GOLDLAW CEO Craig Goldenfarb Announces Recipients of Fourth Annual $10K Scholarship Benefitting the Pre-Law Academy at Palm Beach Lakes High
Craig Goldenfarb, Esq., founder and CEO of GOLDLAW in West Palm Beach, Florida, is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the Emanuel McMiller Scholarship for Higher Education (EMSHE), which is awarded to seniors and alumni of The Gerald A. Williams Center for Pre-Law at Palm Beach Lakes Community High School as they apply and matriculate to college and/or law school.
An awards ceremony occurred at GOLDLAW in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Wednesday, May 28, where Emanuel McMiller was in attendance to make the award presentations.
This year’s $10,000 award, donated by GOLDLAW, will be split between four outstanding alumni of the Center for Pre-Law:
Shia Rozier (awarded $3,250) is currently a sophomore at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University where she anticipates graduating in 2027 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communications. Rozier is an alumnus (Class of 2023) of the Center for Pre-Law at Palm Beach Lakes Community High School, where she was very active, serving as mock trial captain, moot court attorney, Law Club President, Law Honor Society President, and Lead Prosecuting Youth Court Attorney. Rozier is also a 2023 EMSHE Award Recipient.
Niala Smith (awarded $3,250) is a senior (Class of 2025) at Palm Beach Lakes High School and will be attending Hampton University this Fall where she anticipates graduating in 2029 with a bachelor’s degree in political science and journalism. Smith is very active in the Center for Pre-Law, serving as a mock trial team member, Law Club President, Law Honor Society President, and Youth Court participant.
Miriam Vidaurre-Zarate (awarded $2,000) is currently a senior at Florida International University where she anticipates graduating in 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in political science. Vidaurre-Zarate is an alumnus (Class of 2021) of the Center for Pre-Law, where she was very active, serving as mock trial captain, moot court attorney, Law Club President, Law Honor Society President, and a Youth Court attorney. Vidaurre-Zarate is also a 2022, 2023, and 2024 EMSHE Award Recipient.
Shirley Maxime (awarded $1,500) is a graduate (Class of 2024) of Florida Atlantic University where she received a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Maxime is an alumnus (Class of 2019) of the Center for Pre-Law, where she also served as a Law Club member.
The scholarship is named for Emanuel McMiller, a former employee of GOLDLAW, and an alumnus (Class of 2010) of the Center for Pre-Law at Palm Beach Lakes Community High School. McMiller earned his J.D. from Notre Dame Law School in 2019 and is now a business litigation associate at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP in Indianapolis, Indiana and Fort Myers, Florida. McMiller, a first-generation lawyer, credits the faculty, staff, and supporters of the Center for Pre-Law for giving him a head start in developing the critical skills necessary to achieve success in law school and the legal profession.
“This young man is just such a fantastic person, and it’s really an honor that he has allowed me to be a part of his journey,” says Goldenfarb. “Emanuel has inspired me in so many ways, including my decision to make this scholarship commitment that will benefit students just like him for years to come.”
The primary goals of EMSHE are: (1) to help unsupported and/or under-resourced students be more competitive in entering law school; and (2) to help recipients establish a support system to guide them on their journey to the legal profession.
To learn more information about the scholarship and this year’s recipients, please visit the EMSHE website at https://www.emshe.org.
Background Information:
Craig Goldenfarb, Esq. is the CEO and founder of GOLDLAW, a personal injury law firm that has offices in West Palm Beach and Port St. Lucie, Fla. Founded in 2002, GOLDLAW represents clients injured in auto accidents, slip-and-falls, nursing home abuse, inadequate security, sexual abuse, or any other incident where someone’s negligence causes another person to be injured or killed. Goldenfarb and his firm, GOLDLAW, are active in their community, supporting programs and organizations that benefit the less fortunate in the areas of sports, education, and disease affliction. Some of the various organizations GOLDLAW directly supports include Urban Youth Impact, Wounded Warrior Project/Wounded Warriors of South Florida, American Heart Association, TOPsoccer, RDK Foundation, MS Society, and the Food Bank of Palm Beach County, among others.
The Gerald A. Williams Center for Pre-Law at Palm Beach Lakes Community High School is the first and only magnet program of its kind in Palm Beach County. The program’s objectives are: (1) to provide students with an in-depth understanding of how our legal system impacts every aspect of our society; (2) to provide school-to-work pathways in law-related careers; and (3) to provide leadership opportunities throughout the school and community. For more information about the program, please contact Tera Hands at tera.hands@palmbeachschools.org.
