Fraser Stryker welcomed another outstanding class of talented law students into our 2025 Summer Associate program. In this spotlight, we’re excited to share the experiences and insights of one of this year’s 2L participants, Abigail Bergstrom. A law student at Creighton University School of Law, Abigail is currently serving as the Managing Editor of the Creighton Law Review, Volume 59. During the 2024–2025 academic year, she served as a 2L representative for both the Black Law Student Association and Law Ambassadors, and remains an active member of each. Abigail is also a two-time competition winner, earning First Place in both the Creighton 2024 Moot Court Competition and the 2025 Trial Team Competition, where she was named Outstanding Oralist.
Abigail earned her Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communications, cum laude, from Liberty University. She earned the title of Miss Oregon 2021 and finished 4th runner-up to Miss America in 2022. Abigail spent her year of service as Miss Oregon, focusing on the social impact initiative “Generation Next: Equity for the Underserved” and serving as a national ambassador for the National Center for Children in Poverty.
Q: What first sparked your interest in applying for the Fraser Stryker Summer Associate program, or what stood out to you during the application process?
A: I was immediately drawn to Fraser Stryker’s Summer Associate program by the warmth and professionalism of the individuals at the firm. The genuine camaraderie amongst the firm was both inspiring and encouraging to see.
Q: What skills did you strengthen most during your time here, legal or otherwise?
A: I had the opportunity to write three briefs, participate in a deposition, and attend a bench trial that I invested hours into. These experiences strengthened my writing, analytical reasoning, and ability to think independently.
Q: What was your favorite social or out-of-office experience this summer, and what made it memorable?
A: The Law Clerk Open was an incredibly fun and memorable event this summer. Playing 13 holes of golf, trying out a new food truck, and connecting with the attorneys and fellow summer associates was the perfect way to cap off a summer of hard work. Fraser is committed not only to providing clients with the highest quality legal services but also to creating meaningful, lasting connections within the firm.
Q: What’s one thing you’ll take with you from this experience that will stay with you throughout your career?
A: Fraser Stryker genuinely invests in the next generation of attorneys, ensuring they are equipped to serve their clients and community with both effectiveness and zeal.
About Fraser Stryker’s Summer Associate Program
The Summer Associate Program is structured to give summer associates a realistic experience, which is comparable to that of a first-year attorney. Visit the Fraser Stryker Summer Associate Program page to learn more about our program.
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