2026 Summer Associates

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Kathleen McDade (3L)

  • Joseph F. Rice School of Law, University of South Carolina, Candidate for J.D., 2027

  • Anderson University, B.A., summa cum laude, Secondary English Education

Before attending law school, Kathleen taught middle school Language Arts for two years. In addition, she has two years’ experience as a Commercial Real Estate paralegal.

Kathleen enjoys hiking, traveling, running, attending performing arts events and exploring local community activities.

Dee Stilwell (3L)

  • Joseph F. Rice School of Law, University of South Carolina, Candidate for J.D., 2027
  • Wofford College, B.S., Psychology and English, 2021; studied abroad IES Vienna, Austria, Fall 2019

Dee is involved with the Student Bar Association and Women in Law at USC. Her honors include Carolina Law Research Scholar, J. Waties Waring Scholarship, and Palmetto Law Scholarship.

Dee lived in Germany for two years from 2021-2023. She enjoys traveling abroad and running on Greenville’s Swamp Rabbit Trail.

Dee Stilwell
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Ned Horton (3L)

  • Joseph F. Rice School of Law, University of South Carolina, Candidate for J.D., 2027
  • Clemson University, B.A., summa cum laude, Religious Studies and History, 2024

Ned is a member of the USC Law Review, is a Carolina Research Scholar and works as a Legal Writing Tutor. He has received CALI Awards in Legal Research and Writing I, Legal Research and Writing II, and Constitutional Law.

Outside of law school, Ned enjoys playing guitar and banjo, whitewater kayaking, hiking, and creative writing. He once played Wiffle Ball with country music legend Emmylou Harris.

Dane Dobleske (3L)

  • Joseph F. Rice School of Law, University of South Carolina, Candidate for J.D., 2027
  • University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business, B.S., magna cum laude, Business Administration with Leadership Distinction, 2023

At USC, Dane serves as President of the Real Estate Law Society and is a member of the ABA Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Journal, the Business Law Association, and the Christian Legal Society.

Dane and his dad are racing in a 120-mile canoe marathon at the end of this summer in Northern Michigan. 

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Bennett Stover (3L)

  • University of Georgia School of Law, Candidate for J.D., 2027

  • Furman University, magna cum laude, B.A., Economics, 2023

Bennett is a Georgia Law Review member. He is a recipient of the Sic Vos Non Vobis scholarship and Tuition Equalization Scholarship. He has earned CALI awards in Property, Legal Writing I and Legal Research.

Bennett enjoys distance running, fantasy reading, cooking and drumming. Fun fact about Bennett: he is a twin.

Garrett Jackson (3L)

  • Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, Candidate for J.D., 2027

  • Winthrop University, B.A., summa cum laude, Political Science, 2023

At Northwestern, Garrett is an active student leader. He served as a 1L Representative for the Federal Bar Association and Sports Law Society and is an associate editor for the Journal of International Law and Business.

Garrett grew up playing golf and tries to get out on the course any chance he gets. He enjoys water sports and is a big college football fan.

Garrett Jackson

Brandon Gee (3L)

  • University of Virginia School of Law, Candidate for J.D., 2027
  • Clemson University, B.S., Health Science; Minor: Business Administration, 2021

At UVA, Brandon is active in the Southeastern Wahoos, the Virginia Law & Business Society, and is a member of the Virginia Law Review. He studied abroad at the IESEG School of Management in Paris.

Brandon is from Charleston, SC. He enjoys wakeboarding the Folly River, watching movies, and the Premier League soccer.

Garrett Jackson

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