Three Western Michigan University Cooley Law School students were honored by the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan Foundation as recipients of WLAM Foundation Awards for Outstanding Law Students in 2023.
Each student, who was sponsored by a partnering law firm or corporation, received a $3,500 scholarship:
• Adriana Burga, sponsored by the Dickinson Wright Women's Network, received the Dickinson Wright Women's Network Scholar award for demonstrated leadership capabilities in advancing the position of women in society, in business, and in the community.
• Jennel Davoren, sponsored by Women Patent Lawyers, received the Florence King Scholar in Patent Law award for demonstrated leadership capabilities in advancing the position of women in society, including service in such areas as: social justice, equality, family law, child advocacy, domestic violence, or work on behalf of underserved areas or populations, as well as eligibility to practice and an interest in patent law.
• Caroline R. Quandt, sponsored by The Dobrusin Law Firm, received the Dobrusin Law Firm Scholar award for demonstrated interest in promoting women in business and female entrepreneurship.
Burga, Davoren, and Quant, were among 15 law school students in Michigan who were honored by WLAM, receiving a combined $52,500 in scholarship awards. In addition to their academic success, these law students were recognized for helping to advance women's roles in essential areas of the law, including STEM, social justice, equality, child advocacy, and domestic violence.
