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Overview

A. Lamar Matthews Jr. Memorial Fund

Overview: Grant distributions from the Fund benefit organizations and provide scholarships supporting high school students interested in law and post-secondary education for underrepresented minorities pursuing law careers.

Geographic Scope: Sarasota County

Purpose and Focus Areas:

  • High School Support: Benefits organizations such as the Booker Law Academy at Booker High School to support high school students interested in law

  • Post-Secondary Education & Internships: Provides scholarships to support post-secondary education and internships for underrepresented minorities pursuing law careers in Sarasota County
  • About the Fund: The A. Lamar Matthews Jr. Memorial Fund was established in honor of A. Lamar Matthews Jr., a respected litigator and legal professional in Sarasota who was passionate about supporting underrepresented minorities pursuing legal careers. He served as General Counsel to Governor Bob Graham and was selected as one of 10 "Legal Legends" among lawyers and judges in Sarasota in 2014. He mentored and supported women and other minoritized groups to leadership positions in law and advocated for equity, justice, and positive change.

    Contact Information:

  • Address: 2635 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34237

  • Phone: (941) 955-3000

  • Email: info@cfsarasota.org

  • Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., M–F
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationminoritiesbipoc

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