I’ve spent the better part of two decades fighting for justice in a system that too often protects power over people.

This fall, I’m heading to law school at Bowen. I was offered a 75% merit scholarship based on my 162 LSAT score and a thoughtful recommendation from one of the good ones—a JD who quietly supports those of us trying to hold the system accountable.

I also qualify for a 100% tuition scholarship for students over 60, but I can only accept one. I’m still weighing the best way to cover fees, books, and basic living expenses while I take this next step. If you believe in the work I’ve been doing—or want to see more of it—your support could help carry me through.

The road to justice isn’t easy. I’ve been traveling it a long time.
My older son’s traumatic brain injury, my husband’s stage IV cancer diagnosis, and the loss of my younger son have all reminded me that my time to contribute won’t last forever.

Law school isn’t the destination—it’s part of the journey. Where am I headed? To turn my firsthand experiences fighting corruption in the courts into books—and eventually, to help those the courts roll over so easily by advocating on contingency or through a nonprofit like the Institute for Justice. Perhaps I can land a job on the JDDC, and help weed out unethical judges.

What I’ve been through wasn’t the end of the road. It is a reason to keep moving forward.