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Adapting Without Stopping
Looking back on this year, we have learned a lot of lessons. This year has reminded us why Langston was formed in the first place, which was to address the needs of Black people. In the face of the challenges that we have historically had in this country, we have always found a way to persevere and not be deterred.
This year has been one of the most challenging and important years in our history. Yet, we have demonstrated that we will not allow ourselves to be defeated. We have adapted to deal with the pandemic and continued to serve our community. We have rose to the occasion to address the social injustice that African-Americans have faced by making our mark in this movement. Now in light of the most important election of our lifetime, we did our part so that the community we serve was informed and got out the vote.
We accomplished quite a bit this year. And while our organization has a lot to be proud of, we also know that there is much more that needs to be done. We are well positioned to continue to meet the challenges before us, and we will continue to be the best organization we can be, undaunted.
We have already launched our strategic planning for the new year and I am excited to see what we can do next, together.
Nyanza Shaw, Esq.
President, John M. Langston Bar Association
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. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Virtual Launch of LASC New Judicial Mentor Program Nov. 9th at 5:00pm
Presiding Judge Kevin C. Brazile and Presiding Judge-Elect Eric C. Taylor, along with Judicial Appointments Secretary Martin Jenkins, are hosting a virtual kick-off meeting of the new Judicial Mentor Program at 5 p.m. on November 9. The purpose of this new program is to assist in the recruitment and development of a qualified, inclusive and diverse judicial applicant pool.
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WHAT: Virtual Launch of Judicial Mentor Program
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New Provisional Licensure Program effective November 17, 2020
On October 22, 2020, the California Supreme Court approved the State Bar's new provisional licensure program for 2020 law school graduates. The new Rule of Court, rule 9.49, will allow eligible 2020 law graduates to practice law under supervision without having had to sit for or pass a bar exam. A response to the unprecedented challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the program will serve the dual purpose of granting graduates employment opportunities and experience while waiting to sit for a bar exam and providing access to justice by allowing them to practice law. PLLs can provide a broad array of legal services for clients, provided the work is supervised by a qualified supervising lawyer. Unlike similar programs in other states, what a PLL can do is largely left to the supervisor, based on the PLL's capabilities. The program will terminate on June 1, 2022, unless the Court extends it.
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. CONGRATULATIONS
Langston Treasurer Melvin L. Felton II was named Partner at Sanders Roberts LLP.
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Langston Past President Chrissy Roussell Willis was promoted to Senior VP of People & Organizations (HR) at Sony Pictures.
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Langston Board Member Justin Palmer on being selected as a member of the Merit Screening Committee for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Langston Board Member and former Gala Chair Valarie Dean has been appointed as Chair of the Multicultural Bar Alliance of Southern California (MCBA). The MCBA is a coalition of more than 20 diverse Bar Associations.
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SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE
Monday November 9th!
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. LAW STUDENT AND
. RECENT GRADS!
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. GET INVOLVED
SUPPORT THE LANGSTON BAR SCHOLARSHIP FUND!
In the midst of this unprecedented and challenging year, Langston is committed more than ever to awarding scholarships to outstanding and deserving law students.
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Environmental Defense Center (nonprofit, public-interest environmental law firm based in Santa Barbara, CA)
Staff Attorney or Senior Attorney position
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Office of the Oakland City Attorney
Neighborhood Law Corps Attorney (Exempt Limited Duration)
The Office of the City Attorney seeks a highly qualified, innovative, and community-oriented attorney who is interested in public service for the position of Neighborhood Law Corps Attorney.
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California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (“Cal/OSHA”)
Two attorney positions in its Los Angeles office. The deadline for applications is 11/16/2020.
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City of Glendale is recruiting for Assistant City Attorney
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Vera Institute of Justice
Senior Program Associate
The Vera Institute of Justice, founded in 1961, envisions a society that respects the dignity of every person and safeguards justice for everyone. Vera is committed to securing equal justice, ending mass incarceration, and strengthening families and communities.
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City Attorney’s Office in San Francisco
Deputy City Attorney positions (one on Complex and Affirmative Litigation Team and other on Labor Team)
Labor Team
Complex and Affirmative Litigation Team
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CEB (Continuing Education of the Bar) (Oakland, CA)
Content Attorney
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Partners for Justice
Regional Program Director
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Goode Hemme, APC (San Diego, CA)
Senior Real Estate and/or Business Litigation Attorney
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How to Apply: To be considered for the positions, please follow the steps and instructions provided in the links.
- Step 1: Take the Examinations
- Step 2: Apply to the Positions
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Attorney III
Final Filing Date: Until Filled
2 Positions
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Attorney IV
(Will consider Attorney III level)
Final Filing Date: 11/25/2020
1 Position
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Attorney V
Final Filing Date: 11/25/2020
2 Positions
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Salary: Will vary based on position.
Location: Sacramento is a prime location and a compelling choice for diverse employment. Its geography, qualified workforce, lower cost of living, access to government and education, quality of life, amenities, and culture are all key ingredients that make Sacramento the place to be. Sacramento is not only California's state capital; it is a growing metropolitan region with the seventh largest world economy. It is the largest city in a six-county region, serving a population close to 500,000 in the city and nearly 2.5 million people in the region.
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To empower leadership, advance the professional development of its membership, and promote the administration of justice in the
Black community and the community at large.
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