“Throughout my life I have been surrounded by strong women who have helped me get to where I am today. Receiving this award reminds me that I have a duty to advocate because it has and will continue to make a difference in this world. I would like to give a special thank you to the faculty and staff at Vermont Law School who nominated me and to the National Association of Women Lawyers for selecting me for this award and reminding me about the power of advocacy.”

- Hannah Koniar, a graduating law student from Vermont Law and Graduate School.