Clarissa Ronquillo, a first-year law student at Mississippi College School of Law in Jackson, Mississippi, has been awarded the Cosmich Simmons & Brown Diversity in the Law Scholarship. The scholarship was presented by Partner, Amorya Orr during the MC Law Awards Ceremony held on Thursday April 17, 2025.

The Cosmich Simmons & Brown Diversity in the Law Scholarship was established in 2018 by the firm to actively promote and support efforts aimed at increasing diversity within the legal profession. By awarding this scholarship to Ronquillo, CSB continues its commitment to fostering a more inclusive and representative legal community.

In a statement, Amorya Orr, a partner in the firm’s Jackson, Mississippi office, expressed the firm’s enthusiasm for supporting Ronquillo’s journey: “Clarissa Ronquillo embodies a true passion for community, diversity, empowerment and advocacy that we value at Cosmich Simmons & Brown. Her fundraising and volunteer work within Autism community is truly inspiring. We are excited about her law school journey and look forward to the value and impact that she will bring to the legal profession.”

Madeline Kuluz Tincher, chair of the Cosmich, Simmons & Brown Diversity committee, and associate at the firm echoed these sentiments: “Clarissa’s essay describing her journey to become a first-generation law student proved to our committee she has a deep commitment to increasing diversity in the legal profession and advocating for marginalized communities. She is certainly a deserving recipient of this scholarship, and she will be an incredible lawyer.” The Cosmich Simmons & Brown Diversity in the Law Scholarship not only recognizes Ronquillo’s achievements but also empowers her to continue making a positive impact in the legal field. We are proud to support Clarissa Ronquillo as she progresses in her studies.