Legal Scholarship 2022 Winner Announced

Willinger, Willinger & Bucci, PLLC is proud to recognize the first recipient of its annual legalscholarship, Kennedy Baker of Lawrenceville, Georgia. Ms. Baker is uniquely qualified for thisscholarship as her accomplishments reflect many of the attributes so cherished by Willinger,Willinger & Bucci, PLLC. As with our law firm, Kennedy strives to achieve the very best forherself and for others. She is a young but proven leader, both in her philanthropic endeavorsand in her academic accomplishments. Kennedy’s interest in the field of law started at an early age. She was the lead attorney in herhigh school’s Mock Trial Team for two years, distinguishing herself by her selection as the “BestLawyer”. She was awarded a scholarship from the Butler County Bar Association and theFiehrer and Fritsch Law Firm. Kennedy also excelled in high school, achieving placement in theNational Honor Society and the Class Council. Kennedy did not limit herself to academic success. She also believes in giving back to hercommunity, as is reflected in her mentoring other youth for a three-year period through theButler County’s Big Brother Big Sister mentorship program. Kennedy was also elected to theboard of directors of that organization, becoming the youngest individual to have served in thatposition. Kennedy also established the “Rise and Shine Fundraiser”, to raise money for ascholarship fund for music programs in her high school. Kennedy currently attends the University of Georgia and is an executive board member of theuniversity’s Black Affairs Council’s Freshman Board. As a member of that board, Kennedyinteracts with political organizations on the university’s campus and with elected officials fromthe Athens-Clarke County area in an effort to ensure that students on the campus fullyunderstand their voting rights. Willinger, Willinger & Bucci, PLLC commends Ms. Baker for her accomplishments, congratulatesher on receiving the law firm’s scholarship and wishes her future success in her academic andpost-academic endeavors.