Hartog, Baer, Zabronsky, APC is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 HBZ Diversity Scholarship. Congratulations to Saleshia Ellis, Alejandra Hernandez, and Jiayu Fang for their outstanding achievements! These three individuals have been selected for their exceptional academic performance, dedication to equity and inclusion, and commitment to serving underrepresented communities in the field of law.
The HBZ Diversity Scholarship is a prestigious award presented to a law student from an underrepresented background who currently resides in or plans to practice law in Contra Costa or Alameda County upon graduation. While the award is typically given to only one student per year, the response to this year’s scholarship was so outstanding that three deserving finalists were selected for the honor.
Saleshia Ellis, the top finalist, is a law student at the UC Davis School of Law and is expected to graduate in 2026. She is deeply committed to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in her community and plans to use her legal education to support marginalized groups and broaden opportunities for all.
Alejandra Hernandez, a student at UC Berkeley School of Law, is also a passionate advocate for diversity and immigrant rights. Her goal is to leverage her legal knowledge and experience to fight for the rights of marginalized communities and promote social justice.
Jiayu Fang, a law student at UC Davis School of Law, is expected to graduate in 2025. She is dedicated to empowering underrepresented communities and promoting accessibility for everyone, regardless of their background. With her bilingual abilities and artistic talent, Jiayu is uniquely positioned to make a difference in the lives of those she seeks to serve.
HBH is pleased to welcome Andrew Zabronsky and Anthony Matricciani
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