The Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel is committed to the full participation and inclusion of
\ndiverse professionals in our organization and the legal profession as part of our core values of diversity
\nand inclusion. To that end, we seek diverse members, whether persons of color, women, LGBTQ, or
\npersons with physical limitations and whether they represent economic, geographic, social, ethnic, racial
\nor religious diversity. With these core values in mind, we created the FDCC Foundation Barb Currie
\nDiversity Scholarship to honor the spouse of one of our long-time members, Edward J. Currie, Jr., a
\nchampion of diversity in the profession.<\/p>\n
CRITERIA<\/p>\n
The FDCC Foundation Barb Currie Diversity Scholarship will be open to application by all diverse
\nlaw school students and prospective students. The selected recipients will receive a $10,000 academic
\nscholarship to the law school of their choice. The applications will go through a two-step review process.
\nThe first, review will be conducted by a subcommittee composed of FDCC members and spouses
\nappointed by the President of the FDCC Foundation. The second and final review process will be
\ncomposed by five members: the President of the FDCC Foundation, a Member of the Foundation Board, a
\nMember of the Diversity Committee, a Member of the Admissions Committee, and a Member of the
\nMembership Development & Retention Committee.<\/p>\n
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS<\/p>\n
To apply, please submit the following materials no later than May 30, 2025 to
\njeanne.loftis@bakersterchi.com:
\n\u2022 Personal statement describing how you will contribute to FDCC’s core values of
\ndiversity and inclusion, describing your needs and any unique qualifications and
\nproviding information on any other matters you believe would assist the Review
\nCommittee in evaluating your application (1000-word limit)
\n\u2022 Writing sample (7-page limit)
\n\u2022 Three references including names and contact information of individuals who can
\nattest to your professional and academic abilities<\/p>\n
APPLICATION PROCESS<\/p>\n
Applications may be submitted beginning April 15, 2025. All parts of the application must be submitted
\nat the same time to Jeanne Loftis (jeanne.loftis@bakersterchi.com). Applications must be received by
\nMay 30, 2025. Please address any questions about the Barb Currie Diversity Scholarship program to
\nJeanne Loftis (jeanne.loftis@bakersterchi.com); Vicki Smith (smith@csw-law.com) or William Toles
\n(wtoles@munsch.com).
\nFor more information, please visit – http:\/\/www.thefederation.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel is committed to the full participation and inclusion of diverse professionals in our organization and the legal profession as part of our core values of diversity and inclusion. To that end, we seek diverse members, whether persons of color, women, LGBTQ, or persons with physical limitations and whether … <\/p>\n