Leaders at California litigation boutique Keker, Van Nest & Peters have made no secret of their disdain for the Trump administration’s stance on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Now, the firm is doubling down on its diversity scholarship, following in the steps of Susman Godfrey in defying the president’s anti-DEI crusade.
Keker Van Nest’s diversity scholarship, originally launched in 2011, awards a total of $100,000 in scholarship funds to a varying number of first-year law students each year. The program additionally pairs recipients with a mentor from Keker Van Nest who will offer guidance throughout the remainder of the recipient’s legal education.