Connie Gong, ’23, and Narayan Narasimhan, ’23, Join Wilkinson Stekloff as Associates

Wilkinson Stekloff Welcomes Eleven Associates to the Firm

Wilkinson Stekloff is pleased to announce that 11 associates have joined the firm in our Washington, D.C. office—our second consecutive year welcoming a double-digit associate class.

This class consists of highly accomplished attorneys who share a passion for trial work and a commitment to pro bono service. They bring a wealth of experience from clerkships across the country, including at the state, federal district, and federal appellate court levels, as well as distinguished academic achievements from the nation’s most prestigious law schools.

“Developing the next generation of trial lawyers remains central to our mission,” said Founding Partner Beth Wilkinson. “I am thrilled to welcome another large and accomplished class who have demonstrated a strong interest in and enthusiasm for building their careers in the courtroom. We look forward to introducing them to our clients who will continue to benefit from our growing depth of skilled and dedicated attorneys.”

Founding Partner Brian Stekloff added, “Our ability to consistently attract exceptional talent reflects both the strength of our culture and the draw of our trial-focused practice. This group combines sharp intellect, diverse experience, and a genuine passion for trial-focused advocacy. We look forward to supporting their growth as professionals, and witnessing the impact they will have on our clients and communities.”

The new Wilkinson Stekloff associates include:

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Connie Gong
Before joining the firm, Connie clerked for Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and for Chief Judge William H. Pryor on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. She was also a Phillips Fellow in the Office of the Solicitor General. Connie graduated with high honors from the University of Chicago Law School, where she won the Best Oralist award in the Hinton Moot Court competition and served as an Articles Editor for The University of Chicago Law Review. Connie earned her B.A., cum laude, from Dartmouth College.

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Narayan Narasimhan
Prior to joining the firm, Narayan clerked for Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz II on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He graduated from The University of Chicago Law School, serving as Managing Editor of The University of Chicago Law Review and President of the South Asian Law Students Association. Narayan was also a member of the Jenner & Block Supreme Court and Appellate Clinic and interned for Senator Richard Blumenthal on the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary. He was previously a Fulbright Scholar in India, and earned his A.B., cum laude with high honors, from Harvard College.

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