The Bar Plan Foundation recently announced the 2011 scholarship recipients. All of those awarded exemplified high standards for ethics and professionalism as law students and will continue to set examples for other lawyers as they continue their careers in the practice of law. The recipients are:
Aaron D. Lukken, the recipient of the Richard P. Sprinkle Scholarship, is a 3rd year student at the UMKC School of Law. While pursuing a JD, he is also working as a Research Assistant at UMKC Continuing Legal Education and as a Law Clerk at McGonagle Spencer, PC. Aaron is Chief Justice of the UMKC Moot Court Board, President of the UMKC International Law Society and a member of various other civic and charitable organizations.
William Hampton Williams is The Bar Plan Foundation’s Roy A. Larson Scholarship recipient. He is a 3rd year student at the UMKC School of Law. Hampton is the Chief Justice of the Honor Court and a member of the Code of Revision Committee, he is an officer of the Public Interest Law Society, and has held internships with various political and legal organizations. His family has a well-documented history of public service through the legal profession and he aspires to continue that tradition.
Matthew Z. Hudson is a 3rd year student at Washburn School of Law. After spending a childhood in the foster care system, Matthew sought to improve the system by getting involved through speaking engagements and activities with the Kansas Youth Advisory Council, as well as testifying on behalf of the Foster Children Educational Assistance Act before the House and Senate. Upon completing his education, Matthew intends to continue advocating on behalf of child welfare issues.
David G. Kirby is a 3rd year student at Washington University in St. Louis. Following a career in government and politics, David went to law school and continues to be an active participant in civic and community organizations. He was awarded the Excellence in Oral Advocacy Award in 2010 and served as a Judge for the 1L Oral Advocacy Competition earlier this year.
Joshua D. Moore is a 3rd year student at the University of Missouri School of Law and also works as a litigation clerk at a local law firm. He serves as President of the Non-Traditional Law Students Association, holds a leadership position with the Missouri Environmental Law and Policy Review and volunteers as a Career Development Office Ambassador. Joshua aspires to become a litigator and serve the public in some capacity.
Rachel B. Sherck is a 3rd year student at University of Kansas School of Law. She aspires to be a prosecutor or civil lawyer. Outside of the classroom, Rachel served on the Dean’s Student Advisory Council, as a mentor for 1st year law students, as a Dean’s Fellow, and as a member and committee Chair of Women in Law.
Denise L. Childress, has ranked in the top 15% of her class at Saint Louis University School of Law. She has been involved with the Public Interest Law Group, and as an intern for the past three summers in the Missouri State Public Defender system, assisting attorneys in representing indigent clients. Additionally, Denise volunteers for UrbanFUTURE, an inner city elementary school, mentoring fifth grade students.