St. Thomas Law Students Receive Scholarship Awards at FAWL Judicial Event

On December 4, 2015, the Florida Association of Women Lawyers (FAWL) held their 33rd Annual Judicial Reception and Scholarship Award event.

St. Thomas Law University School of Law is proud to announce that two of our law students were among this year's scholarship recipients.

3L Brittnay Wittnebel

Brittnay Wittnebel was awarded the Alexandra Bach Lagos Scholarship. A third-year law student, Brittnay founded The Youth Unite - a non-profit aimed at preventing bullying in middle school. Youth Unite provides mentors to victims of bullying and aims builds confidence in teenagers through a substance free concert series, educational DVDs, healthy cooking classes and music therapy programs. Brittnay is also the Online Editor of the St. Thomas Law Review. Brittnay plans on practicing appellate law.

1L Greeny Valbuena

Our other scholarship recipient was first-year law student Greeny Valbuena.  She received the Lara Bueso Bach Scholarship.  Greeny is passionate about LGBT equality and is a 1L representative for the Lambda Law Society, an organization focused on spreading awareness of LGBT-related issues while advancing professional development of its members.  Greeny also serves as a community mentor for women who have been victims of sexual abuse or those struggling with their sexual orientation.  After law school Greeny plans to practice as a civil right attorney.




St. Thomas Law salutes these students who manage to not only excel academically, but also give of themselves towards the improvement of their communities.