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John Paul Stevens Public Interest Fellow I'm Tamera DePriest from Blytheville, Arkansas. I am interning at the Mississippi County Public Defender Office in Blytheville, Arkansas. I am dedicated to supporting economically disadvantaged areas while advocating for equal access.

My Summer Experience Theresa Cephas 2024 Justice Fellows Tahirih Justice Center Immigration holds profound significance for Theresa, as a child of immigrants from Liberia who overcame numerous challenges to settle in a new country.

Coming up on FAMU Law's Legal Connections Kimra Major-Morris enjoyed her interview with former Florida Supreme Court Justice Peggy Quince. Justice Quince talks about her legal career, the Florida Bar Medal of Honor Award, offers a supportive message to law students and more.

Coming up on the next Legal Connections Guest: Raychelle Tasher FAMU Law Alumna, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Miami It was great to catch up with alum Raychelle Tasher. Host Kimra Major-Morris interviews Raychelle on an upcoming Legal Connections show. Don't miss it on Orange TV.

Coming up on Legal Connections Guest: Mitch Jordan, Director of Sales, Signa by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek Host Kimra Major-Morris speaks with Mitch Jordan about all the fine amenities at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. Watch FAMU Law's Legal Connections on Orange TV.

" I’d like to share that I received the Paul C. Perkins Book Award Scholarship. Thank you William Umansky, Second Chance of Florida Foundation, and PCPBA for awarding my colleague Erick Adames-Ramirez and I this scholarship. We are so grateful!" Alyssa Neher

Staff members of U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio visited FAMU College of Law to tour the campus, stop by various offices, and learn about the many great things happening at the law school.

Alumni Update Victoria Matu Johnson ran for election to the Georgia 2nd Superior Court District Dougherty Circuit. Johnson was on the ballot in the general runoff election on June 18, 2024 and won.

ATTENTION: Rattlers for Justice Please share your Summer Job Experience with us by emailing law.news@famu.edu Send your job info and photo Keep striking from the top!

Alumni News "I have taken the role as Assistant Public Defender in my hometown’s judicial district (NC Judicial District 7). This is the first ever Public Defenders Office in this district! I am assigned to Juvenile Court in four counties." Summer Branch, '20

"This opportunity has allowed me to wholeheartedly dedicate myself to assisting children and families in need, thereby furthering my professional commitment to advocating for vulnerable individuals and communities." Rosalyn Monroe John Paul Stevens Public Interest Fellow

Alumni Spotlight Congrats Raychelle Tasher. The Florida Bar Foundation's new name is Funding Florida Legal Aid (FFLA). FFLA is a statewide 501 (c)(3) public charity that funds legal services, develops innovative tools and programs, and supports legal aid providers and the courts.

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FAMU Law rising second-year student Briana Napoleon is the 2024 recipient of the Holland & Knight Scholarship and Internship. As the Holland & Knight Scholar, Napoleon will receive full in-state tuition and a summer associate position at the law firm’s Jacksonville office.