I am extremely grateful to have received the Vernellia R. Randall Grant. When I was just two semesters from graduation, my children’s father died of cancer. I had to figure out how I would manage. I crunched a very tight budget. I figured out that I could graduate if I cut expenses to the bare minimum. I had already given up hope of taking the bar in July when I received the amazing news that I had been awarded the Vernellia R. Randall Grant. I was sitting at my desk at work when I got the news and tears were in my eyes. It was good news, really good news.
I had been thrown a lifeline by the Oregon Women Lawyer’s Foundation. I’ve graduated on time, and I am taking the bar review classes. Because of your kindness and the Vernellia R. Randall Grant, I hope to be a member of the Oregon Bar this fall. Thank you so much.
Heather Murray
July 2014
