MEET OUR 2024 SUMMER ASSOCIATES
Stradley Ronon kicked off its summer associate program on May 28, welcoming to the firm seven law students based in the Philadelphia, Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C., offices.
Learn more about our new summers:
ALLEN BETHEA
Temple University Beasley School of Law
Philadelphia
The best advice I have been given?
Relationships are the building blocks of life.
I was attracted to Stradley Ronon because:
Stradley Ronon has a reputation for serving clients.
If I weren't on the path to becoming a lawyer, I'd be a:
Journalist.
The last book I read was (title and author)/TV show I watched was:
"The Master Plan" (Chris Wilson).
My pets are:
Rocky (dog), Fluffy (cat) and Charizard (bearded dragon).
The song I play on repeat is:
"Take On Me" (a-ha).
Fun fact about me:
I was named after Allen Iverson.
Three words that describe me are:
Organized, reliable, efficient.
To de-stress, I like to:
Spend time outdoors.
My favorite thing about law school is:
Challenging myself.
LETY COVARRUBIAS
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Chicago
The best advice I have been given?
Surround yourself with people who push you to become better.
I was attracted to Stradley Ronon because:
Of the community!
If I weren't on the path to becoming a lawyer, I'd be a:
Forensic psychologist.
The last book I read was (title and author)/TV show I watched was:
"Yellowstone."
My pets are:
Gyosy (dog).
The song I play on repeat is:
"Feet Don't Touch the Ground" (Stoney LaRue).
Fun fact about me:
I play violin!
Three words that describe me are:
Resilient, animated, intentional.
To de-stress, I like to:
Go on long walks with my dog.
My favorite thing about law school is:
Graduating!
CARLE GOULD
Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law
Philadelphia
The best advice I have been given?
Be a sponge and soak up every learning experience.
I was attracted to Stradley Ronon because:
It is a great place to summer and an even better place to stay. I love that Stradley is one big family.
If I weren't on the path to becoming a lawyer, I'd be a:
True-crime podcast host.
The last book I read was (title and author)/TV show I watched was:
"Killers of the Flower Moon" (David Grann)/"Love Is Blind."
My pets are:
Hazel (5-year-old golden retriever) and Celeste (6-month-old golden retriever): They're mother and daughter.
The song I play on repeat is:
"Sun to Me" (Zach Bryan).
Fun fact about me:
My family has raised five guide dogs for The Seeing Eye.
Three words that describe me are:
Dedicated, compassionate, perseverant.
To de-stress, I like to:
Go on walks or go to the gym.
My favorite thing about law school is:
The friendships I've made.
OLIVIA HERBSTRITT
Temple University Beasley School of Law
Philadelphia
The best advice I have been given?
You'll never regret overpreparing.
I was attracted to Stradley Ronon because:
The connection it has to the city of Philadelphia.
If I weren't on the path to becoming a lawyer, I'd be a:
Historian.
The last book I read was (title and author)/TV show I watched was:
"Derry Girls."
My pets are:
Yoda (Jack Russell terrier and pug).
The song I play on repeat is:
"The Oogum Boogum Song" (Brenton Wood).
Fun fact about me:
I was a Division I athlete.
Three words that describe me are:
Funny, hardworking, collaborative.
To de-stress, I like to:
Go for a run.
My favorite thing about law school is:
The people.
ROB HILL
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Washington, D.C.
The best advice I have been given?
This too shall pass.
I was attracted to Stradley Ronon because:
Their collegiality and practice areas.
If I weren't on the path to becoming a lawyer, I'd be a:
A financial adviser or involved in international business.
The last book I read was (title and author)/TV show I watched was:
"Gorgias" (Plato)/"Formula 1: Drive to Survive."
My pets are:
Maverick, Eleanor, Einstein and Milo.
The song I play on repeat is:
Anything by John Mayer.
Fun fact about me:
I used to be an Olympic weightlifter (before getting injured).
Three words that describe me are:
Competitive, goal-oriented, team player.
To de-stress, I like to:
Exercise.
My favorite thing about law school is:
Understanding opposing arguments and how to create alternative arguments in response.
GLEN PRICE
Temple University Beasley School of Law
Philadelphia/New York
The best advice I have been given?
The only bad question is the one you don't ask.
I was attracted to Stradley Ronon because:
Their commitment to investing in and developing outstanding lawyers.
If I weren't on the path to becoming a lawyer, I'd be a:
Forensic psychologist.
The last book I read was (title and author)/TV show I watched was:
"The Long Walk" (Stephen King)/ "Ted Lasso."
My pets are:
Fish (no names).
The song I play on repeat is:
"Sweater Weather" (The Neighbourhood).
Fun fact about me:
I had the opportunity to pitch at Yankee Stadium.
Three words that describe me are:
Ambitious, extroverted, resilient.
To de-stress, I like to:
Go to the batting cage or driving range.
My favorite thing about law school is:
The opportunity to learn something new every day.
JOE TORRES
Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law
Philadelphia
The best advice I have been given?
If you have a question, someone else in the room probably has that same question, so just ask.
I was attracted to Stradley Ronon because:
Culture.
If I weren't on the path to becoming a lawyer, I'd be a:
Investment manager.
The last book I read was (title and author)/TV show I watched was:
"The Devil in the White City" (Erik Larson)/"One Piece" (Eiichiro Oda).
My pets are:
Athena (mixed-breed dog) and Squid (cat).
The song I play on repeat is:
"Lights" (Ellie Goulding).
Fun fact about me:
I megged the captain of the U.S. men's national soccer team.
Three words that describe me are:
Sociable, kind, dedicated.
To de-stress, I like to:
Workout.
My favorite thing about law school is:
Interacting with ambitious people.