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Student Awards

Gus A. Schill, Jr. Maritime Law and Professionalism Scholarship
Gus Schill devoted his practice to all phases of maritime and federal court practices. He also
served as a long-time adjunct at the UH Law Center. This scholarship is awarded to a third-year
student in recognition of his dedication to the study of maritime law and professionalism.
Donor: Friends of Gus A. Schill
Recipient: Riki D. Clement
Thomas ’98 and Eyvette Hetherington
Leaders and Achievers Scholarship
Thomas and Eyvette Hetherington have established this scholarship to encourage
and assist law students in successfully fulfilling their goals to be practicing attorneys.
This scholarship is awarded to a law student who has overcome significant
obstacles and disadvantages to achieve her educational and career goals.
Donor: Thomas and Eyvette Hetherington
Recipient: Chandler R. Johnson

Marvin Nathan ’66 Fellowship
This fellowship offers law students the unique opportunity to work as fellows with the Anti-
Defamation League. Fellows will participate in both the legal and policy work of the organization,
learning how the Anti-Defamation League fights anti-Semitism, racism and bigotry; works
to build bridges amongst disparate groups; and safeguards the rights of all people.
Donor: Marlene Nathan Meyerson Family Foundation & Marvin Nathan
Recipients: Elizabeth A. Gallaspy
Maryam Sheikh
Claude Hippard Scholarship
This scholarship is in memory of Claude D. Hippard, a veteran federal prosecutor who became
a leading expert in forfeiture laws and spent most of his career in the Houston office of the
U.S. Attorney. The award is given to a current second-year student who has outstanding
moral character, financial need, and demonstrates an interest in government service.
Donor: Dr. Helena Karlberg Hippard
Recipient: Chase Hill

James E. Crowther Scholarship
Established in memory of James E. Crowther, this scholarship is awarded to
students who have shown a commitment to public interest work.
Donor: The Hobby Family Foundation

Recipients: Adam W. Materne
Hanna Niner
Alexia A. Rauen

Gardere Endowed Scholarship in Memorial of Ron Gaswirth ‘68
The Gardere Endowed Scholarship in Memorial of Ron Gaswirth offers financial assistance to a qualified
student who has overcome socio-economic obstacles, exhibits good moral character and a strong
work ethic. Preference will be given to a student who has financial need and/or family obligations.
Donor: Gardere, Wynne, Sewell LLP
Recipient: Keith J. Krumpholz

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