Arash Homampour ‘92 Donates $1 Million to Fund Public Service Scholarships at Southwestern Law School
2024年8月15日 - 2:36AM
Southwestern Law School received a $1 million gift from the There
Is a Light Foundation, founded by Arash Homampour ‘92, to fund the
There Is a Light Foundation Public Service Scholarships. This
generous donation will provide twenty-five $10,000 scholarships
annually over the next four years, helping to cultivate a new
generation of lawyers dedicated to making a meaningful difference
in the world.
“We are grateful to Arash and There Is a Light Foundation for
supporting our students who aspire to serve the public,” said Darby
Dickerson, President and Dean of Southwestern Law School. “The gift
also reflects the impact of paying it forward. By helping our
service-minded students serve their future clients, the impact of
this gift will ripple throughout and beyond Los Angeles.”
The There Is a Light Foundation Public Service Scholarship will
be awarded to students who demonstrate a strong commitment to
public service, leadership abilities, and academic excellence. All
upper-level students in all Southwestern J.D. programs are eligible
to apply.
Homampour, a prominent personal injury attorney and Southwestern
alum, has built a remarkable career marked by his dedication to
public service. His foundation supports causes such as education,
environmental conservation, and consumer advocacy. Born to an
immigrant father from Iran, Homampour worked his way through USC
and Southwestern Law School, eventually founding his own law firm
and achieving numerous high-profile successes. Homampour was
recently honored as Outstanding Alumnus of the Year at Southwestern
Law School's 33rd Annual Alumni Awards Gala on June 20.
Homampour emphasized the broader significance of this
initiative, stating, “Public service has always been a cornerstone
of my career. These scholarships will empower future lawyers to
drive that change and make a lasting impact in their communities.
By investing in their education, we are investing in the future of
advocacy and community leadership.”
About Southwestern Law School: Since 1911,
Southwestern Law School has been at the forefront of legal
education, shaping the next generation of lawyers and advocates.
Dedicated to promoting inclusion, equity, and justice, Southwestern
empowers students to reach their potential and serve society with
excellence. Learn more at swlaw.edu.
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