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A. Lamar Matthews Jr. Memorial Fund Scholarships

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Overview

A. Lamar Matthews Jr. Memorial Fund

Purpose: The fund supports:

  • Organizations like the Booker Law Academy at Booker High School to support high school students interested in law

  • Scholarships to support post-secondary education and internships for underrepresented minorities pursuing law careers
  • Geographic Scope: Sarasota County

    Target Population: Underrepresented minorities pursuing careers in law

    Background: The fund was established in memory of A. Lamar Matthews Jr., a renowned litigator and passionate advocate for diversity in the legal profession. Lamar was General Counsel to Governor Bob Graham, led the Young Lawyers Section of the Florida Bar, served on the Board of Governors and Board of Bar Examiners for the Florida Bar, and was selected as one of 10 "Legal Legends" in 2014. He was deeply committed to mentoring and supporting women and other minoritized groups pursuing legal careers. He passed away on March 4, 2022.

    Focus Areas:

  • High school law education and interest development

  • Post-secondary education scholarships

  • Internships for law career development
  • Contact Information:

  • Address: 2635 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34237

  • Phone: 941-955-3000

  • Email: info@cfsarasota.org
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    minoritieseducationcollege-prep

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