Throughout our decades of practice, Eglet Law has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to community engagement by partnering with organizations dedicated to supporting those in need and fostering positive change. Each year, the firm offers an internship opportunity to third-year William S. Boyd School of Law students and supports numerous local charities and associations, including the Alzheimer’s Association, Las Vegas Police Protective Association, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Opportunity Village, Be a Shero Foundation, Veteran’s Village, Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, and more. In 2020, Eglet Law established the Community Involvement Scholarship as a way to broaden our impact and support those who are working to improve the world around them. Each year, the firm selects three deserving students to receive the scholarship. By investing in the education of students who share our values and commitment to service, we aim to contribute to a more positive future.
The Community Involvement Scholarship is open to any student currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or professional program in the United States who is engaged in their community and dedicated to protecting people’s rights.
This year, we received more than 300 applications from students across the country, and after a thorough review process, we are proud to announce our three scholarship recipients. Read on to learn more about these exceptional students and how they are working to make a difference in their communities.
Kaylie Moczygemba
Kaylie Moczygemba is a recent graduate of Texas A&M University, where she earned a B.S. in Psychology. This fall, she will begin her first year at Baylor Law School. While she is still exploring which area of law to pursue, she knows she wants to advocate in the courtroom for vulnerable populations, whether through criminal, family, or personal injury law.
Kaylie’s passion for justice stems from personal experience. After suffering a traumatic brain injury at age 11, she struggled to relate to peers and instead found a sense of community among other children facing hardship. As they grew older, many of her friends faced serious obstacles, from addiction to family instability. Witnessing their struggles sparked her commitment to stand up for those let down by the system.
To turn that commitment into action, Kaylie trained as an emotional support listener through 7 Cups of Tea and later became a certified sexual assault victim advocate. Additionally, she supported survivors and their children during moments of crisis at Hope Alliance, a local women’s shelter. These experiences deepened her resolve to pursue law to create meaningful change.
Emma DeRuyter
Emma DeRuyter will be a sophomore at Iowa State University, where she is pursuing a dual major in criminal justice and psychology. She is also continuing her lifelong passion for dance as a member of Orchesis I Dance Company.
Since the age of 8, she has competed in dance and has choreographed and taught dance since she was 14. Because dance has instilled in her many valuable life lessons and has shaped who she is today, she chose to found her own charity organization, A Chance to Dance – Le Mars, in her hometown, to help give children from low-income households the opportunity to take dance classes and perform on stage. As board president, she aims to reduce income inequality by giving all students the opportunity to learn the skills that dance provides. To date, her organization has secured over 300 donated leotards, 100 pairs of dance shoes, and $6,000 to support new dancers’ tuition and costumes.
Emma plans to pursue a graduate degree to become a forensic psychologist, working with law enforcement and intelligence agencies to assess threats and analyze criminal behavior to help prevent crime and provide psychological understanding in the courtroom. She hopes to continue teaching and introducing more children to dance, giving them a constructive outlet for stress, as well as growing confidence and positive social connections, which will contribute to improved outcomes for these young dancers.
In addition to dance, Emma is the president of the Criminal Justice Club and is active in The Salt Company campus ministry, as well as being on the President’s List at Iowa State.
Megan Bowlyou
Megan Bowlyou will be a sophomore at Bradley University, where she is majoring in Secondary Education and History. Passionate about teaching and advocacy, Megan hopes to one day return to her community as a high school history teacher who inspires students just as her own educators once inspired her.
Diagnosed with dyslexia at age 7, Megan struggled with reading and writing until a supportive teacher helped her access the tools she needed to succeed. That experience not only transformed her academic path but sparked a lifelong commitment to inclusive education.
At Bradley, Megan helped launch the Sunflower Program, which raises awareness for individuals with hidden disabilities and educates others on how to offer appropriate support. Through partnerships with airports across Illinois, she helped implement Sunflower initiatives that have impacted over 5 million travelers by educating passengers and staff about hidden disabilities and how to best support affected travelers. She also founded her own advocacy initiative, Overcome T.H.A.T., and worked with the Illinois State Senate to officially recognize Hidden Disabilities Week. Through her efforts in education, mentorship, and policy, Megan is determined to break down barriers and empower others to do the same. She looks forward to using her college experience to shape a future classroom where all students feel seen, supported, and capable of success.
Congratulations to our outstanding scholarship recipients!
Learn more about the Eglet Law Community Involvement Scholarship.
