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NEWSLETTER

October 2023

Greetings Langston family, 

Happy 4th Quarter Everyone! The Langston Bar Association would like to congratulate two of our members for being sworn into their new positions: Hon. Latrice Byrdsong as Los Angeles Commissioner and Judge Songhai Armstead (Ret.) as the inaugural Director of the new Los Angeles County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department. Langston members truly keep moving us forward, blazing pathways of success. 

We are anxiously awaiting our upcoming Hall of Fame, where we will be honoring some of the most esteemed in our profession. Tickets are limited so if you are interested in attending I highly suggest you purchase ASAP. This month, we also are excited for the Langston Law Institute, which will be a day full of education, fellowship, and wisdom. Be sure to check your emails for updates on all Langston events. 

I encourage and invite all of our members to attend our Annual Membership Meeting & Election on Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Dues paying members will be eligible to vote and elect new officers. It is important for your voice to be heard and I encourage everyone to attend. Here you will also learn how to become more involved in Langston and if you’re not a member yet, you can sign up for membership now on our website or on site. The meeting will also conclude with a membership mixer open to everyone.

We appreciate your enthusiasm and commitment to Langston this year. See you at the Hall of Fame.

Stephen A. King, Esq.

President, John M. Langston Bar Association

2023-2024 LANGSTON BAR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN!

UPCOMING BOARD ELECTIONS

The Swearing in of

Judge Songhai Armstead (Ret.)

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The Swearing in of

Judge Latrice Byrdsong

V. Ahda Sands, Esq.

We congratulate V. Ahda Sands on her selection as a Metropolitan News-Enterprise person of the year for 2023. Attorney Sands is a past president of the John M. Langston Bar Association of Los Angeles (Langston), past board member of the Black Women Lawyers of Los Angeles (BWL), past co-chair of the Multicultural Bar Alliance, past vice president, secretary, and treasurer of the Orange County Chapter of the International Association of Women, and a past member of the Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association. 

She is an active Langston member, BWL member, and an officer of the Los Angeles County Bar Association Senior Lawyers Section. 

She participated in the Los Angeles Municipal Court program for six years and was a speaker at local high school career day programs.  

In addition to being an attorney, she is a licensed real estate broker and certified public accountant.

Langston congratulates her on her selection as a Metropolitan New-Enterprises 2023 Person of the Year.

Recap of Past Events

WALA Gala 2023– Honoring Wilma Pinder

BWL Installation – Ronnie Whitehead Otieno

Beverly Hills Bar Association Installation of Officers

Judicial Reception

Beyond Bruce's Beach

LASC LATEST NOTICE TO ATTORNEYS

09/26/2023

ANTELOPE VALLEY AREA PRACTITIONERS: REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE COURT’S NEXT JUDICIAL MENTOR PROGRAM WORKSHOP SET FOR NOON ON OCTOBER 25

Duckor Metzger & Wynne, APLC

Employment Litigation and Transactional Attorney

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.

John M. Langston Bar Association

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