Foley Mansfield Welcomes 2026 Summer Associate Class Across Four National Offices

Foley Mansfield is pleased to welcome its 2026 Summer Associate class, comprised of talented law students from four distinguished law schools across the nation including Bhargav Nannapaneni of Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (New York City), Jade Park of University of Illinois College of Law (Champagne-Urbana), Harold Espinales of Washington University School of Law (St. Louis), and Alex Fernandez-Guckes of University of Miami School of Law (Miami).

This year’s program will provide immersive legal experience within the firm’s Miami, St. Louis, Chicago, and New York City offices. Throughout the summer, the associates will work alongside Foley Mansfield attorneys on complex litigation and client matters spanning the firm’s national defense practice in practice areas including but not limited to products liability, toxic torts, and general and commercial liability. Further, the associates will gain perspective on the roles of local trial counsel and national coordinating counsel, both of which are within the firm provided client services.

The 2026 program is designed to provide meaningful hands-on experience, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to litigation strategy, client service, and trial preparation in a collaborative professional environment. The 2026 Summer Associates represent a range of academic backgrounds and experiences, further strengthening Foley Mansfield’s commitment to developing future legal talent through practical experience and mentorship.

“Our summer associate program reflects Foley Mansfield’s continued investment in the future of the legal profession,” said John Myung, Director of Diversity and Inclusion. “We are proud to welcome an accomplished group of law students from across the country and look forward to supporting their professional development while introducing them to the firm’s national platform, commitment to inclusion and belonging, and culture of collaboration. Our schedule of internal education along with breadth of assignment will provide an unmatched experience for these associates. Our firm is also elated to host these bright summer associates who are the future of our industry.”

With attorneys licensed in jurisdictions across the country and offices nationwide, Foley Mansfield continues to expand its national presence while fostering opportunities for the next generation of legal professionals.