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Connections Matter
At the recent Virtual Judicial Reception, I was so inspired by all the honorees – Judge Kelvin D. Filer, Judge Gloria White-Brown, and Kiry Gray, Clerk of Central District of California – and it brought to mind how important and valuable the connections we make through Langston are. Each honoree spoke about the connections they had made throughout their career and how those relationships propelled them forward to their current level of success. Their stories reiterated the principle that a serviceable career in the law can be based on hard work alone, but a truly successful legal career also requires developing great relationships with colleagues you trust and respect and becoming part of the broader legal community.
Active participation in bar associations, both local and statewide, has been an integral part of my career. It provided me with my first public speaking and leadership opportunities and introduced me to people who would shape my career for years to come. When I first got involved with Langston, I met new friends and colleagues, developed a network of referral sources, established relationships with judges and court staff, and built my professional network throughout my consistent and active involvement. Through my bar association activities, I learned of professional opportunities for myself and others, and further have been able to assist younger lawyers by sharing resources with them. All of these connections have contributed to my success.
I recognize that if you are reading this, I may be preaching to the choir. If that’s the case, then please sing Langston’s praises! If that’s not the case, I encourage you to get more involved. Relationships built now can lead to career opportunities later. We must continue to engage, empower, and elevate!
So how can you get connected? Write an article for the newsletter. Increase your visibility by presenting an MCLE program. Join Langston’s board of directors and become an integral part of its leadership team. As we continue to adapt and adjust to all the changes in the world, your input and contribution is more important than ever.
Contact us at info@langstonbar.org and let us know how you want to help, or tell us what you like and, and perhaps more importantly, where we can improve. We are here to serve you. Help us do our best job. We are already preparing for our annual membership and election meeting which will be held this year on October 7th. Mark your calendars. I look forwarding to seeing you there.
Nyanza Shaw, Esq.
President, John M. Langston Bar Association
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. Langston is Seeking 2022 Board Members.
If you are interested in serving as an officer or committee chair on the 2022 Langston Board, please email info@langstonbar.org by August 30, 2021 indicating your interest.
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. News from the Los Angeles Superior Court
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PRESIDING JUDGE ERIC C. TAYLOR EXTENDS GENERAL ORDER FOR CRIMINAL TRIALS, PRELIMINARY HEARINGS BY ADDITIONAL TWO WEEKS AS COVID-19 CASES SURGE IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY |
THE COURT MANDATES ATTORNEYS, JUSTICE PARTNERS AND THE PUBLIC TO WEAR MASKS AND VIGILANTLY FOLLOW COVID-19 PROTOCOLS IN COURTHOUSES AS THE
DELTA VARIANT SPREADS MORE WIDELY IN LA COUNTY
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. Congratulations to Langston Bar
. President Elect Stephen King.
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. Congratulations to 79th President of the
. National Bar Association, Carlos Moore,
and the newly elected 2021-2022 National Bar Association Officers:
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Lonita K. Baker
VICE PRESIDENT
Lamont R. Bailey
Sekou M. Gary
SECRETARY
Ashley L. Upkins
MEMBER-AT-LARGE
Tamara F. Lawson
Anne-Marie Clarke
Kimberley Ann Ward
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Congratulations to Langston Bar President Nyanza Shaw who was invited to join the Recording Academy as part of its membership Class of 2021. As the world's leading society of music professionals, the Recording Academy honors music's history while investing in its future through the GRAMMY Museum, advocates on behalf of music creators, supports music people in times of need through MusiCares, and celebrates artistic excellence through the GRAMMY Awards.
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Congratulations to Langston Bar Historian and Chair of In House Counsel Committee Diane Robertson who was elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles Conservancy. The Los Angeles Conservancy aims to recognize, preserve, and revitalize the historic architectural and cultural resources of Los Angeles County.
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Support the Langston Scholarship Fund!
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The ACLU Foundation of Southern California (ACLU SoCal)
STAFF ATTORNEY OR SENIOR STAFF ATTORNEY - Economic Justice Project’s Dignity for All Project
LOCATION- Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino or Bakersfield (Note: The ACLU SoCal staff is working from home due to COVID-19 except on a restricted only-as-necessary basis at least through September 1, 2021.)
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SENIOR STAFF ATTORNEY - Advocacy
LOCATION - Bakersfield preferred, but Los Angeles, Orange, or San Bernardino offices possible (Note: The ACLU SoCal staff is working from home due to COVID-19 except on a restricted only-as-necessary basis at least through September 1, 2021)
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Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles (NLSLA)
Staff Attorney- Shriver Housing Project
Associate Supervising Attorney
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Environmental Defense Center (nonprofit, public-interest environmental law firm based in Santa Barbara, CA)
Senior Attorney or Staff Attorney
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Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell
A boutique law firm with a national practice devoted exclusively to infrastructure, environmental, land use, real estate development, conservation, energy, and transportation law offers a unique opportunity for a partner-level or senior associate attorney with experience litigating CERCLA and other hazardous waste matters. You will be a key member of their sophisticated environmental and litigation practices, representing clients on complex high profile cleanup and cost recovery, as well as other matters. They are a collegial and collaborative firm devoted to providing the highest quality legal services to their clients. The Firm has offices in Denver, Washington, DC, New York City, San Francisco, and Boston.
For application information and a complete job description, Visit Here
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City of Simi Valley, California
City Attorney
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Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc - Long Beach, CA
Associate Corporate Counsel (1-2 years experience)
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MediaMonks - Venice, CA
Senior Legal Counsel - Entertainment and New Media (Min 5yrs experience)
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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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