Meet Adam Solton ’27L Adam Solton discusses how this professors and classmates have helped him meet the challenge of law school.

Adam Solton ’27L

Adam Solton is a member of the Law Class of 2027. He is from Basking Ridge, New Jersey and received his undergraduate degree from Seton Hall University, where he majored in political Science. At W&L Law, he is the vice president of the Middle Eastern & South Asian Law Student Association (MESALSA). 

Why did you choose W&L Law?

The community. I visited on admitted students’ day and felt first-hand the unique environment here. I remember at one point during my visit, the group was walking from the law school to Evans Hall for lunch, and I was waiting behind for my mother. Seeing us straggling, Dean Wilson decided she’d sit back and wait then walk us over herself. Here I am this prospective student suddenly having a 15 minute one-on-one with the Dean of the law school. You will not get that at other schools, and that’s when I knew this was the place for me.

What has been your most impactful experience at W&L, either on or off-campus? 

The most impactful experience has been getting the opportunity to be the Vice President of the Middle Eastern & South Asian Law Student Association (MESALSA). My 1L year the group had only a handful of members and so the extent of our outreach was limited. This year however our membership has multiplied, and we’ve been blessed with the ability to have larger events. It has genuinely been an honor to serve as a resource to other students, especially to those with similar backgrounds and stories.

We decided to host bi-weekly potlucks in my apartment where everyone can bring something they enjoy eating and share with the group. There are only two rules: take off your shoes and show up with a smile. Coming from an Egyptian household I’m used to big family gatherings with lots of food and lots of laughs. Naturally, I was super excited to have an event like this where I could make and share Egyptian dishes the way they meant to be: in enormous portions with people you love.

Share an experience, class, professor/staff member that has had an impact on your time as a law student.

I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Professors Edobor, Fraley, and Hasbrouck. I’ve had the opportunity now to take each of them twice–– Professor Edobor in Constitutional Law and Voting Rights, Professor Fraley in Property and Law & Geography, and Professor Hasbrouck in Criminal Law and Statutory Interpretation.

Like myself, each of them is a first-generation lawyer and genuinely empathizes with the difficulties of navigating this experience without a roadmap. I can remember so many times running to their offices with questions, worries, or (more than likely) just to vent. Not once did they ever turn me away or ever make me feel like a burden. Each and every time I came to them, they validated all my thoughts and offered me actionable guidance that made the adjustment into the legal world that much less of a burden. I would go as far as to say I would not have made it this far in my legal journey without their unwavering support.

What has been your greatest accomplishment since arriving at W&L? 

Law school has been one of the toughest things I’ve willingly put myself through. It has pushed me in ways I did not anticipate. Making it this far and not just surviving but truly thriving has been my greatest accomplishments here.

Who or what inspires you?
 
My mother. She is the strongest person I know. She’s faced more difficulty than any human being should, but she never let it define her or limit what she could give to her children. She moved halfway across the world and raised two kids on her own through sheer resilience, faith, and unconditional love. Everything my sister and I have accomplished is rooted in her sacrifices, strength, and belief in us.

Anything you are looking forward to this year and summer 2026?

My partner will be deploying to Misawa, Japan soon and I look forward to visiting her!