Des Moines, IA (August 25, 2025) – At ARAG Legal Insurance, we believe that a more inclusive legal profession begins with supporting the next generation of diverse leaders. That’s why we’re proud to partner with Drake University to sponsor the Chad Hensley Diversity Scholarship, an annual award recognizing a third-year law student who exemplifies a commitment to equity, advocacy and community impact. Named in honor of Chad Hensley, founder of Midwest Legal Services – later becoming a subsidiary of ARAG Legal Insurance – this scholarship continues a legacy that began in Iowa in the 1970s and lives on through ARAG’s global leadership in legal insurance.
This year, we’re thrilled to announce Oulimata Sow as the 2025 recipient of the Chad Hensley Diversity Scholarship. Oulimata is a third-year law student at Drake University Law School, where she has distinguished herself through her commitment to public service, advocacy and cross-cultural engagement.
Oulimata holds dual bachelor’s degrees from Pennsylvania State University: a B.S. in Natural Sciences with a focus on biology, chemistry and physics, and a B.A. in Communications with a focus on journalism and multimedia. Her academic excellence has earned her multi-semester Dean’s List honors and congressional recognition.
Her legal experience includes internships with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the Iowa House of Representatives and the U.S. House of Representatives. At Drake’s Legal Clinic, she serves as a practicing student attorney, advocating for children and immigrant clients, including work on Special Immigrant Juvenile Status cases. She also supports constitutional rights for advocacy groups in Iowa.
Oulimata’s passion for outreach and justice began early, including work at CEPIAD, the first drug rehabilitation center in North-West Africa, where she led group and individual counseling sessions and participated in community outreach.
Oulimata exemplifies the spirit of the Chad Hensley Diversity Scholarship through her multilingual advocacy and dedication to inclusive legal service.
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