Gallagher is pleased to expand its partnership with the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law through the establishment of the Gallagher LLP Fellowship, an endowed fund for students showing a commitment to public interest law.
“We are delighted to support Maryland Carey Law students who aspire to serve in the public interest as lawyers. Maryland Carey Law and the Maryland Public Interest Law Project have been longtime effective leaders in providing opportunities, education, and inspiration for law students and lawyers to work for justice,” said Tom Dame, Managing Partner at Gallagher.
To be eligible for this new fellowship, students must participate in unpaid summer activities through the Maryland Public Interest Law Project such as working for a public interest organization or governmental entity, or participating in unpaid public interest internships, externships, or summer programs, including serving as a law clerk. Preference will be given to students who participate in unpaid public interest work pertaining to immigration issues.
“We deeply appreciate Gallagher’s generous and enduring commitment to Maryland Carey Law, and to our shared commitment to public interest lawyering. Gallagher’s newly established endowment strengthens our efforts to support students who take on transformational, but unpaid, summer positions with public interest employers. These experiences shape student legal careers, and Gallagher’s support ensures that financial barriers do not stand in the way of student aspirations to pursue careers that advance justice, strengthen the rule of law, and serve our community,” said Renée Hutchins Laurent, Dean and Professor of Law at Maryland Carey Law.
The new fellowship builds upon the firm’s longstanding involvement with Maryland Carey Law, including annual support of the Gibson-Banks Center for Race and Law and LEAP Scholars Program. Gallagher partners Steven Metzger and Paul Caiola serve on the law school’s Board of Visitors and Jared Dvornicky until recently served on the Alumni Board.
About The University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Founded in 1816, The University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law is one of the oldest law schools in the United States and offers opportunities in a variety of disciplines including health law, dispute resolution, environmental law, business law, cybersecurity and crisis management, intellectual property, international and comparative law, and women, leadership, and equality.
About The Maryland Public Interest Law Project
The Maryland Public Interest Law Project, Inc. (MPILP) is a 501(c)(3) student-run non-profit providing summer funding for University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law students to work in unpaid public interest internships. MPILP encourages students to build experience in non-profit legal agencies serving communities that are underserved and underrepresented. These grants are made possible through the generosity of the Maryland Legal Service Corporation (MLSC) and the donations receive from fundraising events and campaigns.
About Gallagher
For almost 65 years, Gallagher has been a trusted partner to businesses and non-profits across the Mid-Atlantic region and nationwide. We represent leading universities, hospitals, financial institutions, real estate developers, and more. Our firm is experienced in a wide range of practice areas, including real estate development, affordable housing, civil litigation, confidential investigations, healthcare, employment law, corporate law, renewable energy, and tax-driven transactions. We pride ourselves on offering innovative, practical solutions with a personal touch, acting as your partner and trusted advisor. With a deep commitment to seeing challenges from every angle, Gallagher is here to help you navigate the complex legal landscape with confidence.