BSNC Launches First Summer Legal Associates Program

BSNC was thrilled to have descendants Hunter Mallinger and Cillian McDonagh as our first-ever Summer Legal Associates in the Legal Department! This new program provides hands-on legal experience, offering participants the opportunity to work alongside BSNC's in-house attorneys, outside counsel, and business teams to support a variety of legal matters that impact corporate operations including: ANCSA, contracts, government contracting, and employment law. The program also includes mentorship and networking with attorneys, business leaders, and retired members of the judiciary.

Mallinger previously worked as a Research Analyst for the American Indian Law Center, Inc. and as a Teaching Assistant at the Pre-Law Summer Institute for American Indians and Alaska Natives. He graduated from Fort LewisCollege in 2014 and is currently a rising 3rd year law student and Juris Doctor Candidate at Arizona State University, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law. Mallinger is the proud grandson of the late Gladyce (Walker) Williamson, and his great grandparents are the late Francis and Lily (Nash) Walker. In his free time, he enjoys watching Mariners baseball, hanging out with his dog Libby, hunting, fishing, hiking and other outdoor activities.

McDonagh is currently a rising third year law student at Arizona State University, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, where he focuses on Indigenous law. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Government with a Music minor from Bowdoin College in Maine. McDonagh brings a strong background in legal, legislative and tribal affairs, having worked with the Alaska Native Justice Center, the Alaska State Legislature, Bering Straits Native Corporation and as a White House Intern. In his free time, McDonagh enjoys playing music.

BSNC is proud to invest in the next generation of legal professionals and support future leaders who are committed to serving Indigenous communities.