Courtney Sommer
About Courtney Sommer
Courtney Sommer is a Staff Attorney at the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) in Kansas City, Missouri. She has a diverse legal background, including previous roles as an Associate Attorney and experience in education and outreach within the legal field.
Work at U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
Courtney Sommer currently serves as a Staff Attorney at the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI). She has held this position since 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. In her role, she focuses on legal services and advocacy for refugees and immigrants, contributing to USCRI's mission of promoting the rights and well-being of displaced individuals.
Previous Experience in Legal Field
Before joining USCRI, Courtney Sommer worked as an Education & Outreach Staff Attorney at the Colorado Attorney Mentoring Program from 2021 to 2023. She also served as an Associate Attorney at Hernandez & Associates, P.C. from 2019 to 2021 and at Joseph Law Firm, P.C. from 2016 to 2019, both in Denver, Colorado. Her experience includes various legal practices and mentorship roles.
Education and Expertise
Courtney Sommer earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, where she studied from 2011 to 2014. Prior to her law degree, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology from the University of Missouri-Columbia, studying from 2007 to 2011. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her legal career.
Internship and Early Legal Experience
Courtney Sommer gained early legal experience as an intern at Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights in 2013. Additionally, she worked as a Law Clerk at TorHoerman Law, LLC from 2012 to 2013. These positions contributed to her understanding of legal processes and advocacy work.