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SEPTEMBER 2022
Newsletter
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Greetings!
As the summer winds down, Langston looks forward to continuing our work together and deepening our engagement. To that end, here are some key updates and events for your calendar:
First, Langston is hosting its “Summer Soiree,” along with the Black Women Lawyers of Los Angeles, on September 17, from 1pm – 5pm. The event will be held at a private estate in Beverly Hills. Please register online here: 10th Annual Young Lawyers Summer Soirée | BWL/Langston Bar Assoc.
Second, Langston will hold its annual election of officers during our regular meeting on October 11, 2022. The nominated slate of officers is as follows:
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President – Stephen King
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President-Elect – Melvin Felton
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Vice President – Tatianna Metters
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Treasurer – Chris Pelham
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Recording Secretary – John Mathews
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Corresponding Secretary – Tiffany Gelott
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Sergeant at Arms – Ludlow Creary
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Parliamentarian – Jamilla Harris
All Langston members are encouraged to attend and participate in the election. Please note that, consistent with our Bylaws, your dues must have been paid by August 31, 2022 to participate in the election (except any new members may be eligible to vote provided that dues are paid by September 11, 2022). Likewise, if you are interested in serving on the Langston Board or leading a committee next year, please send us an email to express your interest (info@langstonbar.org).
Third, the Hall of Fame induction ceremony with take place on October 15, 2022 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Downtown LA. We hope you will join us as we honor four legal giants – Hon. Huey P. Cotton Jr., Hon. Brenda J. Penny, and Lifetime Members Carla D. Pittman and Alvin Pittman. You can purchase tickets or ads by clicking [HERE]: 30th Annual HOF Induction Ceremony and Dinner | Langston Bar Assoc.
Fourth, during our August meeting, the Board voted to present an amendment of the Bylaws to the general membership. The text of the proposed amendment and a brief explanation can be found [HERE]. Voting on the amendment will take place during the October 11, 2022 meeting.
Please notify us of your accomplishments as well. We always like to highlight the accomplishments of our members. Look forward to seeing you again soon.
All the best!
Daniel Prince, Esq.
2022 Langston President
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LANGSTON'S MISSION
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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8/17/22 SFVBA Judges Night
Langston supports its MCBA-SoCal co-member, the San Fernando Valley Bar Association (SFVBA), and was represented at the annual SFVBA Judges' Night by 2022 Officer Valarie Dean, who is also a member of the SFVBA Membership & Marketing Committee and is the immediate past Co-Chair of the SFVBA Inclusion & Diversity Committee; and Langston Lifetime Member Latrice Byrdsong, who is also a 2022 Board of Governors Member for California Women Lawyers. With introductions by upcoming 2022 Langston Hall of Fame Inductee Judge Huey Cotton, it was a wonderful program attended by numerous esteemed judges and judicial officers. Congratulations to U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Maureen Tighe, who received the Stanley Mosk Legacy of Justice Award, and Superior Court Judge Firdaus Dordi, presented with the Judge of the Year award.
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8/18/22 MCBA-SoCal Annual Summer Reception
As a proud founding member of the Multicultural Bar Alliance of Southern California (MCBA-SoCal), the Langston Bar was well represented at the 2022 MCBA-SoCal Annual Summer Reception, including 2022 President Daniel Prince, Past President Judge Rupert Byrdsong, 2022 Officers Melvin Felton, Jennifer Fisher, and of course, Valarie Dean, who is also the 2017-2022 Immediate Past Chair of the MCBA-SoCal, along with many other Langston members. Special thanks to Judges Helen Zukin and Kimberly Guillemet who presented on the LASC Judicial Mentor Program.
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8/22/22 97th Karen Nobumoto Celebration of Life
It was a celebration of epic proportion, as Langston said goodbye to its past President, Karen Nobumoto, who passed away on May 10, 2022. Attended by Karen's 95-year old mother, Lena, her sister Lisa and nephew Ngaio, nine Langston Past Presidents, its current 2022 Officer Valarie Dean, and numerous 2022 Board members, including Hall of Fame Co-Chairs, Melinda Murray and Justice Candace Cooper, it was a celebration we will not soon forget. Thank you to Langston Past President Ahda Sands and the entire Planning Committee for organizing such a special day!
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October Judicial Mentor Program “Virtual” Workshop
October 19, 2022 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
JUDICIAL APPLICATION VETTING & SUPPORT OUTREACH EVENT
Attendees will hear from the Judicial Appointments Secretary Luis Céspedes, as well as the Judicial Nominees Evaluation (JNE) Commission Chair, the LACBA Judicial Appointments Committee (JAC) Chair and the Judicial Selection Advisory Committee (JSAC) Chair. Panelists will share the role of their respective office or committee in the vetting and appointment process and will take questions from the audience. In addition, representatives from various bar associations that offer application and/or vetting support will be in attendance and will give short explanations of the support they offer candidates. You don’t want to miss this first-ever event!
Speakers will include:
- Hon. Eric C. Taylor, Presiding Judge, LA Superior Court
- Luis Céspedes, Judicial Appointments Secretary
- Adam Hofmann, Esq., JNE Commission Chair
- Catherine Barrad, Esq., LACBA JAC Chair
- Hon. Helen Zukin, JSAC Chair
- Hon. Audra Mori, Judicial Mentor Program Chair
- Hon. Sergio Tapia II
Register now! JMP Outreach Workshop: Registration Link:
Registration closes at 5:00 PM on October 18, 2022
Link to join the workshop will be sent at the close of registration.
Questions? Contact Marlow Gory at mgory@lacourt.org
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The Coalition of Black Men Physicians
National Black Men Physicians Day
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The Coalition of Black Men Physicians will be hosting a National Black Men Physicians Day at Sofi Stadium on September 12, from 3:30 - 7:00pm. Guests include Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts, Keith Harris of the Black Eyed Peas, and several distinguished physicians. | |
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Special Invitation:
We are ready to get our MCLE on—with some networking and celebrating in between—and some dancing and fellowshipping to close out a year of resilience! CLA is bringing our A+ game to two of the biggest events of the year: The 2022 Annual Meeting and the CLA & CJA Joint Gala. Additionally, in partnership with the San Diego County Bar Association (SDCBA), CLA will host the 2022 Annual California Bar Leaders Conference on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. YOU ALL ARE INVITED!
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Greetings from the San Diego Paralegal Association (SDPA)!
As the SDPA Bar Liaison Director, I would like to invite you and the members of the John M. Langston Bar Association of Los Angeles to attend our inaugural Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEI&B) Conference. The FREE virtual event held at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 24, 2022 offers an opportunity to earn 2.5 hours of MCLEs for lawyers and paralegals alike.
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LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT NEWS, GENERAL ORDERS & HELPFUL TOOLS | |
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OTHER HELPFUL TOOLS:
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As of April 4, 2022, Face Masks with a good fit and filtration (medical masks or N95/KN95/KF94 respirators) are strongly recommended in all Superior Court of Los Angeles County courthouses, aligning with the @lapublichealth guidelines: HERE. Read 3/25/22 LASC General Order HERE
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