‘KEEPING HIS MEMORY ALIVE’
research. By integrating these diverse perspectives, the program empowers students, scholars, and professionals to address the complex environmental and social issues facing society. AUWCL’s dedication to promoting sustainable impact aligns with the growing demand for legal professionals who can navigate ESG frameworks and contribute to long- term environmental and social well-being.
Preparing ESG Leaders for a Changing World
In an era where corporations, nonprofits, and governments increasingly rely on legal expertise to navigate ESG challenges, AUWCL recognizes the need for lawyers who can drive meaningful change. By providing multifaceted and inclusive education, the program equips students with the knowledge and skills to address ESG criteria comprehensively. Cultural competency, global awareness, and a deep understanding of environmental law form the foundation for AUWCL graduates to lead the way in shaping ESG strategies and promoting sustainability in a rapidly evolving world.
The Program on Environmental and Energy Law and the Business Law Program at AUWCL are committed to fostering ESG leadership among its students. By offering an integrated curriculum, accessible mentors, and engaging program events, AUWCL equips aspiring lawyers with the expertise and mindset needed to address the intricate environmental, social, and governance challenges of our time. With its emphasis on ESG principles and its dedication to preparing environmentally conscious leaders, AUWCL stands at the forefront of legal education, shaping a new generation of lawyers who will make a positive impact on the world’s environmental and social well-being.
Scholarship Fund Gifted to Ease Law Students’ Financial Burdens BY NICOLE WARD BECKLEY
American University Washington College of Law (AUWCL) recently received a significant gift that will increase access to legal education for students in need. Judge Robert “Bob” Shuker was a
successful lawyer and associate judge of the DC Superior Court. After he passed away in 1993, his family and friends started the Robert A. Shuker Scholarship Fund to provide financial support for students. Since 1994, more than 65 of these scholarships have been awarded; one of the first was given to Fatimah A. Mateen ’95, a then-student at AUWCL. This year, the Robert A. Shuker
Scholarship Fund’s Board of Directors chose AUWCL to be the fund’s new home. The Shuker Scholarship will support AUWCL JD students who demonstrate financial need, service to the community, and scholastic ability. Like many of the beneficiaries of
the scholarship that bears his name, Judge Shuker had to overcome financial obstacles in pursuit of his legal education. “Bob grew up very poor; he was raised
on a chicken farm. He went to Brown University on a full scholarship,” said his wife, The Honorable Nan (Huhn) Shuker ’69. He worked at various jobs during his school years to make ends meet. Judge Shuker had a legendary passion
for helping others. He taught criminal law at several institutions, inspired numerous judicial clerks, and served as a role model for many young lawyers. Nan Shuker describes the scholarship
as “such a good way of keeping his memory alive.”
Although Judge Bob Shuker didn’t
attend AUWCL, Hon. Nan Shuker says he understood the value of learning and
the importance of providing for those with few financial resources. Having the dedicated fund at AUWCL ensures the continuation of the Shukers’ shared belief in the power of accessible and inclusive education for all. Cristina Gil ’20, a 2017 Shuker
scholarship recipient, said in a video message, “I am the first in my family to graduate high school, to go to college, to become a lawyer. I can’t thank you [Shuker Scholarship supporters] enough for investing in me, so that I could become the first.” Shuker says her experience
as a female law student in the 1960s differed compared to those attending AUWCL today; though she acknowledges there remains plenty of work to be done. In addition to the gift from the Robert
A. Shuker Scholarship Fund, Shuker is making a personal gift of her own, making AUWCL a beneficiary of her estate. “The gift to AUWCL reflects our
support for the forward-thinking direction in which the school has been moving,” she said. “I’ve been happy to see positive achievements in diversity at AUWCL from Dean Fairfax and past Dean Camille Nelson. Bob would have been extremely pleased as well.” “I am grateful to Nan and the
Scholarship Fund for this generous and transformative gift in support of the next generation of legal excellence,” said Dean Roger A. Fairfax Jr.
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