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2024 HLSF SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

THE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS WERE SELECTED BASED ON THEIR DEMONSTRATED COMMITMENT TO SERVICE, DESIRE TO GET INVOLVED WITH THE LATINO COMMUNITY, ACADEMIC SUCCESSES, AND INTENDED CAREER GOALS.

 

“The HLSF Scholarship is an important recognition of each of the recipients’ hard work and dedication to law school and our community. However, it does come with some strings attached! Inherent in each scholarship is a lifelong obligation of the recipient to “pay it forward”. There is not a lawyer practicing today who has achieved his/her successes without the help of another person. So to each and every recipient, whenever you are in a position to help, do so! Whether through monetary donations to HLSF or pro bono work, you can make a difference in someone’s life. “PAY IT FORWARD”
-Steven & Marisel Hernandez

2024 HLSF Scholarship RecipientsLizbeth Avilés – 2024 Benesch & McDonald’s Scholarship Recipient
April 15, 2024

Lizbeth Avilés – 2024 Benesch & McDonald’s Scholarship Recipient

Ms.  Lizbeth Avilés is a third-year law student at DePaul University College of Law, where she served as the President of the Latino Law Student Association. She received her Bachelor…
2024 HLSF Scholarship RecipientsCarlos Bernal – 2024 Sidley Austin LLP Scholarship Recipient
April 15, 2024

Carlos Bernal – 2024 Sidley Austin LLP Scholarship Recipient

Mr. Carlos Bernal is a first-year law student at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from DePauw University. Mr. Bernal aspires…
2024 HLSF Scholarship RecipientsMichelle Barrera-Valenzuela – 2024 Barnes & Thornburg Scholarship Recipient
April 15, 2024

Michelle Barrera-Valenzuela – 2024 Barnes & Thornburg Scholarship Recipient

Ms. Michelle Barrera-Valenzuela is a third-year law student at DePaul University College of Law. She received her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from the University of Illinois Chicago. Ms. Barrera-Valenzuela…
2024 HLSF Scholarship RecipientsSarah Cartagena – 2024 Neal Gerber & Eisenberg LLP Scholarship Recipient
April 15, 2024

Sarah Cartagena – 2024 Neal Gerber & Eisenberg LLP Scholarship Recipient

Ms. Sarah Cartagena is a second-year law student at DePaul University College of Law. She received her Master of Public Administration, with a focus in Human Rights and Social Justice,…
2024 HLSF Scholarship RecipientsSofia Debbiche – 2024 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Scholarship Recipient
April 15, 2024

Sofia Debbiche – 2024 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Scholarship Recipient

Ms. Sofia Debbiche is a third-year law student at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. She received her Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University. Ms. Debbiche aspires to…
2024 HLSF Scholarship RecipientsJamie Flores – 2024 Barnes & Thornburg Scholarship Recipient
April 15, 2024

Jamie Flores – 2024 Barnes & Thornburg Scholarship Recipient

Ms. Jamie Flores is a second-year law student at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Western Illinois University.…
2024 HLSF Scholarship RecipientsMarisa Gonzalez-Mabbutt – 2024 Sidley Austin LLP Scholarship Recipient
April 15, 2024

Marisa Gonzalez-Mabbutt – 2024 Sidley Austin LLP Scholarship Recipient

Ms. Marisa Gonzalez-Mabbutt is a second-year law student at The University of Chicago Law School. She received her Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Brigham Young University. Ms. Gonzalez…
2024 HLSF Scholarship RecipientsAlexis Hernandez – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. Scholarship Recipient
April 15, 2024

Alexis Hernandez – Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. Scholarship Recipient

Ms. Alexis Hernandez is a third-year law student at the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Law. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Political Science, with…
2024 HLSF Scholarship RecipientsSusana Guerrero – Mayer Brown LLP Scholarship Recipient
April 15, 2024

Susana Guerrero – Mayer Brown LLP Scholarship Recipient

Ms. Susana Guerrero is a third-year law student at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Spanish from Saint Mary’s College. Ms.…
2024 HLSF Scholarship RecipientsMaira Huizar – BP Scholarship Recipient
April 15, 2024

Maira Huizar – BP Scholarship Recipient

Ms. Maira Huizar is a third-year law student at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law. She received her Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs from Indiana University. Ms.…
2024 HLSF Scholarship RecipientsJocelyn Jaramillo – 2024 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Scholarship Recipient
April 15, 2024

Jocelyn Jaramillo – 2024 Kirkland & Ellis LLP Scholarship Recipient

Ms. Jocelyn Jaramillo is a first-year law student at the University of Illinois College of Law. She received her bachelor’s degree from Lake Forest College. Ms. Jaramillo aspires to serve…
2024 HLSF Scholarship RecipientsCamila LeMaster-Esquivel – 2024 Steve & Marisel Hernandez Scholarship Recipient
April 15, 2024

Camila LeMaster-Esquivel – 2024 Steve & Marisel Hernandez Scholarship Recipient

Ms. Camila LeMaster-Esquivel is a third-year law student at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law. She received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Ohio University. Ms. LeMaster-Esquivel…
2024 HLSF Scholarship RecipientsNicole León-Elvir – 2024 HLSF Trustees Scholarship Recipient
April 15, 2024

Nicole León-Elvir – 2024 HLSF Trustees Scholarship Recipient

Ms. Nicole León-Elvir is a second-year law student at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University. Ms. León-Elvir hopes to…
2024 HLSF Scholarship RecipientsSantiago López – 2024 Akerman LLP Scholarship Recipient
April 15, 2024

Santiago López – 2024 Akerman LLP Scholarship Recipient

Mr. Santiago López is a third-year law student at the University of Illinois College of Law. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Illinois at…
2024 HLSF Scholarship RecipientsChristopher Marquez – 2024 Arent Fox Schiff Scholarship Recipient
April 15, 2024

Christopher Marquez – 2024 Arent Fox Schiff Scholarship Recipient

Mr. Christopher Marquez is a first-year law student at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. He received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Harvard University. Mr. Marquez hopes to…
2024 HLSF Scholarship RecipientsKyle Melatti – 2024 Jenner & Block LLP Scholarship Recipient
April 15, 2024

Kyle Melatti – 2024 Jenner & Block LLP Scholarship Recipient

Mr. Kyle Melatti is a first-year law student at The University of Chicago Law School. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy from Duke University. Mr. Melatti aspires…
2024 HLSF Scholarship RecipientsJesus Meraz – 2024 Neal Gerber & Eisenberg LLP Scholarship Recipient
April 15, 2024

Jesus Meraz – 2024 Neal Gerber & Eisenberg LLP Scholarship Recipient

Mr. Jesus Meraz is a second-year law student at University of Illinois Chicago School of Law. He received his Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Illinois State University and his…
2024 HLSF Scholarship RecipientsLaura Padilla – 2024 Neal Gerber & Eisenberg LLP Scholarship Recipient
April 15, 2024

Laura Padilla – 2024 Neal Gerber & Eisenberg LLP Scholarship Recipient

Ms. Laura Padilla is a first-year law student at Loyola University Chicago Law School. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Georgetown University. While Ms. Padilla continues to explore various…
2024 HLSF Scholarship RecipientsLaura Plata – 2024 Perkins Coie LLP Scholarship Recipient
April 15, 2024

Laura Plata – 2024 Perkins Coie LLP Scholarship Recipient

Ms. Laura Plata is a first-year law student at Yale Law School. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Ethics, Politics, and Economics from Yale University. Ms. Plata aspires to…
2024 HLSF Scholarship RecipientsCamila Quinones – 2024 Goldberg Kohn Ltd. Scholarship Recipient
April 15, 2024

Camila Quinones – 2024 Goldberg Kohn Ltd. Scholarship Recipient

Ms. Camila Quinones is a third-year law student at DePaul University College of Law. She received her bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Illinois…
2024 HLSF Scholarship RecipientsMelanie Ramirez-Guevara – 2024 Perkins Coie LLP Scholarship Recipient
April 15, 2024

Melanie Ramirez-Guevara – 2024 Perkins Coie LLP Scholarship Recipient

Ms. Melanie Ramirez-Guevara is a second-year law student at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Psychology from the University of California,…
2024 HLSF Scholarship RecipientsNiria Rodriguez-Davila – 2024 Enova Scholarship Recipient
April 15, 2024

Niria Rodriguez-Davila – 2024 Enova Scholarship Recipient

Ms. Niria Rodriguez-Davila is a second-year law student at DePaul University College of Law. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a concentration in International Politics from…
2024 HLSF Scholarship RecipientsJoseph Pablo Strom – 2024 Littler Scholarship Recipient
April 15, 2024

Joseph Pablo Strom – 2024 Littler Scholarship Recipient

Mr. Joseph Pablo Strom is a second-year law student at Chicago-Kent College of Law. He received his B.A. from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Mr. Strom hopes to continue…
2024 HLSF Scholarship RecipientsRené J. Valenzuela – 2024 United Airlines Scholarship Recipient
April 15, 2024

René J. Valenzuela – 2024 United Airlines Scholarship Recipient

Mr. René J. Valenzuela is a second-year law student at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Chicana/o-Latina/o Studies from Pomona College. Mr. Valenzuela…
2024 HLSF Scholarship RecipientsRuby M. Valle – 2024 McAndrews Held & Mallow, Ltd. Scholarship Recipient
April 15, 2024

Ruby M. Valle – 2024 McAndrews Held & Mallow, Ltd. Scholarship Recipient

Ms. Ruby M. Valle is a third-year law student at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Criminology, Law and Justice from…
2024 HLSF Scholarship RecipientsSabrina Marie Vera – 2024 Barnes & Thornburg Scholarship Recipient
April 15, 2024

Sabrina Marie Vera – 2024 Barnes & Thornburg Scholarship Recipient

Ms. Sabrina Marie Vera is a second-year law student at The University of Chicago Law School. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Politics from Pomona College. Ms. Vera aspires…
2024 HLSF Scholarship RecipientsMarla Zepeda – 2024 Locke Lord LLP Scholarship Recipient
April 15, 2024

Marla Zepeda – 2024 Locke Lord LLP Scholarship Recipient

Ms. Marla Zepeda is a third-year law student at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Psychology from Vanderbilt University. Ms.…