Duke Student Jayden Pierrette Receives Herschensohn Law Future Leaders Scholarship

Herschensohn Law Firm, PLLC has awarded its annual Future Leaders Scholarship to Jayden Pierrette, a second-year public policy student at Duke University. The $1,000 scholarship highlights the firm's commitment to supporting emerging leaders dedicated to advocacy and justice.

Pierrette, currently serving as Vice President of Community Affairs for Duke's Public Policy Majors Union, distinguished himself through extensive work with social justice organizations. His background includes collaborative efforts with the National Center for Civil and Human Rights and Management Leadership for Tomorrow.

Attorney Zach Herschensohn praised Pierrette's passion, stating that the scholarship aims to support students who demonstrate potential to create meaningful societal change. The award recognizes Pierrette's multifaceted engagement, including his role as a Duke True North Fellow and research assistant with the University-Assisted Community Schools project team.

The scholarship targets students in accredited U.S. college programs with a minimum 2.00 GPA who show a commitment to improving lives through their academic and professional pursuits. For Pierrette, this includes potential future legal studies and continued advocacy work.

This annual award reflects Herschensohn Law Firm's broader mission of supporting emerging leaders who demonstrate a commitment to justice and community improvement. By investing in promising students like Pierrette, the firm contributes to developing future advocates who can drive meaningful social change.