Animal Law Scholarships

The Samantha & HoJo Scholarships in Animal Law are two endowments created by Julius Fleischman in memory and honor of his beloved canine companions, Sam and HoJo. The endowments provide annual scholarships awarded to George Washington law students who have contributed significantly to the George Washington Animal Law focus area as a leader, advocate, and scholar, who have a sincere love for animals, and who have demonstrated the passion and commitment to promote the welfare of animals through the law.

The GW Animal Law focus area is grateful for the generosity of Julius Fleischman and appreciates his love and devotion for his companions Samantha and HoJo. Their spirits remain alive, not only in Julius’ heart, but as guiding lights in the mettle of GW animal law students always.

Samantha Scholarship in Animal Law

Academic Year	Recipient
2023 - 2024	Laura Mezzanotte
2022 - 2023	Laura Mezzanotte
2021 - 2022	Michael Swistara
2020 - 2021	Magdalene Pszonak
2019 - 2020	Emalie Herberger
2018 - 2019	Meredith Hou
2017 - 2018	N/A
2016 - 2017	Katelin Shugart-Schmidt
2015 - 2016	Jennifer Loeb
2014 - 2015	Ann T. Porter
2013 - 2014	Molly A. Masterton
2012 - 2013	Laurel Palluzi
2011 - 2012	Julia Maus
2010 - 2011	Andrew Friedman
2009 - 2010	Mallory Martin
2008 - 2009	Alison Schiebelhut
2007 - 2008	Eden Gray

HoJo Scholarship in Animal Law

Academic Year	Recipient
2023 - 2024	Kailey McNeal
2022 - 2023	Rachel Cooke
2021 - 2022	N/A
2020 - 2021	Sonia Paauwe
2019 - 2020	Meredith Hou
2018 - 2019	Deepti Bansal
2017 - 2018	N/A
2016 - 2017	N/A
2015 - 2016	Rebecca Schwartz
2014 - 2015	Irina Sadovnic
2013 - 2014	Ann T. Porter
2012 - 2013	C. Rose Wilkinson
2011 - 2012	Tyler Sniff
2010 - 2011	Debodhonyaa Sengupta
2009 - 2010	Sara Marshman