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Greetings Langston Family!
I hope you enjoyed the Memorial Day holiday and that this message finds you well. Langston has some great activities planned for the summer. In fact, I hope to see each of you at Langston's Annual Picnic on June 18, 2022 - the weekend of Juneteenth - at Kenneth Hahn State Park, Sun Valley Recreation Area. The Picnic is a longstanding Langston tradition that we are happy to bring back after a two-year hiatus. It will be a safe, fun opportunity to rekindle old ties, make new friends, and enjoy great food and games. Register today on our website. All are welcome!
In the meantime, please be sure to connect your summer associates, externs, or others to Langston and its committees (such as the Corporate Firm Network, Law Student Outreach, etc.), so that they may become involved in all that Langston is doing to serve the LA legal community and beyond. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Finally, please remember to keep the families of Past Langston Presidents Karen Nobumoto and Kimberly Willis in your thoughts and prayers. They served this organization admirably and honorably, and we continue to stand on their shoulders.
Look forward to seeing you soon!
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All the best!
Daniel Prince, Esq.
2022 Langston President
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~Forever In Our Hearts - Eternally In Our Souls~ | |
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A Farewell to Karen Nobumoto, Esq., Langston's 1997 President, who was also the former President of the State Bar of California and a host of other accolades.
Rest in Peace, Dear Karen
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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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A Historical Moment
"The Senate on Tuesday gave President Joe Biden his first official stamp on the Federal Reserve at a pivotal moment for the central bank. Lisa Cook, a Michigan State University economist, was approved on a party-line vote to become the first Black woman ever to get a vote on U.S. interest rate policy, two weeks after Lael Brainard, a Fed board member since 2014, was confirmed for the No. 2 job. . . The vote for Cook was 51-50, with Vice President Kamala Harris casting the tie-breaking vote." CLICK HERE to read more about this unprecedented moment.
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Join Langston in Congratulating its Member, attorney Reginald Roberts, Jr., Partner, Sanders Roberts, LLP, on being recognized as a 2022 Top 100 Lawyer by the Los Angeles Business Journal. This recognition honors Los Angeles regional attorneys who are leading their peers, and for their contributions to the business community. | |
CONGRATULATIONS Langston 2022 Board Member, Assistant United States Attorney Amanda M. Bettinelli, Esq. on being selected to serve as the FIRST ever Environmental Justice Coordinator at the United States Attorney's Office for the Central District of California. The position was created as part of the Department of Justice (DOJ), Climate Justice Initiative. In this prestigious leadership role, AUSA Bettinelli will respond to environmental justice issues in our communities. AUSA Bettinelli will also address concerns and prosecute environmental and community safety crimes in seven Counties: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Ventura and Santa Barbara. | |
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5/12/22 Empowered to Represent: A Forum Among Los Angeles City Attorney Candidates
Langston was a proud co-sponsor of this very informative forum, held at the McCarty Memorial Christian Church, with five of the seven LA City Attorney Candidates participating - Sherri Onica Valle Cole, Hydee Feldstein Soto, Faisal Gill, Kevin James and Teddy Kapur.
The prestigious position of Los Angeles City Attorney runs an office of more than 500 lawyers representing L.A. in various legal matters, including filing lawsuits and defending against them.
Langston was represented by its Vice President Jamilla Harris, Board members Gary Farwell and Diane Robertson, and member Holly Parker. Moderated by the esteemed commentator and author, Mr. Tavis Smiley, the program was well attended by the community and prominent leaders.
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5/21/22 Unity Bar Summit - Access to Justice
Presented by multiple Sacramento Unity Bar Association Affiliates, the Unity Bar Summit held at UC Davis School of Law was a huge success. With Jessie Morris, Esq. serving as Program Coordinator and Moderator, Panelists and Speakers included California Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani Gorre Cantil-Sakauye; California Supreme Court Associate Justice Martin J. Jenkins; and Luis Céspedes, Judicial Appointments Secretary for CA Governor Gavin Newsom, with a special video message from Governor Newsom. Langston was represented by its Vice President & Membership Chair Jamilla Harris, Esq.
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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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A Video Tour: Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Unlawful Detainer (Eviction): Helping landlords and tenants settle their eviction cases without going to court
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Visit Access LACourt | Your Way News Center - For information on remote courtroom appearances via LACourtConnect and remote service options without going to court
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Avoid Waiting In Line! Fill in Your Court Form Online Using LASC's User-Friendly Form Completion Program
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