Stanford Law School recently named seven students Sallyanne Payton Fellows. The fellowship, now in its third year, supports SLS students who are contemplating a career in legal academia. The fellowship is named for Sallyanne Payton, JD ’68 (BA ’64), the first African-American student to graduate from SLS.

“By honoring Sallyanne Payton’s achievements and legacy, we aim to inspire and support the next generation of scholars who will shape the future of legal thought and education,” said SLS Dean George Triantis, Richard E. Lang Professor of Law. “This fellowship not only provides resources and mentorship for our students, it reinforces our broader mission to build a legal community where legal scholars with a variety of backgrounds and experiences can make lasting contributions to the field.” SL