Joshua Kaye is a 2025 Summer Associate in the firm’s Long Island Office. Joshua spent last summer interning for the Scahill Law Group. He recently completed his second year at Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University and is an associate staff member of the American College of Trust and Estates Counsel Journal. He graduated magna cum laude from The Ohio State University with a B.A. in Psychology.
Learn more about Joshua through the Summer Associate Spotlight below:
What made you interested in law as a Career? My grandpa would always say that the best education someone could get was going to law school. I always looked up to him and he is a big reason why I decided to attend law school.
What is your favorite thing to do outside of work? My favorite things to do outside of work is go to the golf range and watch movies.
What have you enjoyed most about Cullen and Dykman’s program? The thing that I have enjoyed the most about Cullen and Dykman is the wide range of practice areas I was exposed to and working with such well-experienced and esteemed attorneys. Everyone has had an open-door policy and have been extremely helpful in explaining the underlying concepts surrounding each assignment.
What academic/professional achievement are you most proud of? The professional achievement I am most proud of is that I will be externing with the Honorable Louis A. Scarcella at the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York this upcoming fall semester.
What advice do you have for prospective Summer Associates/Fellows? I would advise prospective Summer Associates/Fellows to talk to as many attorneys in the firm as you can. Each attorney was able to provide valuable insight/advice into how they operate and navigate each transaction or litigation matter.
What is the best career advice you have received at Cullen and Dykman? The best advice I have received at Cullen and Dykman has been to pay great attention to detail and not overlook the little things.
Can you describe some of the ways that you grew during your time at Cullen and Dykman? I have grown a lot through my time at Cullen and Dykman as an aspiring attorney and individual. I have really enjoyed the amazing hands-on experience, which has allowed me to truly develop my professional skills and quickly become comfortable in a new environment.
What is the most valuable skill you gained while being a Summer Associate? I think the most valuable skill I have gained has been developing my ability to communicate legal concepts clearly to lawyers and non-lawyers. Through legal alerts and frequent meetings with attorneys in the office, I gained valuable experience in effectively and efficiently handling clients matters.