Diversity Scholarships Announced at Two Major Law Firms

In an effort to improve their diversity profiles, two major law firms this week awarded scholarships to nine law students hailing from diverse backgrounds.

On the one hand, Ropes & Gray LLP awarded $25,000 individually to five law students who will join the firm as summer associates in 2017. Two join the Boston office; one joins in Chicago; and two join in New York.

The recipients are:

• Kenji Alexander, New York University School of Law

• Sofia McDonald, New York University School of Law

• Christina Ravelo, American University Washington College of Law

• Lindsay Richardson, University of South ...