Ashe rejoins her alma mater as an Assistant Director of Career Services.

“Career outcomes are critically important for law schools, law students, and their families,” said Charleston School of Law Dean and Provost Larry Cunningham. “Kristen will be play a vital role as we continue our ongoing commitment to providing students with proactive assistance in finding jobs, demonstrating successful bar and job outcomes.”

Since earning her Juris Doctor, Ashe has served as a legal recruiter connecting firms and legal professionals around the United States. In addition, prior to law school, Ashe also worked with in family law and for the South Carolina Department of Social Services as a law student and graduate.

“Kristen brings a wealth of experience in navigating all aspects of the legal hiring process from resume preparation, conducting mock interviews, and developing networking plans,” added Dean Cunningham.

Lorente is an accomplished attorney with 20+ years of experience as a prosecutor, associate, and solo practitioner. She joins the law school as the Assistant Director of Student Wellness and Success.

“Wellness and student mental health are priorities for our school and the South Carolina Bar, and the American Bar Association,” said Dean Cunningham. “Law schools around the country are seeing more and more students with increasingly complex and severe challenges in their personal lives. By helping students acclimate healthily to law school and the profession, we will help them become successful and balanced students and attorneys.”

An Ohio native, Lorente is a graduate of the University of Colorado law school and a member of the California bar.