A Toast to BWL – During our March General Body Meeting we honored the founding of Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, as recounted by convening member Shirly Henderson. We also honored the legacy of BWL co-founder, Hon. Vaino Spencer, and listened as her god-daughter, Cynthia Cannady, paid an emotional tribute to our beloved visionary co-founder.
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Panelists Nicole Hancock Husband, Vice President, Human Resources Warner Bros. Television, and Traci Blackburn, Head Deputy Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office, presented a workshop to demystify legal interviews and provide insight on how employers in the public and private legal sectors make hiring decisions. Attendees learned how to distinguish themselves in a competitive job market to land the job and scholarship opportunities they desire.
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At our January General Body Meeting, we discussed the newly launched BWL Pro Bono Initiative and opportunities for our members to connect with partner organizations.
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“Life is a MASKerade!” For our 2020 Annual Thanksgiving Eve Cocktail Sip, we hosted a Virtual Mansion Party! The celebration included remarks from actor, activist and author Hill Harper, Grammy Award Winner Corbin Jones and his Trio, and 5 different rooms featuring 5 of the hottest DJs on the West Coast!
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BWL President Michelle L. Kazadi writes in her column: There comes a time when it’s necessary to rethink old traditions, and in the case of the grand jury, it’s been around since 1166.
BWL collected new coats for the Crenshaw Family YMCA’s Inaugural Cozy Coats Drive!! Coats were given to children in need at a drive thru coat distribution event.
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On Saturday, September 12, 2020, the Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles installed Michelle L. Kazadi as its President for the 2020-2021 board year. The Installation & Awards Ceremony was held as a Virtual Event for the first time ever, and was an inspiring evening for all who viewed it online. BWL thanks all the sponsors who helped make the event such a success.
“Honoring Our Legacy of Resilience, Pride and Community Engagement” will be the theme and foundation for the organization under Michelle’s leadership. BWL is excited and looks forward to what Michelle and the 2020-2021 Board of Officers will accomplish this upcoming year!
On Saturday, September 12, 2020, the Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles installed Michelle L. Kazadi as its President for the 2020-2021 board year. The Installation & Awards Ceremony was held as a Virtual Event for the first time ever, and was an inspiring evening for all who viewed it.
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