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A criminal law professor at Middleton University, Pennsylvania, with a reputation for being tough-as-nails and extremely competent. She selects five students among her class to work at her firm and help her solve cases, the prize being exemption from any exam. She is married to fellow professor Sam Keating, but is initially carrying on an affair with Detective Nate Lahey.

A law student fresh off the waitlist, Wes is surprised to be selected as one of the Keating Five. Sweet and awkward, but the flash-forwards indicate a darker turn in personality. He is neighbors with Rebecca, and manages to befriend her despite her protests. Later, it’s revealed that his real name is Christophe Edmond.

Another of the students selected by Annalise, Laurel is a sensitive girl from a wealthy background who attends law school in order to make the world better and defend the less fortunate. Because of her quiet nature, she is easily overlooked by the other students. She carries on a relationship with Frank.

Another of the students Annalise selected, Asher is immature, obnoxious, and privileged, but cares where it counts.

One of the students Annalise selected to work with her, overachiever Michaela is every bit as competitive and ambitious as Connor, ensuring frequent clashes between them. She looks up to Annalise and deeply wants to earn the latter’s admiration and respect.