Terry Bryant Scholarship Winners In 2019 And 2020

WINNERS OF THE TERRY BRYANT LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP

2026 Winner - Sophia David

Sophia David Winner of the 2026 Terry Bryant Law School Scholarship

We are pleased to announce that the winner of the 2026 Terry Bryant Law School Scholarship is Sophia David. Sophia is an incoming student at Duke Law School whose impressive background in AI policy, global affairs, data privacy, and public service reflects her commitment to using the law to address complex issues facing society. Through her work with the Yale AI Policy Initiative, Yale Center Beijing, Cloudbreak Legal, and the U.S. Department of State, Sophia has demonstrated exceptional leadership and analytical research skills, as well as a dedication to purpose-driven advocacy. She was selected for her outstanding academic and professional achievements, as well as our confidence in her for making a positive impact with her law degree. We are proud to support Sophia as she begins her journey toward becoming an attorney. Congratulations, Sophia!

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2025 Winner - Emily Alpert Reyes

We are pleased to announce that the winner of the 2025 Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law College Scholarship is Emily Alpert Reyes.

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.

She was selected for her proven dedication to advocacy and her passion for making a meaningful impact in our communities and legal system.

We are proud to support Emily as she continues her journey toward becoming an attorney.

Congratulations, Emily!

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2024 Winner - Claudia Maritza Arredondo Pena

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.

We are honored to help this outstanding graduate attend University of Florida Levin College of Law in the fall.

2023 Winner - Xiomara Herrera

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 – while also working. We are honored to help this phenomenal University of Houston-Downtown graduate attend The Thurgood Marshall School of Law – 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.

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2022 Winner - Ian Malesiewski

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.
Ian’s essay shares how he was severely injured in high school, but how that hasn’t 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.

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2021 Winner - Fatema Jaffer

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.

Fatema’s 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—and 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.

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2020 Winner - Angel Torres

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’s 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.

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2019 Winner - Gyu Hyung Choi

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.

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