Porzio, Bromberg & Newman Welcomes Six Standout Law Students to Its 2026 Summer Associate Class

Porzio, Bromberg & Newman welcomes six law students to its 2026 Summer Associate Program. This year’s class brings a strong mix of academic achievement, professional experience, and diverse perspectives that will enhance the firm throughout the summer.

Over the course of the program, these rising second- and third-year students will work closely with attorneys across practice areas, gaining hands-on experience and developing practical legal skills in research, writing, and client service.

Porzio’s 2026 Summer Associate class includes:

Hassatou Diallo is a rising third-year student at Fordham University School of Law, where she is actively involved in student leadership and contributes to the Intellectual Property, Media & Entertainment Law Journal. She has extensive advocacy experience, including representing unaccompanied minors in immigration proceedings and supporting survivors of domestic violence through her work with Warshaw Burstein, Catholic Charities, and the Law Office of Eric Wuestman. Prior to law school, Hassatou was a Teach for America educator. She earned a Master’s in Teaching from Relay Graduate School of Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Medicine, Health & Society from Vanderbilt University.

Bryant Long is a rising second-year student at Widener University Delaware Law School. With a background in sports administration, Bryant is also an NFLPA Contract Advisor, representing athletes in complex negotiations and building strong client relationships. He earned a Master of Science in Sports Administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a Bachelor of Science in Social Science from Portland State University. 

Avery O’Neill is a rising second-year student at Seton Hall University School of Law. Prior to law school, Avery gained experience as a legal assistant and intern with Villani & DeLuca and the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. Avery is also involved in a family-owned aquaculture business, Valhalla Oyster Company. Avery graduated summa cum laude from Gettysburg College with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and East Asian Studies and was recognized as Salutatorian and a member of Phi Beta Kappa. 

Kerry Regan is a rising second-year student at Rutgers Law School. Before beginning her legal studies, Kerry served as a Corporate Account Manager at CDW, where she managed a multimillion-dollar portfolio and developed strengths in strategic problem-solving, communication, and client service. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Advertising, with a minor in Business, from The Pennsylvania State University. 

Janet Shenouda is a rising second-year student at Rutgers Law School. She has experience as a legal assistant at Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed, where she worked on real estate litigation matters, and has also built a foundation in real estate and investment roles. Janet earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology, magna cum laude, with a minor in Legal Studies, from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. 

Adam Soltan is a rising third-year student at Washington and Lee University School of Law, where he is the President of the Middle Eastern and South Asian Law Student Association and the 3L class representative for the Black Law Student Association. He previously served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Julien Xavier Neals of the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. Adam earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Seton Hall University. 

Throughout the program, summer associates will collaborate closely with attorneys and contribute to meaningful client work, while participating in training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities designed to support their growth.

Porzio is proud to invest in the development of future legal talent through its Summer Associate Program and looks forward to the contributions of this year’s class.