Koley Jessen Welcomes 25 Law Students to 2025 Summer Associate Program
Koley Jessen is proud to welcome 25 law students from 8 law schools across the country to the firm’s 2025 Summer Associate Program. This year’s class includes 12 first-year (1L) students and 13 second-year (2L) students—10 returning to the program and 3 joining as new additions.
First-year summer associates:
- Jessi Burd – Vanderbilt University Law School
- Will Cook – University of Georgia School of Law
- Kyra George – Washington University in St. Louis School of Law
- Kaylee Lahti – Creighton University School of Law
- Eric Losing – University of Nebraska College of Law
- Gunner Ott – Creighton University School of Law
- Sarah Sedivy – Creighton University School of Law
- Evan Tessendorf – University of Nebraska College of Law
- Carly Trebac – Georgetown University Law Center
- Tyler Tschida – Creighton University School of Law
- Connor Utech – University of Florida Levin College of Law
- Emalie Wightman – University of Nebraska College of Law
Second-year summer associates:
- Spencer Allgood – University of Nebraska College of Law
- Adrián Almeida – Creighton University School of Law
- Ellie Johnson – Creighton University School of Law
- Caden Mathewson – Creighton University School of Law
- Ryan Miller – Creighton University School of Law
- Marlee Milner – University of Nebraska College of Law
- McKenna Montanez – Creighton University School of Law
- Eduardo Renteria – University of Nebraska College of Law
- Rahul Satija – Georgetown University Law Center
- Mike Shares – University of Michigan Law School
- Jenna Stevens – University of Nebraska College of Law
- Jessica Valdez – University of Nebraska College of Law
- Treasure Willige – Creighton University School of Law
Over the course of the 12-week program, summer associates will complete three rotations designed to provide exposure to all four of the firm’s departments, gaining experience with a range of client matters and legal work across our core practice areas. With dedicated mentors, meaningful assignments, and a mix of educational and social events, the program is designed to offer real-world experience in a supportive, collaborative setting.
“This group brings an incredible mix of talent, perspective, and drive,” said David Goeschel, Recruiting Committee Chair. “We’re excited to integrate them into the life of the firm and give them opportunities to grow through hands-on work and connection with our teams.”
We look forward to an engaging summer ahead, filled with growth, fresh insight, and the energy these future attorneys bring to Koley Jessen.
