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NEWSLETTER
September 2021
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Engage. Empower. Elevate. |
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Welcome (Back) to School!
It is that time of year when many students are starting their law school journeys or heading back to law school to continue their studies. Langston’s impact starts early. Recognizing that the first year of law school can be particularly daunting for any law student and in particular Black students who are unfamiliar with the legal landscape, Langston is committed to continuing to provide resources to make the transition to law school less stressful (and more successful).
In line with our commitment, Langston held a Law Student Roundtable on August 28th in partnership with Black Women Lawyers of Los Angeles, Inc. and Legally Fit. During this Roundtable, practicing attorneys shared advice, practical tips, and encouragement with the law students, and answered their questions. That roundtable is part of a series of roundtables Langston has held specifically for law students, having had two other such events last year. The next roundtable for law students will be on Saturday Nov. 6th. Click on flyer below to RSVP.
Another way Langston supports law students is through the scholarship fund. We are gearing up for the next scholarship application opportunity for law students launching this fall. In the past few years alone, Langston has awarded over $250,000 in scholarships! If you are a current law student, stay tuned for the announcement regarding the availability of the scholarship application and due date.
If you are a law student who feels you don’t belong, my advice to you is reject and release that idea completely. Even if you are the first person in your family to go to law school, there are many examples of success stories of first-time law students persevering and succeeding in law school and in the legal profession. Indeed, there are generations of successful Black lawyers who came before you who successfully completed law school and so can you. Find inspiration from others before you like Thurgood Marshall, Jane Bolin, Johnnie Cochran, Jr., President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, this organization’s namesake, John M. Langston, and the thousands of Langston members. Congratulate yourself for making it this far and embrace that you have earned your spot! If you need a reminder, never hesitate to reach out to me or others in the Langston community. We are here to help you and we look forward to getting to know you better.
Nyanza Shaw, Esq.
President, John M. Langston Bar Association
Langston membership is FREE for law students! JOIN TODAY to take stay informed and take advantage of the many resources that Langston provides. Become a member at langstonbar.org
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Congratulations to Langston Bar Sergeant-at-Arms Jennifer Fisher who was recognized as the Enterprise Public Company Honoree for her work as Senior Counsel for The Boeing Company at the Los Angeles Times inaugural In-House Counsel Leadership Awards presented by the L.A. Times B2B Publishing team on August 24, 2021.
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Congratulations to Ashley N. Bobo, Associate at Akerman and Langston Bar Finance Chair, on being named to the 2022 Best Lawyers Labor and Employment Law - Management: Ones to Watch List.
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. #LangstonVotes
The Governor Recall election seeking to remove California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) will take place on September 14, 2021. The recall election will present voters with two questions. The first will ask whether Newsom should be recalled from the office of governor. The second will ask who should succeed Newsom if he is recalled. A majority vote is required on the first question for the governor to be recalled. The candidate with the most votes on the second question would win the election, no majority required.
#LangstonVotes is the Langston Bar's initiative to keep our members and community informed about important voter issues. We encourage all members to get informed and VOTE ON SEPT 14TH!
Sept 14 Gubernatorial Recall Election
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. Law Student Corner
‘The Talk’ Isn’t A One Time Conversation: A Heartfelt Letter To My Black Daughters Headed To Law School by Areva Martin, 2016 Langston Bar Advocate for Justice Award honoree, award-winning civil rights attorney, advocate, social issues commentator, talk show host, and producer
In this essay, Martin in sharing advice to her Black daughters also shares tips that are beneficial to all Black law students as they start their law school career.
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Thank you and good luck to the students who joined the Law Student Roundtable presented by Langston Bar, Black Women Lawyers, and Legally Fit on August 28th.
Lookout for the next Law Student Roundtable on 11/6/21 at 11:00am.
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. Renew or Confirm Your Membership Today!
Elections will take place at the Oct 7th Membership and Election Meeting. You must be a dues paying member to be eligible to vote at the meeting.
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Please note membership is annual and runs from
Jan. 1st - Dec. 31st.
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September 15th at 12.05pm
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HALL OF FAME TICKETS
ON SALE SEPT 15TH!
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California Women Lawyers
So, You Want To Be A Judge?
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September 17th at 12:00pm
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WHEN ENTERING THE SPRING STREET COURTHOUSE, FEDERAL WORKPLACE SAFETY PROTOCOLS REQUIRE CERTIFICATION OF FULL VACCINATION STATUS OR PROOF OF A NEGATIVE COVID TEST.
The Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles (Court) is providing notice that effective Tuesday, September 7, the general public seeking to observe court proceedings, including the media, at the Spring Street Courthouse, located in a federal building, will be required to fill out a form to certify whether they are fully vaccinated or not prior to entry using a mandated federal form. Visitors who are not fully vaccinated, or decline to provide information about their vaccination status, must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test which is no older than three (3) days at the time of entry.
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CIVIL DIVISION TO IMPLEMENT MANDATORY ELECTRONIC FILING OF COMPLEX CASES
The Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles transitioned to mandatory electronic filing (efiling) for Limited and Unlimited jurisdiction Civil cases beginning in November 2018. Efiling provides efficiencies and enhances the Court’s ability to maintain complete and easily accessible records.
The Court will soon implement efiling of all documents filed in the Civil Complex Division. Efiling will be mandatory for attorneys upon implementation.
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Mattel HQ, Inc. (El Segundo, California)
Associate Counsel, IP Transactions - Legal and Business Affairs
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Director, Agencies and Media - Legal and Business Affairs
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Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, LLP (Newport Beach, California)
Family Law Attorney
Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara's Newport Beach office is seeking a Family Law Associate Attorney with at least 2 years of experience in Family Law Litigation.
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Epstein Becker Green PC (Los Angeles, California)
MID-LEVEL ASSOCIATE: EMPLOYMENT, LABOR & WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT ADVICE AND COUNSELING
The Los Angeles office of Epstein Becker Green is seeking a mid-level associate in its growing national management-side Employment, Labor and Workforce Management practice. Candidates should have a minimum of four years of relevant experience in employment law counseling and compliance. Relevant experience includes preparation of employment policies and agreements, counseling on employee relations issues such as discipline and termination, accommodation requests, and leaves of absence, and conducting workplace investigations. Anti-harassment and other employment training experience is preferred.
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Stanford School of Medicine (Palo Alto, CA)
University Counsel
Stanford University is the proud home of world-renowned faculty and administration. They have an immediate opening for a University Counsel to support the Stanford School of Medicine (SoM). This attorney is primarily responsible for providing legal counsel to the Stanford SoM but may also provide advice across the University. The position requires excellent client management skills and the ability to juggle competing interests. Ideally, this person will have the ability to understand and manage a broad range of client needs in a constantly changing, cutting-edge academic and medical center environment. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. Deadline to apply: 10/3/21
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University of California Office of the President
ASSISTANT COUNSEL, HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY LAW - 22920
PRINCIPAL COUNSEL, LITIGATION - 22713
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Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell
Energy Law Associate
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 is seeking an associate attorney with experience and interest in clean energy regulation, project development, contracting, electric vehicles and clean transportation, and/or energy-related litigation. In this role, you will be a key member of our energy and environmental practices, as well as supporting related transportation, climate change, infrastructure, Native American, project delivery, and real estate matters as needed.
We are a collegial and collaborative firm devoted to providing the highest quality legal services to our 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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Fisher Phillips
Employment Litigation Associate (3+ years) - REMOTE
Fisher Phillips seeks a mid-level associate with 3+ years of employment litigation experience to work in any of its Southern California offices. The position will involve working almost exclusively with one Fortune 50 client, so client development will not be a requirement of the position. However, the position will still be considered an on-track partnership position unless the candidate wants an off-track partnership position.
The ideal candidate must have experience handling California wage-hour class action claims and PAGA cases. Qualified candidates will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions. Candidate must have excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must be admitted in California.
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National Employment Law Project (NELP)
Senior Policy Analyst or Staff Attorney, Work Structures
Washington, DC, New York City or Berkeley, CA Office
The National Employment Law Project (NELP) seeks a dynamic, experienced, and skilled person to join our Work Structures team as a Senior Policy Analyst or Senior Staff Attorney to advance NELP’s programs and policy campaigns. You will join a team of experts who are working with partners to (1) combat anti-worker corporate labor contracting practices, like the misuse of temporary help and staffing agencies and the misclassification of employees as independent contractors, which erode employer accountability, job quality, and worker power, and (2) devise and advance pro-worker policies that ensure employer accountability, expand workers’ access to rights, and build worker power and fundamental rights.
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The ACLU Foundation of Southern California (ACLU SoCal)
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San Francisco State University (San Francisco, CA)
Title IX/DHR Investigator-Case Manager
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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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