Aubrielle Smoot, '24, Receives Diversity Scholarship

Aubrielle Smoot, University of Chicago Law Student, Receives Barnes & Thornburg Diversity Scholarship

First-year law student Aubrielle Smoot is the 2022 recipient of Barnes & Thornburg’s annual 1L Diversity Scholarship. Smoot, who attends the University of Chicago Law School, will be a 2022 summer associate in the firm’s Chicago office.

“I am grateful and excited to be the recipient of the 2022 Barnes & Thornburg Chicago Diversity Scholarship. I am looking forward to working with and being mentored by distinguished legal professionals,” Smoot said. “Everyone at Barnes & Thornburg has welcomed me with open arms and expressed a genuine interest in my growth and professional development. It is refreshing to join a firm that prioritizes initiatives and fosters a culture that supports diverse individuals from all walks of life. I cannot wait to become part of this amazing firm and join my fellow summer associates.”

Smoot is active in her law school, serving as a programming committee member of the Doctoroff Business Leadership program, Law Women’s Caucus representative, and UChicago Careers in Law mentor. She also is a member of the First Generation Professionals and Law and Business Society.

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