Jake Peterson

Law Clerk

Jake Peterson is a Law Clerk and has worked at ZLG since July 2019. Jake speaks English and Spanish.

Jake earned his bachelor’s degrees in Cultural Studies and Spanish Studies at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Before coming to ZLG, he studied abroad in Spain and worked at various Latino-oriented nonprofit organizations within the Twin Cities. His time in the nonprofit sector fostered his passion for a legal career representing the vibrant immigrant population in Minnesota. Jake is currently finishing up his final year at Mitchell Hamline School of Law – he will graduate with his Juris Doctorate in May 2024. Upon graduation, he intends to practice immigration law as an associate attorney. His favorite types of cases are naturalization, one-step, and humanitarian relief such as DACA and TPS.

In his free time, Jake enjoys seeing live music, traveling abroad, and playing videogames.

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