Memorial Fund’s 15th Anniversary Observed

USC Law celebrates the life of Adam Freeman Scott ‘93

Family, friends and faculty members gathered at USC Law on Sept. 25 to remember Adam Freeman Scott ’93 and to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the endowment fund created in his memory. Scott died in 1993, a few months after graduating from law school.

Dana Treister ’94

Robert C. Packard Professor of Law Scott H. Bice, who presided over the creation of the fund while serving as dean of the school, spoke of Adam’s passion for public interest causes.

“Adam Scott was deeply dedicated to equality and social justice, and he demonstrated that dedication by his active involvement in projects aiding the homeless, the hungry and the poor,” said Bice. “His passing . . . deprived his friends and colleagues of the inspiration and leadership they so much admired. The Adam Freeman Scott Memorial Endowment is a testament to the inspiration that Adam brought to us all.”

Dana Treister ’94 was a good friend of Adam’s and developed the idea of establishing an endowment.

“Adam’s passion is what made him the special person he was,” he said.

Since the fund was created, 16 grants have been awarded to USC Law students committed to public service. Adam’s family, including his father, California State Senator Jack Scott, actively supports the fund and meets with each of the grant recipients.

“We’re very touched by this occasion,” said Sen. Scott. “Adam was always passionate about many things. He was excited about the tools this law school gave him to fulfill those passions. I’m just so happy that this fund will be going on and on and on.”

For information or to make a gift to the Adam Freeman Scott ’93 Memorial Endowment Fund, please contact Development and Graduate Relations at (213) 743-1710.

Adam Freeman Scott’s parents Lacreta and Sen. Jack Scott, center, with Treister, third from left, and scholarship recipients: (left to right) Kimberly Baker Guillemet ’05, Sara Van Hofwegen ’09, Jen Flory ’05 and Ben Conway ’06.