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NEWSLETTER
September 2020
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Engage. Empower. Elevate. |
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Maintaining the Values of Langston
While we have faced many challenges this year, what has remained tried and true is Langston’s values.
At our recent Past Presidents reception, it was an honor to hear from several past presidents ranging from the 1970’s to the early 2000’s and be reminded of the foundation on which Langston was built on. Retired Judge Dion Morrow, who was President in 1971 – only the second President of this organization, regaled us with stories from those early years and how at that time, while known as the Langston Law Club, there was much more of an emphasis on “club,” then “law.” Its focus then was to create a place of community where this small group of African American attorneys could gather for support and fellowship.
While Langston has grown into an organization with over twenty committees which are both subject matter and practice area based, the organization has evolved and adapted at every chapter in response to the needs of its members. As we continue to grow, the values that Langston represents have remained consistent.
At this new juncture, it is fascinating to imagine how we will find new ways to adapt and pivot this year and beyond. But I am also inspired about what hasn't changed and never will: the foundation of Langston is the community - the member support, the friendships, the networking, the ethics, and the service. Indeed, these are the values that continue to make Langston exceptional. We have a great opportunity in this time to embrace the change that will strengthen us even as we remain true to Langston’s core values.
Continue to stay safe and stay connected!
Nyanza Shaw, Esq.
President, John M. Langston Bar Association
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. LANGSTON IN ACTION:
Langston Bar has joined Opportunity for All Coalition in support of Yes on Prop 16. Proposition 16 will ask California voters in November to allow equal opportunity policies to be used by state and local government to promote good jobs, good wages, and quality schools for everyone.
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Langston Bar submitted a letter to the California Supreme Court in support of the ACLU's diploma privilege petition. These efforts were led by Mark J. McLaughlin, Education Committee Co-Chair, and Arianna Goolsby, Law Student Outreach Chair.
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Past President Jamon Hicks, Partner Douglas Hicks, and current Education Committee Co-Chair Mark J. McLaughlin,
Computer Forensics International, will be speaking on the topics of police accountability and discipline on behalf of the Langston Bar Police Accountability Task Force (PATF) at the Community Forum on Police Reform presented by the Los Angeles Police Commission Advisory Committee on Sept 24th at 4:00pm.
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. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Thank you to these recent donors for their support of the Langston Bar and the Student Relief Fund:
- Black Prosecutors Association of LA
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Judge Michael B. Harwin (Donation made in memory of Judge H. Randolph Moore)
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RECENT GRADS/BAR APPLICANTS
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. CONGRATULATIONS:
Felton Newell, Past President/current Chair of the Judicial Nominations Committee, has joined Sanders Roberts as Special Counsel.
Past President Byron McLain was appointed to serve as Co-Chair of the newly formed
Los Angeles Police Commission’s Advisory Committee on Building Trust and Equity by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti.
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. #LANGSTONVOTES:
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Langston Bar is honored to be a co-sponsor of a general election debate between LA County District Attorney candidates Jackie Lacey and George Gascón, hosted by the Beverly Hills Bar Association and moderated by UCLA Law’s Prof. Beth Colgan. The debate will be on October 6th at 6pm. We encourage you to register, submit questions, and watch the debate!
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AFFILIATE ORGANIZATION EVENTS |
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Office of the Circuit Executive for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of United States (San Francisco, CA)
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National Center for Lesbian Rights
Family Law Staff Attorney
Salary is non-negotiable and based on years since becoming barred (3-5 years): $76,000-83,000.
Application deadline: open until filled
The National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) seeks a highly skilled, enthusiastic, articulate and motivated Family Law Staff Attorney with 3-5 years of experience beginning October 1, 2020 (some flexibility in start date is possible). This position will focus on family law litigation (primarily appellate litigation), legislation, policy, and public education, and will work with our Family Law Director. This position will also work on our efforts to abolish and replace the existing child welfare system while also providing technical assistance to attorneys representing parents involved in the child welfare system. NCLR is a strong and effective national legal organization dedicated to achieving full civil and human rights for LGBTQ people and their families through impact litigation, public policy work, direct legal services, and community and public education. NCLR is an intersectional feminist organization committed to advancing justice within our organization and beyond.
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National Employment Law Project
Campaign Coordinator
The National Employment Law Project (NELP) seeks a full-time Campaign Coordinator, for a period of two years, to expand their network of state partners to more deeply engage in unemployment insurance (UI) advocacy centering racial equity. This is an extraordinary opportunity to leverage your relationship-building and campaign management talent to join a team of experts who are at the forefront of ensuring underpaid workers and their families receive critically needed unemployment insurance (UI) benefits in this moment of crisis and beyond.
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Southern California Public Power Authority
General Counsel
Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) is offering a rare opportunity for a top legal professional to join this unique organization as General Counsel. This position supports SCPPA’s Board of Directors, its member agencies, and the Executive Director by offering unparalleled legal support in a collaborative and member-driven organization. This at-will position reports to and serves at the pleasure of the Board of Directors with additional reporting responsibility to the Executive Director. The General Counsel oversees all legal activities of the organization and as such is the top legal advisor for matters related to the association and its membership as well as the supporting organization of SCPPA.
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Bick Law (Newport Beach, CA)
Environmental Lawyer
Established boutique environmental law firm located in Newport Beach seeks an attorney with 4-8 years of experience in environmental law and a desire to continue to develop as an environmental lawyer. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of state and federal environmental laws, including CERCLA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, NEPA, NRD, CEQA and Proposition 65. Excellent academic credentials as well as strong research, writing and analytical skills are required. Prior experience at a regional or national law firm or a federal or state environmental agency is preferred. Must be admitted to the California State Bar. Please submit resume to Kimberly Bick at kbick@bicklawllp.com for consideration.
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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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