Scottsdale-born-and-raised trial attorney Tom Ajamie—a former student body president at Arizona State University and nationally recognized for his work prosecuting complex white-collar crime—is turning courtroom success into meaningful community impact, announcing a significant charitable contribution to Hospice of the Valley while continuing to transform lives through his growing scholarship fund.
Ajamie, whose parents and family still live in Scottsdale, now splits his time between New York City and Houston but remains deeply connected to Arizona. Over the course of his career, he has built a national reputation for holding powerful institutions accountable—while quietly creating opportunity for others to rise.
Through the Ajamie Scholarship Fund, established in partnership with the Arizona State University Foundation, Ajamie has already helped put 23 students through college—many of whom otherwise would not have had the financial means to pursue higher education. The fund focuses on empowering driven students with an interest in law, business, and public service, removing barriers and opening doors to futures once out of reach.
“I was student body president at ASU, and I know firsthand how transformative that experience—and access to education—can be,” said Ajamie. “If you can change one student’s trajectory, you can change an entire family’s future. Being able to help 23 students earn a college education is something I’m incredibly proud of, and it’s just the beginning.”
In addition to his commitment to education, Ajamie is making a significant investment in compassionate care through a major $25,000 gift to Hospice of the Valley. His contribution will support the nonprofit’s mission of providing end-of-life care, grief counseling, and vital services to patients and families across Arizona—regardless of their ability to pay.
The donation comes as Hospice of the Valley prepares for an upcoming signature fundraising event, bringing together community leaders and supporters to advance its mission. Ajamie’s gift is expected to help expand access to care and strengthen programs that serve some of the Valley’s most vulnerable individuals.
“Organizations like Hospice of the Valley provide dignity, compassion, and humanity at life’s most critical moments,” Ajamie added. “Supporting their work is not just important—it’s essential.”
By investing in both education and end-of-life care, Ajamie is shaping impact at both ends of life’s journey—helping young people build futures while ensuring others are met with dignity and compassion in their final chapter.
The upcoming Hospice of the Valley event is expected to draw strong community support, highlighting the growing role of philanthropic leaders like Ajamie in strengthening Arizona’s nonprofit landscape.
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About Tom Ajamie
Tom Ajamie is a nationally recognized trial attorney known for his work in complex litigation and white-collar crime. A Scottsdale native and former student body president at Arizona State University, he now splits his time between New York City and Houston while maintaining deep ties to Arizona. In addition to his legal practice, Ajamie is a dedicated philanthropist focused on education, healthcare, and community impact.