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I hope you had a great Black History Month! As we begin Women’s History Month, the John M. Langston Bar Association salutes President Joe Biden’s nomination of D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court.
If confirmed, Judge Jackson would be the first Black woman to sit on the highest court in the nation. In his White House speech, President Biden remarked, "[f]or too long, our government, our courts haven't looked like America. I believe it's time that we have a court that reflects the full talents and greatness of our nation with a nominee of extraordinary qualifications, and that we inspire all young people to believe that they can one day serve their country at the highest level." (Read President’s full speech here).
Since the nomination, President Biden has described Judge Jackson as a "consensus builder" with a “broad range of support including the Fraternal Order of Police and former judges supported by Democrats and Republicans." Langston is encouraged by the nomination and believes that Judge Jackson would bring a valuable perspective and her record of jurisprudence to the Supreme Court, and that she would be an inspiration to a generation of young Black girls – and all Americans – for decades to come!
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Daniel Prince, Esq.
2022 Langston President
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As we celebrate Women's History Month, we include
Langston's Powerful Inspiring Women Past Presidents,
who have paved the way for others to follow.
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2/27/22 Black Prep:
Life Lessons of a Perpetual Outsider
On February 27, at the Wilfandel Club, an outdoor mix & mingle was held to listen to excerpts of Black Prep: Life Lessons of a Perpetual Outsider read by Author Kimberley Baker Guillemet -- an Assistant Supervising Judge of Limited Jurisdiction in the Central District of Los Angeles County Superior Court. Hosted by the Honorable Lynn Hobbs, Judges and attorneys were present as Judge Guillemet read excerpts of her book and shared stories about the parallels she has experienced as a Judge and her journey.
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2/19/22 COVID-19 Pop Up
Vaccine & Testing Clinic
On February 19, the second Pop Up Vaccine & Testing Clinic took place. Langston's Criminal Law Committee and the Outreach and Community Action Committee again participated. Members of the community were offered vaccinations, boosters, testing, community resources, chair yoga, and more, while Langston provided information on obtaining criminal expungements, resentencing information and recent legislation involving criminal law.
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3/1/22 Pepperdine Mentor Jet Program
On March 1, Langston was a co-sponsor for the 2nd Annual Virtual Pepperdine Mentor Jet Program, hosted by the Multicultural Bar Alliance of Southern California (MCBA-SoCal) and the National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ). Attorneys, Judges (including LASC Presiding Judge Eric Taylor) and other legal professionals served as mentors to more than 50 law student attendees. With 2-3 students and an equal number of Mentors in each Breakout Room, Mentees were able to have candid 1-on-1 conversations with Mentors, obtain invaluable guidance and inspiration. Langston Leadership participated as mentors, including Officers Stephen King (2023 President-Elect) and Valarie Dean (2022 Corresponding Secretary, who is also the Chair of the MCBA-SoCal), Board Members Amanda Bettinelli and Damon Martin, and Committee Member James Sargent.
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Langston Congratulates our 2022 Officer, Attorney Jennifer Fisher, on being recognized by Savoy Magazine as one of the most influential Black lawyers of 2022. Other prestigious attorneys in Savoy’s recognition include Eric H. Holder, Former Attorney General of the United States; Loretta E. Lynch, former U.S. Attorney General;
and Jeh Charles Johnson, Former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security.
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Join Langston in congratulating and celebrating Attorney Wilma Pinder, Langston Lifetime Member and 2013 Langston Hall of Fame Inductee,
as she receives the prestigious Kilgore Service Award.
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LANGSTON IS INVITED
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The Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles (WLALA) invites all John M. Langston Bar Association members to join WLALA via a complimentary one-year membership. This membership provides outstanding networking opportunities, free or discounted access to CLE programming and opportunities to speak or otherwise participate in WLALA programs.
WLALA’s goal is to create a Board and membership that reflects the rich diversity of the Los Angeles community we represent and serve. WLALA is committed to building relationships and increasing collaboration with bar associations representing communities of color and believe that we can accomplish far more when we unite.
To register for the complimentary membership, please go to WLALA Membership and select “Affinity Bar”.
Question? Contact Mary McKelvey, WLALA President (310-874-7696) or Janet Hong, WLALA President-Elect (424-258-4337).
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LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT NEWS, GENERAL ORDERS & HELPFUL TOOLS | |
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OTHER HELPFUL TOOLS:
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A Video Tour: Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Unlawful Detainer (Eviction): Helping landlords and tenants settle their eviction cases without going to court
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Visit Access LACourt | Your Way News Center - For information on remote courtroom appearances via LACourtConnect and remote service options without going to court
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Principal Counsel openings at The University of California, Office of the President:
Diverse Representation Positions:
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