The Foundation for Advancement of Diversity in IP Law (FADIPL) - a 501c3 nonprofit – that has awarded more than $2.8M in law school scholarships to over 165 law students!
If you support increasing diversity in the legal profession and in intellectual property law, please consider making a donation today!
Help us to build a profession that more fully reflects the racial and ethnic diversity of the broader community of innovators that make up the IP profession we serve!
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Why Support FADIPL?
- FADIPL is committed to naming 25 new Scholars who will enter law school each year, and who will accelerate the growth of racial and ethnic diversity in the patent law profession upon graduation.
- FADIPL donors directly benefit from the profitability and team performance improvements that come from this acceleration of DEI in the legal profession.
- FADIPL donors have the opportunity, through FADIPL's Partner Liaison Program, to provide direct support and guidance of its programming by—Mentoring FADIPL Scholars. Providing 1L and 2L summer patent internships for Scholars. Serving on the FADIPL committees that support its programming. Receiving recognition on the FADIPL Donor and Partner webpages. Displaying the FADIPL Partner Logo on their communications.
HEAR FROM ONE OF OUR FADIPL SCHOLARS!
“Being awarded the Sidney Williams Scholarship was a game-changer for my journey in patent law. Beyond the financial support, having Bill LaFuze as a mentor was transformative. His vast knowledge, paired with his unyielding availability and support, consistently guided me through the intricacies of the legal world. Every career milestone I've reached has Sidney Williams Program’s influence etched into it, and for that, I am deeply grateful.” -Sara Serag 2020 Scholar, Associate at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
“I applied to law school as an older candidate. While I was certain about wanting to practice law as a patent attorney, I was not so confident about leaving my job to become a full-time student again. Having been selected as a Sidney B. Williams, Jr Scholar by the Foundation gave me the confidence I needed to make my decision and transition from a 9-to-5 job to full-time law student.” -Alvaro Cure Dominguez 2019 Scholar, Nixon Peabody, FADIPL Trustee
HOW TO DONATE
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Help us to build a profession that more fully reflects the diversity of our community. Join us in making a difference. Make a gift today!