheerful flight attendant’s voice crackled through the speakers: “Welcome to Incheon International Airport.” My stomach dropped. South Korea, my mission field for the remainder of my service, was no longer a distant dream. It was real, right in front of me, and I was a bundle of nerves. Stepping off the plane, I was immediately hit by a wave of sounds. Korean announcements echoed through the terminal, luggage wheelers clattered, and travelers chatted in a language that felt like a song I didn’t know the words to. My grip tightened on my two 50-pound suitcases; their handles dug into my palms as I struggled to maneuver through the packed terminal. I had spent weeks at the Missionary Training Center learning basic phrases, but hearing Korean spoken at full speed felt like being dropped into a foreign film without subtitles. The unfamiliarity of it a...

Cougars Suffer Tough Loss as BYU Watch Parties Resume at BYUI Kevin Young and the BYU Cougar’s NCAA Tournament hopes took a blow on Saturday as BYU-Idaho students gathered in the Manwaring Center. The University of Utah came away with a 73-72 victory over the Cougars. Both teams battled, leaving fans both in Utah and Idaho on the edge of their seats, as the game remained close through its entirety. Joseph Wilson, a Junior at BYUI in attendance on Saturday night talked about his experiences at the event. “I just love the feeling of coming together that events like this provide," said Wilson. "I grew up watching BYU sports, so it’s fun to join with other BYU-Idaho students in cheering the Cougars on." Although a tough loss, students gathered at the watch party were entertained by the plethora of activities put on by the BYU Watch Party committee. Jacob Hess, a second semester freshmen at BYUI and a member of the Activities and Involvement Center, discussed the planning pro...