Meet Our 2026 Summer Interns
Isabella Lisowski is a first generation Polish-American from Ormond Beach, Florida. She’s an incoming senior majoring in behavioral neuroscience, with a minor in chemistry at Florida State University. Isabella is involved in psychological research, which has shaped her interest in the intersection of science, human behavior and the law. Upon graduation, she plans to work and gain more experience in the rapidly evolving fields of neuroscience and biotechnology – prior to attending law school. In her free time, Isabella practices Iyengar yoga, reads anything from true crime to classic novels, and explores artwork (particularly Claude Monet). She also has the cutest hamster in the world – named Mocha!
Jillian Norko is currently a student at the University of Miami, majoring in political science and communications with a minor in sports administration on the Pre-Law Track. Since her freshman year of high school she’s known she wanted to be a lawyer in order to pursue a career in Sports and Entertainment law.
At the University of Miami, Jill is a proud member of the Phi-Alpha Delta Pre-Law fraternity, with involvement in Zeta Tau Alpha as well. These past two semesters she has earned President’s Honor Roll of 4.0 and will continue to reach for that level of academic mastery. Jill will be graduating a year early in hopes to attend law school directly after. She’s very grateful for this opportunity to get hands-on experience interning with Kistemaker Business Law Group.
Every year, our firm selects a high school and undergraduate student for its summer internship program. This program is for students to gain valuable legal experience and greater insight into the practice of real estate, business, condo/HOA, and/or construction law. Along with assisting at the law firm, the summer intern(s) may participate in professional development workshops and are provided with opportunities to interact with our local legal community. In addition, students receive an attorney mentor for the duration of the internship.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities for the position for the Law Student:
1 Under the supervision of the attorney, the interns will conduct legal research and prepare written analysis on a range of legal topics.
2 Accompany attorneys in client consultations where the attorney may present advice.
For the undergraduate student intern:
3 Assist with opening and the closure of case files and various administrative tasks.
4 Provide other various as-needed support to attorneys and other members of the Legal team, and the organization.
SCHEDULE/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Full or Part-Time positions are available.
Paid Internship.
Must be able to intern in person. Work is performed in a standard office environment. This is not a remote opportunity.
Start: Flexible. Generally, we would prefer someone available to begin in May.
Length: Limited to the end of August.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be a law student enrolled in an American Bar Association (ABA)-accredited school and have completed at least the first year of law school prior to the start of the internship. Please send a resume and writing sample if interested.
Ormond Beach Observer 2025 Coverage here – https://www.observerlocalnews.com/news/2025/jul/02/kistemaker-business-law-group-welcomes-summer-interns-for-13th-year/
2025 Summer Interns
Mackenzie Allen was born and raised in central Florida and graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2019 with a degree in Legal Studies and a minor in Criminal Justice.
Now a second-year student at Stetson University College of Law, Mackenzie is part of the business law concentration program. This summer, she is excited to work alongside experienced, business law professionals in a busy atmosphere, while continuing to develop her legal skills.
Ormond Beach local Morgan Gurtis graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Spruce Creek High School IB program in 2024. A rising sophomore at Florida State University pursuing dual degrees in Computer Science and Cyber-criminology, she plans to attend law school upon graduation. Morgan serves as a junior Panhellenic delegate for her sorority, Delta Zeta, and volunteers with the Starkey Hearing Foundation.
Zavier Kistemaker was born and raised in Ormond Beach, Florida, and is a rising senior at Seabreeze High School in the AICE program. He is dual enrolled at university of Florida, earning a 4.0 GPA. Passionate about law and public policy, Zavier plans to pursue a degree in Political Science and attend law school. He is in the National Honor Society, a Florida Boys State delegate, and an active member of Ormond Beach Youth Leadership through the Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce. He volunteers regularly with Hope Community Health Center and Teen Court and is a black belt martial artist and varsity tennis player.
