Cooley Law School student Anna Buckingham has been named the 2025 Margaret “Peggy” Lynch Professionalism Scholar by the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan.
Sponsored by Masco Corporation, the $3,500 scholarship is awarded annually to a law student who demonstrates leadership in advancing the position of women in society, particularly through service in social justice, family law, child advocacy, or work supporting underserved populations.
“Anna Buckingham exemplifies the professionalism, commitment, and leadership this award was created to honor,” said Christi Henke, Cooley’s Academic Resource Center director.
“Her work inside and outside the classroom is a testament to the power of the legal profession to drive meaningful change.”
Buckingham is a Juris Doctor candidate in her final year at Cooley and currently serves as President of the Criminal Law Society and the student liaison to the State Bar of Michigan’s Young Lawyers Section.
She is also a Dean’s Fellow and actively contributes to the Cooley Innocence Project, a program dedicated to exonerating the wrongfully convicted. Beyond campus, she volunteers with Safe & Just Michigan, regularly assisting with expungement fairs across the state to help individuals navigate the process of clearing their criminal records.
The Margaret “Peggy” Lynch Professionalism Scholarship is part of the WLAM Foundation’s broader mission to support women in the legal field and uplift those who lead with service and integrity. Masco Corporation sponsors the award as part of its ongoing commitment to advancing equity and opportunity in the legal profession.
Cooley Law School student Toren Chenault has been awarded the 2025 Ralph M. Freeman Law School Scholarship by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
The honor, which includes a $1,000 award, was presented during a formal ceremony held at the federal courthouse in Detroit.
Established in memory of the late U.S. District Judge Ralph M. Freeman and his wife, Emmalyn, the scholarship recognizes outstanding third-year Michigan law students who have demonstrated excellence in school competitions or significant contributions to Moot Court, Mock Trial, Alternative Dispute Resolution, or similar programs.
“Toren Chenault represents the spirit of the Freeman Scholarship—sharp legal thinking, integrity, and a dedication to the craft of advocacy,” said Cooley Law School Associate Dean Tracey Brame, who nominated Chenault for the award.
“This recognition affirms his commitment to excellence both in and out of the courtroom.”
Sponsored by Masco Corporation, the $3,500 scholarship is awarded annually to a law student who demonstrates leadership in advancing the position of women in society, particularly through service in social justice, family law, child advocacy, or work supporting underserved populations.
“Anna Buckingham exemplifies the professionalism, commitment, and leadership this award was created to honor,” said Christi Henke, Cooley’s Academic Resource Center director.
“Her work inside and outside the classroom is a testament to the power of the legal profession to drive meaningful change.”
Buckingham is a Juris Doctor candidate in her final year at Cooley and currently serves as President of the Criminal Law Society and the student liaison to the State Bar of Michigan’s Young Lawyers Section.
She is also a Dean’s Fellow and actively contributes to the Cooley Innocence Project, a program dedicated to exonerating the wrongfully convicted. Beyond campus, she volunteers with Safe & Just Michigan, regularly assisting with expungement fairs across the state to help individuals navigate the process of clearing their criminal records.
The Margaret “Peggy” Lynch Professionalism Scholarship is part of the WLAM Foundation’s broader mission to support women in the legal field and uplift those who lead with service and integrity. Masco Corporation sponsors the award as part of its ongoing commitment to advancing equity and opportunity in the legal profession.
Cooley Law School student Toren Chenault has been awarded the 2025 Ralph M. Freeman Law School Scholarship by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
The honor, which includes a $1,000 award, was presented during a formal ceremony held at the federal courthouse in Detroit.
Established in memory of the late U.S. District Judge Ralph M. Freeman and his wife, Emmalyn, the scholarship recognizes outstanding third-year Michigan law students who have demonstrated excellence in school competitions or significant contributions to Moot Court, Mock Trial, Alternative Dispute Resolution, or similar programs.
“Toren Chenault represents the spirit of the Freeman Scholarship—sharp legal thinking, integrity, and a dedication to the craft of advocacy,” said Cooley Law School Associate Dean Tracey Brame, who nominated Chenault for the award.
“This recognition affirms his commitment to excellence both in and out of the courtroom.”
