About Our Team
Summer Young, Esq., Managing Partner
Summer Young has dedicated her entire career working in the Judicial System in Minnesota, learning the ins and out’s of litigation, alternative dispute resolution, civil procedure and how to work a case from initial consultation to verdict.
When Summer initially received her law license, she worked for almost two years as the Floating Law Clerk of Hennepin County, working for all of the 63 Judges who needed an extra set of hands in Chambers. These were the result of short staffing or complicated matters where staff needed assistance to manage the workload. She worked in almost all the Courts Hennepin County has: Family Court, Juvenile Court, and at the Government Center on Civil and Criminal matters. Summer thrived in this overwhelming position and learned that she wanted to open her own law firm when her clerkship time was over.
Summer landed in Judge David Pipers Chambers, on a Civil Assignment, working on a wide range of cases and with hundreds of attorneys. Summer has drafted dozens of Orders and has been Affirmed by the Court of Appeals every one of the five times her orders have been appealed. In her Civil Clerkship, Summer enjoyed working dozens of jury trials from start to verdict.
Born and Raised in Chisago County
Summer was fortunate to being born and raised in this beautiful area we call home, Chisago County, Minnesota. Summer graduated from Chisago Lakes High School where she played basketball, volleyball and tennis.
After graduating, Summer was drawn out West to attend college there. She graduated from Sierra Nevada College in Lake Tahoe with a degree in Ski Business and Resort Management. She knew she had a desire to help people and so she applied for and enrolled in Law School in downtown San Diego.
She graduated from Thomas Jefferson Law School in San Diego in the top 5% of her class. Summer was active in Law Review, Moot Court, a Contracts Learning Assistant, and her personal favorite, being a student ambassador for her school. It wasn’t long that the calls from her family brought her back home, to spend more time with them and also to enjoy this area that she loves.
Summer spends her free time cycling, canoeing up and down the St. Croix River, hiking in the woods, reading, taking her Saint Bernard on long walks, and training for a number of physical events she competes in during the spring and summertime.
Lauren Pevehouse, Esq., Attorney
Lauren Pevehouse is a dedicated attorney committed to serving the legal needs of clients in Minnesota. With a strong foundation in various areas of law and a passion for community engagement, she brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the firm and to her practice.
Lauren's legal journey began with over five years of invaluable experience as a law clerk at two prominent law firms. Her experience and training with a well known trial and appellate litigation firm allowed her to learn and work through the intricacies of the appeals process, making her a skilled advocate for clients seeking justice at all levels of the legal system.
While in law school, Lauren distinguished herself by obtaining a Global Legal Studies Certificate, which she earned through a rigorous curriculum encompassing the study of international law. Her coursework included subjects of significant global relevance, such as Comparative Negotiations in International Business, International Human Rights Law, Chinese International Business Transactions, and Constitutional Law in a Global Context. Notably, the latter was taught by a sitting Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Beyond her legal practice, Lauren is deeply committed to her community. She currently coaches the Chisago Lakes High School mock trial team, fostering the growth of future legal professionals.
Olivia Skoog, MA - Consultant
With more than 15 years of experience in the communications industry, Olivia provides advice and consulting to the law practice of Summer J. Young and its clients. She has a particular passion for music and event businesses and is dedicated to the rights of its business owners.
Olivia holds a master's degree from the National University of Ireland in Maynooth and a bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota.
Phoenix Hathaway, MA, BS
Wellness is a journey. Fortunately, you don’t have to do it alone.
Phoenix Hathaway, MA, BS (she/her) is proud to serve as a mental health practitioner. She is a licensed professional school counselor, emotional wellness coach, and founder of Peaceful Heart Life Coaching. She assists youth, parents, and adults on their journey to wellness.
As a collaborative team, Phoenix works with you to clarify your definition of success, determine goals, and create a plan to help you achieve them. Phoenix specializes in helping people regulate their emotions, increase self-esteem, and strengthen interpersonal relationships.
If you are interested in learning more, please check out Phoenix’s website at https://peacefulheartlifecoach.com/. You can reach out to her at phoenix@peacefulheartlifecoach.com. Introductory meetings are complementary when referred by The Law Office of Summer J. Young.
Emily Kooda - Executive Assistant & Marketing Director
Emily is a key part of our team and the firms success. Emily brings in a creative background, being a professional ballet dancer and artist. Emily assists Summer with managerial and key functions such as scheduling, responding to emails, answering and returning phone calls, organizing documents, taking notes at meetings and any other administrative tasks that help Summer perform as your attorney. Emily also is the key point of contact for all events, sponsorships and community involvement. You can reach Emily directly at emily@summeryounglaw.com.