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 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 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 13, 2024, The Langston Bar Association, in association with the National Bar Association, the California Association of Black Lawyers, the Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, Inc., and joint sponsor Wells Fargo, hosted an Economic Empowerment Institute at Faithful Central Bible Church. The institute covered intellectual property, business branding for entrepreneurs, and protecting assets.
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On January 13, 2024 Black Women Lawyers of Los Angeles, Inc. hosted our Winter Wellness event “Yoga with Hayley Tharpe of Legally Well”. Held at the Rose Garden Palisades Park our members enjoyed a blissful yoga flow along Ocean Ave.
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On December 15, 2023, Black Women Lawyers of Los Angeles, Inc. and Langston Bar Association held our Annual Joint Holiday Party and Toy Drive. A festive celebration in which dozens of toys were donated to the local community, recent bar admittees acknowledged, and a celebration of community and fellowship ensued!
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On November 22, 2023 Black Women Lawyers of Los Angeles, Inc. held our annual Cocktail Sip at the Sunset Room in the heart of the Hollywood Strip. A tribute to Studio 48 (celebrating 48 years of BWLA) this year’s theme was Disco Glam and we had a glamorous time! The Cocktail Sip is not only a celebration of our success but more importantly, this spectacular event is our primary fundraiser for our ongoing charitable and educational mission. Because of your support, BWL will continue its tradition of community service and leadership. Thank you to all of our attendees and sponsors.
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