Rochester, New York, May 28, 2026 – Harter Secrest & Emery LLP, a full-service business law firm with offices throughout New York, is pleased to welcome five law students as summer associates in its Buffalo and Rochester, New York offices. This class is made up of first and second-year law students and includes one Harter Secrest & Emery Scholarship recipient. The scholarship, which has been awarded annually to outstanding law students since 2005, includes a $7,500 award for tuition and a paid summer associate position.
The Harter Secrest & Emery Summer Associate Program is a 10-week, in-person program that runs from May 26 to July 31, 2026. Law students are provided an exceptional experience and a realistic view of what it is like to work at HSE. “Our summer program is designed to give law students more than just a glimpse into firm life—it shows them that a meaningful and fulfilling legal career is within reach,” said Ted Townsend, Harter Secrest & Emery Hiring Partner. “From day one, summer associates are trusted with substantive, hands-on work across a range of practice areas, working closely with experienced attorneys on real client matters. Through this immersive experience, they build the practical skills, professional judgement, and confidence needed to succeed, and to envision a long-term future in the practice of law.”
Harter Secrest & Emery warmly welcomes the HSE Class of 2026 Summer Associates:
Aghoghomena (Mena) H. Arhere
- University at Buffalo School of Law
- B.L. Certificate, Nigerian Law School
- L.L.B., Delta State University, Nigeria
Lily Busler
- University at Buffalo School of Law
- B.A., summa cum laude, University at Buffalo
Madeline Kammholz
- University of Pittsburgh School of Law
- B.B.A., summa cum laude, Loyola University Maryland
Labeeb Nazim: Recipient, Harter Secrest & Emery Scholarship
- University at Buffalo School of Law
- B. Com, Honors, University of Delhi, New Delhi
Daniel Pietrowicz
- Notre Dame School of Law
- B.S., magna cum laude, State University of New York College at Oneonta