Rani Williams (rising 3L) is a legal fellow in the office of Nevada United States Senator Catherine Cortez Masto in Washington, D.C. Rani assists the Senator and her staff in her role as a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs and Committee on Energy & Natural Resources.

Rani’s duties include researching and writing memos on legal questions and statutory interpretation, drafting legislative hearing memos and witness questions, and attending constituent meetings in regards to Indian affairs and natural resources. Rani has the privilege to work with the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs staff to learn how federal Indian law and policy is made. She is honored for the opportunity to serve Nevadans and tribal communities. Working for her home state in our Nation’s Capital is such an exciting experience. When she’s not on the Hill, Rani leaves the D.C. area to hike, camp, and meet new people.