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From Vision to Reality:

Dream Big, Push Boundaries, and Make History

About BWL

Founded in 1975, Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, Inc. is a non-profit corporation whose mission is dedicated to charitable, educational and community-based services, and addressing the needs and concerns of African-American women in the legal profession.

Our theme is a retrospective: it looks back at our achievements, using that progress to chart a path for our future, by reminding us that we must set ambitious goals, and back those goals with hard work, dedication, and perseverance.

Ronni
Whitehead Otieno

BWL President 2023-2024

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About BWL

Founded in 1975 by a small group of Los Angeles based African-American women judges and attorneys, Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, Inc. is a non-profit corporation whose mission is dedicated to charitable, educational and community-based services.

Ronni
Whitehead Otieno

BWL President 2023-2024

Our theme is a retrospective: it looks back at our achievements, using that progress to chart a path for our future, by reminding us that we must set ambitious goals, and back those goals with hard work, dedication, and perseverance.

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Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Board Officers!

Congratulations to 2023-2024 BWL President Ronni Whitehead Otieno on her installation as President of BWL! We wish Ronni and the 2023-2024 board much success as we Dream Big, Push Boundaries, and Make History!

BWL Highlights

Black History Month Parade

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

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Legally Lit

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

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Membership Office Hours

Hon. Vaino Spencer Memorial Endowment Fund

This special endowment, in memory of Justice Spencer, will enable high achieving Southwestern students who receive a judicial externship with an award. The fund may also provide scholarship support to Southwestern students.

Pro Bono Initiative

Our Pro Bono committee provides much needed legal support to the community through various initiatives and partnerships.  Under the leadership of our Pro Bono Chair, we will continue to support the FAME Legal Clinic, Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law, and support the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles’ We Are LA SHLA Pro Bono Homelessness Prevention Program.

BWL Newsletter Summer 2023

Check out our Summer 2023 Newsletter featuring articles from our members and a year in review recap from 2022-2023 BWL President Jasmine S. Horton.

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Join Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles

BWL offers many opportunities for career development, education, mentoring and networking.

Special Thanks to our Sponsors

Barnes Firm
CAALA-WEB
CAALA
City National
McDermott
Seyfarth
Perkins Coie
Collins Kim