Bacon Wilson, P.C. Welcomes Four Law Clerks for the 2026-2027 Season
Bacon Wilson, P.C. is pleased to announce that Gabriella Ofcarcik, Daniel McKellick II, Patricia Santana-Garcia and Monnea Slade have been accepted into the Law Clerk Program for the 2026-2027 school year.
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.
Gabriella Ofcarcik joined Bacon Wilson, P.C. in August 2025 as a Law Clerk in the firm’s Commercial Law Department. She is currently pursuing her Juris Doctor at Western New England University School of Law and is expected to graduate in May 2027. Gabriella earned her Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2024. During her undergraduate studies, Gabriella completed a semester abroad at the Lorenzo de’ Medici School in Florence, Italy. She was inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society in 2023 and the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society in 2024. She was also a recipient of the 2025 Commonwealth Law Scholars Award. At WNE Law, Gabriella received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Lawyering Skills in 2024 and 2025, as well as the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Conveyancing in 2026. She also earned runner-up honors in the 2025 Best Oral Advocate Competition. Gabriella is a member of the Western New England Law Review and serves on the E-board as Senior Note Editor for Volume 49. Prior to joining Bacon Wilson, Gabriella gained valuable legal experience at a local law firm concentrating on family law, custody and divorce matters, and real estate transactions. In that role, she assisted with purchase and sale agreements, case preparation, and client communications. She also served as an intern with the Children and Family Law Division of the Committee for Public Counsel Services, where she supported attorneys representing children and parents in care and protection proceedings.
Daniel McKellick II has spent much of his legal career with Bacon Wilson, P.C., beginning in June 2021 as an Office Assistant in the firm’s Westfield office. Throughout his tenure, Daniel has gained experience in a wide range of legal matters, including drafting conveyance, mortgage, and corporate formation documents, while serving as a key point of contact for clients throughout the legal process. Daniel is currently pursuing his Juris Doctor at Western New England University School of Law and is expected to graduate in May 2027. In 2025, he received the CALI Award in Property and was nominated for the school’s Oral Advocacy Competition. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Law and Society from Western New England University in May 2025.Earlier in his career, Daniel worked as a Circulation Assistant at the Western New England University School of Law Library, where he assisted students in accessing both physical and digital legal resources. He has a strong interest in real estate law and other areas of commercial law.
Patricia Santana-Garcia joined Bacon Wilson, P.C. in May 2026. She is currently a Juris Doctor candidate at Western New England University School of Law and is expected to graduate in May 2027. Patricia earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with a minor in Law and Human Rights, from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City in 2022. At Western New England University School of Law, Patricia is actively involved in student organizations, including serving as the incoming President of the Women’s Law Association. She is also a Senior Staff Member of the Western New England Law Review, where she serves as a Production Editor. In addition, Patricia works part-time at the Blake Law Center Library, where she assists law students with research and provides access to required materials. She recently participated in the Small Business Clinic, where she gained hands-on experience working directly with clients to form and develop their businesses. Beyond her academic pursuits, Patricia is dedicated to public service. She volunteers with the Law Library’s Law School for a Day program, where she helps high school students to learn basic legal research skills and prepare them for mock trials. She also volunteers with the ACLU Election Protection program, assisting voters and monitoring polling locations, and has supported refugees seeking Adjustment of Status through the Center for New Americans. Prior to joining Bacon Wilson, Patricia served as a Judicial Intern to the Honorable Bianka Perez at the Bronx Supreme Court, where she drafted memoranda on motions for dismissal and summary judgment and conducted preliminary legal analyses. She also spent two years with a West Palm Beach, Florida law firm that provided legal representation to motorists facing traffic-related offenses, including speeding violations, suspended license matters, and DUI charges. Patricia is bilingual and fluent in Spanish, enabling her to effectively communicate with and serve a diverse range of clients.
Monnea Slade joined Bacon Wilson, P.C. in May 2026. She is currently pursuing her Juris Doctor at Western New England University School of Law and is expected to graduate in May 2027. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland Global Campus in Adelphi, Maryland, in 2023.
At Western New England University School of Law, she serves as President of the Student Bar Association and as Symposium Editor for the Western New England Law Review, demonstrating her leadership and commitment to academic excellence. In addition to her legal studies, Slade serves as a Paralegal Non-Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Army Reserve in Middletown, Connecticut. In this role, she supports military attorneys by drafting routine legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and affidavits, helping to streamline legal operations and enhance efficiency.
Prior to joining Bacon Wilson, Monnea served as a Student Attorney with the Legal Aid Clinic in Springfield, Massachusetts, where she provided direct legal assistance to low-income tenants under Massachusetts Rule 3:03 certification. Her work included assisting clients with eviction defenses, subsidized housing disputes, and habitability claims through client interviews, legal research, motion drafting, and court appearances. From 2022 to 2024, Monnea served on active duty at The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School as the Operations Non-Commissioned Officer. In that capacity, she improved operational effectiveness by streamlining processes and implementing new systems. She managed administrative operations for hundreds of newly appointed Army Judge Advocates, ensuring mission readiness and organizational efficiency. Additionally, she conducted quality assurance inspections, ensured regulatory compliance, and developed standard operating procedures that increased consistency and reduced operational errors.
Managing Shareholder Jeffrey I. Fialky commented, “We are pleased to welcome Gabriella, Daniel, Patricia, and Monnea to Bacon Wilson,” said Jeffrey I. Fialky, Managing Partner. “Each of these talented law students brings an impressive combination of academic achievement, leadership experience, and a strong commitment to serving others. Their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives strengthen our team and reflect the values that have long defined our firm. We are proud to support the next generation of legal professionals and look forward to their continued growth and contributions as they gain valuable hands-on experience at Bacon Wilson.”