Nordlicht Family Scholarship
Nordlicht Family Scholarship
The Nordlicht Family Scholarship is awarded to Juris Doctor (JD) students with an interest in investigating how law intersects with and contributes to the advancement of any or all of the following fields: social entrepreneurship, impact investing, and sustainable development. The scholarship is limited to JD applicants with financial need as defined by the law school.
The Nordlicht Family Scholarship is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Nordlicht Family.
Current Scholars
Chiandredi Johnson JD ’27
Chiandredi, born and raised in the Bronx, graduated as the salutatorian of the class of 2021 from the Macaulay Honors College at Baruch College with a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting. She also earned her Master’s of Science in taxation from Baruch in 2022 and received her NY CPA license in April 2024.
During her time at Baruch, Chiandredi was deeply involved in leadership and advocacy, serving as an honors program ambassador, peer mentor, student assistant to the office of student life, and treasurer, later as co-president, of the Pre-Law Society. She was also active in the Women of Color (WOC) program, where she led the program’s newsletter, writing about financial literacy and the experiences of women of color, and connected with others through discussions on race, womanhood, and generational trauma.
Prior to law school, Chiandredi worked as a real estate tax associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where she specialized in real estate tax compliance and strategic planning. Her role involved incorporating innovative tax solutions and providing clients with actionable recommendations.
During her free time, Chiandredi enjoys playing with the NY Women’s Rugby Club. It was here that her interest in tax law expanded after observing the underutilization of incentives and guidance provided to nonprofit groups. She looks forward to exploring tax policy reform and strategies for maximizing tax benefits for nonprofits and small businesses.
Juan Pablo Blanco JD '29
Juan Pablo, a Bay Area native, received his B.A. in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley in 2024.
During his time at Berkeley, he was actively engaged in leadership and research initiatives. He founded Unbox’d, a mental health advocacy organization, where he led workshops focused on promoting accessible mental health solutions for students. He also launched a mental health podcast amplifying students’ voices and collaborated with impact-driven startups, reflecting his interest in innovative approaches to social challenges.
As a Diversity and Entrepreneurship Research Fellow at the Institute of Governmental Studies, he examined the challenges facing Black and Latino entrepreneurs, with a particular focus on advancing access to mentorship and resources.
Prior to entering NYU School of Law, he served as a Legal Assistant at Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP, where he supported attorneys across a range of high-stakes matters. He also worked with the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBank), contributing to projects aimed at promoting sustainable development in underserved communities.
In his free time, he leads the Unbox’d mental health podcast and mentors students, having previously served as an Ignite Instructor with Teach For America. He also enjoys playing guitar and recreational softball.
Previous Nordlicht Family Scholars
- Tanya Bansal JD ’25
- Kevin Kuate Fodouop JD ’23
- Logan Cotton JD ’22
- Michael Strother JD ’21
- Riley Jones JD ’20
- Eliza Chute JD/MBA ’19