What began on a regional level in our San Francisco and New York offices has matured into a national Summer Associate Program across five US offices. This year, we are excited to welcome 13 Summer Associates to our Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami and New York offices. Please meet our 2023 Class!
2023 US Summer Associate Program
What began on a regional level in our San Francisco and New York
offices has matured into a national Summer Associate Program
across five US offices. This year, we are excited to welcome 13
Summer Associates to our Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami and
New York offices.
Please meet our 2023 Class!
Monica Anderson she/her/hers Recruitment Specialist, North America
Alyssa Picariello she/her/hers Recruitment Coordinator, North America
Cathy Christ she/her/hers Senior Manager of Recruitment, North America
Bill Clegg
Head of Human Resources, North America
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ATLANTA
Caroline Baltay ………………………………………………… 6
CHICAGO
Josh Halliday …………………………………………………... 8
Madison Flores ..………………………………………………. 9
LOS ANGELES
Elen Sayamyan ………………………………………………... 11
Tomas Tuszynski ……………………………………………..... 12
MIAMI
Yasmin Mustafa ……………………………………………….. 14
TABLE OF CONTENTS
NEW YORK
Aria Sakona …………………………………………………….. 16
Ashleigh Higgs …………………………………………………. 17
Ben Kittay ..…………………………………………………...... 18
Emily Chambers ………………………………………………. 19
Mackenzie Priest …………………………………………….... 20
Oliver Stabley ……………………………………..…………… 21
Shira Kindler……………………………….…………………… 22
ATLANTA
ATLANTA
Program Leads
Bob Fisher Partner
Jocelyn DeMars Senior Counsel
Caroline Baltay she/her/hers Atlanta
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Legal Education Emory University School of Law, J.D. Expected May 2024
Activities and Honors • Emory International Law Review , Treasurer • Emory Law School Supreme Court Advocacy Program • Legal Association of Women Lawyers • International Law Society Preparatory Education Barnard College, Columbia University Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics, Minor in Math – May 2017
Experience and Interests Caroline most recently worked as a legal intern at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of California. Last fall, she was an extern at the Atlanta Legal Aid Society. Before her time at Emory, Caroline worked as an Operations Manager at TOPOS Architects. Between 2018 to 2020, Caroline served as an English Literacy Facilitator with the Peace Corps in Pangai, Kingdom of Tonga. She's also held positions as a seasonal science teacher at Destination Science and a ski instructor at Kirkwood Mountain Resort. Caroline has a talent for learning languages. She's fluent in French; intermediate in Tongan, Spanish and Hungarian; and beginning in Catalan. In her spare time, Caroline enjoys baking, traveling, and volunteering.
CHICAGO
Program Leads
Jack Stamos Associate
Ryan Murnighan Associate
Josh Halliday he/him/his Chicago
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Legal Education Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D. Expected December 2023 Master of Laws (LLM) for International Lawyers – January 2022 Activities and Honors • American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Member • Intellectual Property Law Society, Student Representative • Immigrant Rights Coalition, Member • Dean’s List – Spring 2022
College of Law – Canberra, Australia Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice – October 2020
Preparatory Education University of Canberra, Bachelor of Laws (LLB) – December 2019
Experience and Interests Josh began his legal career in Canberra, Australia. He held positions as a Junior Lawyer at the Department of Health and a Research Assistant and Paralegal at Legal Aid ACT. He relocated to the Chicago area to pursue his J.D. In 2021, he held positions as a research assistant in international law and a research/administrative assistant for the business law clinic at Loyola. Last spring, he worked as a Law Clerk at Fuksa Khorshid LLC. He most recently worked as a law clerk for Baker McKenzie's immigration practice. In his spare time, Josh likes discovering new restaurants in the Chicago area, playing football for the Chicago Swans, traveling, and dog sitting for family and friends.
Madison Flores she/her/hers Chicago
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Legal Education Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D. Expected May 2024
Activities and Honors • Asian Pacific American Law Students Association • Public Interest Law Reporter, Staff Writer • Dean's List, Fall 2021 • Professional Identity Formation Tutor, Fall 2022
Preparatory Education The University of Alabama Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, summa cum laude - May 2021
Experience and Interests Madison most recently served as a Judicial Extern on the Circuit Court of Cook County - Chancery Division. Last summer, she worked as a Law Clerk at Nielsen Zehe & Antas. Madison is passionate about rescuing and caring for animals. As a first-year law student, she worked as a pet caretaker for 75 clients. During her time as an undergraduate student at the University of Alabama, Madison was a peer coach for freshman and senior students. She also had the opportunity to participate in the Donald J. Weidner Summer for Undergraduate Program, a 4-week pre-law program.
Her interests include baking, cooking, trying new restaurants, and traveling.
LOS ANGELES
ATLANTA
Program Leads
Yvonne Schulte Partner
Ben Idemundia he/him/his Senior Counsel
Elen Sayamyan she/her/hers Los Angeles
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Legal Education LMU Loyola Law School, J.D. Expected May 2024
Activities and Honors • Loyola of Los Angeles Entertainment Law Review, Staff • Animal Legal Defense Fund, Founder, Vice-President & Marketing Chair
• Real Estate Law Society, Alumni Outreach Chair • Intellectual Property Law Society, 1L Representative • Business Law Society, Member
• Environmental Law Society, Member • Women's Law Association, Member
Preparatory Education University of California, Los Angeles Bachelor of Arts in English, cum laude - June 2020
Experience and Interests Following her graduation from UCLA in 2020, Elen began her career as a teacher at Glendale High School. This led her to her first position in the legal industry working as a Foreclosure Litigation/Probate Paralegal at JT Legal Group in Glendale. While in law school, Elen has held two research assistant positions with Professor Carlos Berdejo and Professor Jeffrey Atik. She spent her 1L summer as a judicial extern for the Honorable Sandra Klein at the United State Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California. Elen is fluent in Armenian. Her interests include cooking, baking, traveling, hiking, reading, going to the gym, and spending time with her dog.
Tomas Tuszynski he/him/his Los Angeles
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Legal Education UCLA School of Law J.D. Expected 2024 Enrolled in the Law & Philosophy Specialization Program
Activities and Honors • 1L Mock Trial Competitor • UCLA Law Review Write-On • American Constitutional Society • El Centro Re-Entry Clinic • U Serve LA Volunteer
Preparatory Education University of California, Santa Barbara Bachelor of Arts in History with Distinction, summa cum laude - June 2020
Experience and Interests Tomas spent last summer working as a Judicial Extern for Judge Fernando Aenelle- Rocha at the US District Court, Central District of California. Prior to law school, he was a Paralegal at Cader Adams Trial Lawyers. Tomas has also held positions as a Legal Assistant at Cappello & Noel LLP, a judicial intern for Judge Brian Hill at the Santa Barbara Superior Courthouse, and a summer intern at the LA County District Attorney. Tomas is fluent in Polish and conversational in Spanish. He enjoys playing chess and board games, backpacking, hiking, camping, and football. His interests include history, politics, philosophy and astronomy.
MIAMI
ATLANTA
Program Lead
Doug Horelick Partner
Yasmin Mustafa she/her/hers Miami
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Legal Education Howard University School of Law, J.D. Expected 2024
Activities and Honors • J. Franklin Bourne Bar Association, Presidential Scholar • Womxn's Law Association, 2L Representative
Preparatory Education Drew University Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Women’s & Gender Studies, cum laude - May 2020
Experience and Interests Yasmin began her career in 2019 as a File Clerk at Clyde & Co based in the New Jersey office. She later transitioned to a Legal Assistant position at the Law Office of Shamika Askew in Florida, where she worked up until beginning law school. During her 1L summer, Yasmin worked as a Legal Intern at Voya Investment Management, LLC. Her legal experience led her to obtain a clerkship at Maltech Law. Yasmin enjoys watching and participating in musicals. While in middle school and high school, she discovered her passion for theater tech and stage management. This hobby has evolved into a hobby of watching musicals with friends.
NEW YORK
ATLANTA
Program Leads
Ned Kirk Partner
Scott Schwartz Senior Counsel
Aria Sakona she/her/hers New York
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Legal Education Tulane University Law School, J.D. Expected 2024
Activities and Honors: • Tulane Journal of International and Comparative Law, Junior Member • Tulane Inn of Court • Black Law Students Association, Professional Development Committee Chair (2021 - 2022), Member • LEXIS Student Associate, Tulane Law Student Representative • International Law Society, President (2022 - 2023)
Preparatory Education The George Washington University Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs, cum laude - May 2021
Experience and Interests Aria currently works for Tulane’s Immigrant Rights Clinic as a law student intern. During summer 2022 and spring 2021, she was a legal intern with the Department of Homeland Security’s Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. While pursuing her undergraduate degree, Aria held roles as an Administrative Assistant at the Office of Professional Preparation and Accreditation (OPPA) and as a legislative intern for Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. Aria is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish. Her interests include cinema, playing tennis, and traveling.
Ashleigh Higgs she/her/hers New York
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Legal Education Tulane University Law School, J.D. Expected 2024
Activities and Honors • Maritime Law Journal, Junior Member • Maritime Law Society, Vice President • Women in Law Society, Member • Maritime Law Association of the United States, Young Lawyer's Committee Member • International Propeller Club of the United States, New Orleans Chapter • National LGBTQ+ Bar Association
Preparatory Education Boston University, Bachelor of Arts - 2021
Experience and Interests Ashleigh currently works as a Legal Research Intern for Women Offshore, a nonprofit that seeks to empower women in the maritime and offshore energy industries. Prior to that, Ashleigh worked as a Legal Intern at the Center for Mariner Advocacy. She has also held positions with the Administration Law Judges for the Federal Maritime Commission and the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center. Outside of her legal experience, Ashleigh taught and tutored English while pursuing her undergraduate degree. Ashleigh is fluent in Spanish and conversational in French. Ashleigh’s hobbies include gardening, traveling, hiking, yoga, bar trivia, walking her dog, and spending time with her family.
Ben Kittay he/him/his New York
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Legal Education St. John’s University School of Law, J.D.. Expected 2025
Activities and Honors • Alumni Scholarship • Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Society
Preparatory Education
Bucknell University, Freeman College of Management Bachelor of Science in Global Management, magna cum laude - May 2022
Experience and Interests Ben most recently worked as an intern at SummerlineAsset Management, a consulting firm that sources and manages non-securities related investment opportunities for investor groups. During his time at Bucknell, Ben created assisted in creating an apparel company. As a part of this venture, he managed the company’s revenue generation and inventory management.
Ben’s hobbies include reading, lifting weights, playing golf and skiing. He is conversational in French and Spanish.
Emily Chambers she/her/hers New York
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Legal Education Fordham University School of Law , J.D. Expected 2024
Activities and Honors • Fordham International Law Journal • Fordham First-Gen Students (FIGS), Member • Fordham Law Softball Team, Captain • Fordham Law Journal on Voting Rights and Democracy • Board of Student Advisors, Member • Fordham L.L.M Buddy • Fordham Law Women, Member • Suspension Representation Project
Preparatory Education The Pennsylvania State University Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations, magna cum laude –December 2016
Experience Last summer, Emily worked as a Research Assistant with a focus on corporate social responsibility (CSR) and diversity reporting. Prior to beginning law school, Emily taught English as a second language to elementary, middle and high school students in Memphis, Tennessee. She has also held positions with the Potomac Communications Group, Autotrader, and Edelman.
In her spare time, Emily loves to be outdoors. Her interests include hiking, camping, kayaking, running, kickboxing, softball and reading.
Mackenzie Priest she/her/hers New York
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Legal Education Fordham University School of Law, J.D. Expected 2024
Activities and Honors • Paul Fuller Scholar - May 2022 • Dispute Resolution Society – VIS Arbitration Bench Competitor (2022 – 2023) • Teaching Assistant – Legal Writing (2022 – 2023) • 1L Rep for Fordham Art Law Society • If, When, How (Lawyering for Reproductive Justice • New York City Bar Association
• ARTIVE Heritage at Risk Database (Ambassador-Volunteer) • Volunteer archaeological research (Ireland and Portugal)
Preparatory Education University of Glasgow Post-Graduate Certificate in Antiquities Trafficking and Art Crime (2016 - 2017)
University of Sheffield Master of Science in Human Osteology and Funerary Archaeology (2014 - 2016)
University of Louisville Bachelor of Arts in Art History, Minors in Spanish and Forensic Anthropology, magna cum laude -2013 Experience Last summer, Mackenzie was a legal intern at the United States Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of New York. Before beginning law school, she was an Investigative Analyst in the Antiquities Trafficking Task Force at the New York County District Attorney’s Office. For the past 3 years, she has additionally worked as a freelance research contractor. Following her time at University of Louisville, Mackenzie held various positions with Speed Art Museum.
Mackenzie enjoys cross stitch, embroidery, knitting, traveling and running.
Oliver Stabley New York
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Legal Education Fordham University School of Law, J.D. Expected 2024
Activities and Honors • Environmental Law Review Journal • Brendan Moore Trial Advocacy Team • Fordham Law Federal Tax Clinic Preparatory Education University of Florida Bachelor of Arts in Economics – May 2021
Experience and Interests Oliver currently works as a Research Assistant at the Fordham University School of Law Neuroscience and Law Center. Prior to this, he worked as a Legal Intern for Family Lands Remembered LLC, a land use and environmental consulting firm. Oliver worked for the US Sailing Center of Martin County (USSCMC) in Fleet Maintenance and Member services for 5 years. Oliver’s hobbies include hiking, sailing, watching football, reading, and writing. He also loves to spend time with his dog, Oscar.
Shira Kindler she/her/hers New York
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Legal Education Fordham University School of Law, J.D. Expected 2024
Activities and Honors: • Fordham Law Moot Court, Weschler (1st Amendment) Bench Team • Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Journal, Staff • First Year Legal Writing Program, Teaching Assistant • Fordham Law Women, Member
Preparatory Education University of California, Berkeley Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy – December 2018
Experience and Interests Last summer, Shira held multiple positions as a Research Assistant at Fordham as a Business and Legal Affairs Intern with FilmNation, a leading entertainment company. Prior to this, she worked as a Public Finance Paralegal at Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP. During her time at UC Berkeley, she worked as the Front of House Lead and House Manager at Cal Performances for two years. She also served as a Congressional Intern with U.S. Senator Robert Menendez. Shira is fluent in French. Her hobbies include running, yoga, dancing, thrifting, cooking, and watching 70s horror movies.
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