A new scholarship established by Christian Sederberg 鈥�05 and his colleagues at Vicente Sederberg LLP and VS Strategies honors the firm鈥檚 late partner Steve Fox, who died in 2021, and supports students with a commitment to social justice who have overcome significant challenges in their lives.
鈥淭he skills, work ethic, and professional network I developed at Colorado Law prepared me not only to make a living but also to make a difference,鈥� Sederberg said. 鈥淚 am extremely grateful that I get to work professionally on an issue I care deeply about, and I can think of no better way to pay it forward than to help foster the same opportunity for future lawyers.鈥�
The Vicente Sederberg LLP, Steve Fox Memorial Scholarship Fund honors the legacy of Steve Fox, a leader at the firm since its formation in 2010 and an instrumental figure in the cannabis policy reform movement. 鈥淪teve was passionate about healing society鈥檚 ills, and he recognized cannabis policy as an avenue through which he could effect substantial and wide-ranging positive change,鈥� Sederberg said. 鈥淗e was a transformational leader who inspired, guided, and empowered others to follow their passion for doing right in the world. He also revered our systems of law and government, working within them to realize his vision.鈥�
Sederberg, a founding partner at the firm, had a wonderful experience at Colorado Law and stays involved as a featured speaker, panelist, and advisor of the law school鈥檚 Cannabis Entrepreneurship Academy. A scholarship recipient himself, he recognizes that the rising cost of tuition can feel overwhelming and would like to do what he can to lighten the financial burden for current students at his alma mater.
鈥淐olorado Law provided me with the foundation upon which I have built my career,鈥� Sederberg said. 鈥淚t is an honor to help provide that footing to future students. Especially those who have overcome significant challenges and intend to apply their legal education and their experience to advancing a righteous cause.鈥�