The Lena Hopkins Endowed Scholarship

In Loving Memory of Lena Hopkins

Lena's warmth, authenticity, and unwavering commitment to serving others left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know her.

The legacy of Lena Hopkins lives on through the Lena Hopkins Endowed Scholarship.

On June 29, 2026, Community Legal Services lost a beloved colleague, advocate, and friend. For 27 years, Lena dedicated herself to expanding access to justice and strengthening communities through her work, leadership, and compassion.

Lena understood the transformative power of volunteer attorneys and believed deeply in investing in the next generation of legal professionals. She was passionate about helping law students recognize the importance of service and the meaningful role they can play in advancing equal access to justice.

Established in Lena’s memory, the Lena Hopkins Endowed Scholarship will be awarded annually to an outstanding law student whose commitment to service reflects the values Lena championed throughout her career. The scholarship honors her dedication to volunteerism, her leadership, and her belief in the law as a powerful tool for helping others.

Through this scholarship, Lena’s legacy will continue to inspire future generations of attorneys to serve their communities, strengthen the legal profession, and advance access to justice for all.

Support the Lena Hopkins Endowed Scholarship and help carry forward Lena’s legacy of service and her commitment to the communities she served.

Scholarship Recipients

The recipients of the Lena Hopkins Endowed Scholarship are:

Camari Simpson

2026

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University - College of Law

Camari Simpson

2026

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University - College of Law

Camari Simpson, a student at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University College of Law, has already made a tremendous impact through his service with CLS. He has volunteered at multiple FAMU Law Mobile Helplines, patiently guiding clients through our intake process and helping connect them with legal services. He has also been hands-on at our Orange County and Volusia County Sealing and Expungement Clinics, which each serve more than 90 clients per clinic.

Whether helping clients navigate challenging situations, de-escalating difficult interactions, or guiding fellow law students, he consistently demonstrates patience, leadership, and genuine kindness and compassion in every interaction. He doesn’t just show up ready to help; he makes people feel heard and supported.

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Scholarship Recipients

Camari Simpson