Tiffany Nicholson
Why was receiving the HBAPA-LEF Scholarship Important to you?
The scholarship was important to me for two reasons. First, I really needed the financial assistance. Unlike most of my peers, I was a mother of two by the time I graduated law school. The scholarship helped me pay for child care and other expenses while I continued studying as a full-time day student at Temple. Second, the scholarship was important because it acknowledged and rewarded the effort that I was making in advancing myself and my career. It was empowering to be recognized in such a way by a group of people that I very much respect.
What year did you receive the scholarship?
2014 and 2015
What law school did you attend?
Temple University Beasley School of Law
How did you use your scholarship money?
I used the money to pay for child care, which enabled me to continue focusing on my studies full-time.
Where has your career taken you and what are you up to now?
I am an associate in the Private Client Group at Dechert LLP in Philadelphia.
Are you still involved with the HBAPA or LEF?
I remain very active on both HBAPA and LEF Boards. This year, I serve as Secretary of the HBAPA and as Vice President of the LEF.