WLALA Newsletter: July 2021 |
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Thank You To Our Annual Sponsors |
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President's Message
By Jessica Kronstadt
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On Sunday July 4, the United States celebrated Independence Day, the 245th anniversary of its founding and freedom. This year, we saw a renewal of many family and public celebrations that had been curtailed for more than a year. Peter Marshall once said: “May we think of freedom, not as the right to do as we please, but as the opportunity to do what is right.” For me, July is also a commemoration and celebration of my paternal grandfather, Arnold Kronstadt, to whose memory I dedicated my WLALA presidency. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on July 28, 1919. He dedicated his life to doing what was right.
At his memorial service, my dad wrote the following about my grandfather: “My father was a unique man. He loved tools. He loved beautiful women. He loved FDR. He loved Jackie Robinson. He loved to dance. He loved the outdoors. He loved his Jeepster.
To read the rest of the WLALA's President Message, please CLICK HERE.
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WLALAPalooza 2021
On June 3, 2021, WLALApalooza attendees enjoyed a fun virtual wine and cheese tasting with Pour Haus. We raised almost $8,500 for WLALA Foundation. Thank you to all sponsors, attendees, and donors.
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Mirelle Raza is a past WLALA Foundation Scholarship recipient and she gave an inspirational speech at WLALApalooza is Back! To view the her speech, please click on the video below. |
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Stepping Up: How to Rise up the Ranks from
Associate to Partner
On June 30th, four esteemed panelists spoke about their successful transition from junior level associate to senior level associate and partner.
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In-House Counsel Driving Change:
Strategies for Promoting Diversity, Equity,
and Inclusion as an In-House Attorney
By Gicel Tomimbang and Samantha Hernandez-Ortega
On June 10, 2021, the Business Development Committee and the In-House Counsel Committee of the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles (WLALA) presented “In-House Counsel Driving Change: Strategies for Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as an In-House Attorney.” The program provided insight on topics including getting buy-in from senior management, retaining and promoting the success of diverse in-house counsel talent, allyship, and undertaking efforts, such as holding outside counsel accountable to their representations about their own diversity efforts.
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To read the rest of this article, please CLICK HERE.
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In Solemn Commemoration:
WLALA Recognized Juneteenth 2021
By Noelle Natoli, WLALA Treasurer
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“God’s time [Emancipation] is always near. He set the North Star in the heavens; He gave me the strength in my limbs; He meant I should be free.”—Harriet Tubman
On January 1, 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, the Emancipation Proclamation took effect and all enslaved people were declared free. But the 13th Amendment, which officially ended slavery, was not signed by President Abraham Lincoln until February 1, 1865. The 13th Amendment states, “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.”
But for some, freedom had to wait. Despite the fact that General Robert E. Lee had surrendered at Appomattox two months earlier, slavery had remained in full effect in Texas. It was not until June 19, 1865, in the City of Galveston Bay, Texas when 2,000 Union troops arrived and General Gordon Granger read General Orders No. 3: “The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free.” With that act, more than 250,000 slaves were freed.
The day became known as “Juneteenth.” The holiday is considered the longest-running African-American holiday, but it was not formally recognized by the State of Texas until January 1, 1980 and was still not an annual nationally recognized holiday, until yesterday when President Joe Biden signed it into law as the first federal holiday to be introduced since Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, four decades ago.
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In June, the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles recognized Pride Month in honor of the June 1969 Stonewall Riots. All year, we support our LGBTQIA+ community in freedom of expression and the pursuit of equity, belonging and inclusion. |
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WLALA Helped Raise Money for Food from the Bar
The Food from the Bar campaign raised a record-setting $624,000 during the 2021 campaign!
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WLALA Postcard Designed by Polk Paper |
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WLALA President Jessica Kronstadt has donated these beautiful postcards, which were specially designed for WLALA by Schuyler Polk of Polk Paper and Grace Cope. Only a limited number of sets of these postcards are available and the sets may be purchased HERE.
All proceeds will benefit the WLALA Foundation.
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Get to Know the Board: Shelby King
Each month, WLALA will feature a 2020-2021 WLALA Board Member so you can get to know more about her role within WLALA, her professional experience and her personal interests.
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Shelby is an Associate Justice Deputy in the Office of Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl. She recently graduated from UCLA with her law degree and Master of Public Policy. She specialized in Public Interest Law and Policy and Critical Race Studies. During graduate school, Shelby helped to improve bail hearings in a public defender’s office, evaluated problem-solving courts with the National Center for State Courts, updated a pretrial services office, conducted legal research in Mental Health Court, and wrote legislation and contract amendments at the Office of Legislative Counsel. Her Master’s thesis, entitled “Bail Reform in California,” was a group policy project conducted for California Assemblymember Rob Bonta’s Office that compared the status quo bail system to the proposed policies in Senate Bill 10 (2018).
Shelby is also a graduate of Occidental College, earning her BA in Economics with an emphasis in Public Policy. She participated in the Judicial Administration Capital Fellows Program before graduate school where she worked in court administration while learning about California’s Judicial Branch.
Outside of work, Shelby enjoys running and photography. She is also passionate about directing her nonprofit, Tucson Summer Music, which provides free music education to children from low-income families.
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Congratulations to Noelle Natoli for her nomination to the 2021-2022 NCWBA Board of Directors slate for a 2 year-term.
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Congratulations to Joan Kessler for being named to the Karsh Center Board of Trustees. To watch a special JAMS spotlight interview with Joan, please CLICK HERE.
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WLALA Member Patricia Fullinwider was presented with the 2021 Food from the Bar “Spirit Award.” Congratulations, Patricia!
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Complimentary WLALA Membership for WLALA's Local Sister Bar Organizations
WLALA is offering one complimentary year of membership to WLALA's local sister bar organization members at APAWLA, BWL and LLBA. Offer is good until December 31, 2021. Membership will be good for one year after you register.
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WLALA Membership for New Admittees and Law Students is FREE
WLALA offers free memberships to New Admittees (those who passed the bar less than a year ago) and Law Students. Don't forget to pass the word along and join today and see what WLALA has to offer!
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WLALA-LACBA's Podcast: 19th Amendment Speaker Series
There are a few ways to access the podcasts:
The Apple Podcasts page - If you have an iPhone/iPad you can open the show in the Podcasts app – you can subscribe so you’ll be alerted when each episode is released
This page will be updated by Tuesday each week with a player that allows you to listen to each episode from the webpage.
Spotify – you can listen in the Spotify App and website as well:
You can also find it listed on these other sites and may find a more convenient way to listen by checking them out.
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WLALA Webinar Recording's
WLALA webinars have been recorded and are available for purchase. To view all recordings, please CLICK HERE. Following the purchase, the recording will be sent via email. If MCLE credit applies, the materials will be sent after we receive zoom confirmation that the video has been viewed.
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iDepo will make a donation to WLALA if you schedule a court reporting or videotaped deposition with them as follows:
- $20 donation to WLALA for each court reporting services of at least 100 pages per day.
- $50 donation to WLALA for each videotaped deposition with at least 100 pages per day.
IDepo will send donations to WLALA within 90 days after receipt of payment of invoices.
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Sister Bar Events
APAWLA Young Lawyers and Law Students (YLLS) is having an ongoing Resume Review Workshop. To participate you must be an active APAWLA member. Please send in a word copy of your resume and/or cover letter to apawla.ylls@gmail.com. You will be assigned an APAWLA board member who will review and suggest revisions in the document with track changes. The anticipated turnaround for feedback is one week. Please be sure to maintain prompt communication. This is an ongoing workshop open until the end of the pandemic.
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CWL Installation Dinner Date |
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Upcoming Local Bar Events and News |
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To view the rest of the local bar events and news, please CLICK HERE.
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Request for Attorney Mentors for WLALA Law Student Mentor Program
Over 100 mentorship opportunities now available! Has a mentor impacted your career?
Now is the time to pay it forward! WLALA has over 100 women law students seeking a mentor like you.
CLICK HERE to show your interest and share how much time you’d be willing to commit, no amount is too small and the rewards are unlimited!
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WLALA Networking Facebook Page
We are excited to announce that WLALA has created a Facebook page for members called WLALA Networking where you can connect with other members of the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles. You can join HERE. Please note that you must be a member to join. Before posting, please be sure to read the Rules and Guidelines here:
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Sofia Servin, Julie A. Herzog, Carolyn Domen-Broshears, Emily Chasalow (Chais), Sepideh Doust, Sarah Spyksma (Peterson), Merle J. Vaughn, Jaycee Yao, Brenda N. Galvan, Elena Q. Gerli, Macy Valdes, Miranda E. Rehaut, Vassi Iliadis, Dominika Campbell, Megan Loebl Talty (Megan Loebl), Renei Caballes, Arielle Berne, Vanessa Hernandez, Susan Gov, Julia Toma, Jordan R. Beres, Agnes Nazarian, Faith Lewis, Rafael Shapiro, Lori A. Sinanian, Shannon Coit, Laraya M. Parnell, Juliana C. Vallier, Mikaela Clinton, Romae Aquino, Jocelyn Portales, Vanessa Isabella Beatie. |
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WLALA Job Bank
Did you know that your WLALA membership allows you to access the WLALA Job Bank? The Job Bank has employment opportunities from different non-profit organizations and law firms.
Schneider Wallace Cottrell Konecky LLP (SWCK) is currently seeking full-time Associate Attorneys for their Los Angeles office. For more information, please CLICK HERE.
Schneider Wallace Cottrell Konecky LLP (SWCK) is currently seeking a full-time Associate and/or Counsel attorney for its Los Angeles office. For more information, please CLICK HERE.
The Office of the Attorney General is seeking a Correctional Law Section Deputy Attorney General III in the Los Angeles area. For more information, please CLICK HERE.
The Office of the Attorney General is seeking an Antitrust Law Attorney in the Los Angeles area. For more information, please CLICK HERE.
Fox Rothschild LLP has an opening for an associate with 2-4 years of general litigation experience. For more information, please CLICK HERE.
Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law is looking for a client assistant in their Office in Los Angeles/Koreatown Office. For more information, please CLICK HERE.
The Los Angeles office of McGuireWoods seek an Associate candidate for the Healthcare Department. For more information, please CLICK HERE.
Fox Rothschild LLP has an opening for a mid-level labor and employment associate with 3-5 years of experience. For more information, please CLICK HERE.
The Los Angeles office of Cruser, Mitchell, Novitz, Sanchez, Gaston & Zimet, a medium-sized, national insurance litigation defense firm, is seeking an associate attorney with four to seven (4-7) years of experience in litigation. For more information, please CLICK HERE.
Kaplan Marino, a preeminent white collar criminal defense boutique law firm in Los Angeles, is looking to hire an office manager/legal assistant to manage all tasks related to the office and to provide support to four attorneys. For more information, please CLICK HERE.
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks to hire an employment litigation associate with a minimum of two years' experience to join its vibrant California and national employment law practice. For more information, please CLICK HERE.
Established civil litigation firm in Beverly Hills with specialization in mass torts (MDLs and JCCPs), class actions, and personal injury is looking for a Paralegal/Legal Assistant. For more information, please CLICK HERE.
McGuireWoods is seeking mid-senior level Associates to join its Corporate & Private Equity department. For more information, please CLICK HERE.
Kutak Rock LLP, a Large National Law Firm, has an immediate need for an Associate in its Irvine office with 2 to 3 years’ experience, with a focus in civil litigation, insurance litigation, municipal/public entity litigation, real estate and construction matters. For more information, please CLICK HERE.
Public Counsel is hiring a Supervising Staff Attorney in the Los Angeles area. For more information, please CLICK HERE.
Fragomen is hiring for a Business Immigration Associate. For more information, please CLICK HERE.
You must be a current member and logged into the website to view job postings. If you need help obtaining your username and password, please email info@wlala.org. To view the WLALA Job Bank, please CLICK HERE and click on the Search Openings link in the upper left corner of the page.
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The Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles ("WLALA") promotes the full participation in the legal profession of women lawyers and judges from diverse perspectives and racial and ethnic backgrounds, maintains the integrity of our legal system by advocating principles of fairness and equality, and improves the status of women by supporting their exercise of equal rights, equal representation, and reproductive choice.
- WLALA Mission Statement
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