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Harter,
Secrest & Emery LLP First to Provide Diversity Scholarship
for Cornell Law Student - First Recipient Named
 Law
firm Harter, Secrest & Emery LLP has become the
first firm to establish a diversity scholarship program
specifically for a student of Cornell Law School: The
Harter, Secrest & Emery LLP Diversity Scholarship
Program provides a first-year Cornell Law School student
with a $5000 scholarship and a paid summer associate
position at the firm's Rochester, N.Y., office.
According
to John R. DeRosa, Assistant Dean for Student Services,
Cornell Law School, "Harter Secrest has created
a wonderful opportunity for one of our first-year law
students. Aside from the obvious financial benefits,
which are considerable, this program will expose the
recipient to a sophisticated, multi-faceted legal practice
in a highly supportive environment."
Maureen
Alston, Managing Partner, Harter, Secrest & Emery
stated, "Cornell is a great fit for Harter's Diversity
Scholarship program. At nearly 15% Cornell Law graduate
population, we are a firm with one of the country's
highest concentrations of Cornell Law graduates. Our
objective is to continuously broaden the diversity of
our attorneys. This program is intended to support that
objective and our ultimate goal -- to provide better
service to our clients and create a richer work environment."
The
first recipient of the award is Nicole K. Wright of
Altamonte Springs, Fla. Ms. Wright entered Cornell Law
School in September where, in addition to her studies,
she is active in the Black Law Student Association.
Ms. Wright received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from
Hamilton College in May 2002. While at Hamilton, she
was named an Arthur Levitt Scholar, received the Jenny
Rubin Memorial Prize Scholarship and was named to the
Dean's list in 2002.
"Nicole
was selected on the basis of her academic record, and
other factors that evidence great promise for a successful
career in the legal profession. In both her academic
and professional life, Nicole has demonstrated a strong
work ethic and an ability to work well in a team environment
in a manner that is supportive of all those around her,"
said Paul Sylvestri, chair of the firm's Recruiting
Committee. "We are excited about the opportunity
to work with Nicole this coming summer."
About
Harter, Secrest & Emery LLP
Founded in 1893, Harter, Secrest & Emery LLP is
a full-service law firm providing legal services to
a wide variety of clients including publicly traded
companies, privately owned businesses, not-for-profit
organizations, and individuals. The firm has more than
100 lawyers and 30 paralegals in offices in Rochester,
Buffalo and Albany, N.Y., and in Naples, Fla.
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