The Elizabeth Warke Brem Memorial Fund has been established in memory of Elizabeth, who died in a tragic accident in December 2006.
The fund was established by a $100,000 gift from the law firm of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher in Los Angeles, where Elizabeth was a partner and member of the firm’s litigation department. On an annual basis, income from the permanently endowed fund will be awarded to a Yale Law School student or students demonstrating financial need. The fund will have a preference for Hispanic women law students.
“Liz’s life was tragically cut short in a terrible accident,” said Kenneth M. Doran, managing partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. “She was a wonderful partner, an inspirational mentor to younger lawyers, an accomplished securities litigator, an active member of the community, and a loving wife and mother of two boys. Liz had a true passion for life, and approached everything she did with enthusiasm, energy, and optimism. She accomplished a great deal in her all-too-short life, leaving a lasting impression on all she touched. We miss her immensely.”
“Liz was passionate about the law and never forgot her Hispanic roots,” added Doran. “She continuously sought to improve diversity within the legal profession. Therefore, we thought a permanent scholarship in Liz’s name in support of Hispanic women law students at Yale would be an appropriate tribute to her memory.”
Elizabeth was fluent in Spanish, a member of the Hispanic Bar Association of Orange County, and a member of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher’s Diversity Committee. Beyond her firm work, Elizabeth was a member of the California Coastal Conservancy, a state agency that protects coastal resources, and volunteered with Adelante Mujer, an organization that mentors young Latinas.