News release from Berchem, Moses & Devlin law firm:
Berchem, Moses & Devlin, P.C. has announced that Diana Olivo, a 2014 graduate of Bridgeport’s Warren Harding High School, has been named the winner of its 2nd annual New Opportunities Scholarship. She will be awarded $5,000 for her college expenses.
Also, the law firm has awarded Diandre Clarke, a 2014 graduate of Bridgeport’s Bassick High School, a second place prize of $1,000 for her academic achievements.
Both winners plan to attend Fairfield University in the fall. Diana plans to pursue a career in education. Diandre’s ultimate goal is a career in the law. The winners were selected on academic achievement, financial need, and essays on the theme, ‘What the scholarship means to me.’
Attorney Robert L. Berchem, principal and president of Berchem, Moses & Devlin, P.C., said, “These students have achieved remarkable success in high school. They have both demonstrated a strong understanding of the value of learning. Our firm is proud to help them continue their studies.”The law firm created the New Opportunities Scholarship as a way to mark its 80th anniversary in 2013. The firm plans to award scholarships over a four-year period to deserving graduates of Bridgeport public high schools. The firm has committed at least $20,000 to the scholarship program and will consider renewing the program after the initial four years.
Berchem, Moses & Devlin is a multi-specialty law practice with offices in Milford and Westport. Since 1933, the firm has provided high quality legal services throughout Connecticut. Clients include individuals, small and midsize businesses, government agencies and Fortune 500 companies. For more information, please visit www.bmdlaw.com.
