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We hope this message finds you healthy and thriving!
As we start this New Year, we would be remiss not to acknowledge the ongoing public health issues arising out of the Covid-19 pandemic and the Omicron variant. The pandemic has changed society, including the workplace and the manner in which legal services and programs are delivered. We have learned many lessons over the past two years, not the least of which is that the only constant is change.
For nearly two years, Langston has offered content through online platforms, shared virtual meals, and even marched together wearing face masks. While these changes have been difficult in certain aspects, Langston is entering 2022 with optimism and with a stronger sense of purpose. We look forward to building on Langston’s rich tradition of service in and to our community; to celebrating and mentoring our Black law students; to toasting (virtual or otherwise) the accomplishments of our attorneys and leaders; and to engaging our membership in creative and safe ways. In short, we are “leaning in to new beginnings” and we are excited that you will join us on this journey.
So, we hope that you deepen your involvement in Langston – by becoming a member or Lifetime Member; joining a committee; registering for and attending our content-rich programs; sponsoring an event (including our upcoming Installation and Scholarship Awards Gala on February 5, 2022); interacting with us on social media; or simply reaching out to say hello (danielprince@paulhastings.com or info@langstonbar.org).
We look forward to hearing from you. And to serving you. Be well!
Daniel Prince, Esq.
President, John M. Langston Bar Association
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Lifetime Membership
Langston welcomes its newest Lifetime Members: Ronnivashti Whitehead Otieno; Justice Candace Cooper; Jennifer Fisher Golden; Kirsten Albrecht; Nyanza Shaw (Immediate Past President); Lisa M. McLean; and Ernestine Forrest.
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In Memoriam:
Unfortunately, we lost two members of our extended Langston family: William H. Murray, Jr., father of Past President Melinda Murray; and Mary Felton, the mother of Treasurer Melvin Felton.
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Congratulations to Langston Bar Advisory Board Member George Fatheree III!
Sidley welcomes George Clayton Fatheree, III, who has joined Sidley’s Real Estate practice as a partner in Los Angeles. Mr. Fatheree advises investors, developers, lenders, and high-net-worth individuals in a wide array of large and complex commercial real estate transactions. He also counsels artists, museums, art collectors, and cultural institutions across an array of arts and culture transactions and issues.
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January 4, 2022
PRESIDING JUDGE ERIC C. TAYLOR ISSUES GENERAL ORDER TO DELAY CRIMINAL TRIALS FOR TWO WEEKS AS LOS ANGELES COUNTY EXPERIENCES HOLIDAY SURGE FROM DELTA AND OMICRON VARIANTS
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January 3, 2022
COURT-SPONSORED VIRTUAL OUTREACH WORKSHOP ON JANUARY 19 WILL OFFER ATTORNEYS USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT JUDICIAL APPLICATION PROCESS
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Virtual and IN-Person After Party Tickets Now Available
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NBA Mid-Year Conference
March 23 - 27, 2022
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Legal Lens
Bringing Law To Light
January 8-9, 2022 - 11am
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MCBA-SOCAL Annual Unity Breakfast
January 22, 2022
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Diversity Related Fellowships and Scholarships for Law Students:
*Opportunities open as of Jan. 5, 2022
Appellate Fellowships (not necessarily diversity focused):
Appellate Opportunities with focus on Diverse Law students:
Judicial Law Clerks with focus on Diverse students:
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Danning, Gill, Israel & Krasnoff, LLP
Boutique Los Angeles bankruptcy law firm seeks lateral attorney with complementary practice.
Our Firm values its reputation in the community for integrity and excellence in the practice of law. We represent debtors, creditors, and fiduciaries, among other parties, in chapter 11 and chapter 7 bankruptcy cases, as well as receiverships, assignments for benefit of creditors, and insolvency related litigation, as well as out-of-court workouts, restructuring, and related transactional matters. Our Firm culture prizes teamwork. We are seeking lateral candidates interested in growing their practice with a well-established Firm and in a collegial, welcoming and supportive office environment. The Firm is supportive of attorneys' business development efforts. A bankruptcy or restructuring background may be helpful but is not a requirement.
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Spertus, Landes & Umhofer, LLP
Spertus, Landes & Umhofer, LLP is actively seeking associates of all levels. We are a litigation boutique made up of former federal prosecutors, public defenders, big firm alumni, and judicial clerks. From the college admissions scandal cases to the FIFA bribery prosecution, we take on some of the most challenging cases out there and we staff our cases leanly, which means our associates get the responsibility and mentoring that’s hard to find in BigLaw.
We offer a friendly and supportive work environment and two office locations. You can learn more about our cases and firm here: www.spertuslaw.com. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package. Candidates with federal judicial clerkship experience are strongly preferred.
To apply, please email your cover letter, resume, list of references, and writing sample to recruiting@spertuslaw.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
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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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