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John S. Chase, Jr. Endowed Scholarship
In memory of John S. Chase, Jr., this endowed scholarship is awarded to a qualified student
who is a first generation college and law student. The student should also be a member of an
underrepresented student population.
Donor: Brenda J. Peters-Chase
Recipient: Autumn R. Brehon
Francis and Corinna McManus Memorial Scholarship
The Francis and Corinna McManus Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the late Francis
and Corinna McManus by their daughter. This scholarship recognizes a UH Law Center student
who is in good standing and who is a first generation college and law student.
Donor: Diane M. McManus ’81
Recipient: Autumn R. Brehon
UHLC Clinic Program Award
This award is given to a graduating third year student in celebration of all the hard work and pro
bono representation performed by the student attorney in the Clinical Program. It is given for
outstanding performance of a student in the clinical program who is considering a public interest
career.
Donor: Phil and Janet ’93 Heppard
Recipient: Nikita Westburg
Clinical Legal Education Association
The Clinical Legal Education Association (CLEA) recognizes law students who have excelled in
a clinical course in law school and thus created this award. The award is based on excellence in
case work, in the seminar component of the course, and, if relevant, the nature and extent of the
student’s contribution to the clinical community at their law school.
Donor: Clinical Legal Education Association (CLEA)
Recipient: Samantha Casas
Irving J. Weiner Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a student who excelled in the Legal Aid Clinic
Donor: Mrs. Irving J. Weiner and friends of Irving J. Weiner
Recipient: Jehnytssa D. Zetino
Kari Webb Fagen ’86 Memorial Scholarship
This award was established in memory of Kari Webb Fagen, who was a dedicated and
accomplished civil trial attorney. She served her firm and clients loyally and tirelessly. This
scholarship is awarded to a student who excelled in the Legal Aid Clinic.
Donor: Family and Friends of Kari Webb Fagen
Recipient: Samantha S. Halliburton
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