Program established in honor and memory of Hofstra Law alumnus and long-time National Grid employee Phillip R. Scott, Esq.
The Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University and National Grid are proud to announce that Hofstra Law student Mikael Leveille has been named as the inaugural recipient of the Phillip Randall Scott, Esq. Internship Program. The internship program was recently established in honor and memory of Phillip R. Scott, a Hofstra Law graduate of the Class of 1990, who had a successful 30-year legal career starting as a summer intern at LILCO and ultimately rising through the ranks to Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at National Grid. Phil was widely recognized as an inspiring leader, generous mentor, and champion of inclusion and diversity.
“We are extremely proud, honored and humbled by this program created by National Grid with the Maurice A. Deane School of Law in honor of our beloved Phillip Randall Scott, Esq.,” said Scott’s widow, Tysha Scott. “Phil was an intrepid leader in his successful 30-year career, and at home where his direction and gentle but, yet strong hand led us with love, kindness and care. A truly loyal family man. Indeed, many law students for years to come will benefit from this amazing opportunity. Phil personified the Robin S. Sharma quote ‘leadership is not about a title or a designation. It’s about impact, influence and inspiration.’ May all law students be inspired by Phil’s life of integrity, intention, purpose, honor and compassion. Thank you to National Grid and Hofstra Law for a wonderful legacy for a dignified man.”
The Phillip Randall Scott, Esq. Internship Program is a paid summer internship at National Grid offered exclusively to Hofstra Law students after completion of their second year of law school. The purpose of the Internship is to provide meaningful corporate law department experience to aspiring lawyers who bring diversity to the legal profession.
“We will forever miss Phil’s friendship, wise advice, and loyal support and it is a privilege to create this internship in his honor,” said Keri Sweet Zavaglia, National Grid’s Senior Vice President and US General Counsel. “Creating opportunities for underrepresented law students to advance in the field, partnering with his alma mater, and developing a pipeline for new talent into the Company reinforces Phil’s legacy. My hope is that this internship helps develop future lawyers who are as kind, compassionate, smart and tenacious as Phil.”
“Hofstra Law is thrilled to be partnering with National Grid on the Phillip Randall Scott, Esq. Internship Program, which offers our students a unique opportunity to work in a corporate setting, gain practical experience in a wide range of legal work, and build relationships, all of which will give them an advantage as they launch their careers,” said Judge Gail Prudenti, Dean of Hofstra Law. “We are also honored and grateful to be able to remember our outstanding alumnus, Phillip Scott, in such an impactful way, and congratulate Mikael on being selected for this honor.”
Mikael Leveille was raised in Brooklyn by his parents, who emigrated from Haiti. He graduated from SUNY Buffalo State College, where he received his B.S. degree in Economics and Finance and worked as a paralegal for four years before enrolling at Hofstra Law. He most recently served as a legal intern for the Queens District Attorney’s Office. The Phillip Randall Scott Internship selection committee was unanimous in choosing Mikael based on his deep commitment to his community and his desire to use his knowledge of the law to help and inspire others.
“I am very thankful and honored to be the first recipient of the Phillip Randall Scott, Esq. Internship Program,” said Mikael. “This opportunity means a lot to me for many different reasons. Not only for my career but my personal growth. If there is anything that I would want to gain from this experience, it would be the ability to pay it forward.”
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