UKS Welcomes Summer Associate Class of 2024

Summer Associate Bios

Kira Burnham: Kira Burnham is a rising 3L at the University of Connecticut School of Law. At UConn, Kira is the Managing Editor of the Connecticut Insurance Law Journal. Prior to law school, Kira earned her bachelor’s degrees in economics and political science from George Washington University and worked as a political scheduler. This summer, she looks forward to gaining experience in Updike, Kelly & Spellacy’s different practice areas from the firm's experienced attorneys.

Felicity Wang: Felicity Wang is a rising 2L at the University of Connecticut School of Law, where she is the incoming Vice President of the UConn First Generation Students Association. Before starting law school, she earned her bachelor’s degree in history and economics at Brown University and worked in a Boston law firm doing corporate transactional work. As a summer associate, Felicity is excited to gain experience in different practice areas and work closely with the attorneys at Updike, Kelly & Spellacy.

Sofia Rodriguez: Sofia Rodriguez is a rising 2L at the University of Connecticut School of Law. Prior to law school, Sofia earned her bachelor’s degree in psychological sciences and worked as a teacher. She has conducted research for the Connecticut Hate Crimes Advisory Council and has served as an interpreter for immigration and asylum law. At UConn Law, she serves as an Admissions Student Ambassador, member of the Negotiation and Dispute Resolution Society, and executive board member of the Latinx Law Student Association. As a lover of all sports, she plays an active role on UConn Law’s soccer and softball teams. This summer, Sofia is looking forward to expanding her understanding of different practice areas and learning from top notch attorneys at Updike, Kelly & Spellacy.

Stephen Pendergast: Stephen Pendergast is a rising 3L at the University of Connecticut School of Law where he is a member of the Connecticut Moot Court Board and the Connecticut Law Review. Prior to law school, Stephen earned his bachelor’s degree from Siena College and worked as a reporter for a local newspaper and in customer experience at a library system. This summer, he is excited to learn from the talented attorneys at Updike, Kelly & Spellacy and gain experience in both litigation and transactional law.