Bacon Wilson, P.C. Welcomes Four Law Clerks for the 2024-2025 Season
Bacon Wilson, P.C. is pleased to announce that Alba Ago, Benjamin Keogh, Gary De Young, and Sarah Zaino have been accepted into the Law Clerk Program.
Bacon Wilson created the clerkship program more than forty years ago to allow law school students to gain experience and mentoring in the legal profession. The Clerks are an integral and important part of the firm and participate in various firm events during their time at Bacon Wilson, P.C.
Alba Ago joined Bacon Wilson, P.C. in June 2024. She is currently a candidate for a Juris Doctor degree at Western New England University School of Law, expecting to graduate in May 2025. Alba earned her Bachelor of Science degree, magna cum laude, in just three years from Montclair State University in 2022, majoring in Political Science with double minors in Social Work and Global Security Diplomacy. Before joining Bacon Wilson, Alba completed a Family Law Defense Practicum through Western New England and worked as a Family Law Legal Assistant for the current Superior Court Judge in New Jersey. She has a keen interest in Family Law, is an active member of the Family Law Association at Western New England, and serves as President and Co-founder of the Middle Eastern Law Association. Originally from Albania, Alba is fluent in Albanian and was raised in New Jersey. She is looking forward to exploring various other practice areas during her time at Bacon Wilson.
Benjamin Keogh joined Bacon Wilson, P.C. in May 2024. He is currently a candidate for both a Juris Doctor degree and an MBA at Western New England University, with both degrees expected in May 2025. Benjamin earned his Bachelor of Science degree, cum laude, from Western New England University in 2022, majoring in Criminal Justice and minoring in Accounting. Before joining Bacon Wilson, Benjamin worked as a Private Investigator, handling a variety of cases in Vermont, Connecticut, and central/western Massachusetts. He also worked for the U.S. Census Bureau in Northern Vermont, where he is originally from. With a strong interest in transactional law, Benjamin is eager to explore the diverse legal practice areas that Bacon Wilson offers.
Gary DeYoung joined Bacon Wilson, P.C. in May 2024. He is currently a candidate for a Juris Doctor degree at Suffolk University Law School, expecting to graduate in May 2025. Gary holds a Doctor of Philosophy (2024) in Applied Human Development and a Master of Arts (2016) from Boston University, and he earned his Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Before joining Bacon Wilson, Gary gained experience as a Judicial Intern for the United States District Court in Springfield and served as Chair of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board in Chelsea, Massachusetts. He is keen to further develop his expertise in land use, municipal law, and real estate, and he looks forward to the opportunities ahead at Bacon Wilson.
Sarah Zaino joined Bacon Wilson, P.C. in May 2024. She is currently a candidate for a Juris Doctor degree at Western New England University School of Law, expecting to graduate in May 2025. Sarah earned her Bachelor of Science degree, cum laude, from Marist College in 2022, where she also obtained her paralegal certificate. Before joining Bacon Wilson, Sarah worked as a Temporary Assistant Clerk for the Connecticut Supreme Appellate Courts and interned with Corbally, Gartland, and Rappleyea in Millbrook, New York. She founded the Italian American Law Society during her second year of law school, and was also a part of the Real Estate Practicum this past Spring. Sarah has interests in transactional law, estate planning, and corporate law, and is eager to gain practical experience in the legal field during her clerkship at Bacon Wilson.
Managing Shareholder Jeffrey I. Fialky commented, “We are delighted to welcome these four outstanding law students, who will carry on Bacon Wilson’s proud tradition of excellence among our law clerks. We are fortunate to have the region’s top talent contribute to our work, ultimately benefiting our clients.”
Founded in 1895, Bacon Wilson, P.C. is one of the largest firms in the Pioneer Valley, with 30+ attorneys, and approximately 80 paralegals, administrative assistants, and support staff. From four locations – Springfield, Amherst, Northampton, and Westfield – Bacon Wilson, P.C. represents clients throughout Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut with comprehensive legal services. For more information, visit www.baconwilson.com