Philosophy · Speech & Debate · Pre-Law
Delaney
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Collegiate debater · Philosophy student · Future attorney
A philosophy student and competitive debater learning to build the argument — and the case — that wins.
A philosophy student and competitive debater learning to build the argument — and the case — that wins.
I'm Delaney — a Philosophy major at California State University, Chico, and a competitive Cross-Examination debater on Chico State's Speech & Debate team. Debate taught me how to build an argument that holds under pressure, read a room, and stay calm when the stakes are high.
Philosophy sharpened how I think; debate taught me how to be heard. Now I'm pointing both at the law — turning the same rigor and persuasion toward a career as an attorney.
Supporting a criminal-defense practice — real cases, real clients, and a front-row view of how arguments win in the room that matters most.
Experience inside a state senator's office — a first-hand look at the legislative side of how policy and law actually get made.
Hands-on legal experience in family law — the practical, client-facing side of the law before law school.
Marketing and brand experience — messaging, content, and connecting with an audience.
Cross-Examination (CX) debate. Competed at the 2026 National Forensics Association Championship, where the team placed 4th in Division I Sweepstakes and 16th in the nation.
Built a video-production business from zero — client demos, launch pricing, a referral program — turning new technology into promos that used to cost thousands.