The Guilford County Association of Black Lawyers awarded scholarships in October to four accomplished Elon Law students who have demonstrated a commitment to service in their communities and the profession.
Four top Elon Law students who have been integral to the success of several law school programs since starting their legal studies have received scholarships this fall at the third annual Scholarship and Recognition Gala hosted by the Guilford County Association of Black Lawyers.
Timaura Barfield, Tia Hudgins, Aysha Johnson and Ahmed Mohamed were recognized at an Oct. 27 banquet attended by some of the state’s most influential African-American attorneys, as well as Elon Law faculty and staff. Each received a $1,000 scholarship at the banquet.
“The Guilford County Association of Black Lawyers had the privilege of awarding four students with scholarships,” said the Hon. Marcus Shields, a North Carolina District Court judge and president of the Guilford County Association of Black Lawyers. “The original intent was to offer three scholarships. However, the applicants who applied were all phenomenal. Each recipient exemplified excellence and gave us all promise for the future of the profession.”
Timaura Barfield
Class of 2018
Moot Court Board | Vice President of the Black Law Student Association | Executive Editor for the Business Court Division of the Business Law Journal
Undergraduate Alma Mater: High Point University
Major: Criminal Justice
On the award: “From the beginning of my first year of law school, the Guilford County Association of Black Lawyers has provided me mentorships, guidance, and a tremendous amount of support. As I embark on the end of my law school career, I am grateful to have received a scholarship award to assist me as I prepare to enter into the legal profession. I look forward to becoming a lawyer and continuing the mission of the GCABL.”
Tia Hudgins
Class of 2018
Advocacy Fellow | Moot Court Board | President of Sports and Entertainment Law Society | Black Law Students Association
Undergraduate Alma Mater: Queens University of Charlotte
Major: Sports Management
On the award: “It is truly an honor and blessing to be selected as a recipient of the award. I cannot describe how it felt to be in a room full of distinguished minority attorneys and judges that I admire. I thank the Guilford County Association of Black Lawyers for choosing me among many others as a scholarship recipient.”
Aysha Johnson
Class of 2019
JD/MBA Candidate | Black Law Students Association | Elon Law/North Carolina A&T Mentoring Program
Undergraduate Alma Mater: George Mason University
Major: Integrative Studies with a concentration in Legal Studies
On the award: “I am honored and grateful to be chosen as a scholarship recipient from the Guilford County Association of Black Lawyers for my academic achievements. This award is special to me because I was recognized by legal professionals who are making an impact in the community and in positions that I hope to be in one day.”
Ahmed Mohamed
Class of 2019
Elon Law Leadership Fellow | Pro Bono Board
Undergraduate Alma Mater: The Pennsylvania State University
Major: Philosophy and Rhetoric
On the award: “This is much more than a scholarship. Receiving this award from people who I admire and look up to makes it that much more motivating to keep on the path they’ve helped pave.”
The Guilford County Association of Black Lawyers was formed to educate its membership regarding issues in the legal profession; promote fellowship and cooperation among its members; provide a forum for the discussion and advancement of ideas through which the organization may promote the general welfare of the black community; uphold the honor and integrity of the legal profession; and promote and defend the general welfare of black lawyers in Greensboro and surrounding communities.
Elon Law was a co-sponsor of the organization’s 2018 gala.