Foster Garvey is pleased to announce the arrival of our 2025 Summer Associates in the Seattle office. This year, we welcome four talented individuals, including one returning summer associate, who will contribute their diverse skill sets and perspectives to the firm.
Meet our 2025 Summer Associate class:
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Grace Ande
Rising 3L | Seattle University School of Law
Grace is an active contributor to Seattle U Law’s academic and extracurricular life, serving on both the Law Review and Moot Court Board. She earned CALI Awards in Legal Writing and Torts and currently serves as VP of Networking for the Womxn’s Law Caucus. Her professional background includes legal internship experience at a Seattle-based plaintiffs’ firm and prior roles in education and public service. Outside the classroom, Grace is passionate about sustainable agriculture, ceramics and giving back through organizations like Meals on Wheels and Feeding America. She holds a B.A. in Finance from Washington State University Honors College.
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Landon Coles
Rising 2L | Harvard Law School
2025 Kenneth L. Schubert Diversity Fellow
Landon brings a strong commitment to leadership and inclusion to his law school experience, contributing to student government, Black Law Students Association and Harvard Association of Law and Business. He also supports prospective students as a JD Admissions Fellow. Prior to law school, Landon advanced ESG and DEI initiatives at The Estée Lauder Companies, where he helped lead global events, build strategic communications and amplify sustainable innovation efforts. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Miami.
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Morgan Lewis
Rising 3L | UC Berkeley School of Law
Morgan’s legal interests are rooted in service and advocacy, with hands-on experience supporting clients through pro bono initiatives focused on expungement, legal name and gender marker changes and access to justice. She recently contributed to criminal casework and court proceedings at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Yosemite National Park. Prior to law school, Morgan worked in healthcare and early childhood education, where she developed strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills in high-responsibility environments. She holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of Washington.
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Penny Pathanaporn
Rising 3L | University of Washington School of Law
Penny returns to Foster Garvey after a successful summer with the firm in 2024. At UW Law, she is an active member of the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association, Tech Law Society and Law and Business Association, and volunteers at the Asian Bar Association of Washington Legal Clinic. Prior to law school, Penny worked at an immigration law firm where she assisted on a range of visa and adjustment cases and supported clients through complex filings and interviews. She holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles.
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Each summer associate will be paired with their own Principal mentor, Associate buddy and Workflow Coordinator throughout the program. This personalized approach ensures they receive guidance and support while working on various projects within the firm's practice groups. By engaging in challenging assignments, the Summer Associates will gain firsthand experience that reflects the realities of practicing law at Foster Garvey.
“It’s always a joy to welcome new talent to the firm,” said Bethany Brown, Senior Director of Attorney Recruiting. “Our summer associates bring fresh energy, curiosity and a real enthusiasm for the work. I’m excited to see the connections they build and the contributions they make over the coming weeks.”
We are looking forward to a successful and rewarding summer with the incoming 2025 Summer Associates as they embark on their legal careers and contribute to helping the firm deliver best-in-class legal services to clients across the diverse industries we serve. To learn more about Foster Garvey's summer program, including eligibility requirements and application details, visit the firm's Summer Associate webpage.
