WCM Is Pleased To Introduce Our 2022 Summer Associates
New Jersey
Ryan Dame is a rising 3L at Brooklyn Law School who will graduate early in December 2022 as part of the accelerated program. Ryan is a graduate of the University of California, San Diego with a degree in political science. Prior to joining WCM, Ryan served our country as a member of the United States Marine Corp. where Ryan was a collateral duty quality assurance representative and a master training specialist. Most recently, Ryan interned with ECPAT-USA and for a civil judge in Supreme Court of the State of New York, Kings County.
Steve Kaufman is a rising 3L at Cardozo School of Law and a graduate of the University of Miami where Steve earned a degree in history with a minor in entrepreneurship. Prior to joining WCM, Steve interned for a civil judge in Supreme Court of the State of New York, Suffolk County and interned with a commercial law firm with a focus on domain transfers and securities regulation. Steve also dabbled in the music industry during his undergraduate years.
New York
Sara Cardamone is a rising 3L at St. John’s University School of Law and a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in communication and sociology. Prior to joining WCM, Sara interned for a civil judge in Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County and interned with the New York State Division of Human Rights with a focus on assisting in the investigation of discrimination complaints.
Andrew Henriquez is a rising 3L at St. John’s University School of Law and a graduate of Brown University with a degree in public policy and economics. Prior to joining WCM, Andrew participated in a variety of internships, including with the Office of the New York City Comptroller, Bureau of Law and Adjustment and also worked as an assistant paralegal at an immigration firm. Andrew has also volunteered with the Consumer Credit Court Observation Project and the New York City Community Emergency Response Team.
Michelle Palagi is a rising 3L at Cardozo School of Law and a graduate of Baruch College with a degree in industrial/organizational psychology. Prior to joining WCM, Michelle interned with an employment law firm and the Orthodox Union and participated in a divorce mediation clinic. Michelle speaks many languages including Hebrew and Georgian.
Mark Rodriguez is a rising 3L at Brooklyn Law School and a graduate of Siena College with a degree in history. Prior to joining WCM, Mark interned with a New York law firm with a focus on medical malpractice, sexual assault and personal injury cases and was a legal fellow with Touro Law Center. Mark is an avid Mets fan.
Alexa Schimp is a rising 3L at St. John’s University School of Law and a graduate of The Catholic University of America with a degree in philosophy. Prior to joining WCM, Alexa was a legal extern for the Girls Scouts of America, interned with Legal Outreach and was a legal resource assistant for an intellectual property firm. Alexa is a literature buff with a focus on WWII/Holocaust history and also dabbles in experimental cooking.
Brian Tully is a rising 3L at St. John’s University School of Law and a graduate of the University of Virginia. Prior to joining WCM, Brian participated in various judicial internships and externships, including with Surrogate’s Court – 10th District Nassau County and New York State Supreme Court, Nassau County.
Pennsylvania
Sydney Kockler is a rising 3L at Villanova University School of Law and a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in political science and communication. Prior to joining WCM, Sydney participated in various internships and externships, including with the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, and Bravo with a focus on research-based blogs and developing social copy to accompany web posts for Facebook and Twitter.
Jack McGuire is a rising 3L at Villanova University School of Law and a graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a degree in economics and minors in computing digital technology and public service. Jack also was selected for Notre Dame’s study abroad program and did a semester on Berlin, German. Jack’s vast interests include chess, juggling, basketball, soccer, badminton and volleyball. Prior to joining WCM, Jack interned with the US Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
Domenica Tomasetti is a rising 3L at Villanova University School of Law and a graduate of The Catholic University of America with a degree in political science with a minor in psychology. Prior to joining WCM, Domenica interned with one of the justices of the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas, was a legal research assistant for a Villanova professor and interned with the Office of the District Attorney in Delaware County. Domenica was also an assistant women’s basketball coach while at Catholic University.