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Meet the 2024–2025 Scholarship Recipients

Tianna Williams

J.D. Candidate | $500 Scholarship Recipient | University of Arizona

Tianna Williams is a dedicated law student who aspires to work as a probate and elder law attorney in Tucson. She is passionate about assisting her community in learning more about wills, trusts, and estate planning. Beyond her legal pursuits, Tianna enjoys drawing, writing short fiction, knitting, crocheting, acting, and singing. She has completed her first novel and hopes to publish it after continued editing. Tianna believes being a lawyer allows her to serve her community while remaining true to herself. She hopes to honor the support of AMBA and others by reaching new heights and continuing to give back.

 

Cherokee K. Johnson

J.D. Candidate 2025 | $500 Scholarship Recipient | University of Arizona

Future state prosecutor committed to serving victims and strengthening her community.

 

Lauren Cortinas

J.D. Candidate 2027 | $950 Scholarship Recipient | University of Arizona

Articles Manager for Arizona Law Review dedicated to scholarship, mentorship, and service.

Ariana Calderon

3L | University of Arizona

Tucson City Public defender committed to criminal justice reform and advocacy.

Isabel Elgin

1L | University of Arizona

Former litigation paralegal dedicated to creating meaningful change through law.

Jocelyn Garcia

J.D. Candidate 2025 | $500 Scholarship Recipient | University of Arizona

President of the Latine Law Students Association and aspiring legal aid attorney focused on disability justice.

Jacquelyn Francisco

J.D. Candidate 2026 | $1,000 Scholarship Recipient | University of Arizona

Member of the Navajo Nation & Jicarilla Apache (descendant), aspiring federal Indian law attorney.

Susan Lanzas

J.D. Candidate 2025 | $500 Scholarship Recipient | University of Arizona

Editor in Chief of the Arizona Journal of International & Comparative Law and first-generation college graduate.

George Romero

1L | $950 Scholarship Recipient | University of Arizona

Interested in criminal defense and copyright law for film and television.

Zeina Helmy

2L | University of Arizona

First-generation law student committed to community impact and positive change.

Shelby Riggs

J.D. Candidate 2026 | $950 Scholarship Recipient | University of Arizona

First-generation law student focused on becoming an attorney.

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