McLarty Receives National Association of Women Lawyers 2015 Outstanding Law Student Award

03 Jun 2015    

Brianna McLarty
Brianna McLarty, '15, received the University of Nebraska nomination for the National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL) 2015 Outstanding Law Student Award. McLarty will be featured in an upcoming issues of the Women Lawyers Journal. 

The NAWL award recognizes graduating third-year law students who have met the following criteria:
      • Contributes to the advancement of women in society
      • Promotes issues and concerns of women in the legal profession
      • Exhibits motivation, tenacity, and enthusiasm
      • Demonstrates high academic achievement
      • Earns faculty and administrative respect
Before coming to Nebraska Law, McLarty was a Regional Organizer for Planned Parenthood, where she was an advocate for women's rights and access to health care. She continues to volunteer for the organization and other local women's organizations. While at Nebraska Law, McLarty was actively involved in the Women's Law Caucus, mentoring younger members and volunteering to run the Susan B. Anthony Charity Auction twice. Upon graduation, Mclarty will continue to work as the Director of Voting Rights for the Nebraskans for Civic reform.