Congratulations to the Winners of the 2025 Regional Public Interest Awards!

Each year, the National Advisory Committee selects eight students whose exemplary passion for public service shines in their communities to win the Regional Public Interest Awards. Equal Justice Works today announced the eight law students who are being honored with the 2025 Award! 

“These eight law students have increased access to justice in their communities and on campus,” said Brooke Meckler, Director of Community Engagement at Equal Justice Works. “We are proud to recognize the winners of our 2025 Regional Public Interest Award for their dedication to public service and pro bono work.” 

Chosen for their enthusiasm and dedication to public interest law, each of the students selected is recognized for providing extraordinary service through clinics, volunteer work, internships, and more. These students all have demonstrated commitment to driving change towards equal justice for all. 

“I am deeply honored to receive the Equal Justice Works Regional Public Interest Award as I embark on my career dedicated to public service and legal advocacy,” said 2025 award recipient from the Gulf region, Alexis Fulton. “The support I have received from Equal Justice Works has emboldened my pursuit to ensure justice is afforded to all and reinforced my belief of my capacity to create positive change in this world.” 

The winners of the 2025 Regional Public Interest Award are: 

• Hayden Davis, Harvard Law School, Northeast Region
• Jacquelyn Francisco, University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, Southwest Region 
• Alexis Fulton, Florida State University College of Law, Gulf Region 
• Madeline Hren, George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School, South Region 
• Connor Hurley, University of Cincinnati College of Law, Midwest Region 
• Clover Li, University of California at Los Angeles School of Law, Pacific Region 
• Alexandra Russo, American University Washington College of Law, Mid-Atlantic Region 
• Anthony Alas, University of Minnesota Law School, Mountain Region 

“As a first-generation student, I receive this award thanks to those who lifted me up—and through public service,” said Anthony Alas, winner from the Mountain Region. “I’ve been honored to do the same for others.” 

Equal Justice Works offers many opportunities for law students to serve the public interest law community on their campuses and nationwide. Visit here for more information.