Stark & Stark Welcomes 2026 Summer Law Clerks

Stark & Stark is proud to announce its 10th Annual Summer Law Clerk Program. Five Summer Law Clerks will join the firm from June through July 2026, gaining a broad range of legal experience by working with attorneys across multiple practice groups. 

“Our Summer Law Clerk Program reflects Stark & Stark’s long-term investment in the next generation of lawyers, and we’re thrilled to begin this year’s Program with such an impressive class,” said Michael Donahue, Managing Shareholder. “We are excited to welcome these talented students to the firm and look forward to supporting their professional growth as they gain valuable hands-on experience and develop into future advocates for our clients and communities.” 

Grace Kimura will be a second-year law student at New England Law, Boston, where she is an associate on the New England Law Review and holds leadership roles in the SBA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and Real Estate Law Society.  She earned her B.A., summa cum laude, in Political Science and Justice Studies from the University of New Hampshire and has gained experience through judicial and public-sector internships in New Jersey and New York. 

Harleen Gill will be a second-year law student at Rutgers Law School in Camden. She graduated from The College of New Jersey with a degree in Political Science and multiple academic honors.  She has experience as a Summer Legal Intern at Bristol-Myers Squibb and with a criminal defense law firm, along with long-standing community and youth service involvement. 

Evin A. Guilford will be a second-year law student at Rutgers Law School in Camden, where she serves as a Staff Editor on the Rutgers Law School Law Review and a Legal Writing Teaching Fellow, in addition to leadership roles in several student organizations. She graduated summa cum laude from Howard University with a degree in Media, Journalism, and Film and brings prior experience in legal-focused roles, education, and broadcast journalism, including a previous summer with Stark & Stark. 

Sheriffer Chinsanga will be a second-year law student at Rutgers Law School in Camden. She has a strong academic record and demonstrated legal writing and research skills, with substantial experience engaging complex legal and policy issues, including work involving international and institutional frameworks. Her academic and professional projects emphasize careful research, structured argumentation, and attention to detail, helping her develop strong analytical, writing, and advocacy skills. Her broad interdisciplinary background and exposure to diverse subject matter enhance her ability to navigate new areas of law and policy quickly, and her experiences reflect a consistent commitment to rigorous analysis, public-oriented work, and effective communication across different audiences.

Allison Sheppard will be a first-year law student at Rutgers Law School in Camden, where she is involved in the Immigration Law Society, the Student Conduct Hearing Board, and the International Refugees Assistance Program. She earned dual degrees, summa cum laude, in International Relations and Diplomacy and Philosophy from Seton Hall University and has experience as a research assistant, a policy research intern with the New Jersey State Senate Majority Office, and a political affairs intern with The Borgen Project. 

Welcome to the firm!