Gallagher & Kennedy Introduces Its 2026 Summer Associates

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Gallagher & Kennedy Introduces Its 2026 Summer Associates

G&K is pleased to welcome second-year law students Lily Britain and Natalie Vaughan to the firm’s 2026 Summer Program. Over the next nine weeks, they will gain hands-on experience across our diverse practice areas while working alongside our attorneys and experiencing the collaborative, dynamic culture that defines G&K.

L to R: Lily Britain, Natalie Vaughan

lily britain, 2L

  • Law School: Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ
    • J.D. Expected: May 2027
    • Honors: O’Connor Merit Scholar; Willard H. Pedrick Scholar
    • Activities: Women Law Students Association, Fundraising Committee Member; Shelter Director at St. Vincent de Paul (Unhoused Legal Assistance Project) (2025–2026); Property Law Teaching Assistant (Spring 2026)
    • Journal: Corporate and Business Law Journal, Executive Articles Editor
  • Undergraduate: Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
    • B.A.: summa cum laude: Government, Emphasis in Legal Studies; Minor in Marketing & Advertising, 2024
    • Honors & Activities: Dean’s List (all six semesters); Pre-Law Club

natalie vaughan, 2L

  • Law School: University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, Tucson, AZ
    • J.D. Expected: May 2027
    • Honors: Nancy Wolicki Kelly and James Kelly Scholarship Recipient; Dean’s List (all semesters); Award for Outstanding Performance in Legal Writing (Spring 2025); CALI Award, Criminal Procedure (Spring 2025); CALI Award, Legal Research, Analysis, and Communication II (Spring 2025); CALI Award, Intellectual Property Law (Spring 2026)
    • Activities: Arizona Women Lawyers Association Liaison, (2025–2026); Health Law Society, Director of Outreach and Events, (2025–2026); Student Bar Association, 2L Delegate (2025–2026); First Circuit Program, Member; Ares Fellow, Criminal Procedure (Spring 2026); Intellectual Property Clinic (2026–2027); Class Facilitator, Careers in Medical Health Sciences (2026–2027)
    • Journal: Arizona Law Review, Managing Editor (2026­–2027); The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process, Student Editor, (2025–2026)
  • Undergraduate: Purdue University College of Science, West Lafayette, IN
    • B.S.: Genetics; Certificate in Medical Humanities, 2024
    • Honors & Activities: Dean’s List and Semester Honors (all semesters); Purdue Marquis Scholarship (2020–2024); Swithers Neuroscience Laboratory, Research Assistant; Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory, Teacher’s Intern; Chi Omega, Philanthropy Cabinet Member

We are excited to have Lily and Natalie join us this summer and look forward to the contributions and fresh perspectives they will bring to the firm. Welcome to the G&K family!


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