Lane & Waterman proudly welcomed five summer associates to the firm this May. Through the firm’s summer associate program, law students following their first or second year of law school are hired for summer employment, gaining invaluable real-world, hands-on experience. During their time at the firm, summer associates assist with ongoing client matters and participate in diverse legal activities. These include drafting briefs and transactional documents, observing depositions, arbitration and mediation sessions, attending client meetings, real estate closings and estate planning meetings, and gaining insights into courtroom practice.

August Darrow
August Darrow earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and History from the University of Notre Dame and currently attends the University of Wisconsin Law School. August is an Articles Editor for the Wisconsin Law Review and served as a student associate with the Law & Entrepreneurship Clinic. Last summer he was an extern for Hon. Sara L. Ellis of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

Christian Fricke
Christian Fricke earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University of Iowa and currently attends the University of Iowa College of Law. Prior to the University of Iowa, Christian was a section leader in the United States Marine Corps serving from 2016 to 2021. Christian is our only returning associate from last summer.

Kyle Kopf
Kyle Kopf earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy & Political Science from the University of Iowa and currently attends the University of Iowa College of Law. Last summer he was a Legal Intern for the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Sarah McKee
Sarah McKee earned her Bachelor’s Degree in English and her Master’s Degree in Education Policy and Leadership Studies from the University of Iowa. She currently attends the University of Iowa College of Law. Prior to attending law school, she was a High School English teacher

Grant Zimmerman
Grant Zimmerman earned his Bachelor’s Degree in History from Iowa State University and currently attends the University of Iowa College of Law. He is currently a Managing Editor for the Journal of Corporation Law. Last summer he was a Summer Associate for Brooks Law Firm in Rock Island, IL.