On April 13, 2024 Black Women Lawyers of Los Angeles, Inc. and The Association of Black Women Physicians came together for “Share the Tea” a joint high tea event where we discussed skincare tips and managing the risk when administering skincare treatments and products. This was a wonderful moment of sisterhood and fellowship! Thank you to our speakers, Dr. Zoe Indigo, MD, Dr. Darlene Sampson and Jeannine Taylor, Esq.
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On April 4, 2024 – April 7, 2024 members of Black Women Lawyers of Los Angeles, Inc. attended the 47th Annual California Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) Conference. The event was held in Sacramento and this year’s theme was “A Legacy of Greatness: A Future of Promise.” The conference celebrated the achievements of outstanding attorneys and judges as well as those individuals and corporations who have made significant contributions to the African American Legal community. We congratulate and celebrate all of our members in attendance.
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On March 28, 2024 Black Women Lawyers of Los Angeles, Inc. and Sister Bar Organizations met up for a night of fun, connection, and sisterhood at Nixon Peabody celebrating Women’s History Month. Sister Bar Organizations included: Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, the Asian Pacific American Women Lawyers Alliance, the Latina Lawyers Bar Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Mexican American Bar Association, and the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. The event showcased and fundraised for Access to Prevention Advocacy Intervention and Treatment (APAIT) which is an LA-based organization that provides mental and sexual health services, forensic treatment programs, housing and job opportunities to individuals who identify as LGBTQIA-2S, immigrants and refugees, at-risk for HIV/STIs, housing insecure, and with behavioral health lived experience.
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On March 26, 2024 the Langston Bar Association held their Women’s History Month Event at Commerce Casino. Several BWL Past Presidents, Board Members and lifetime members were all honored and in attendance. It was a wonderful opportunity to hear Women’s perspectives from different years/eras and to commune with friends and mentors.
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On Thursday February 29, 2024 Black Women Lawyers of Los Angeles Inc., along with CAALA, and WLALA presented an intimate fireside chat with the three current Black Women Bar Leaders. Participants heard the stories and experiences of Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles’s President Jeannine Taylor, Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, Inc.’s President Ronni Whitehead Otieno, and Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles’s President Ibiere Seck. One thing all of the speakers encouraged all attendees to do is get involved with bar associations and continue on their professional and personal career development.
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On Thursday February 22, 2024 the Black Women Lawyers of Los Angeles, Inc. Young Lawyer’s Committee presented “Own Your Career Series: Empowering Young Black Lawyer’s to Build Their Book of Business”. This was a networking mixer and panel providing sage knowledge to those who aspire to climb the corporate ladder as a partner or embark on the entrepreneurial path and run their own firm. Special thank you to our seasoned panelists: BJ Abron, Dawn Collins, Randi Cooper, and Joshua Edwards for providing the audience with such sound and insightful knowledge.
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On Saturday, February 17, 2024 Black Women Lawyers of Los Angeles, Inc. were honored to march in the Pasadena Black History Month Parade. Our members took pride in being an inspiration and setting an example for our community and being true life testaments to what Black Women can achieve!! Fun Fact: The Pasadena Black History Month Parade is the longest running parade of its kind in California.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 15, 2024
Black Women are redefining the narrative of leadership and leaving an indelible mark on our city and nation.
OUR VOICES MATTER, OUR EXPERIENCE MATTERS AND OUR LEADERSHIP MATTERS.
The Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, Inc., (BWL) proudly celebrates the remarkable achievements of Black women in leadership roles throughout our city and beyond.
From the corridors of power to the forefront of justice, Black women are making history and shaping the future of Los Angeles with their unwavering commitment, passion, and dedication to service. Los Angeles proudly welcomed the historic election of Karen Bass as the first Black woman to hold the position of Mayor of Los Angeles. Culver City made history on December 11, 2023, as the City Council voted unanimously to elect the first black woman mayor, Yasmine-Imani McMorrin.
We must also recognize the groundbreaking leadership of Hon. Samantha Jessner, the first Black woman presiding judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court, as well as Ibiere Seck, the first Black woman to serve as the president of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. Furthermore, we commend exceptional trailblazers such as Jeannine Y. Taylor, current president of the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles. We celebrate Amber Finch, Tanya L. Greene, Kimberly C. Carter, and Jamilla Harris, who are spearheading change as leaders and managing partners at leading law firms in our city. Additionally, we take immense pride in the leadership of Michelle Beale Bagners, the City Attorney of Pasadena and the monumental achievements of Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, and Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris.
As the President of the Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, I am profoundly inspired by the immense impact that these extraordinary women have made, and continue to make, within our community. Their resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment to justice serve as a beacon of hope and empowerment for all. Black women are not just breaking barriers – they are redefining the narrative of leadership. We are a testament to the enduring legacy of Black women as leaders, advocates, and catalysts for change. Our commitment to service, equity, and justice is unwavering, and we are here to stay. Together, let us continue to uplift, celebrate, and support the invaluable contributions of Black women lawyers and leaders in Los Angeles and beyond.
Ronnivashti Whitehead Otieno
BWL President
On January 20, 2024 Black Women Lawyers of Los Angeles, Inc. partnered with Langston Bar Association and Legally Fit Bar Preparation to host “Legally Lit” an event creating a space for lawyers and aspiring lawyers to connect and uplift each other. The event was held at Black-Owned Counsel and Canvas Art Gallery in Marina Del Rey.
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On January 18, 2024 Black Women Lawyers of Los Angeles, Inc. and Seyfarth’s Women’s Network and African American Affinity Group held a CLE panel on “Current Issues Facing Women in the Workplace.” The panel focused on a variety of current legal issues impacting women at work and provided attendees with 1.0 hour of CLE credit, networking and fellowship.
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