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2009-2010 Recipients

Juan Victor Quispe Aparicio
DePaul University Law School, Class of 2011
Associated with Oriental No. 33 – Chicago, IL
Peace and Concord No. 445 – Callao, Peru
After receiving my JD, I intend to enter the field of International Law.  Being a mason has taught me to have a social responsibility, and my goal is to apply that responsibility in an international setting.  I want to pursue a career in International Law to learn about different cultures and legal systems in a spirit to promote international understanding and cooperation.

Katherine Cernocky
Northwestern University School of Law, Class of 2011
My career aspiration is to combine my business experience and legal education by working in the real estate industry. In the short term, I envision myself doing transactional real estate work at a law firm or serving as in-house counsel for a real estate company. In the long term, I would like to transition to the deal side of the industry.

Melanie Davis
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Class of 2010
I plan to pursue criminal law and become a defendant's attorney. My hope is to provide my future clients with competent representation that they can afford. I plan to serve communities on the south side of the city of Chicago.

Rachel Howland
Loyola University College of Law, Class of 2012
Associated with Mt. Gilead Lodge No. 206, F. & A.M.
After earning my JD from Loyola University Law School, I plan to work in the sub-field of health law, preferably on the international front. As soon as I finish my core requirements at Loyola, I will specify my degree by focusing on administrative, business, and of course health law related courses. I will give you another update as soon as I learn more about my specific areas of focus.

Aaron Leonard
Southern Illinois University School of Law, Class of 2010
Associated with Lodge No. 664 – Winterrowd, IL
While I do not yet know what I specifically want to do, I hope to be able to return to my hometown of Effingham to begin my legal career.  I spent three summer with the Effingham County States Attorney and enjoyed my time working in criminal law.  In the classroom, I have focused on business law.  I am interested in and open to pursuing a career in either criminal or business law.

Jordan Phillips
The John Marshall Law School, Class of 2011
Associated with Waynedale Lodge No. 739 – Fort Wayne, IN
As a first year student, I am actively exploring my options in the legal community. Upon graduation, I hope to enter into a legal career providing valuable services to the public, focusing my skills on the areas of Taxation or Estate Planning. An integral aspect of my career will be dedicated to providing services pro bono to Chicago's legal aid programs.

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