tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-223422242024-03-13T00:55:47.276-04:00SRBLSA Sub-Region 4The Southern Region of NBLSA gives members a chance to be a part of something bigger. Working in conjunction with NBLSA, SRBLSA gives the members of each individual chapter of their local BLSA the opportunity to serve each other, their law schools, their communities, and BLSA. The Southern Region of BLSA includes- Alabama, Flordia, Georgia, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, and Tennessee.Jami Colemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08953948518500416329noreply@blogger.comBlogger141125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22342224.post-46638494448534367762008-06-12T22:16:00.000-04:002008-06-12T22:18:09.813-04:00<span style="color:#ff99ff;">Dear GABWA:</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;">The Leadership Institute for Women of Color Attorneys in Law & Business Inc. (LIWOCA) seeks applications from women of color law students for its 2009 scholarship awards. A minimum of five $3,000 scholarships will be awarded. Applicants must 1) have completed at least one year of law school; 2) are attending an accredited law school in the U.S. at the time of their application; 3) are "in good standing" in their law schools; 4) are citizens of the U.S.; 5) have completed the scholarship application and submitted an official transcript; and 6) have demonstrated a commitment to the profession and are active in their community and law school. The application deadline is June 16, 2008. LIWOCA was founded by GABWA Member Marian Cover Dockery. Furthermore, LIWOCA was selected as the recipient of the 2008 GABWA Founders Award - The Zenith Award for Service to the Community and will receive the award at the Glitter Gala & Auction on Saturday, June 28.Do not miss out on this great opportunity! For more information, please go to </span><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://www.leadingwomenofcolor.org/scholarships.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3333ff;">http://www.leadingwomenofcolor.org/scholarships.htm</span></a><span style="color:#3333ff;"> <</span><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://www.leadingwomenofcolor.org/scholarships.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3333ff;">http://www.leadingwomenofcolor.org/scholarships.htm</span></a><span style="color:#3333ff;">>Deadline: JUNE 16, 2008</span>Jami Colemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08953948518500416329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22342224.post-88713476574937863072008-06-06T16:57:00.001-04:002008-06-06T17:06:22.220-04:00<span style="color:#000000;">Greetings!<br /></span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;">On behalf of the National Black Law Students Association, I encourage you to apply be a Competition Specialist this year. We are now accepting applications for the Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition Specialist. As National Director of the FDMCC, I am specifically looking for applicants who are well organized, not afraid of research, willing to travel to some of the regional competitions and love Fred Doug! Former competitors/regional organizers are strongly encouraged to apply. Preferably, I would like to work with a 2L or 3L but will accept applications from all interested law students. The role begins this summer to help craft the problem!<br /><br />This is an excellent opportunity for writing, research, and community development. It's also a great way to get involved with the National Board and continue to improve the caliber of competition. Applications consist of an updated resume and cover letter with a brief statement discussing your interest in serving for this position. You may send them to me directly or to the addresses below.<br /><br />The official due date is June 7th. If you need more time, please contact me before the 7th to indicate your interest and we can proceed from there. Feel free to direct any questions about FDMCC to me at this address or at </span><a href="mailto:mmw2144@columbia.edu" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3366ff;">mmw2144@columbia.edu</span></a><span style="color:#3366ff;">.<br /><br />If you are unable to serve this year but know an excellent candidate, please pass this message along.<br /><br />I look forward to hearing from you!<br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br />Mia White<br />2008-2009 National Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition Director<br />NBLSA, Executive Board<br />Columbia University School of Law<br /><br /><br /><br /></span><span style="color:#6666cc;">June 1, 2008</span><br /><span style="color:#3366ff;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000066;">Dear NBLSA Membership,The National Executive Board is requesting applications for the positions of;• Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition Specialist• Fredrick Douglas Moot Court Competition Specialist• International Negotiations Competition SpecialistResponsibilities of each Position:Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition Specialist• Assist the Mock Trial Director and the Mock Trial Review Board in the formulation of the Mock Trial Problem.• Assist the Mock Trial Director in the coordination and execution of the Mock Trial Competition.• Assist the Mock Trial Review Board in the execution of their duties. • All other tasks required to ensure a successful competition.Fredrick Douglas Moot Court Competition Specialist• Assist the Moot Court Director and the Moot Court Review Board in the formulation of the Moot Court Problem.• Assist the Moot Court Director in the coordination and execution of the Moot Court Competition.• Assist the Moot Court Review Board in the execution of their duties. • All other tasks required to ensure a successful competition.International Negotiations Competition Specialist• Assist the International Negotiations Competition Director in the formulation of the Moot Court Problem.• Assist the International Negotiations Competition Director in the coordination and execution of the International Negotiations Competition.• All other tasks required to ensure a successful competition.In order to apply to these positions please send a copy of your resume and a cover letter discussing your intent to serve on the national board. Please forward your applications to both </span><a href="https://cubmail.cc.columbia.edu/horde/imp/compose.php?to=chiefofstaff%40nblsa.org&thismailbox=INBOX" target="_blank"><span style="color:#000066;">https://cubmail.cc.columbia.edu/horde/imp/compose.php?to=chiefofstaff%40nblsa.org&thismailbox=INBOX</span></a><span style="color:#000066;"> and </span><a href="https://cubmail.cc.columbia.edu/horde/imp/compose.php?to=communications%40nblsa.org&thismailbox=INBOX" target="_blank"><span style="color:#000066;">https://cubmail.cc.columbia.edu/horde/imp/compose.php?to=communications%40nblsa.org&thismailbox=INBOX</span></a><span style="color:#000066;">. The deadline is JUNE 7TH 2008 at 5pm CST!Thank you for your interest and support,Wintta WoldemariamNBLSA National Chair</span>Jami Colemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08953948518500416329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22342224.post-29360452153442270102008-06-05T16:00:00.001-04:002008-06-06T17:07:24.648-04:00<span style="color:#3366ff;">SEMJF JOB FAIR</span><br /><br />The 2008 Southeastern Minority Job Fair (SEMJF) will be July 31, 2008 to August 2, 2008 in Atlanta, GA. The Southeastern Minority Job Fair provides interviewing opportunities to minority students from over fifty law schools across the country. More than 136 employers interviewed students at last years' fair and this year SEMJF hopes to exceed that number. If you would like more information on the job fair please visit <a title="blocked::http://www.semjf.org/" href="https://mail.fcsl.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=5ec78f5f49be41ceb3173820f8398c05&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.semjf.org%2f" target="_blank">https://mail.fcsl.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=5ec78f5f49be41ceb3173820f8398c05&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.semjf.org%2f</a>Jami Colemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08953948518500416329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22342224.post-51735186402316373952008-06-03T17:14:00.000-04:002008-06-06T17:16:31.574-04:00<span style="color:#cc33cc;">Law Prof Sues Students, Says They Defamed Him by Calling Him a Racist<br /></span><br /><span style="color:#6633ff;">A constitutional law professor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has filed a defamation suit against two students that says they wrongly accused him of being a racist.<br />The suit by Richard Peltz says he took part in a legitimate debate on affirmative action at the invitation of the Black Law Students Association, the </span><a title="New York Times" href="https://mail.fcsl.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=5ec78f5f49be41ceb3173820f8398c05&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.nytimes.com%2f2008%2f05%2f01%2fus%2f01legal.html%3fex%3d1367380800%26en%3d7125f39c28f1ce21%26ei%3d5124%26partner%3dpermalink%26exprod%3dpermalink" target="_blank"><span style="color:#6633ff;">New York Times</span></a><span style="color:#6633ff;"> reports. The two student defendants, Valerie Nation and Chrishuana Clark, are 3Ls.<br />Besides the students, the suit names the local chapter of the student association, an association of black lawyers called the W. Harold Flowers Law Society in Little Rock, and the law society's president, Eric Buchanan.<br />Members of the law students association had complained in a March 2007 letter to the law school dean about a 2005 incident in which Peltz showed a satirical article from the </span><a title="Onion" href="https://mail.fcsl.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=5ec78f5f49be41ceb3173820f8398c05&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.theonion.com%2fcontent%2fnode%2f42360" target="_blank"><span style="color:#6633ff;">Onion</span></a><span style="color:#6633ff;"> about the death of Rosa Parks, the </span><a title="Arkansas Democrat-Gazette" href="https://mail.fcsl.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=5ec78f5f49be41ceb3173820f8398c05&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww2.arkansasonline.com%2fnews%2f2008%2fapr%2f27%2fexperts-watch-professor-sues-students-20080427%2f%3fprint" target="_blank"><span style="color:#6633ff;">Arkansas Democrat-Gazette</span></a><span style="color:#6633ff;"> reports. He also was accused of criticizing affirmative action and promising to award an extra point to black students who scored the same as whites on an exam.<br />The W. Harold Flowers Law Society had supported the students.<br />The Democrat-Gazette obtained internal e-mails about the incidents under the Freedom of Information Act.<br />In one of them, Peltz wrote: “I would like know when these students will be told that libel and slander is not the way for them to earn respect and to demonstrate merit. It seems that they are able to complain, to accuse, to offend, without end, and everyone is expected just to take it. My students, my best students, our law review editors, are being bad-mouthed not only in the school, but in law firms and practice circles too. But no one in authority at UALR seems to be looking out for them, and they know it. Well, let’s see what kind of alumni relations develop from that experience.”<br />Peltz said in an internal complaint filed with the school that the 2005 incident had already been resolved, but it was reopened because he supported a law review member who was criticized for failing to appoint black students to the editorial board. Two black students traveling for a moot court competition weren’t able to attend a “meet-and-greet” for interested applicants and were not selected for the board.<br />Nation commented on the suit in an e-mail to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. “I am shocked and disheartened to learn that I have been sued by one of my professors,” she wrote.</span>Jami Colemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08953948518500416329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22342224.post-46655474332630864492008-05-21T12:59:00.002-04:002008-05-21T13:18:52.867-04:00Greetings all,<br />Are you a registered voter?<br /><br />If you have not yet done so, please register at Rock the Vote. com.<br />Registration Deadline: 29 days before the election.Jami Colemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08953948518500416329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22342224.post-90401922180778767572008-04-12T13:18:00.000-04:002008-04-12T13:22:33.117-04:00PLEASE WELCOME YOUR NEW SUB REGIONAL 4 DIRECTOR, MICHELLE GALLIMORE!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI-gcg3-mBhJZaAP9YHq9K4dY5XesG-vue9A7X-Wi9_R7XbJpWova2JchbWUMkCNeKDqkbXVZ0-gLlGuDqEVS5hi-KXK6bFjvX-2clOQpLI-PKlVvTfKYVAv1g0UGtZajGlOwJDg/s1600-h/NBLSA+Convention,+Detroit+083.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 201px; height: 175px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI-gcg3-mBhJZaAP9YHq9K4dY5XesG-vue9A7X-Wi9_R7XbJpWova2JchbWUMkCNeKDqkbXVZ0-gLlGuDqEVS5hi-KXK6bFjvX-2clOQpLI-PKlVvTfKYVAv1g0UGtZajGlOwJDg/s200/NBLSA+Convention,+Detroit+083.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188409825693518322" border="0" /></a>Michelle Gallimore, a 2L at Florida Coastal and is a native from <st1:state st="on"><st1:place st="on">New York</st1:place></st1:state>. In the Spring of 1999, Ms. Gallimore graduated from John Jay College of Criminal Justice where she majored in Legal Studies. Following graduation, Ms. Gallimore secured employment with the New York City Department of Homeless Service where she served as a Community Assistant. Within this capacity, Ms. Gallimore worked directly with victims of domestic violence and homeless families to determine their eligibility for emergency housing assistance.Beginning, this May, Ms. Gallimore will begin serving as the SRBLSA Sub-Region Four Director. Within this capacity, Ms. Gallimore is primarily responsible for facilitating communications between the NBLSA executive board and the presidents of the SRBLSA chapters throughout <st1:state st="on">Florida</st1:state> and <st1:place st="on">Puerto Rico</st1:place>. Ms. Gallimore is further responsible for coordinating the 2009 SRBLSA Academic Retreat which will focus on the need for sustained activism in light of political and social changes to come.<o:p></o:p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>Jami Colemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08953948518500416329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22342224.post-2290327333904512312008-04-02T07:37:00.006-04:002008-04-02T18:20:38.113-04:00The Gwen S. Cherry Black Women Lawyers Association Presents ....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoxzXUC6oWVlZnxIBXwGZgQsuNPb0LuXA21QXUULgT3VMCHcaqo09xmXspvU75f8b58IJF-b6ZJEFGWp8jLxTMyCumyN0q8_Zj0K7Jb_wUVBfqoevzUKxG2h4xd0nxB8C7LnNvow/s1600-h/Law+Grads+Breakfast.jpg"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:36;color:maroon;" lang="en-US" >SAVE THE DATE!<o:p></o:p></span></div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:26;color:maroon;" lang="en-US" > <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="" lang="en-US">The Gwen S. Cherry Black Women Lawyers Association Presents its: <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-size:24;color:maroon;" lang="en-US" >Law Graduates Breakfast: Celebrating <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-size:180%;color:maroon;" lang="en-US" >A New Generation of Lawyers in South Florida &<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-size:24;color:maroon;" lang="en-US" ><span style="font-size:180%;">Accepting, Achieving & Appreciating Diversity - "A.A.A.D."</span><span style="font-size:180%;"> </span><span style="font-size:180%;">Summit: Building Blocks for Success</span> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size:16;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:16;" lang="en-US" >Join Us On Saturday, April 19, 2008<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size:100%;">At The Kovens Center At Florida International University, North Miami<o:p></o:p></span></p><div> </div><p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size:100%;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-size:100%;color:maroon;" lang="en-US" ><span style="font-size:130%;">All Law Students & Attorneys Are Invited To Attend</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size:100%;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size:130%;">Panel Discussions Will Include:<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><ul><li><span lang="en-US" style="font-size:130%;">How To Succeed In A Law Firm<span style=""> </span>/ How To Become A Partner<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><ul><li><span lang="en-US" style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;">How To Get The Best Job/</span><span style="font-size:130%;">The Best Job For You</span><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 18pt; text-align: left;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size:100%;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size:100%;"> This Event Offers A Diverse Exchange Between<br />Law Students, Young Practitioners,And Seasoned Attorneys</span></p><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal">*** A Stipend will be award to a 3L student who attends the event***<br /><span lang="en-US" style="font-size:100%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size:100%;">We Hope To See You There!<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="en-US" style="font-size:100%;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span></div><span style="font-size:180%;"><br /></span>Jami Colemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08953948518500416329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22342224.post-69319576995853012192008-02-26T23:29:00.000-05:002008-02-26T23:32:44.208-05:00NBLSA National Convention Registration<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4wIFagd74n7Y4GoOg7-BGUWxBOLmQsjsSVzEVgCo0LgXpkDizZJ5j0qc0GCggGFuVvnd1lQ38ohS-p23HOZ9G3d3Hcy-zHvRl6d-UYGNmkgRm5KbB5WJLDv0KJms1Xsj3Xna1UQ/s1600-h/NBLSA+Registration.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4wIFagd74n7Y4GoOg7-BGUWxBOLmQsjsSVzEVgCo0LgXpkDizZJ5j0qc0GCggGFuVvnd1lQ38ohS-p23HOZ9G3d3Hcy-zHvRl6d-UYGNmkgRm5KbB5WJLDv0KJms1Xsj3Xna1UQ/s200/NBLSA+Registration.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171512727794128098" border="0" /></a>Jami Colemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08953948518500416329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22342224.post-86689895537954094282008-02-22T10:00:00.000-05:002008-02-22T10:01:01.003-05:00Arnstein & Lehr, LLP Diversity ReceptionArnstein & Lehr, LLP, Fort Lauderdale's office is hosting a cocktail reception for first year, minority law school students on Thursday, April 10, 2008, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event is located at 200 East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Students can RSVP to Carey Mansfield, Administrator, by e-mail at <a href="mailto:clmansfield@arnstein.com">clmansfield@arnstein.com</a> on or before Wednesday, April 9, 2008. Please forward this information to any students you know that will be in the local area during this date.Jami Colemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08953948518500416329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22342224.post-48451973730203862592008-02-22T09:59:00.002-05:002008-02-22T10:00:15.772-05:00Akerman Senterfitt 1L OpportunityThere is a NEW paid summer position (10 weeks) with Akerman Senterfitt available for first year students with a demonstrated interest in environmental law. Minority and female law students are strongly encouraged to apply, although all 1L applications will be accepted. The position is located in the firm's Miami office and targets students interested in environmental regulation, environmental redevelopment, environmental justice, and/or environmental public health.<br />Make sure to logon to Symplicity to submit your application materials for consideration well before the DEADLINE of 2/21/08.Jami Colemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08953948518500416329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22342224.post-8677324785579120312008-02-22T09:54:00.004-05:002008-02-22T10:04:01.782-05:001L Opportunity!!!!Subject: 1L's: Philadelphia Dist. Atty Summer Internship Prog Philadelphia District Attorney's OfficeThe Philadelphia District Attorney's Office seeks first-year law school students for our exciting summer internship programs. Students gain exposure to criminal case prosecution and are given responsibility, meaningful work, and a chance to leave their mark as members of our summer workforce. The application deadline for first-year students is March 1, 2008; <a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://www.phila.gov/districtattorney/careers/firstYear.html" target="_blank">http://www.phila.gov/districtattorney/careers/firstYear.html</a> NOTE: The 1L opportunity is unpaid, however, it can segue into a paid 2L opportunity.Jami Colemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08953948518500416329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22342224.post-1887156726339035302008-01-09T18:17:00.000-05:002008-01-09T18:19:51.364-05:00Regional Covention Approaching<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh06emqjkkwTmNe-u4ky1cNn1DbJmtNXZgQc0gP3JA1E3dX0vhO0qZLwem9XeEmxBeLVANuNw7UV26Fnh7TmN9c9XW9LFqVOSfJqAr72f2yoezOgGVl7Wf0ehAkF_uWQhdjcWR_oQ/s1600-h/2007-2008+Regional+Convention+Flyer.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh06emqjkkwTmNe-u4ky1cNn1DbJmtNXZgQc0gP3JA1E3dX0vhO0qZLwem9XeEmxBeLVANuNw7UV26Fnh7TmN9c9XW9LFqVOSfJqAr72f2yoezOgGVl7Wf0ehAkF_uWQhdjcWR_oQ/s200/2007-2008+Regional+Convention+Flyer.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153620112268062274" border="0" /></a>Jami Colemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08953948518500416329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22342224.post-86064558456772987332008-01-09T17:22:00.000-05:002008-01-09T17:48:29.650-05:00Attention Students in Dade County!!! MINORITY BAR PASSAGE PROGRAM<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL3Ojk7pUjQs5RC9cFj1A666DxkHrg-qLOTk9v27MXSH1hycbsjzJAu5FN19PR__Sja4yUEk5rO-CmRE7dUiMwHJJBU-yn0fuvCr2JyQL35VkIBZBOFxo99uCiK01Ot-BTj3M40g/s1600-h/MINORITY+BAR+PASSAGE+PROGRAM.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL3Ojk7pUjQs5RC9cFj1A666DxkHrg-qLOTk9v27MXSH1hycbsjzJAu5FN19PR__Sja4yUEk5rO-CmRE7dUiMwHJJBU-yn0fuvCr2JyQL35VkIBZBOFxo99uCiK01Ot-BTj3M40g/s200/MINORITY+BAR+PASSAGE+PROGRAM.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153611874520788530" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Attached is a flyer for the Dade County Bar Association's Minority Bar Passage program. It will begin tomorrow on the University of Miami School of Law's campus. Please forward this to anyone that you know that is studying for the February bar exam. If they are interested, then they may be able to the sessions. It will end February 6. I will be the opening speaker. </div> <div> </div> <div>The program is great and has been in existence for the past 11 years. It meets weekly (Wednesday nights) and has been helpful for students preparing for the bar exam. Each student gets assigned a attorney mentor/tutor who reviews their essays weekly. </div> <div> </div> <div>It will be offered again in the summer. So please post this information for your third years that will be studying in the Miami area.</div> <div> </div> <div>Take care</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div>Erica N. Wright<br />Attorney at Law<br />Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart, P.A.<br />450 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 1400<br />Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301<br />Telephone: 954-468-1325<br />Facsimile: 954-523-1722</div> <div> </div> <div>Board Certified in City, County and Local Government Law</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD_WDLpgSFTNSoKjGpPMKOu6poOO4wPiGoJ8WpY7zVnwDyR3NC0LNHVfLDr4alpfXsWrSoI2GnrbSUnB6zguUAK8yU1voaQsZwrDDn8BLBaDLhhqR7-ZtDcqmfv5bPqbrsSKn3CA/s1600-h/MINORITY+BAR+PASSAGE+PROGRAM.jpg"><br /></a>Jami Colemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08953948518500416329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22342224.post-57146367260397693502007-11-28T15:41:00.000-05:002007-11-28T15:44:36.063-05:00SEC Summers Honor Program, Deadline Approaching Soon<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZGcsvOSKO_zgG4KL2zQUEtCz4vRNiFCa2VKsmUvrR_SY50ZIaUEnSKSz_qDWdUJ0YGPYG2EaTm1ETNYyMUY68Rhm14Oc28I79uPiwEX6OGGyncHtQiUeaonUPkpwN7yKOrD9kwQ/s1600-h/SEC+Summers+Honor+Progam.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZGcsvOSKO_zgG4KL2zQUEtCz4vRNiFCa2VKsmUvrR_SY50ZIaUEnSKSz_qDWdUJ0YGPYG2EaTm1ETNYyMUY68Rhm14Oc28I79uPiwEX6OGGyncHtQiUeaonUPkpwN7yKOrD9kwQ/s200/SEC+Summers+Honor+Progam.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5137994513773056674" border="0" /></a>Jami Colemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08953948518500416329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22342224.post-67384779169166378372007-11-20T18:50:00.000-05:002007-11-20T18:52:11.570-05:00Central Florida Diversity Picnic Hosted by Stetson University School of Law<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLZ6qMucFBnyQKfX5H0TLlSrIN1-HAnJ-juN0mXHxhMVh02h_3-vgbSAt-7-IL6IIgw2E6UursoKKQvP-jd8qHAozsCdTq50Gd9G2ei74nXg5fg8ygnlfaGSdmJhaYrP-oL-vWNA/s1600-h/Central+Fla+Diversity+Picnic.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5135074451407852178" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLZ6qMucFBnyQKfX5H0TLlSrIN1-HAnJ-juN0mXHxhMVh02h_3-vgbSAt-7-IL6IIgw2E6UursoKKQvP-jd8qHAozsCdTq50Gd9G2ei74nXg5fg8ygnlfaGSdmJhaYrP-oL-vWNA/s200/Central+Fla+Diversity+Picnic.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Jami Colemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08953948518500416329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22342224.post-28664878296343152562007-11-13T22:34:00.000-05:002007-11-13T22:48:38.287-05:00SRBLSA 37th Annual Convention Early Registration Deadline Extended<ul><li><div align="justify"><strong>Early Registration</strong> for Convention Particpants <strong>now </strong>ends December 01, 2007. Pay only $100.00 if you register or make a deposit postmarked by December 01, 2007. And there’s more great news!!! You may make a $50 placeholder deposit postmarked no later than December 01, 2007 to lock in this early bird registration fee. If the remaining balance is not postmarked by December 14, 2007, the regular registration fee ($150) will apply.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div align="left"><strong>Regular Registration</strong>: Pay $150.00 if you register or make a deposit postmarked by December 14, 2007.<br /></div></li><li><div align="left"><strong>Late/On-Site Registration</strong>: Pay $200.00 if you register on or after December 15, 2007 and by January 5, 2008.</div></li></ul>Jami Colemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08953948518500416329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22342224.post-18168232533107208122007-11-13T22:04:00.000-05:002007-11-13T22:18:35.259-05:00Shutts & Bowen LLPJob Announcement<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTzzGw9E00Ibm1Zl5O777Krec6KBJ2Y5ghbYcE43p53p0iVZLEWmNhEdj8EKqI4zFGaCzn79SzPlNA9d4f2mj7wRcjd6UeJ9CQWFkX1RbOwv2o9mNLhX5aFIej95kEKfulX5Ha_Q/s1600-h/Shutts+Job+Announcement.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5132530202741892850" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTzzGw9E00Ibm1Zl5O777Krec6KBJ2Y5ghbYcE43p53p0iVZLEWmNhEdj8EKqI4zFGaCzn79SzPlNA9d4f2mj7wRcjd6UeJ9CQWFkX1RbOwv2o9mNLhX5aFIej95kEKfulX5Ha_Q/s200/Shutts+Job+Announcement.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5tBNcodWff-S2P1DZobUUtDLyKuRPGnWajrqj1ZUtea-JeMOfJaJ6LleL73FanUSMOaXpF9e1ncJyiDU78gc-VN8rG-NrTuBH_GrcRgAYec6B5SalqqS0nAuizspMhrXM9cb8LQ/s1600-h/Shutts+Job+Announcement.jpg"></a><br /><br /><div></div></div>Jami Colemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08953948518500416329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22342224.post-42250703597391232332007-10-31T15:11:00.000-04:002007-11-15T22:28:40.889-05:00SRBLSA Regional Convention Early Registration Deadline Approaching<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_gJ7XJlCxLFjC2bhnpCmOXh5ylMLkVRowM6nTYemtuZEYdYQ5zKOd161ACfCJIUEDwl6dKTBsMIbL9j2_hvCyzd9cwUzq8AjRGRBrifaMC4dmPM8WKhu2mCUfTd8iH6ZCS4OwRA/s1600-h/Convention_Flyer%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5127582540351264178" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_gJ7XJlCxLFjC2bhnpCmOXh5ylMLkVRowM6nTYemtuZEYdYQ5zKOd161ACfCJIUEDwl6dKTBsMIbL9j2_hvCyzd9cwUzq8AjRGRBrifaMC4dmPM8WKhu2mCUfTd8iH6ZCS4OwRA/s200/Convention_Flyer%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Early Registration for Convention Particpants ends <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />December 01, 2007</span>.<br /></div><div><br />Pay only $100.00 if you register or make a deposit postmarked by November 15, 2007. And<br />there’s more great news!!! You may make a $50 placeholder deposit postmarked no later<br />than <span style="font-weight: bold;">December 01, 2007</span> to lock in this early bird registration fee. </div><br /><div>If the remaining balance is not postmarked by December 14, 2007, the regular registration fee ($150) will apply.</div><br /><div><br />Regular Registration: Pay $150.00 if you register or make a deposit postmarked by December 14, 2007.</div><br /><div><br />Late/On-Site Registration: Pay $200.00 if you register on or after December 15, 2007 and by January 5, 2008.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Jami Colemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08953948518500416329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22342224.post-51231939095885292852007-10-26T07:22:00.000-04:002007-10-26T07:25:10.915-04:00SUB REGION IV'S ACADEMIC RETREAT SUCCESS<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz1OOFYC695i0zMzgqYLGwhFXxiHA7kYMFlCRhrxIUdN1RIyhZV1k6fhiQ1dYdh2LZdXDf9iFkDCbsV6a7u9aNPEFCiuokooiuPgi7FX6V5e4MBm_Mz-at2IyACM1uD5wVYEpoVA/s1600-h/After+the+Retreat+Article.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5125604725091325330" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz1OOFYC695i0zMzgqYLGwhFXxiHA7kYMFlCRhrxIUdN1RIyhZV1k6fhiQ1dYdh2LZdXDf9iFkDCbsV6a7u9aNPEFCiuokooiuPgi7FX6V5e4MBm_Mz-at2IyACM1uD5wVYEpoVA/s200/After+the+Retreat+Article.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Jami Colemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08953948518500416329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22342224.post-18000234150747293282007-10-26T07:07:00.000-04:002007-10-26T07:08:45.320-04:004th Annual Minority Picnic in South Florida<div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Annual Minority Picnic in the Miami area on October 27 @12:00. </span></div><br />The minority picnic is an annual event started by Atty Kozyak and his South Florida firm to address the needs of minority law students throughout the state in terms of connecting with majority firms, partners, etc. There are students there from basically every law school breaking bread with and “meeting and greeting” hiring partners and other lawyers from large & small law firms (not just in South Florida), corporations, judges (there are always a lot of them there), etc. The atmosphere is very informal but inviting, and the folks there are definitely about the business of breaking down barriers between majority law firms and minority students and promoting “equal opportunity.” Justice Quince and June McKinney always attend, and I’ve seen other lawyers representing Tallahassee firms there, too.Jami Colemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08953948518500416329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22342224.post-47978098790319407792007-10-26T07:03:00.000-04:002007-10-26T07:04:57.166-04:00November MPRE Deadline<div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">MPRE Dates and Application Deadlines </span></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Sat. Nov. 3, 2007 Test Date </div><div align="center">Application Receipt Deadline: Sept. 25, 2007 </div><div align="center">Late Application Receipt Deadline: Oct. 11, 2007 </div><div align="center">Examinees must be present at 9 a.m. on test day.</div>Jami Colemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08953948518500416329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22342224.post-58671171817078048282007-10-02T23:20:00.000-04:002007-10-02T23:30:13.481-04:00International Relations CommitteeThis month on the IRC Blog:--<br /><br />Meet Magda Theodate, Young Black Professional of the Month--<br />Hear what law students are saying about Haiti--<br />Want an internship in International law but don't know where to start?<br />We have some links for you.<br />Don't forget to Suscribe to the International Relations Committee's BlogSee these stories and more at:<a href="http://ircnblsa.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://ircnblsa.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Are you interested in joining the committee, please contact Michelle Augustine, the National International Relations Chair at <a href="mailto:international@nblsa.org">international@nblsa.org</a> .Jami Colemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08953948518500416329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22342224.post-47431115042186840862007-09-24T22:10:00.000-04:002007-09-24T22:27:38.549-04:00Sub Region IV Academic Retreat in San Juan, Puerto Rico<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRkUEkvHnKIi6fbvLwz5sWDpjmNxSO57DHv_9uohNGoIi19j9nF3RHnWHID0Bysx0SGLnZQ7qPsmPDdnbwnyqXeTrKflBq5Grovuw8sWYR4lwcNHREXkH3txuz6MFRA3c7Vae9cg/s1600-h/Academic+Retreat+-+Tentative+Agenda-1,+pg+2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRkUEkvHnKIi6fbvLwz5sWDpjmNxSO57DHv_9uohNGoIi19j9nF3RHnWHID0Bysx0SGLnZQ7qPsmPDdnbwnyqXeTrKflBq5Grovuw8sWYR4lwcNHREXkH3txuz6MFRA3c7Vae9cg/s200/Academic+Retreat+-+Tentative+Agenda-1,+pg+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5113961597947271986" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRRREXMwBLRKdZ__ZGf2qif_ovuE3o19Ft3cGl9Ryn4rqd5hqpqIB1kFurSDR4o6YjOAlBUMYsbI3aCyvPPfrb7MswVoXEhabUME4g4CAlrsxbO-QeSEbwBVOJNfQbO5pjazOPaA/s1600-h/Academic+Retreat+-+Tentative+Agenda-1,+pg3.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRRREXMwBLRKdZ__ZGf2qif_ovuE3o19Ft3cGl9Ryn4rqd5hqpqIB1kFurSDR4o6YjOAlBUMYsbI3aCyvPPfrb7MswVoXEhabUME4g4CAlrsxbO-QeSEbwBVOJNfQbO5pjazOPaA/s200/Academic+Retreat+-+Tentative+Agenda-1,+pg3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5113961941544655682" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir_PTtjNvPUG-nnG8vkJzjAPHMqPmmxS7CwZPMEZ4HSajhLZzCeuWbU7cRZq3kvQmaKQ8c2RQvredggyks69T7IF_Mm1QyzPz9lfSbclGZBVYyI8wKaDmFGRM-ZFK2PiFI52dPQA/s1600-h/Academic+Retreat+-+Tentative+Agenda-1,+pg4.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir_PTtjNvPUG-nnG8vkJzjAPHMqPmmxS7CwZPMEZ4HSajhLZzCeuWbU7cRZq3kvQmaKQ8c2RQvredggyks69T7IF_Mm1QyzPz9lfSbclGZBVYyI8wKaDmFGRM-ZFK2PiFI52dPQA/s200/Academic+Retreat+-+Tentative+Agenda-1,+pg4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5113962328091712338" border="0" /></a>Jami Colemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08953948518500416329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22342224.post-30408146606681112682007-09-20T06:49:00.000-04:002007-09-20T07:04:07.019-04:00Please Wear Black Today in Support of the Jena Six Rally in Jena, Louisiana.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYffMNipr3J7Ai4oFbyfLy4p1q9oa0AE5dNQKg5OCyi9bbGSZiJFq2lWu66WmnuiYY22SEbMOTxPFeUm4qLeQtnHNsYVfSFz4jGvcM_iMlBUT7iISGv-eoG3QDyH0R2EBRBMPGZQ/s1600-h/JENA6+bannerVERT.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYffMNipr3J7Ai4oFbyfLy4p1q9oa0AE5dNQKg5OCyi9bbGSZiJFq2lWu66WmnuiYY22SEbMOTxPFeUm4qLeQtnHNsYVfSFz4jGvcM_iMlBUT7iISGv-eoG3QDyH0R2EBRBMPGZQ/s200/JENA6+bannerVERT.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5112239555587470498" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: left;"><strong>The National Black Law Students Association Calls For Justice in the <span class="st" id="st" name="st">Jena</span> <span class="st" id="st" name="st">Six</span> Case</strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong><br /></strong></span></div> <div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> </div> <span style="font-size:100%;">In past weeks and months we have watched events unfold in <span class="st" id="st" name="st">Jena</span>, Louisiana with heavy hearts. In response to a racial incident arising from nooses being hung from a tree at the local high school, a group of <span class="st" id="st" name="st">six</span> African-American students got into a fight with a white student, who allegedly had been racially taunting black students in support of the students who hung the nooses. Allegedly, the white student was taken to the hospital treated, released, and reportedly attended a social function later that evening. </span><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><span style="font-size:100%;">While the National Black Law Students Association does not condone violence, the actions of the <span class="st" id="st" name="st">Jena</span> District Attorney and the Judge in this case have amounted to a gross miscarriage of justice. The <span class="st" id="st" name="st">six</span> African-American students involved in the altercation were initially charged with attempted second degree murder. On the morning of the trial, the District Attorney reduced the charges from attempted second degree murder to second degree aggravated battery and conspiracy. Aggravated battery in Louisiana law demands the attack be with a dangerous weapon. The prosecutor was allowed to argue to the jury that the tennis shoes worn by Mychal Bell, one of the defendants, could be considered a dangerous weapon. </span> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><span style="font-size:100%;">Therefore, the National Black Law Student urges the Judge to consider all the factors surrounding these events during sentencing of Mychal Bell, the first of the <span class="st" id="st" name="st">six</span> students to be tried. Additionally, we appeal to the <span class="st" id="st" name="st">Jena</span> District Attorney, Reed Walters, to drop the charges against the remaining five students. <script><!-- D(["mb","\u003c/span\>\u003c/div\>\n \u003cdiv\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/div\>\n \u003cdiv\> \u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>We are also calling on the Louisiana Governor\n\u003c/span\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>Kathleen Blanco and Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr to\nintervene in the Jena Six case to ensure that the defendants’ constitutional right to a fair\ntrial is ensured. The National Black Law Students Association is working with the ACLU of Louisiana\nto provide pro bono assistance to Mychal Bell and the other defendants in the Jena Six\ncase. \u003c/span\>\u003c/div\>\n \u003cdiv\> \u003cstrong\>\u003cu\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>You can contribute to this cause in a\nvariety of ways such as\u003c/span\>\u003cstrong\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>:\n\u003c/span\>\u003c/strong\>\u003c/u\>\u003c/strong\>\u003c/div\>\n \u003cdiv\>\u003cstrong\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/strong\>\u003c/div\>\n \u003cdiv\>\u003cstrong\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>1) Traveling to Jena, Louisiana on September 20th\nfor a large protest against conviction of Mychal Bell. \u003c/span\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>This\nevent coincides with the National Academic Retreat in New Orleans and NBLSA may be able to help\ncoordinate transportation to Jena from New Orleans. If you are interested in attending this\nevent please contact Jared Boyd at <ag.nblsa.org.>\u003c/span\>\u003c/strong\>\u003c/div\>\n \u003cdiv\>\u003cstrong\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/strong\>\u003c/div\>\n \u003cdiv\>\u003cstrong\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>2) Writing a letter to Louisiana Governor\nKathleen Blanco and State Attorney General \u003c/span\>\u003cstrong\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003cbr\>\n Charles C. Foti, Jr to intervene in the Jena Six case. \u003c/span\>\u003c/strong\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>A letter can be emailed to Governor Blanco at \u003ca href\u003d\"mailto:contact@la.gov\" target\u003d\"_blank\" onclick\u003d\"return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)\"\>contact@la.gov\u003c/a\> and the State Attorney General can be contacted at\n\u003ca href\u003d\"mailto:Executive@ag.state.la.us\" target\u003d\"_blank\" onclick\u003d\"return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)\"\>Executive@ag.state.la.us\u003c/a\>.\u003c/span\>\u003c/strong\>\u003c/div\>\n \u003cdiv\>",1] ); //--></script> </span><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <span style="font-size:100%;">We are also calling on the Louisiana Governor </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Kathleen Blanco and Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr to intervene in the <span class="st" id="st" name="st">Jena</span> <span class="st" id="st" name="st">Six</span> case to ensure that the defendants’ constitutional right to a fair trial is ensured. The National Black Law Students Association is working with the ACLU of Louisiana to provide pro bono assistance to Mychal Bell and the other defendants in the <span class="st" id="st" name="st">Jena</span> <span class="st" id="st" name="st">Six</span> case.<br /><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <span style="font-size:100%;"><strong><u>You can contribute to this cause in a variety of ways such as<strong>: </strong></u></strong></span><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong></strong></span><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong>1) Traveling to <span class="st" id="st" name="st">Jena</span>, Louisiana on September 20th for a large protest against conviction of Mychal Bell. This event coincides with the National Academic Retreat in New Orleans and NBLSA may be able to help coordinate transportation to <span class="st" id="st" name="st">Jena</span> from New Orleans. If you are interested in attending this event please contact Jared Boyd at <ag.nblsa.org.></ag.nblsa.org.></strong></span><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong></strong></span><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong>2) Writing a letter to Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco and State Attorney General <strong><br />Charles C. Foti, Jr to intervene in the <span class="st" id="st" name="st">Jena</span> <span class="st" id="st" name="st">Six</span> case. </strong>A letter can be emailed to Governor Blanco at <a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="mailto:contact@la.gov" target="_blank">contact@la.gov</a> and the State Attorney General can be contacted at <a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="mailto:Executive@ag.state.la.us" target="_blank">Executive@ag.state.la.us</a>.</strong></span><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/div\>\n \u003cdiv\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>3) \u003cstrong\>You can also sign a petition demanding justice\nin the Jena Six case at\u003c/strong\> \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.nblsa.org/news/mailinglist/lt/t_go.php?i\u003d196&e\u003dNDEwOTQ\u003d&l\u003dhttp://colorofchange.org/jena/\" target\u003d\"_blank\" onclick\u003d\"return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)\"\>http://colorofchange.org/jena/\u003c/a\>.\n\u003c/span\>\u003c/div\>\n \u003cdiv\> \u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>If you have any questions or concerns please\ncontact Jared Boyd at \u003ca href\u003d\"mailto:ag@nblsa.org\" target\u003d\"_blank\" onclick\u003d\"return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)\"\>ag@nblsa.org\u003c/a\>.\u003c/span\>\u003c/div\>\n \u003cdiv\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/div\>\n \u003cdiv\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>In NBLSA love,\u003c/span\>\u003c/div\>\n \u003cdiv\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>Eddie L. Koen Jr.\u003cbr\>\n National Chair 2007-2008\u003cbr\>\n Samford University, Cumberland School of Law\u003c/span\>\u003c/div\>\n \u003cdiv\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.nblsa.org/news/mailinglist/lt/t_go.php?i\u003d196&e\u003dNDEwOTQ\u003d&l\u003dhttp://www.nblsa.org\" target\u003d\"_blank\" onclick\u003d\"return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)\"\>http://www.nblsa.org\u003c/a\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/div\>\n \u003cdiv\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/div\>\n \u003cdiv style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt\"\>L. Jared Boyd\u003cbr\>\n National Attorney General 2007-2008\u003cbr\>\n University of Virginia School of Law\u003c/span\>\u003c/div\>\n \u003cdiv style\u003d\"margin:0in 0in 0pt\"\>\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size:10pt;color:black\"\>\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.nblsa.org\" target\u003d\"_blank\" onclick\u003d\"return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)\"\>http://www.nblsa.org\u003c/a\>\u003c/span\>\u003c/div\>\n \u003cp\>To Unsubscribe, please \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.nblsa.org/news/mailinglist/box.php?funcml\u003dunsub2&nl\u003d6&mi\u003d196&email\u003djami.coleman@gmail.com\" target\u003d\"_blank\" onclick\u003d\"return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)\"\>click\nhere\u003c/a\>.\u003c/p\>\u003cbr\>\u003cimg src\u003d\"http://www.nblsa.org/news/mailinglist/lt/t_go.php?i\u003d196&e\u003dNDEwOTQ\u003d&l\u003dopen\" width\u003d\"1\" height\u003d\"1\" border\u003d\"0\"\>",1] ); //--></script> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><span style="font-size:10;"><span style="font-size:100%;">3) <strong>You can also sign a petition demanding justice in the <span class="st" id="st" name="st">Jena</span> <span class="st" id="st" name="st">Six</span> case at</strong><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://www.nblsa.org/news/mailinglist/lt/t_go.php?i=196&e=NDEwOTQ=&l=http://colorofchange.org/jena/" target="_blank">http://colorofchange.org/<span class="st" id="st" name="st">jena</span>/</a>.</span> </span></div></div>Jami Colemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08953948518500416329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22342224.post-82053766153591383162007-09-16T23:05:00.000-04:002007-09-16T23:28:15.569-04:00Barry University's Black Law Student Association's Ol Skool Fish Fry<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Barry University's School of Law</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Black Law Student Association is Welcoming Their Students Back</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">with an "Ol Skool" Fish Fry on September 28, 2007.</span> <ul><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">There will be live music and a family fun environment.</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">The event begins at 5:00 pm until 10:00 pm at Barry University's Courtyard.<br /></span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">The address is 6441 East Colonial Dr. , Orlando, FL, 32807.</span></li></ul><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoVeURa0AE8URUqgRkdabZxl6yr74Deuae4HrhptaBn4I6dRRehG2kajZTlDqEecrRFkC_g_OcgciHsTz1xIg2Dl4q-4zFeCZ4o8b4ZA5lWYNQhcksrZvw6wQBue6qrFsNWC1ksw/s1600-h/Barry+Fish+Fry.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoVeURa0AE8URUqgRkdabZxl6yr74Deuae4HrhptaBn4I6dRRehG2kajZTlDqEecrRFkC_g_OcgciHsTz1xIg2Dl4q-4zFeCZ4o8b4ZA5lWYNQhcksrZvw6wQBue6qrFsNWC1ksw/s200/Barry+Fish+Fry.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5111008791758095138" border="0" /></a></div>Jami Colemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08953948518500416329noreply@blogger.com0