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WINNERS OF THE TERRY BRYANT LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP<\/h2>\n
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2025 Winner<\/h2>\n

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\nWe are pleased to announce that the winner of the 2025\u00a0Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law College Scholarship is Emily Alpert Reyes.<\/p>

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Emily is an accomplished journalist based in Los Angeles who is now enrolled in law school and pursuing a legal career to seek justice for individuals with disabilities and their families.<\/p>\n

She was selected for her proven dedication to advocacy and her passion for making a meaningful impact in our communities and legal system.<\/p>\n

We are proud to support Emily as she continues her journey toward becoming an attorney.<\/p>\n

Congratulations, Emily!<\/p>\n

WATCH EMILY’S VIDEO<\/a>\n<\/div>\n

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2024 Winner<\/h2>\n

\"\"We are pleased to announce the winner of the 2024 Terry Bryant Law School Scholarship is Claudia Maritza Arredondo Pena. Claudia was selected because of her academic excellence, professional experience, and community leadership. She was chosen for her firsthand experience navigating the legal process after a tragedy in her life.<\/p>\n

We are honored to help this outstanding graduate attend University of Florida Levin College of Law in the fall.<\/p>\n

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2023 Winner<\/h2>\n

\"\"We are pleased to announce the winner of the 2023 Terry Bryant Law School Scholarship is Xiomara Herrera. Xiomara was selected for several reasons, including but not limited to her inspirational essay, her proven ability to overcome adversity, and her leadership roles during college \u2013 while also working. We are honored to help this phenomenal University of Houston-Downtown graduate attend The Thurgood Marshall School of Law \u2013 where she strives to build a legal career helping those in marginalized communities. Xiomara is a caring individual who will clearly have a positive impact on her community in the future. <\/p>\n

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2022 Winner<\/h2>\n

\"\"We are honored to announce the winner of the 2022 Terry Bryant Law School Scholarship is Ian Malesiewski of North East, Pennsylvania. Ian was selected for his inspirational essay and outstanding academic achievements, as well as for his dedicated volunteer and leadership experience. We are pleased to help this remarkable University of Miami graduate attend Harvard Law School in the fall.
\nIan\u2019s essay shares how he was severely injured in high school, but how that hasn\u2019t stopped him from pursuing his dreams. It has in fact given him even more drive to pursue a career in law and improve the lives of those with disabilities. It is clear he will be a passionate leader in the community and we are happy to help him along that path. <\/p>\n

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2021 Winner<\/h2>\n

\"\"Our 2021 winner of the Terry Bryant Law School Scholarship is Fatema Jaffer (Orlando, FL), selected for her superb essay and an exceedingly impressive and diverse mix of academic achievements, public service, and athletic accomplishments. We are honored to help this phenomenal Florida State University graduate attend Harvard Law School in the fall. <\/p>\n

Fatema\u2019s essay illustrates her keen intellect and selfless nature as she describes how her journey to Kenya to train as an elite long distance runner exposed her to social and economic inequities\u2014and inspired her to fight for children in marginalized communities. Fatima already has a clear vision of how she will use her knowledge as a lawyer and educator to create a new program in Kenya aimed at eradicating educational barriers through public policy work and legislative reform, and we are proud to help her embark on her ambitious journey.<\/p>\n

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2020 Winner<\/h2>\n

\"\"We are pleased to announce that the winner of the 2020 Terry Bryant Law School Scholarship is Angel Torres of Converse, TX. Angel has an undergraduate degree in Political Science from St. Mary\u2019s University in San Antonio. He will be using the scholarship to attend Texas A&M Law School. He was given the award based on his exceptional essay, in addition to his stellar scholastic track record.<\/p>\n

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2019 Winner<\/h2>\n

\"\"We are pleased to announce that the winner of the 2019 Terry Bryant Law School Scholarship is Gyu Hyung “Ben” Choi of Fullerton, CA. Guy Hyung has an undergraduate degree in political science from University of California, Berkeley. He will be using the scholarship to attend University of Pennsylvania Law School. He was given the award based on his exceptional essay, in addition to his outstanding academic achievement and community involvement.<\/p>\n

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2025 FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n
Maya Salameh<\/th>\nBenjamin Leit<\/th>\nYanqing Lei<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
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READ ESSAY\/POEM<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n		\"\"
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2024 FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Jesus Rodriguez <\/th>\nYosef Loriner <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
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\nREAD ESSAY<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n		\"\"
\nREAD ESSAY<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Megan Konzen <\/th>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
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\nREAD ESSAY<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n		<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

2023 FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Adrian Marc Soto<\/th>\nNicholas Quatraro<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
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\nREAD ESSAY<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n		\"\"
\nREAD ESSAY<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kevin Woehr<\/th>\nCarsyn Kenny<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
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\nREAD ESSAY<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n		\"\"
\nREAD ESSAY<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

2022 FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Jenna Smith<\/th>\nLeana Ter-Martirosyan<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
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\nREAD ESSAY<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n		\"\"
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Marco Pagano<\/th>\nUrsula Wilkinson<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
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\nREAD ESSAY<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n		\"\"
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2021 FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Bomie Lee<\/th>\nCharles Graham Jr.<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
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\nREAD ESSAY<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
John \u201cJack\u201d William Sheridan<\/th>\nDanniela Nieto<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
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\nREAD ESSAY<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n		\"\"
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2020 FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Lauren Bess<\/th>\nRebekah Guajardo<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
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\nREAD ESSAY<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n		\"\"
\nREAD ESSAY<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Autumn Brehon<\/th>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
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2019 FINALISTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Bernadette Hayden<\/th>\nMartyna Sawicka<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
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\nREAD ESSAY<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n		\"\"
\nREAD ESSAY<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shiza Arshad<\/th>\nShirley LaVarco<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
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2022 HONORABLE MENTIONS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
DeNay Adams<\/th>\nMichelle Brodsky<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
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Patrick Flynn<\/th>\nZariya Williams<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
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2021 HONORABLE MENTIONS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Caitlin McDuffee<\/th>\nDeNashia Robinson<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
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\nREAD ESSAY<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n		\"\"
\nREAD ESSAY<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Katherine Withers<\/th>\nKeiara Burke<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
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\nREAD ESSAY<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n		\"\"
\nREAD ESSAY<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tessa Slagle<\/th>\nDanny Williams Jr.\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
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\nREAD ESSAY<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n		\"\"
\nREAD ESSAY<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

2019 HONORABLE MENTIONS<\/h2>\n