Koley Jessen Welcomes 28 Law Students to 2026 Summer Associate Program
Koley Jessen is pleased to welcome 28 law students from law schools across the country to the firm's 2026 Summer Associate Program. The 2026 class includes 15 first-year (1L) students and 13 second-year (2L) students, including 11 returning summer associates.
Throughout the program, summer associates will rotate through the firm's departments, working alongside attorneys on real client matters across core practice areas. The program emphasizes hands-on experience, mentorship, and professional development, with each participant paired with firm mentors and engaged in educational programming and firm-wide events that foster collaboration and provide insight into the practice of law in Omaha and beyond.
"This class reflects a strong combination of skill, perspective, and enthusiasm," said David Goeschel, Recruiting Committee Chair. "We look forward to welcoming them into the firm and supporting their development through meaningful work and close collaboration with our teams."
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First-Year Summer Associates
 Yana Baravik - Creighton University School of Law
 Madelyn Blaser - University of Nebraska College of Law
 Jack Cohen - Creighton University School of Law
 Maria Elizondo - University of Nebraska College of Law
 Trae Greve - Emory University School of Law
 Chloe Hartje - Creighton University School of Law
 Josh Hauser - Creighton University School of Law
 Guy Hunt - University of Nebraska College of Law
 Sidney Linder - University of Nebraska College of Law
 Katie Maser - Creighton University School of Law
 Joe McGill - Notre Dame Law School
 Madison Stracke - University of Nebraska College of Law
 Madeline Swanson - University of Nebraska College of Law
 Christian Washington - Creighton University School of Law
 Eva Watson - University of Miami School of Law
Second-Year Summer Associates
 Jessi Burd - Vanderbilt University Law School
 Will Cook - University of Georgia School of Law
 Connor Drahota - University of South Dakota 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
 Olivia Rinzel - 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
Koley Jessen looks forward to the energy, perspective, and contributions this class will bring during the summer and is proud to continue investing in the next generation of legal talent.
About Koley Jessen
Koley Jessen is a strategically growing law firm serving the needs of businesses and their owners, executives, and professionals in Nebraska and around the country. For businesses of all types, we are active partners who provide multi-discipline counsel to help our clients achieve personal and business success.
