Benefits of a Legal Internship at Quinn Law Centers

As an intern at Quinn Law Centers, you can tell us which areas of our legal practice you want to learn about and which activities you want to observe and assist with. Unlike many internship programs, your role is not to take over boring grunt work from our core staff. Depending on your situation, your legal internship may also qualify for academic credit.

Quinn Law Centers include the Personal Injury and Employment Law Center, the Women’s Injury Law Center, the Adoption and Surrogacy Law Center, and the Family and Estate Planning Law Center. You can get professional experience in any of our centers. Please note that all internships must be completed in person at our office in Richmond during our regular business hours.

Get to Know Our Interns

Claire Keeton

Law Student Intern

Summer 2024

What law school do you attend?

I attend Elon University School of Law in Greensboro, North Carolina. 

Where did you get your undergraduate degree?

I earned my undergraduate degree from James Madison University. 

What are your extracurricular activities?

At Elon Law, I was elected by my peers to be a member of the Honor Council, I am a member of the Family Law Society, and I participate in Lawyers for Literary at a local elementary school.  

What are your hobbies?

My hobbies include watching reality TV, doing jigsaw puzzles, and playing tennis and pickleball. 

Abby Simon

College Student Intern

Summer 2024

What college do you attend?

I’m a rising sophomore at Amherst College.

What are you studying?
I’m majoring in Law, Jurisprudence, and Social Thought with a certificate in Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice.

What are your extracurricular activities?

I’m an EMT for Amherst College Emergency Medical Services, I sing in an a cappella group called the DQ, I’m the Ski Coordinator for my school’s Outing Club, I’m a campus tour guide, and I work as a legal research assistant and an office assistant for my major.

What are your hobbies?
In my free time, I enjoy singing, running, crossword puzzles, traveling to new places, and trying local coffee shops.

Arthur DeMao

High School Student Intern

Summer 2024

What high school do you attend?

I am a rising senior at Deep Run High School.

What do you plan to study in college?

I plan on majoring in foreign affairs or international relations and I hope to pursue a career in law

Any extra-curricular interests?

I participate in Congressional Debate and Mock Trial. I am also a member of the Track and Field team as a discus thrower. 

What are your hobbies? 

Outside of school, I love to read, lift weights, do volunteer work, and spend time with friends and family.

Erin Clancy

College Student Intern

Summer 2024

What college do you attend?

I am a rising senior at Lehigh University.

What are you studying?
I am majoring in Political Science with a minor in International Relations.

What are your extracurricular activities?

I am a member of Best Buddies, work as a research assistant, and am part of the Women in Business Club at Lehigh University.

What are your hobbies?
My hobbies include cooking, spending time with my friends and family (especially my two dogs), going to the gym, and traveling!

Madeline Gore

College Student Intern

Summer 2024

What college do you attend?
I am part of a Responsible International Business Cohort, dually enrolled at the University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business and ESSEC Business School in Cergy, France.

What are you studying?
In Fall 2024, I will receive a BBA in International Business and Marketing and a Minor in French. I am concurrently completing my Master of International Business in Global Strategy, as an accelerated program, graduating in Spring 2025.

What are your extracurricular activities?
I am a member of a premier all-gender award-winning A capella group on campus called Cockappella and have held the role of treasurer for the group. I also perform with the on-campus musical theatre organization OFF-Off Broadway.

What are your hobbies?
I love traveling abroad on a college student budget, staying at student hostels, building itineraries, enjoying traditional food, and learning more about each culture. I have currently been to 28 countries around Europe, North America, and Africa, and hope to visit many more in the future. I also adore cooking and finding new recipes to try, and I have a newfound fascination with fishing.

Tony Huang

College Student Intern

Fall 2023

What college did you attend?
I graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University

What did you study?
I earned a B.S. in Chemistry.

What are your extracurricular activities?
I like to stay active by playing tennis or going on a hike. I also attempt to cook decent food.

What are your hobbies?
I enjoy learning about the social structures and revolutionary research in the realm of healthcare. This would include reading research papers and watching documentaries about societal changes.

Shawdee Bakhtiari

College Student Intern

Fall 2023

What college do you attend?
I am a graduate from James Madison University.

What are you studying?
I earned a B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Philosophy in 2023.

What are your extracurricular activities?
My extracurriculars included various roles in the Student Government Association. I focused on service and advocacy, serving as the 2022-2023 Student Body President.

What are your hobbies?
In my free time I love to read, my favorite book is The Stranger. I also love to go shopping or find a really good place to eat. Finally, more often than not, you can find me at the gym!

Cael Edwards

College Student Intern

Fall 2023

What college do you attend?
I am a student at Reynolds Community College.

What are you studying?
I will be graduating with my AAS in Paralegal Studies.

What are your extracurricular activities?
I volunteer with Habitat for Humanity and the Friends of the James River in their Invasive Species Control program.

What are your hobbies?
In my free time, I like to crochet and watch documentaries with my partner. I am also an avid reader and I am working on a novel.

Alice Bowman

High School Intern

Fall 2023

What college do you attend?

I am a current senior at Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School.

What are you studying?

After high school, I wish to study my combined interests in international business and law at a four-year university.

What are your extracurricular activities?

Along with my coursework, I coach and participate in Lincoln-Douglas debate and run a pop culture magazine! Outside of school, I enjoy baking and playing field hockey and soccer.

Emily Woomer

College Student Intern

Summer 2023

What college do you attend?
I am a rising senior at Penn State University.

What are you studying?
I plan on graduating with a Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology, with hopes of going to law school in the future.

What are your extracurricular activities?
I am involved in THON at Penn State, which is the largest student run philanthropy in the world. I am also the DEI Chair of my THON committee and aim to educate myself and my peers in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

What are your hobbies?
In my spare time I love reading (and buying) books! I also love spending time outside and exercising!

Hala AI-Mustafa

Law Student Intern

Summer 2023

What law school do you attend?
I am a 1L at the University of Baltimore.

Where did you get your undergraduate degree?
I graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a major in Economics.

Any extra-curricular interests?
I hope to join a clinic and a few student organizations in the upcoming year!

What are your hobbies?
I enjoy travelling, reading, and cooking in my free time!

Shriya Chemudupati

College Student Intern

Summer 2023

What college do you attend?
I’m a rising junior at Virginia Tech.

What are you studying?
I’m majoring in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience with minors in “Science, Technology, and Law” and “Adaptive Brain & Behavior,” with the intention of attending law school in the future.

Any extra-curricular interests?
At VT, I’m the Vice President of Mock Trial, serve as a Peer Mentor for incoming students, and am involved in other clubs such as Help Save The Next Girl and Neuroscience Club.

What are your hobbies?
I enjoy singing and dancing in my spare time and have been doing both in the Indian classical form since I was four. Outside of those, I love to read (mysteries especially), help my high school mock trial team, and spend time with friends and family!

Taylor Bernard

College Student Intern

Summer 2023

What college do you attend?
I am a senior at Virginia Commonwealth University.

What are you studying?
I will be graduating with a bachelor’s degree in social work and criminal justice.

What are your plans for the future?
After graduation, I plan to pursue my education, hopefully at the University of Tennessee Knoxville for a dual MSW/J.D. degree.

What are your hobbies?
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, working out, and traveling.

Ritvika Palani

Student Intern

Summer 2023

What high school do you attend?
I am a rising junior at Maggie Walker Governor School for Government and International Studies.

Any extra-curricular interests?
I am a part of Maggie Walker’s Forensics/Public Speaking Club and Model UN Club. Also, I write articles for our school’s newspaper.

What are your plans for the future?
After Maggie Walker, I plan to attend a 4-year institution aiming to major in Political Science. Following that, I aspire to attend Law School to further my studies.

What are your hobbies?
In my free time, I love to play tennis, and I also enjoy reading.

Tristan Ingersoll

Law Student Intern

Summer 2022

What law school do you attend?

I am currently a 1L at William & Mary Law School.

Any extra-curricular interests?

I work with the Election Law Society and play in intramural softball and flag football law school teams.

Where did you get your undergraduate degree?

I graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Political Science.

What are your hobbies?

In my free time, I enjoy watching sports, hanging out with my dog, and playing sports.

Lauren Pixley

Law Student Intern

Summer 2022

What law school do you attend?

I am a 1L at the University of Richmond School of Law.

Any extra-curricular interests?

I am involved in the Women’s Law program and participate in the no-fault divorce pro bono program.

Where did you get your undergraduate degree?

I graduated from Boise State University in 2020 with a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice and a Certificate in Conflict Management.

What are your hobbies?

In my spare time, I like to hike with my dog, read, and try out new restaurants!

Juliana Strobing

Law Student Intern

Summer 2022

What law school do you attend?

I am a 1L at Vanderbilt Law School.

Any extra-curricular interests?

I am involved in the Medical-Legal Partnership, Law Students for Social Justice, and Legal Aid Society.

Where did you get your undergraduate degree?

I graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor’s in Political Science and a Master of Public Administration. I was President of the Club Tennis team at Alabama and love to play tennis whenever I get the chance!

What are your hobbies?

In my free time, I love to watch Alabama sports and the New York Rangers, and go on adventures with my dog, Mousse.

Rachel Sowder

Law Student Intern

Fall 2021 and Spring 2022

What law school do you attend?

I am 3L at William & Mary Law School.

Any extra-curricular interests?

I am an Articles Editor for the Journal of Race, Gender, and Social Justice and I work with the Veterans Benefits Clinic.

Where did you get your undergraduate degree?

I graduated from Emory & Henry College in 2019 with a triple major in Political Science, Economics, and History. I also played on the varsity softball team while in college.

What are your hobbies?

In my free time, I love to read, walk my dog, and play on the law school’s slow-pitch softball team!

Alexis Bartee

High School Student Intern

Fall 2021 and Spring 2022

What high school do you attend?

I am a senior at Maggie Walker Governor’s School for Government and International Studies.

Any extra-curricular interests?

I participate in annual CFL debate competitions and publish children’s book reviews to promote childhood education.

What are your plans for the future?

I plan on attending a four-year institution with a major in biomedical engineering, and intend to continue my education by pursuing Law School.

What are your hobbies?

In my spare time, I love to bake, run cross country, and read.

Ashley Spencer

College Student Intern

Fall 2021

What college do you attend?

I am a senior at Reynolds Community College.

What are you studying?

I will be graduating with an Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies.

What are your plans for the future?

After graduation, I plan to pursue my education, hopefully at the University of Richmond, for a Bachelor’s Degree.

What are your hobbies?

In my spare time, I love to watch television shows such as Grey’s Anatomy, This Is Us, and A Million Little Things. I also like to spend time with family/friends, watch YouTube videos, and write creative stories.

Mary Kardos

College Student Intern

Summer 2021

What college do you attend?

I am a rising senior at the College of William & Mary.

 What are you studying?

With hopes of going to law school in the future, I am majoring in English and minoring in Judaic Studies.

Any extra-curricular interests?

I am involved with the Student Assembly, Health Outreach Peer Educators, the Writing Resources Center, and the James Blair Historical Review.

What are your hobbies?

In my free time, I love to read (specifically historical fiction!), paint, and bake!

Elizabeth Vanasse

Law Student Intern

Summer 2021

What law school do you attend?

I am a rising 2L at University of Richmond Law School.

Any extra-curricular interests?

So far, I have gotten involved in Richmond Women’s Law, and I am hoping to join a law journal and a clinic next year.

Where did you get your undergraduate degree?

I graduated from the College of William and Mary in May 2020 (virtually!) with a double major in English and French and Francophone Studies.

What are your hobbies?

In my spare time, I love horseback riding, listening to true crime podcasts, and watching soccer!

Anna Osborne

College Student Intern

Summer 2021

What college do you attend?

I am a rising fourth year at the University of Virginia.

What are you studying?

I plan on graduating with a degree in Government, concentrating in American Politics.

Any extra-curricular interests?

At UVA, I write interviews for the Virginia Review of Politics, a nonpartisan political magazine, and  volunteer at the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA whenever I can.

What are your hobbies?

In my spare time, I enjoy baking, reading, listening to music, and spending time with my two dogs.

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