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2021 HLPI Scholarship in Health Law
Awarded to a student who has demonstrated academic excellence in the areas of health law and policy.
Donor: Health Law and Policy Institute
Recipient: Jessica N. Totten
Murray M. Nusynowitz Memorial Fund
This scholarship is in memory of Murray M. Nusynowitz, the UH Law Center’s first assistant dean
of admissions. He was a passionate recruiter, a great judge of character, an ethical administrator,
and a friend to all. This award is presented to a law student who is active in the recruitment and
admissions process.
Donor: Family and Friends of Murray M. Nusynowitz
Recipients: Chelsea C. Klumpp
Mercedes A. Landry
Kirsten E. Williams

Catherine Wright Memorial Scholarship
To honor the memory of Catherine Wright, Program Manager of the Law Center’s Career
Development Office (CDO) for more than a decade, this award is given to a student who has
exhibited compassion for others, demonstrated positive engagement within the law community,
and is active with the CDO and its programs and services.
Donor: Friends of Catherine Wright
Recipient: John K. Ngunjiri
J. Huey O’Toole Award
Awarded to a student of outstanding character who has exhibited academic excellence in family
law courses.
Donor: Family and Friends of J. Huey O’Toole
Recipients: Elizabeth S. Hardage
Jadelyn Lopez
W. Harold Sellers ’59 Scholarship
This scholarship provides support for a student who demonstrates academic promise and financial
need.
Donor: W. Harold Sellers
Recipient: Jahnathan Braquet

Houston Bar Association, Real Estate Law Section Award
The purpose of the HBA Real Estate Law Section is to promote the objectives and standards of
professionalism of the HBA within the field of real estate law. This scholarship is awarded to a
student with a strong interest in real estate evidenced by coursework and/or work experience and
a strong academic performance.
Donor: HBA Real Estate Law Section
Recipient: To Nhu T. HuynhHouston Bar

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