Eugene, Oregon. Oregon Law is taking part in a new Bar Fellows program instituted by the Lane County Bar Association (LCBA). Four UO law students earned the fellowship during the 2021-22 academic year. This year’s LCBA Fellows are Amber Bozeman, Danielle Riege, Fiona Vettes, and Kiali Wong.
Designed to help diversify Oregon legal practice by recruiting and supporting diverse law students, the new program demonstrates Oregon’s legal field commitment to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion. The first summer internships will start the summer of 2022 for law students starting school in the fall of 2021.
The highly selective program is open to students with a strong commitment to practice law in Oregon. LCBA Bar Fellows Program provides a paid internship for recipients’ first summer in law school and substantial scholarships throughout their time during law school. It also provides multiple networking opportunities, judicial mentorship, and other resources designed to support the bar fellows’ success in law school and in their Oregon legal careers.
Amber Bozeman graduated from Bradley University where she received a degree in business administration and management and minored in both business law and women and gender. While in school, she played NCAA Division I basketball and was elected team captain her senior year. She was also a member of Zeta Phi Beta sorority. She has worked as a sports camp coach, and as the social media coordinator for a specialty food company....
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