Mara S. Abernethy

“After working as a judicial assistant and legal intern in state and federal courts, as well as at the Washington Attorney General’s Office, I knew the next step in my legal education was to gain experience in litigation. I was drawn to Cosgrave by its many practice areas, collegial environment, and history of successful advocacy.”

Mara is a rising 3L at the University of Oregon School of Law. She completed her undergraduate degree at Northern Arizona University, where she studied Philosophy, Politics, and Law, and played Division I volleyball. In law school, she has externed in the U.S. District of Oregon, served as an Articles Editor on the Oregon Law Review, worked as a Legal Research and Writing Tutor, and completed an environmental law fellowship.

Alyssa L. Graff

“Through my experiences at Lewis & Clark and the Oregon Department of Justice, I have seen the impact that an attorney can make, learned the value of a challenge, and felt the satisfaction that comes from hard work paying off. I am eager to further develop my legal advocacy skills at a firm that truly prioritizes mentorship and encourages involvement.”

Alyssa is a rising 3L at Lewis & Clark Law School. She received her bachelor’s degree in English from Brigham Young University. She serves as an Article Editor of the Lewis & Clark Law Review and worked as a Law Clerk at the Oregon Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Section, where she received the Excellence in Justice award. Before law school, Alyssa worked as a litigation paralegal in Encinitas, California.