The Appalachian School of Law is proud to announce that Tatum Damron has been selected as the inaugural recipient of the Steven R. Minor Memorial Scholarship.
A native of Schererville, Indiana, Tatum earned her undergraduate degree from Truman State University and has distinguished herself through her commitment to excellence in legal research and writing during her first year at ASL.
Established in memory of Steven R. Minor, the scholarship honors a distinguished attorney whose career reflected exceptional dedication to the law and a particular talent for legal research and writing. The award was created by his longtime friend and frequent co-counsel, Roy Jessee, and his former law partner, Professor Dawn Figueiras, to ensure that his legacy continues to inspire future generations of attorneys.
Each year, the scholarship is awarded to the first-year student who best exemplifies excellence in legal research and writing.
Reflecting on the honor, Tatum shared:
“I’m deeply honored to be the first recipient of the Steven R. Minor Scholarship. It means so much to receive a scholarship that honors someone so respected for their dedication to legal research and writing. Knowing his colleagues and friends created this award to celebrate that legacy makes the recognition feel even more meaningful.
Legal research and writing is the foundation of effective advocacy, and dedicating myself to mastering it feels like the right way to honor someone who clearly valued precision and clarity in the law.”
ASL congratulates Tatum on this well-deserved recognition and looks forward to seeing her continue the tradition of excellence and service embodied by Steven Minor’s legacy.
